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October 19, 2011

Pumpkin Pandemonium

By Connor Kampff

October. For UCSB students, it is a month of play along the Pacific, panic over ParScores and of course, plenty of parties. But it seems one more iconic addition is missing in this autumnal alliteration: the pumpkin. Thi...

October 19, 2011

Back to Basics: Halloween at Lane Farms

By Elizabeth Wagmeister

While Halloween in I.V. translates to three nights of costumes and cocktails, the more traditional experience includes carving the perfect jack-o’-lantern. So where will you find your perfect pumpkins for this spooky n...

October 19, 2011

THE HUNGRY GAUCHO: South Coast Deli

By Staff Editorial

Scrumptious, delicious and warm happiness overwhelmed me as I plunged head first into my sandwich. A bite into South Coast Deli’s special will propel you on your own journey to a clear mind. The Marin, with strips of c...

October 19, 2011

Pumpkin Ravioli And More At Via Maestra 42

By Hanna Mendoza

Apparently pumpkins are good for more than smashing. Via Maestra 42, a tiny Italian trattoria on State Street, is serving up their famous pumpkin ravioli that will make you lament the scattered gourds along DP come Hallo...

October 19, 2011

Though you might want pumpkins, sometimes Life Gives You Lemons

By Megan Meyer

Hundreds of local fruit fanatics flocked to Goleta’s 20th Annual Lemon Festival this past weekend in Girsh Park to delight in one of the region’s most abundant crops. Among carnival booths, live music and pony rides,...

October 5, 2011

A Glass A Day Keeps The Doctor Away

By Amanda Hill

Red wine has been fabled as the heart-healthy and weight-reducing drink. We’ve all heard the old adage, but is it true? To an extent, research does support the rhyme. Studies have shown that wine boosts your body’s d...

October 5, 2011

Get the Skinny on Fat Mo’s

By Jack Crosbie

If you are looking to go big and burg hard this fall, look no further than Fat Mo’s Burgers and Car Wash. Granted, the Car Wash part only comes in a few times a year to raise money for charity, but the specialized burg...

October 5, 2011

Deep Sea Wine Tasting Room

By Sieva Kozinsky

The Deep Sea Wine Tasting Room on the wharf in downtown Santa Barbara offers the exquisite complexities offered by our mountain range combined with the beauty of our California beaches. Home to the Conway Family Wines, t...

May 25, 2011

ON THE ROAD: With the O Street Truck

By Daily Nexus Staff

For your late night cravings this weekend, wander to 6584 DP between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m., where you will find the O Street Truck Thursday, Friday and Satur­day. The food truck is making its debut in Isla Vista this Memori...

April 27, 2011

Hungry Gaucho Gets Some ‘Greens

By Daily Nexus Staff

I, along with most of my peers, put plenty of bad things in my body. Between the beer and carne asada fries, our stomachs crave nutrition. Silvergreens can give you that and so much more. Silvergreens has a wide variety ...

March 2, 2011

Dublin’s: Sports Grill

By Daily Nexus Staff

Saint Patrick’s Day is a religious holiday celebrated internationally on March 17th in memory of Saint Patrick. It is also one of the biggest days of the year for alcohol consumption and one of the busiest days for clu...

March 2, 2011

The James Joyce: Irish Bar

By Daily Nexus Staff

If you are wondering where you should go to celebrate America’s favorite Irish holiday, James Joyce is the place. Located on lower State Street, the Joyce will satisfy your need to celebrate your heritage or just drink...

March 2, 2011

Dargan’s: Irish Pub and Restaurant

By Christine Karavas

Will you be looking for the luck of the Irish on St. Patrick’s Day? Before planning a trip to the Blarney Stone, visit Dargan’s Irish Pub and Restaurant in downtown Santa Barbara, where celebrating the holiday is ser...

January 19, 2011

El Torito’s Affordable Brunch Buffet Satisfies Any Sunday Appetite

By Yishian Yao

Located on East Cabrillo Boulevard with a clear view of the Pacific and Stearns Wharf, El Torito Mexican Grill is worth the extra fifteen-minute drive downtown from Isla Vista for a delectable change in scene and taste. ...

January 19, 2011

Simple and Satisfying, Elements Serves Up the Perfect Sunday Meal

By Christine Karavas, Tony Ung

Brunch is tricky. Choosing between breakfast and lunch food is almost criminal and waking up before noon – especially after a night of drinking – is a tall order. But Elements is worth the challenge. Tasteful...

January 19, 2011

The Hungry Gaucho: Loco for La Cantina

By Daily Nexus Staff

Whoever invented the breakfast burrito is my hero. And as far as good breakfast burritos go, La Cantina is the place to find one. Flavorful eggs, delicious potatoes, melting cheese, rice, fresh salsa… I know, my mouth ...