Meet Chef Vallerie Castillo-Archer, Executive Chef of Yamashiro Hollywood

In today’s Meet The (818) Interview, I have the honor of chatting with Chef Vallerie Castillo-Archer, the first female Executive Chef at the iconic Japanese restaurant, Yamashiro Hollywood. Her grandfather,

IT’S ABOUT A COUPLE OF GUYS WITH A LOVE FOR CRAFT BEER

Longtime friends and former roommates, Jonathan Andrade and Derek Lee Ramsey, are the co-creators of Brews with Masters, a YouTube channel featuring local breweries in and around the San Fernando

From Chef To Baker: Meet Cookies By Joe

Sometimes, you make plans and life has a way of putting you on a different path.  The origins of Cookies by Joe is a testament to that. Joana Turcios, owner

Meet Patrick Ballesteros, Artist, Illustrator and creator of Patrick Ballesteros Art

Meet Patrick Ballesteros, artist, illustrator, teacher, and owner of Patrick Ballesteros Art Shop. Some of his art work is displayed and available for purchase at The Perky Nerd in Burbank

Meet Jonathan Andrade, Owner Of Cans With WIcks

Today’s Meet The (818) interview features 818 local and CSUN alumni, Jonathan Andrade, owner of Cans With Wicks. During the pandemic, Jonathan decided to try his hand at making candles

Inside the KimBobRex Food truck: The making of the Best Friend Sushi Burrito

Meet The (818) Takes You TO CAFE AFICIONADO

Meet Reggie and Abigail Cua, owners of Cafè Aficionado After having celebrated the third year anniversary of Cafe Aficionado, Meet the (818) chats with owners (and power couple) Reggie and Abigail

Sharing The Polynesian Culture in the San Fernando Valley

Lyn-Del Laua’e Pedersen, owner and director of Aloha Hula Studio, shares the Polynesian culture through teaching Hula and Ori Tahiti at her Granada Hills studio. Following in the footsteps of

Grand Opening: Kitchen On San Fernando

It’s 5pm. After a long day at work, all you want to do is relax before heading home. Maybe grab a drink or two with a couple of friends. Perhaps

Meet The Perky Nerd

When The Perky Nerd opened its doors in 2016, the San Fernando Valley was in for a treat—a unique alternative to the traditional comic bookstore. It was the comic bookstore