Reviews

October 19, 2020

Rockfire Waffle Shack by Day, Rockfire Grill by Night

By Liliana Linan

Check out Rockfire Grill's weekend-only breakfast shop!

March 23, 2020

Norton’s Pastrami and Deli: The Best Sandwiches in Town

By Winnie Lam

Santa Barbara’s very own Norton’s Pastrami and Deli was recently featured on Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” — and for good reason.

November 1, 2019

Falling for Finch & Fork’s New Fall Menu

By Rinah Anatalio, Sonya Raytburg

With great food and a fun time, you can’t go wrong with forking at the Finch!

October 3, 2019

Have You Gaucho Mojo Back?

By Winnie Lam, Rachel Lee

Isla Vista’s favorite teahouse is finally back!

October 26, 2018

Phresh Teas Brings Tea-riffic Flavors to Goleta

By Daniela Hernani

In the mood for a boba run?

October 26, 2018

Uniboil Makes a Sizzling Debut

By Daniela Hernani

Come check out this delicious mix of ingredients.

October 11, 2018

Weekend Brunch at Cajun Kitchen Cafe

By Winnie Lam

Looking for a spot to relax with friends over a nice brunch?

October 4, 2018

There’s No Bad Mojo Here

By Winnie Lam, Rachel Lee

Stop by and take life one sip at a time.

September 29, 2016

Creamy Zucchini Pasta

By Marisa Ratchford

A simply delicious recipe packed with cheese, veggies and to-die-for sauce that will impress everyone

January 28, 2015

The Portola Brunch Defense

By Lianna Nakashima

One writer fights the odds, and the layout, that inhibit the least well regarded dining common: Portola. Lianna Nakashima goes out of her way to brunch at this less than favored university housing eatery. Here's why.

October 15, 2014

Aladdin Café: Garlic, Hummus and Humility at IV’s Newest Eatery

By Allison Wright

“There’s nothing like this here ... I want to bring a taste of Mediterranean into I.V., to bring a better image of Middle Eastern culture”

October 30, 2013

Buddha Bowls: A Welcome Addition to the I.V. Food Court

By Allison Wright, Bianca Tran

From melons to mushrooms, BBQ chicken to volcanic cinnamon bread, Buddha Bowls brings a new set of flavors to Isla Vista — and makes us wonder why we haven’t been eating pizza out of a bowl until now...

October 2, 2013

Getting Your Italian On

By Marissa Wenzke

Isla Vista’s newest eatery, Sorriso Italiano, is looking to serve up local residents and UCSB students with the heartiest, most authentic Italian food possible.

February 6, 2013

Kickin’ it with the Kaptain

By Hanna Mendoza

As Winter Quarter got underway, I found myself getting distracted on my daily bike ride down Pardall to class. Upon passing by the Study Hall, my mouth would spontaneously start to water, I’d get a strange craving for ...

October 31, 2012

The Hungry Gaucho Develops a Habit

By Staff Report

In-N-Out is synonymous with an amazingly delicious burger. That would explain how up until this past year, the Habit has always evaded my attention. In my mind, no other burger could top the juicy, savory quality that co...

October 31, 2012

The Hungry Gaucho Gives You Wings

By Staff Report

Located where the late Chino’s Rock and Tacos used to stand, Angry Wings has finally opened. While the layout of the building itself remains essentially unchanged from Chino’s, the owners of Angry Wings have given th...