On the Menu

February 1, 2024

Sunshine, tacos and Bruce Lee: A day at Hana Kitchen

By Katelyn Waters

Hana Kitchen's teriyaki mango tacos are an exciting new venture into Asian fusion cuisine.

January 25, 2024

Kimchi fries, wonton soup and more: Alumni-owned Asian fusion restaurant ASIA 101 serves up cozy dishes to keep you warm all winter

By Stephanie Gerson

At ASIA 101, Mojo Teahouse’s fried favorites are back along with a limited menu of noodle soups and rice dishes.

January 25, 2024

Flu vs. Food

By Nina Timofeyeva

With stress levels rising during the start of winter quarter and the weather starting to turn colder, catching a cold may be imminent. Fortunately, we can turn to certain foods to help combat illness and strengthen immun...

January 18, 2024

Kick off winter 2024 with KOZY’s seasonal menu

By Kendra Martinez

KOZY’s winter seasonal menu is the perfect way to ring in winter quarter.

January 18, 2024

Bringing bagels to the desert: Yetz’s Bagels opens shop at Dank Bowl Kitchen

By Abigail Monti

Despite packing mac and cheese-filled bread bowls since 2010, Daniel Dunietz, UCSB alumnus and founder of Dank Bowl Kitchen, is on a mission to bake the best bagels in I.V.

January 12, 2024

A simple yet flavorful strawberry & brussels sprouts chopped salad

By Katelyn Waters

Get ready to toss tradition out the window and join us on a culinary adventure where strawberries and brussels sprouts unite, proving that in the salad universe, odd couples are always the life of the party! 

January 6, 2024

10 international holiday cookies

By Nina Timofeyeva

Cookie making around the holidays is a common tradition in households all over the world. Here are 10 traditional holiday cookie recipes from countries around the globe.

December 26, 2023

A year of I.V. food news

By Stephanie Gerson

Amidst some departures of beloved I.V. establishments, several new restaurants arrived — some alumni-owned, others with preexisting locations in Santa Barbara County — expanding the selection of dining options for st...

December 14, 2023

Tenaya Market & Eatery’s holiday lattes: ho ho ho or no?

By Urmi Mandal

Tenaya Market & Eatery at the Santa Catalina residence hall and San Joaquin villages provides a one-stop shop for to-go fresh meals, and for the holiday season, they are offering seasonal items such as the sugar cookie l...

December 5, 2023

International Education Week: Exploring the Asian Landscape

By Nina Timofeyeva

Students gathered at the MultiCultural Center to learn about Asian cuisine from student leaders Stephanie Luong and Leanne Ly on Nov. 13. The two who showed attendees how to prepare both a vegetarian and a meat-based kim...

November 30, 2023

The hundred-year history of candy canes and how to use them this holiday season

By Nina Timofeyeva

This holiday season, treat yourself or your loved ones to some traditional, festive candy canes and appreciate their rich history to get into the festive spirit.

November 30, 2023

3 soup recipes to conquer the cold

By Felicia Lo

With a bowl of rice or some pasta, these soups can supercharge you and give you the energy you need during gloomy days.

November 23, 2023

Ex-Subway employee reveals the tastiest sandwich combos

By Katelyn Waters

As a former sandwich artist, I've had the privilege of crafting countless sandwiches, and I'm here to spill the beans (or should I say the toppings) on the ultimate sandwich combinations.

November 16, 2023

Celebrating Native cuisine for American Indian Heritage Month

By Nina Timofeyeva

Many of the typical dishes we see on our tables for Thanksgiving were common staples of the Native American culture, still, many dishes of the Native communities remain unknown to the majority of Americans. 

November 16, 2023

A guide to navigating Trader Joe’s fall and winter seasonal specialties

By Stephanie Gerson

Whether you’re a dedicated Trader Joe’s customer who finds joy in trying their latest creations or just enjoy the foods traditionally eaten around the holidays, this guide will give you a few ideas on how to incorpor...

November 9, 2023

Fad or flop: Is Crumbl Cookies worth the hype?

By Stephanie Gerson, Abigail Monti

Does Crumbl Cookies live up to the hype? We didn’t think so.