On the Menu

Putting a Price on Taste

May 6, 2009 by

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

April 29, 2009 by

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

April 22, 2009 by

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

April 1, 2009 by

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

January 28, 2009 by

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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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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