On the Menu

Here’s Lookin’ at You Kid

January 20, 2010 by John Greely

In the cold winter months there is nothing better to cheer up a starving college student than a tall beer and a heaping platter of hot food. And while we all love Natty and takeout or an all-you-can-e...
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Come On, Get Healthy!

January 13, 2010 by Ben Bradley

It's a new year, and that means you've probably made a lot of resolutions you won't keep. On the Menu is here to help you stick to one of them with a selection of the most ecclectic and health-consci...
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Good Morning, Sunshine

January 6, 2010 by Nathan Houle

As any Isla Vista resident knows, waking up in less than perfect shape is just a consequence of life by the beach. Whether you spent your night strutting down Del Playa Drive, barhopping down the stre...
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The Art of Giving Thanks

November 25, 2009 by Rachel Mattovich

While Thanksgiving is recognized as a time of appreciation and generosity, it can be unimaginably difficult to find a restaurant-crafted Thanksgiving dinner that is truly worth being grateful for. Mor...
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Fresco Cafe North

November 18, 2009 by Rebecca Horrigan

Fresco Café fully lives up to its name, and exceeds freshpectations -- from the organic and local ingredients, to the delicious dishes and desserts made from scratch every day, to the exuberant e...
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The Flavors of India

November 4, 2009 by Maane Khatchatourian

As I stepped foot into the Taj Café, I was automatically transported to a different world. The traditional Indian music, portrait paintings and elephant figurines added to the ambiance of the exo...
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Anatomy of a Pumpkin Pie

October 28, 2009 by Nadia Ismail

Pumpkin Pie Filling: 2 cups mashed, cooked pie pumpkin 1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk 2 eggs, beaten 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon gro...
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Romanti-Ezer

October 21, 2009 by Opinion Editor

Love Mexican food, but ready to stray from the Freebird's following? Whether you are looking for a delectable and affordable lunch, dinner or late night snack, Romanti-Ezer is sure to satisfy any crav...
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New Kids on the Block

October 7, 2009 by Rebecca Horrigan

In a world where frozen yogurt shops are growing as omnipresent as Starbucks, it takes a gem like Sweet Alley to make you remember why frozen yogurt became so popular in the first place.
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The Hit List

August 26, 2009 by Nadia Ismail

As one of the most eclectic and diverse culinary hot spots in California, Santa Barbara is replete with a plethora of restaurants for every fancy, but more on that later.
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On the Menu Goes South of the Border

May 27, 2009 by Maane Khatchatourian

So the ongoing drug war in Mexico has found you a little less than excited to cross the border. Even so, who's to say that you have to lose out on the many flavorful dishes and cocktails that find the...
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