On the Menu

May 13, 2009

Sauteed Peaches, Corn With Chipotle Butter Spread, Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas and More…

By Nadia Ismail

Summer is one of the most flavorful seasons of the year, boasting succulent fruits, refreshing beverages, grill-friendly entrees and interesting takes on old-fashioned favorites. It is a time of levity and lightness, of ...

May 13, 2009

The Hungry Gaucho

By The Hungry Gaucho

Who am I? That's one secret that I'll never tell, but I can tell you that I'm the Hungry Gaucho.

May 6, 2009

Putting a Price on Taste

By Benjamin Gottlieb

At a time when the economy is devoid of the promise of a speedy recovery and conservative spending habits have overruled the prior spendthrift of the American public, the comforts of an elaborate and expensive dining exp...

April 29, 2009

Sports Bars

By Brianna Tabler

With the NBA draft quickly approaching, On the Menu thought it would be appropriate to review some of the best sports bars in Santa Barbara. Stocked with high-def, plasma screen televisions and stuffed with fanatical spo...

April 22, 2009

On the Menu Satisfies Its Sweet Tooth

By Mackenzie Weinger

In the mood for something sweet? This week, On the Menu keeps it fresh as we roll through some of Santa Barbara's best bakeries.

April 1, 2009

Freeganism: Slightly Rotten, Completely Free

By Staff

Rising sharply above a rust-stained receptacle, the pungent scent of decomposing produce, rancid milk and putrid French loaves signifies dinnertime for a few trendsetters in town.

January 28, 2009

Deutsch Diner

By Mackenzie Weinger

Don't know anything about German cuisine other than beer and bratwurst? Never fear -- this week, On the Menu takes you on a tour of Germany from Berlin to the Alps without ever leaving Santa Barbara.

January 21, 2009

All You Can Eat

By Elliott Rosenfeld

When hunger strikes, there is no luxury greater than a fresh all-you-can-eat buffet at your fingertips. For the hungry masses, On the Menu comes to the rescue. These local restaurants all host delicious daily buffets at ...

November 26, 2008

The Cream of the Crop

By Staff

Having lived less than 10 minutes from the ocean for two decades, one might assume the sight of the rolling waves and endless expanse of sand doesn't spark the same excitement as it once did. Wrong.

November 26, 2008

The Hungry Gaucho: 11/26/08

By Staff

Hi again! To all you UCSB students, I am known as the Hungry Gaucho. To all of you new readers, I'm visiting a new restaurant every week and reporting the highlights of my trip. Last week, I tried Takenoya, a local sush...

November 19, 2008

Join the Club

By Aria Miran

While sandwiches may seem like a customary lunch option, the grinder has had a drawn-out and impressive history with its unnatural ability to please both royalty and peasantry. The modern sandwich gets its name from John...

November 12, 2008

Sake, Rattle and Roll

By Annie Wolf Staff Writer

Sushi is one of the hottest cold foods right now. The Japanese cuisine of vinegar-soaked rice topped with various fish is growing in popularity among college beer-bingers and the nutritionally conscious alike.

October 29, 2008

The Chocolate Factory

By Brianna Tabler

With Halloween just right around the corner, images of marshmallow-filled chocolate morsels, sugar-coated gummy candies and chewy caramel goodness should be haunting your dreams. This week, On the Menu found the sweetest...

October 22, 2008

Secrets Revealed

By Annie Wolf Staff Writer

Rodney's Steakhouse, located inside Fess Parker's Doubletree Resort in downtown Santa Barbara, doles out some of the finest quality, classic American cuisine in the county.

October 15, 2008

Home Sweet Home

By Valerie Tidwell

When you're running through your mental list of Isla Vista food options, do you suddenly feel limited? Do you become choked by asphyxiation as the walls inch their way toward your feeble body? Please, do not panic. Faste...

October 8, 2008

The Daily Grind

By Nadia Ismail

From Vienna to Paris and from New York to Seattle, coffee houses hold a significant cultural and social influence over our day-to-day lives. Whether it's a steaming latte on a cold day or a triple-shot frappuccino during...