The Neighborhood Cup

Jennifer and Steve

Jennifer and her dad, Steve, have always been buddies. So when the day came that they started talking about going into business together, it just seemed like the right thing to do… and the FUN thing to do! Jennifer loves to have fun but even more so, she loves doing things for other people to have fun, get together and smile, learn, and laugh. In college, she was a resident advisor for a year and a half and was “in her element”, coordinating programs for her residents to take part in. Now, with a coffeehouse, she is excited about having the chance to throw little “parties” every day for the friends and neighbors of The Neighborhood Cup.

Jennifer was born and raised right here in Southern California, with a few short residencies in New York, Arizona, and Las Vegas… and almost Florida but she’s afraid of alligators and the humidity is really bad for her hairstyle! Through her travels, Jennifer had a lot of wonderful opportunities working in many aspects of the food and beverage world. As a server, bartender, and bar manager, she’s gotten lots of great experience and perspective from all of the interesting places she’s worked. Come on in and ask… she’s got LOTS of stories!

Jennifer loves music and loves art. Unfortunately, she can’t create any of her own so she’s thrilled to be booking live music every weekend at The Neighborhood Cup. “I could have live music for breakfast, lunch, and dinner everyday”, she says. Jennifer also had a brother who was an amazing artist and, although she did not get any of those genes, she truly admires the talent and patience of artists. The art gallery at The Neighborhood Cup is another reason why this adventure is so enjoyable. These are just two of the many areas of the coffeehouse that Jennifer is giddy about, but the thing that she most looks forward to is getting to know her new neighbors. She hopes to be proud owner of the “Cheers” of coffeehouses… where everybody knows your name. So come on in, introduce yourself, and let’s see what kind of fun we can have!!

Hi, Nick here. Welcome to our bio page. Yes, I am proud to be a true Californian. I love the Anaheim Angels (and they will always be the Anaheim Angels to me), Disneyland, San Diego, snowy mountains, great weather and beaches, beaches, beaches. I grew up with my parents Louise and Nick in Fullerton. I am the youngest of 5 which include my brother Joe and sisters Debbie, Marlene and Pat. I have great memories going to Fullerton High School during the time they celebrated their 75th anniversary. What a great old school. I am proud to be a Vietnam Veteran. My career path has taken me into the construction industry, General Motors and the past 10 years with Beckman Coulter. Not to turn my back on California, I spent 2 years living in Ohio near relatives in Niles and Youngstown. But the winters were too cold, so back to the call of the California sun. In fact, if you catch me in the coffeehouse, I will be the one sporting shorts, Hawaiian shirt and a baseball cap.

Hi, I’m Diane (the other half of this twosome) and I was born in New York, moving to California at the age of 5. So, I have the best of east and west coasts in my blood. I was raised by Zelda and Lou with my sister Sue and brother Steve. You can tell, as I start off with family, this is a #1 priority to me. My immediate and extended family is what has grounded me through my personal and business journeys. Growing up included experiences at Artesia High, Cal Poly Pomona and Long Beach State, teaching Preschool-Elementary school, as well as being employed by Verizon for the past 23 years. My passions are cooking and gardening. If there is an empty spot of land, you just have to plant something!

In our free time we love to travel. Europe was wonderful but we now enjoy traveling around the United States. We don’t think we’ll ever run out of new things to see. The best part of our journey is meeting different people along the way. When possible we like to take our dog Corky, who by the way is not aware she is a dog.

Our new adventure is The Neighborhood Cup. But why open a coffeehouse? As you will see when you visit us, it is more than just coffee. It is a place to extend our family and welcome you. It’s a place to meet people, gather around and share moments with friends. It’s a friendly place to start your day, a peaceful spot for that well needed mid-day break, or a way to relax at the end of a hectic day. We hope you’ll become an addition to our family and we look forward to seeing you at our home away from home, The Neighborhood Cup.

Rebecca
	In January, 2005, I packed up my bags, my best friend, and Bert (my iguana) and headed west for California. Raised in Fort Dodge, Iowa, I landed my dream job at age 16 working at Bloomers on Central, a local coffee shop. My job and passion for coffee stayed with me while I went to college and became a medical lab tech. I enjoy music, cooking, gardening, crafts, and playing the piano. I am proud to be a part of The Neighborhood Cup and can be found serving “more than just coffee” with a smile!

Lalitha
	You can take the girl out of the south, but you can't take the south out of the girl. However, The Neighborhood Cup has become my home away from home, away from Atlanta, Georgia. My favorite thing to do at The Cup is spend time with customers, employees, and friends alike, although I sometimes have trouble distinguishing amongst the three. When I'm not living at The Cup, I am usually reading or writing or enjoying what southern California has to offer. If you do stop by when I am working, be prepared for a highly caffeinated, completely fun time, as I am always looking forward to meeting new people and helping people become a part of The Neighborhood Cup family.

Chris
	I moved to The OC from the beautiful island of Oahu in December so i'm new to the oc. Then luckily my passion for amazingly great coffee n espresso led me to the NEIGHBORHOOD CUP, which i'm so glad it did. In Hawaii we have a term for family which is "ohana" and the staff of the cup has become my ohana. I've been told that my laughter is contagious and it makes others smile or laugh too. I'm kind of a dork lol but i'm ok with that. You can catch me singing, mostly off key, but aww well it makes me happy and most of the staff likes it! hehehehe. It makes them laugh which i love to do so when u drop in say hello i'll make you a amazing drink......life's a journey not a destination if you keep looking striaght ahead you'lll miss the amazing and wonderful things that around you.

Kim
	My name is Kim. I've enjoyed working at The Cup and metting amazing people here. I like the beach and will go there day, night, or sunshine. I also love music and art.

Emily
	Hello! I'm Emily at The Cup. I have a fat fish named Mr. T. He's really ugly, too! ( I planned that) I plan on taking over the world one day with him. I also enjoy long walks on the beach and starry nights. I'm a fairly recent addition to The Neighborhood Cup. With its unique character, amazing food and drinks, friendly atmosphere and welcoming staff, this is a memorable place for a morning wake up, relaxing afternoon, or fun night!

Drew
	Drew is a theatre major at Saddleback College and enjoys performing any chance he gets. Drew has been acting and singing since the age of 9. Don't be afraid to say hi or start a conversation with him; he's one of the friendliest people you'll ever meet!

Jenelle
	Jenelle Lauren Chadwick has two rats, four dogs, and a boyfriend who strongly dislikes Las Vegas. Jenelle's favorite animal is orangutans (despite the fact that they can be very stubborn and messy). Her favorite thing to do at The Cup is dishes, dishes, and more dishes. Jenelle plans on working at The Neighborhood Cup until she is 93 1/2 years old. She will then travel the world and save the pllanet with her two rats, four dogs, and boyfriend who strongly dislikes Las Vegas.

Jessica
	Hi, I'm Jessica. I LOVE The Cup. It's definitely my favorite job so far. You may often see me drinking iced chai lattes, in class, or playing with my cat, Anastasia (that explains the bruises and scratches). The Cup is the best place to be. I'd make sure to be here everyday if I were you. That will definitely put a smile on your face!

Janet
	Hey there! My name is Janet Cannon. I currently attend Saddleback College full time with plans of transferring to UCI in fall, 2008. I love to travel. So far I have been to Italy and I also studied abroad in Oxford, England for a couple months with my friends Emily, who also works at The Cup, and Chris. It was a total blast and we vacationed in Scotland and Greece while we were there. I enjoy reading and biking with my boyfriend, Joe, as well as going to the beach with my best friend Emily. I have a great family and I love them LOTS! And let's not forget the family at The Neighborhood Cup. They ROCK!!

Megan
	I moved to Orange County to go to Concordia University in Irvine in 2004. I am originally from the San Luis Obispo, CA area and I miss the Central Coast lifestyle. I am an Anthropologist at heart and I am very passionate about Linguistics. After graduating in the spring of 2007, I am going to Africa for the summer and then on to grad school for Linguistics. I started my coffee career in August of '05, working for those other coffee guys and (after hanging up my green apron) made my way to The Cup in September of 2006. Other than coffee, my interests include music, church, cooking and attending 3 colleges at once. My friends are important to me and I would do anything for them. I try to make that true about everyone in my life, not just my friends. I really enjoy the homey feeling I get at The Cup, so come on in and see for yourself!
Oakley

	My name is Stephanie Renard. I am 19 years old and was born on November 15th, 1986 in Concord, Mass. I grew up in Wichita, Kansas starting at the age of 3. I called Kansas home for 13 LONG years and moved our here to Aliso Viejo. I moved here because I got a nanny job for one of my aunt's friends. I started working at The Neighborhood Cup in January 2006. My passion in music and the arts. I love to write poetry and someday hope to graduate college with a major in Television Journalism... but I might change my mind! You just never know where life will take you!
Stephanie

	The man known as Romak patiently awaits the day when dinosaurs once again rule the earth. He enjoys making strange noises and inventing terms for things that don't even necessarily exist. His favorite saying is, "We have nothing to know but know itself." A great philosopher once said that... and it was me!
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