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Shiver Your Hunger Timbers at Local Restaurants

In the middle of the harbor, you will find the cafe where summer never ends - according to its name, anyway. Situated above the Waterfront Grill in the same building as the Santa Barbara Maritime Muse...
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Break the Camel’s Back at SB’s Middle Eastern Eateries

As summer and finals approach, many of you will undoubtedly begin daydreaming of foreign getaways, despite the moths in your wallets.
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Say ‘Bonjour’ to Santa Barbara’s Best French Cuisine

C'est un regale - it is a treat to reveal the French culinary delights hidden in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara.
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Show Your Mother You Love Her at SB’s Brunch Spots

Whether you wake up early to go for a morning jog or you sleep in, you can always make time for a satisfying egg scramble before diving into your day.
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Don’t Siesta, Have a Fiesta at Local Mexican Eateries

Pass the salsa and gorge on guacamole to begin this weekend's Cinco de Mayo festivities early at Santa Barbara's authentic Mexican restaurants.
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Make It a ‘Dagwood’ at SB’s Best Sandwich Eateries

Imagine warm baked bread, a veritable goldmine of freshly cut vegetables and meats, and condiments to fulfill your every desire for tangy goodness.
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FUSION: Watch Out for Reactors and Power Down at SB’s Cafes

At times, it's hard to determine what you want to eat for dinner.
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Stake Your Claim at Santa Barbara’s Best Steakhouses

Sometimes you need more to satisfy your hunger than just a bland salad the size of a raw cherry tomato.
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We Call It ‘Belle Notte’ at These Santa Barbara Eateries

Spring is in the air in Santa Barbara, and there's no better way to celebrate the season than with fresh pasta primavera and other Italian fare.
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Cheeseburgers in Paradise

A typical sunny day in Isla Vista usually consists of waking up late, hitting the surf and then grilling up a round of juicy burgers.
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Enter the Fist

Fireworks, red lanterns and fantastic food are all festive features that annually commemorate festivities for the Chinese New Year.
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Southern Comfort

Most everyone enjoys a hearty barbequed meal, whether it comes from a restaurant or an attempt to achieve greatness on the George Foreman Grill.
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I Melt With You

Love is in the air. Whether you only go out on one big date a year or get the urge to splurge on your honey a few times every quarter, it's always nice to go somewhere with a romantic ambience and ama...
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Hail Ceasar!

Even though your mother always told you to eat your vegetables, you always managed to find a way to skillfully hide those Brussels sprouts in your napkin, or to swallow them whole to minimize their co...
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Three-Hour Tour

As a college student, the food selection in Isla Vista can get tiresome, especially when we consider ordering a steak at Chili's as going out on a culinary limb. For a truly unique dining experience, ...
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