On the Menu
To the fair denizens of Isla Vista: now that summer is upon the us all, I present a challenge. Get out of your everyday eating patterns. As much as you love your burritos and burgers, it’s time for ...
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Summer time is fast approaching, marking the end of another — and for some, our last — year at UCSB. Earlier this quarter, the Daily Nexus editorial staff began deliberating on a final “project...
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Beyond the doors of UCSB dining commons, buffets are non-existent in the streets of Isla Vista. Perhaps it is for the better; a buffet in Isla Vista would be a jungle of penniless students scrambling ...
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Asian food can be intimidating. When the ingredients of a dish read more like a list of randomized consonants and vow- els (enoki, inari and daikon, anyone?), it often seems safer to stick with old cl...
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Santa Barbara is not known for its Thai food. My personal experience is of trite décor and menus that look more like small novels. The first 20 minutes of the meal are often spent wading through pag...
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The first week of my freshman year, when I was already unimpressed with the food at Portola, my friend introduced me to a hole-in-the-wall gem of a restaurant: Saigon Noodle House. Today, I am five we...
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You go out frolicking with your friends down DP, have a few drinks, enjoy the night, wake up the next morning and realize you had a few more drinks than you thought. Your head is pounding and your sto...
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While BBQing may be reserved for summer in most parts of the U.S., the California sun in the middle of April means it’s time to break out the grill. For those of you chosen amongst your friends to b...
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After a long weekend of debauch- ery, I’m lucky to roll out of bed by noon on Sunday, so you can imagine this Hungry Gaucho’s delight at finding a mouth-water- ing midday meal to cure a pounding h...
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Southern California is known for its trendsetting habits, and food is no exception. This latest culinary find is the açaí berry. Well, actually, it’s the coldest trend, because Backyard Bowls in G...
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Do you suddenly find yourself craving fresh salads with the turn of spring? Well, so do I, and that’s where my affinity for the Savoy Café & Deli comes in. This local hole-in-the-wall is a rare...
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Looking for some sugar this Valentine’s Day? Whether you are lucky in love or single and ready to mingle, chocolate-dipped delicacies are the romantic remedy for any sweet tooth. The perfect celebra...
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Nothing quite says “I love you” like sushi. No honestly, let me explain. If a guy is willing to burn a small hole in his wallet watching me delight over miniature portions of sashimi, to me, that...
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If you’re planning to clink glasses with your significant other this Valentine’s Day, you should reserve a love seat at Blush Restaurant and Lounge. Set in the heart of beautiful downtown Santa Ba...
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For the Brave: For the courageous souls looking to expand their culinary expertise past Top Ramen and Pizza Rolls, head down to the harbor for some good, old-fashioned seafood shopping. The Santa Barb...
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“24K Magic” by Bruno Mars
“folklore” by Taylor Swift
“Jagged Little Pill” by Alanis Morissette
“Graceland” by Paul Simon
“25” by Adele
“The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” by Lauryn Hill
“WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?” by Billie Eilish
“Falling into You” by Celine Dion
“Harry’s House” by Harry Styles
“Babel” by Mumford & Sons
“Random Access Memories” by Daft Punk
“Golden Hour” by Kacey Musgraves
