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...
Mojo Teahouse Brings a Piece of Home to Isla Vista
Dana Dela Cruz
Staff Writer
Mojo Teahouse opened on Trigo Road in late August, promising high-quality, authentic tea and Asian fusion snacks. As someone who grew...
The Tea on Tea Tea
Annie Huang
Staff Writer
The selection of boba available in Isla Vista has been saddening to many for a while. Fortunately, this situation is being shaken...
Süp and Jüs Opens Its Doors in Goleta
Zeena Omar
The next time you’re passing through Goleta, consider dropping by Süp and Jüs, new neighbor — and sister restaurant — to Kyle’s Kitchen....
Choppa Rolls Up the Praise with its Rolled Ice Cream
Jennica Martin
Staff Writer
Goleta and Santa Barbara have a lot of ice cream shops to indulge in when you’re craving something sweet, but only recently...
Altamirano’s Tantalizing Tacos Roll Up to Isla Vista
Tanner Walker
Science & Tech Editor
The taco truck is perhaps the most ubiquitous of food trucks. Long before the current renaissance of gourmet and hipster...
Dave’s Dogs Won’t Disappoint Wiener Lovers
Victoria Penate
Dave’s Dogs may not immediately stand out from within its fairly nondescript shopping center surroundings. Although it lacks the garish yellow paint of...
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...
California Tacos & Taproom Brings Fresh Mexican Food to Isla Vista
Victoria Penate
Features Editor
The latest addition to Isla Vista’s ever-changing selection of restaurants, California Tacos & Taproom, has opened for business, occupying the spot formerly...
Grilled Cheese Truck Stop ‘Melts’ I.V. Hearts
Stephani Anderson
Copy Editor
As you walk on Embarcadero del Norte, it’s almost impossible to miss the bright orange-and-yellow bricks of I.V.’s newest eatery, The Original...
