Njoy Games and Comics started behind Liane Singh’s mother-in-law’s store in 2000, located in the same complex as Chuck E. Cheese on Reseda. Fast forward to 2013 and the comic bookstore finds a home on Reseda Blvd and Rayen Ave in Northridge and is a neighborhood staple for all comic books and tabletop gaming fans. Her daughter, Jasmine, helps with
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Even as a child, 818 local Char Quirino was always an artist. She drew and painted. Growing up watching Dragon Ball Z and Sailormoon, she would trace over images and modify them to make them her own. Her family support and validation of her artwork contributed to her pursuing art through her teenage years. Becoming a mom in her 20s
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It started with a conversation between three friends in a dorm room at California State University, Northridge during the summer of 1996. Then college buddies Moonie Lantion, Allan Aquino, and Elvin Lubrin wanted to bring awareness about October as Filipino American History Month. That conversation started the creation of Students for Pilipino American History Month (SPAHM). With the contributions and
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For over a decade, Christina Villegas had a stable career as a reality television producer, working on docu-reality series for various networks. She was a co-executive producer when a tragic incident changed her life and impacted the trajectory of her life. This led her to establishing Flying Curves Dance Studio, empowering women through the art of pole dancing and burlesque.
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Born and raised in Sepulveda (now known as North Hills), local boy Dimitru Ioakim was a fan of Rosie’s BBQ Grillery at an early age. Going out on family dinners was always a treat, with choices being El Torito (his mom’s favorite) or Rosie’s BBQ and Grillery (his dad’s). Little did he know that the 40 year old BBQ establishment,
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818 local, mother of three and Licensed Vocational Nurse, Khristine Talactac is a woman of many talents. Not only is she a LVN, she’s also a licensed Cosmetologist, licensed Body Art Practitioner, Blood Borne Pathogen Certified, Multi-Certified Lash Extension Specialist, Licensed Permanent Make-up Artist and Hyaluron Pen Certified Technician. Whew! That’s a long list of licenses and certifications. It only
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After a year and a half of waiting, brothers Tony and Kelvin Doan officially opened their second location of Saigon Brothers in Northridge on the corner of Nordhoff St. and Reseda Blvd, mere minutes away from their alma mater, Cal State Northridge. “We have the original location in Simi Valley, Bamboo Café. This Saigon Brothers is me and my brother,
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Ube, where? Ube-r there…(lip pointing optional). Maybe that was funnier in my head than in actual print. But, if you are a HUGE fan of UBE (sweet yam), then maybe it wasn’t too over the top? In mid-June, Café 86, a popular Filipino owned café known for its Ube treats and drinks, opene its new Northridge location just months after
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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 Cua as they talk about their journey of turning their dream into the reality it is today. It’s a love story about dreams and uplifting the community.Stop by and enjoy
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The concept of Sweet Snow was the answer to the question we often ask ourselves, “what’s next?” Meet Cathi Kim. For ten years, she worked in the fashion industry, specifically in designer denim. She travelled all over the country as well as outside of it. Because she wanted to do something different, her tenth year in the fashion industry saw
Read moreHirosa Sushi’s story begins with the corner stone of any society: family. Thirty years ago, chef and owner Gilberto Cruz migrated from Mexico to the San Fernando Valley as a teenager. The only place willing to hire him was a newly established restaurant in the city of Chatsworth known as Omino Sushi. The owner of Omino Sushi took young Gilberto
Read moreLooking to satisfy your sweet tooth with some Dole Whip but not wanting to drive to Disneyland nor pay for a ticket to the happiest place on earth? Well, look no further 818-ers! The Softcream Café has you covered! Under new management, the Softcream Café reopened its doors last week, expanding their menu and remodeling their space to accommodate more
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