Yerba Mate, an Essential Item for UCSB Students
Madison Hallam
Staff Writer
Yerba. The Yerb. Mate. Whatever you call it, the product is the same: a drink made from the natural leaves of rainforest...
For the Love of Danish Pastries
Stephani Anderson
Copy Editor
When I first arrived in Solvang on a cloudy Monday afternoon, I felt like I had stepped into a smaller version of...
The Vibrancy of Veganism and The Great Green Chef Cooking Competition
Sofia Quinones
Finally given the chance to prove their culinary prowess, eager vegan chefs came to the Isla Vista Co-Op to take part in the...
Lao Ma Tou Hot Pot Brings Thoughtful Menu and Friendly Service to State Street
Krystal Chen
Lao Ma Tou Hot Pot, a recently opened restaurant on State Street in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, specializes in authentic, hot...
The Gelato Festival Brings Frozen, Dairy-Free Treats to Santa Barbara
Ziqiang Zhao
The Gelato Festival came to Santa Barbara to celebrate a classic European dessert from Oct. 20-Oct. 22. The fairly small festival took place in...
Craft Ramen Redefines the Soup for UCSB Students
Eric Long
To the average student, the word “ramen” conjures images of cheap and processed packets of salt; ramen is not a meal, but a...
Not Korean BBQ, Still Enjoyable: Sunny Korean Restaurant
Ziqiang Zhao
Good Asian food can be hard to come across in Santa Barbara. Open in downtown as of September, Sunny Korean Restaurant helps correct...
Poke Battle: Survival of the Fishiest
Joanne Rhee
Web Editor
About a year and a half ago, Isla Vista saw a boom in the boba business. Isla Vistans rejoiced at the thought...
Dumpling King Takes the Crown
Morgan Bubman
Staff Writer
With a simple white sign with red letters reading “DUMPLING KING” written once in English, and then again in Chinese, the deceptively...
Alex Ice Cream: Where Elotes and Ice Cream Meet
Joanne Rhee
Web Editor
Everyone’s favorite Elotero, Hijinio Camacho, has become as well known as Freebirds. On some days, he is easy to find for your daily...
