On the Menu

New Kids on the Block

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.
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The Hit List

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.
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On the Menu Goes South of the Border

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 the...
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The Hungry Gaucho

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

Woody's BBQ 5112 Hollister Ave., Santa Barbara Phone: (805) 967-3775
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Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch

Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch - Fairview 163 N. Fairview Ave, Goleta Phone: (805) 692-9200
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Santa Barbara Barbeque Gourmet Catering

Santa Barbara Barbeque Gourmet Catering 1917 De La Vina Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Phone: (805) 687-4900
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The Hungry Gaucho

Who am I? That's one secret I'll never tell, but I can tell you that I'm the Hungry Gaucho.
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Sauteed Peaches, Corn With Chipotle Butter Spread, Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas and More…

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 levit...
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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.
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Putting a Price on Taste

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 ...
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Sports Bars

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 stuffe...
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On the Menu Satisfies Its Sweet Tooth

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.
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Freeganism: Slightly Rotten, Completely Free

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.
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Deutsch Diner

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.
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