On the Menu

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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Good Burger

April 23, 2008 by

Ready to enter hamburger heaven? Put away those George Foreman grills and let On the Menu take you on a transcendent journey outside the fast food bubble of mass-produced, frozen patties as we shed so...
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Grillin’ and Chillin’

April 16, 2008 by

If you're looking to experience the sensation of Mediterranean cuisine, then let On the Menu be the perfect gateway to take you on a grand tour through the beautiful, sun-splashed region with these lo...
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Miss Saigon

April 9, 2008 by

Want a break from same old Isla Visa flavor? Dive into a bowl of pho at one of these lesser-known local Vietnamese eateries.
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On the Menu Makes a French Connection

April 2, 2008 by

Whether you're looking for a table for two, a place to bring your parents or a classic lunch spot, let On the Menu transport you to the city of lights with every delicious bite from these local French...
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Pot ‘O Gold

March 10, 2008 by

Ah, St. Patrick's Day - my favorite drinking day of the year. Albeit, I'm a little biased considering it's also my birthday. But that's neither here nor there - the most important thing to be doing th...
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