On the Menu

January 20, 2010

Here’s Lookin’ at You Kid

By John Greely

In the cold winter months there is nothing better to cheer up a starving college student than a tall beer and a heaping platter of hot food. And while we all love Natty and takeout or an all-you-can-eat platter of wings ...

January 13, 2010

Come On, Get Healthy!

By Ben Bradley

It's a new year, and that means you've probably made a lot of resolutions you won't keep. On the Menu is here to help you stick to one of them with a selection of the most ecclectic and health-conscious eateries around....

January 6, 2010

Good Morning, Sunshine

By Nathan Houle

As any Isla Vista resident knows, waking up in less than perfect shape is just a consequence of life by the beach. Whether you spent your night strutting down Del Playa Drive, barhopping down the streets of downtown Sant...

November 25, 2009

The Art of Giving Thanks

By Rachel Mattovich

While Thanksgiving is recognized as a time of appreciation and generosity, it can be unimaginably difficult to find a restaurant-crafted Thanksgiving dinner that is truly worth being grateful for. More than 40 dining est...

November 18, 2009

Fresco Cafe North

By Rebecca Horrigan

Fresco Café fully lives up to its name, and exceeds freshpectations -- from the organic and local ingredients, to the delicious dishes and desserts made from scratch every day, to the exuberant energy of the welcomi...

November 4, 2009

The Flavors of India

By Maane Khatchatourian

As I stepped foot into the Taj Café, I was automatically transported to a different world. The traditional Indian music, portrait paintings and elephant figurines added to the ambiance of the exotic setting.

October 28, 2009

Anatomy of a Pumpkin Pie

By Nadia Ismail

Pumpkin Pie Filling: 2 cups mashed, cooked pie pumpkin 1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk 2 eggs, beaten 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teasp...

October 21, 2009

Romanti-Ezer

By Opinion Editor

Love Mexican food, but ready to stray from the Freebird's following? Whether you are looking for a delectable and affordable lunch, dinner or late night snack, Romanti-Ezer is sure to satisfy any craving with their stunn...

October 7, 2009

New Kids on the Block

By Rebecca Horrigan

In a world where frozen yogurt shops are growing as omnipresent as Starbucks, it takes a gem like Sweet Alley to make you remember why frozen yogurt became so popular in the first place.

August 26, 2009

The Hit List

By Nadia Ismail

As one of the most eclectic and diverse culinary hot spots in California, Santa Barbara is replete with a plethora of restaurants for every fancy, but more on that later.

May 27, 2009

On the Menu Goes South of the Border

By Maane Khatchatourian

So the ongoing drug war in Mexico has found you a little less than excited to cross the border. Even so, who's to say that you have to lose out on the many flavorful dishes and cocktails that find their home south of the...

May 27, 2009