On the Menu

All You Can Eat

January 21, 2009 by

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 delicio...
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The Cream of the Crop

November 26, 2008 by

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.
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The Hungry Gaucho: 11/26/08

November 26, 2008 by

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 Ta...
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Join the Club

November 19, 2008 by

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 get...
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Sake, Rattle and Roll

November 12, 2008 by

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 conscio...
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The Chocolate Factory

October 29, 2008 by

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 Men...
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Secrets Revealed

October 22, 2008 by

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.
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Home Sweet Home

October 15, 2008 by

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,...
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The Daily Grind

October 8, 2008 by

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-sho...
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The Wheels of the Bus

October 1, 2008 by

Well, summer is officially over. The kids have roared back into Isla Vista and taken over the dorms. Flocks of students are patronizing the various restaurants on Pardall Road and Embarcadero del Mar,...
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Pretty Pretty Please?

May 28, 2008 by

Every college student subsisting on the DLG and junk food knows that a visit from family members is the best time to go out for some fine dining, free of charge. For those individuals fortunate enough...
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Let’s Beef It Up

May 21, 2008 by

If you're the type of person who discovered the wheel and built the Eiffel Tower out of metal and brawn, then there's really only one thing you should be focused on this Memorial Day Weekend: meat.
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A Touch of Class

May 14, 2008 by

In the mood for something a little more high-class than last weekend's double kegger - perhaps something a bit more impressive for dinner with a special someone? This week, On the Menu brings the tool...
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Summer Lovin’

May 7, 2008 by

Tired of spring showers and windy weather? Are those long days of tanning making you crave summery sustenance? Cruise to these nearby restaurants for some fun in the sun, and hang-10 on the patio whil...
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Arrriba!

April 30, 2008 by

With Cinco de Mayo just around the corner, locals and students alike are preparing to celebrate a favorite Mexican holiday. In anticipation for the fiesta of the year, On the Menu scoured the streets ...
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