On the Menu
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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With the start of 2012 comes all of our new year’s resolutions … work out more, quit smoking, spend more time with family and friends, find a job. This list also includes a few food-related goals:...
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Although Thanksgiving is right around the corner, winter break is a near glimmer in the future, and students are anxiously anticipating the heart of the holiday season this December. While the vast ma...
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Christmas in Southern California isn’t like a Target holiday commercial. Excitement over winter swells outweighs hopes for snow, scarves are a fashion statement rather than a necessity and stop-and-...
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“Enter ye who hunger for a little cheer and something more.” Upon stepping into The Cold Springs Tavern, you are greeted by a candle-lit interior and hearty fireplace. Four square wooden ro...
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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 alliterati...
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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 pumpki...
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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 Mar...
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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...
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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 m...
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A werewolf who definitely howled mid make-out
A performative male dressed as Tyler Durden
The mime that somehow made it hot and cool
The ghost of your situationship (no, it’s actually them)
Frat vampire, and your neck will be bleeding
The angel that has definitely never gone out
The literal devil
A prisoner with fake tattoos that you can pretend are real for the night
A sexy cowboy that definitely used the ride line at least four times
A Patrick Bateman who relates a little too much
The witch who asked for your zodiac sign first
A nurse who will leave you needing CPR
