MARCH 30, 2016 • SUNDIAL • CSUN
Best of CSUN 2016
as voted by the CSUN community
ILLUSTRATION BY BLAIRE WILSON AND KRISTINE DELICANA / ILLUSTRATORS
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Food & Drink
www.freudiansip.com FAVORITES The Habit
BEST DATE DINING:
Jack In The Box 9433 Reseda Blvd. Northridge, CA 91324 www.jackinthebox.com
BEST CAMPUS DINING: WINNER Arbor Grill
BEST BAR:
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WINNER Yard House ) 9301 Tampa Ave. Northridge, CA 91324 www.yardhouse.com
FAVORITES The Pub
FAVORITES The Pub at CSUN University Student Union www.csun.edu/tuc/pub-sports-grill
WINNER Starbucks ) 9420 Reseda Blvd. Northridge, CA 91324 www.starbucks.com
Sierra Center
BEST COFFEE SHOP:
The Rabbit Hole 22105 Roscoe Blvd. Canoga Park, CA 91304
FAVORITES The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf 18705 Devonshire St. Northridge, CA 91324 www.coffeebean.com
BEST BURGER: WINNER In-N-Out ) 9858 Balboa Blvd. Northridge, CA 91325 www.in-n-out.com
Freudian Sip Arbor Grill; Matador Bookstore; Sierra Center; Oviatt Library; USU
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WINNER Yard House ) 9301 Tampa Ave. Northridge, CA 91324 www.yardhouse.com FAVORITES Joe’s Café 17815 Chatsworth St. Granada Hills, CA 91344 www.joescafegh.com Orange Grove Bistro CSUN Campus www.csun.edu/orangegrovebistro
BEST FOOD TRUCK: WINNER Kogi BBQ ) www.kogibbq.com FAVORITES Grilled Cheese Truck www.thegrilledcheesetruck.com Jogasaki Sushi Burrito www.jogasakiburrito.com
BEST GLUTEN FREE: WINNER PizzaRev )
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Pizza Cookery 6209 Topanga Canyon Blvd. Woodland Hills, CA 91367 www.pizzacookery.com
BEST ITALIAN: WINNER Olive Garden ) 19724 Nordhoff Place Chatsworth, CA 91311 www.olivegarden.com
FAVORITES Pieology 9118 Reseda Blvd., Northridge, CA 91324 www.pieology.com
FAVORITES Jack In The Box 9433 Reseda Blvd. Northridge, CA 91324 www.jackinthebox.com
Pizzazz at the Marketplace The Marketplace www.csun.edu/tuc/marketplace
Yard House 9301 Tampa Ave. Northridge, CA 91324 www.yardhouse.com
BEST SUSHI:
BEST MEXICAN FOOD: WINNER Salsa & Beer ) 6740 White Oak Ave. Lake Balboa, CA 91406 www.salsaandbeervannuys.com
FAVORITES Maria’s Italian Kitchen 9161 Reseda Blvd. Northridge, CA 91324 www.mariasitaliankitchen.com
FAVORITES Señor Sol 9233 Reseda Blvd. Northridge, CA 91324
Presto Pasta 17923 Chatsworth St. 34 A Granada Hills, CA 91344 www.prestopasta.com
Chipotle 9205 Reseda Blvd. Northridge, CA 91324 www.chipotle.com
BEST LATE-NIGHT FOOD:
BEST PIZZA:
WINNER In-N-Out )
9420 Reseda Blvd., Northridge, CA 91324 www.pizzarev.com
WINNER Shogun Sushi ) 10174 Reseda Blvd. Northridge, CA 91324 FAVORITES Hana Sushi 9129 Reseda Blvd. Northridge, CA 91324 www.hanasushibar.kitchen Sun Sushi Bar Sun Sushi Bar & Japanese Cuisine 8920 Reseda Blvd. Northridge, CA 91324
BEST SWEET TREATS: WINNER Yogurtland ) 9225 Reseda Blvd. Northridge, CA 91324 www.yogurt-land.com
WINNER PizzaRev )
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FAVORITES Fresh Potato Factory 9420 Reseda Blvd. #6 Northridge, CA 91324 www.freshpotatofactory.com
9858 Balboa Blvd. Northridge, CA 91325 www.in-n-out.com
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9420 Reseda Blvd., Northridge, CA 91324 www.pizzarev.com
Healthy
Make AÇAI a quick snack, dessert or a meal.
In a BOWL, smoothie or cone.
On Tuesdays
$5 Açai Bowls For CSUN Students with Student Id
We serve Empanadas
9240 Reseda Blvd, Northridge, CA 91324 Inside Northridge Car Wash.
Open from 11am till 9pm For the month of May: Bring this COUPON to Ubatuba Northridge and we will add an extra topping of your choice to your Bowl.
MARCH 30, 2016 • SUNDIAL • CSUN • PAGE 4 BEST AUTO REPAIR:
FAVORITES Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt 17840 Chatsworth St. Granada Hills, CA 91344 www.menchies.com
FAVORITES Fresh Potato Factory 9420 Reseda Blvd. #6 Northridge, CA 91324 www.freshpotatofactory.com
Sweet Snow 9420 Reseda Blvd. #7 Northridge, CA 91324 http://sweetsnowcream.com
Follow Your Heart 21825 Sherman Way Canoga Park, CA 91303 www.followyourheart.com
BEST THAI FOOD:
Services
WINNER Lum Ka Naad ) 8910 Reseda Blvd. Northridge, CA 91324 www.lumkanaad.com FAVORITES Monster Thai 9545 Reseda Blvd. Northridge, CA 91324 http://www.monsterthai.com Amazing Thai Bar & Grill 9835 Mason Ave. Chatsworth, CA 91311 www.amazingthaibarandgrill.com
BEST VEGETARIAN: WINNER Chipotle ) 9205 Reseda Blvd. Northridge, CA 91324 www.chipotle.com
BEST ART SUPPLIES: WINNER Michaels ) 18030 Chatsworth St. Granada Hills, CA 91344 www.michaels.com
WINNER Jiffy Lube ) 9500 Reseda Blvd Northridge, CA 91324 www.jiffylube.com FAVORITES Auto Zone 8655 Reseda Blvd Northridge, CA 91324 www.autozone.com PepBoys 7340 Reseda Blvd Reseda, CA 91335 www.pepboys.com
BEST BARBERSHOP: WINNER Great Clips ) 18427 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA 91325 www.greatclips.com
FAVORITES JoAnn Fabric & Craft 19819 Rinaldi St. Porter Ranch, CA 91326 www.joann.com
FAVORITES Floyd’s 99 19334 Nordhoff St. Northridge, CA 91324 www.floydsbarbershop.com
Continental Art Supply 7041 Reseda Blvd. Reseda, CA 91335 www.continentalart.com
Angelo’s 9131 Reseda Blvd. Northridge, CA 91324 www.angelosbarbershop.com
All services are free and confidential: • Pregnancy Testing • Ultrasound to confirm pregnancy • Options Education for women & men
6 OpenArmsPregnancy.com • 818-626-9400 Open Arms is a Medical Pregnancy Clinic within walking distance. (Reseda and Plummer)
Educating. Equipping. Empowering.
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MARCH 30, 2016 • SUNDIAL • CSUN • PAGE 6 BEST SALON: WINNER SuperCuts ) 18703 Devonshire St, Northridge, CA 91324 www.supercuts.com Favorite Dry Bar The Village at Westfield Topanga 6320 Topanga Canyon Blvd #1610 Woodland Hills, CA 91367 www.thedrybar.com
BEST TATTOO SHOP: WINNER TIE: Kathouse ) 8707 Lindley Ave. Northridge, CA 91325 www.kathouseinctattoo.com TIE: MD Tattoo Studio ) 9545 Reseda Blvd. #2 Northridge, CA 91324 www.mdtattoostudio.com FAVORITE Nathan’s 7222 Topanga Cyn Blvd. Canoga Park, CA 91303 www.nathanstattoos.com
BEST CELL SERVICE: WINNER Verizon )
FAVORITES AT&T T-Mobile
BEST MANIPEDI: WINNER Ciel Nail Spa ) 18429 Nordhoff St. Northridge, CA 91325 www.cielnailspa.com FAVORITES Elegance Nails 8513 Reseda Blvd Northridge, CA 91324 Sydnee Rose Foot Spa & Nail Salon 9647 Reseda Blvd, Northridge, CA 91324
BEST TEXTBOOKS STORE: WINNER Amazon.com ) FAVORITES Chegg.com Matador Bookstore
Play & Party BEST ADULT STORE: WINNER Spencer’s ) 9301 Tampa Ave. Northridge, CA 91324 www.spencersonline.com FAVORITE A Touch of Romance 8974 Tampa Ave. Northridge, CA 91324 www.atouchofromance.com
BEST MOVIE THEATER: WINNER Pacific Winnetka 21 ) 9201 Winnetka Ave. Chatsworth, CA 91311 www.pacifictheatres.com FAVORITES Pacific Northridge Fashion Center 10 9400 Shirley Ave. Northridge, CA 91324 www.pacifictheatres.com
MARCH 30, 2016 • SUNDIAL • CSUN • PAGE 7 Regency Theatres Granada Hills 9 16830 Devonshire St. Granada Hills, CA 91344 www.regencymovies.com
BEST MUSIC FESTIVAL: WINNER Coachella ) www.coachella.com Favorite EDC www.electricdaisycarnival.com FAVORITES Stagecoach www.stagecoachfestival.com
BEST NIGHT CLUB WINNER Rage ) 8911 Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90069 www.theragenightclub.com FAVORITES Avalon Hollywood 1735 Vine St. Los Angeles, CA 90028 www.avalonhollywood.com Belasco 1050 S. Hill St. Los Angeles, CA 90015 http://belascous.com
Campus Life
BEST FRATERNITY: WINNER Sigma Alpha Epsilon ) FAVORITES Phi Delta Theta Sigma Chi
BEST SORORITY: WINNER Phi Mu )
BEST BATHROOM: WINNER USU )
FAVORITES Alpha Xi Delta Delta Zeta
FAVORITES SRC Manzanita Hall
BEST CSUN CLASS:
BEST OF CSUN 2016 STAFF
WINNER UNIV 100 )
Adverstising Ebony Hardiman Chauncey Hayles Gonzalo Lomeli
FAVORITE Art 100
Marketing Tirdad Bakhshandeh
BEST CSUN CLUB: WINNER NSO ) FAVORITES TIE: Unified We Serve / AMA / Macsun
Print & Web Design Frank Addelia Kristine Delicana Blaire Wilson Statistics Lita Van Houten
Thank you to everyone who voted in this year’s Best of CSUN! Congratulations to our Best of CSUN 2016 winner! Nadine Sarriedine Senior, Communication Studies
Nadine won a $100 voucher courtesy of our sponsor Outdoor Adventures!
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