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THE HUNGRY GAUCHO: South Coast Deli

October 19, 2011 by

Scrumptious, delicious and warm happiness overwhelmed me as I plunged head first into my sandwich. A bite into South Coast Deli’s special will propel you on your own journey to a clear mind. The Mar...
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Pumpkin Ravioli And More At Via Maestra 42

October 19, 2011 by

Apparently pumpkins are good for more than smashing. Via Maestra 42, a tiny Italian trattoria on State Street, is serving up their famous pumpkin ravioli that will make you lament the scattered gourds...
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Though you might want pumpkins, sometimes Life Gives You Lemons

October 19, 2011 by

Hundreds of local fruit fanatics flocked to Goleta’s 20th Annual Lemon Festival this past weekend in Girsh Park to delight in one of the region’s most abundant crops. Among carnival booths, live m...
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A Glass A Day Keeps The Doctor Away

October 5, 2011 by

Red wine has been fabled as the heart-healthy and weight-reducing drink. We’ve all heard the old adage, but is it true? To an extent, research does support the rhyme. Studies have shown that wine bo...
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Get the Skinny on Fat Mo’s

October 5, 2011 by

If you are looking to go big and burg hard this fall, look no further than Fat Mo’s Burgers and Car Wash. Granted, the Car Wash part only comes in a few times a year to raise money for charity, but ...
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Deep Sea Wine Tasting Room

October 5, 2011 by

The Deep Sea Wine Tasting Room on the wharf in downtown Santa Barbara offers the exquisite complexities offered by our mountain range combined with the beauty of our California beaches. Home to the Co...
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ON THE ROAD: With the O Street Truck

May 25, 2011 by

For your late night cravings this weekend, wander to 6584 DP between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m., where you will find the O Street Truck Thursday, Friday and Satur­day. The food truck is making its debut in Is...
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Hungry Gaucho Gets Some ‘Greens

April 27, 2011 by

I, along with most of my peers, put plenty of bad things in my body. Between the beer and carne asada fries, our stomachs crave nutrition. Silvergreens can give you that and so much more. Silvergreens...
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Dublin’s: Sports Grill

March 2, 2011 by

Saint Patrick’s Day is a religious holiday celebrated internationally on March 17th in memory of Saint Patrick. It is also one of the biggest days of the year for alcohol consumption and one of the ...
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The James Joyce: Irish Bar

March 2, 2011 by

If you are wondering where you should go to celebrate America’s favorite Irish holiday, James Joyce is the place. Located on lower State Street, the Joyce will satisfy your need to celebrate your he...
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Dargan’s: Irish Pub and Restaurant

March 2, 2011 by

Will you be looking for the luck of the Irish on St. Patrick’s Day? Before planning a trip to the Blarney Stone, visit Dargan’s Irish Pub and Restaurant in downtown Santa Barbara, where celebratin...
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El Torito’s Affordable Brunch Buffet Satisfies Any Sunday Appetite

January 19, 2011 by

Located on East Cabrillo Boulevard with a clear view of the Pacific and Stearns Wharf, El Torito Mexican Grill is worth the extra fifteen-minute drive downtown from Isla Vista for a delectable change ...
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Simple and Satisfying, Elements Serves Up the Perfect Sunday Meal

January 19, 2011 by and

Brunch is tricky. Choosing between breakfast and lunch food is almost criminal and waking up before noon – especially after a night of drinking – is a tall order. But Elements is worth the...
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The Hungry Gaucho: Loco for La Cantina

January 19, 2011 by

Whoever invented the breakfast burrito is my hero. And as far as good breakfast burritos go, La Cantina is the place to find one. Flavorful eggs, delicious potatoes, melting cheese, rice, fresh salsaâ...
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Backyard Bowls Dishes Out Local & Tasty Nutrients By the Spoonful

January 5, 2011 by

You know that unwritten law that swears greasy, cheesy food is the best thing to cure a raging hangover? Well, Backyard Bowls may have convinced us otherwise. Santa Barbara alums Pete Heth and Dan God...
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