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Visit These 10 Pop-Ups and Outdoor Markets To Support Small Businesses in the 818

by Dannah Rosales June 19, 2022June 19, 2022
Coffee Community Drinks Food

We Went to The Grand Opening of Porto’s in Northridge—Here’s What The Community Says

by rebecahjacobs April 12, 2022April 12, 2022

A List of 16 Great Sushi Spots in the San Fernando Valley

by Andy Escobar September 20, 2021

We Tried Micheladas All Over the San Fernando Valley — Here Are Our Favorites So Far

by Jess Fuentes June 27, 2021June 19, 2022

15 AAPI-Owned San Fernando Valley Businesses

by Natalie Arroyo Camacho April 22, 2021July 10, 2021
Food

15 Taco Spots in the Valley Worth Trying

Whether you’re in Chatsworth, Granada Hills, North Hills, North Hollywood, Pacoima, Panorama City, Reseda, Sylmar, Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys, Winnetka, or Sylmar, check this list to find bomb tacos near you.

by Natalie Arroyo CamachoDecember 30, 2020February 23, 2021
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Coffee Drinks

10 Valley Coffee Shops Better Than Starbucks

Support your local coffee shops so they can stay your local coffee shops.

by Natalie Arroyo CamachoNovember 23, 2020August 5, 2021
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Apparel Candles Coffee Community Drinks Food Shop

Visit These 10 Pop-Ups and Outdoor Markets To Support Small Businesses in the 818

Support your neighbors all year—not just on Small Business Saturday.

by Dannah RosalesJune 19, 2022June 19, 2022
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Coffee Community Drinks Food

We Went to The Grand Opening of Porto’s in Northridge—Here’s What The Community Says

In a word: elation.

by rebecahjacobsApril 12, 2022April 12, 2022
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Food

A List of 16 Great Sushi Spots in the San Fernando Valley

Did you know there’s a Michelin-star-having sushi restaurant in the Valley? You do now!

by Andy EscobarSeptember 20, 2021
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The Vallarta on Topanga Canyon is Like Taking a Trip To México

As the sliding doors open, you’re teleported to a mercado in México — tortillería, pescadería, and carnes frescas included.

by Natalie Arroyo CamachoAugust 23, 2021June 19, 2022
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Community Drinks Food

These 13 Mediterranean Restaurants and Bakeries in the Valley Don’t Disappoint

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: One of the best parts of living here is the food!

by Natalie Arroyo CamachoJuly 9, 2021August 23, 2021
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Beer Community Drinks

We Tried Micheladas All Over the San Fernando Valley — Here Are Our Favorites So Far

It’s getting hot AF in the Valley, which means it’s time for miches. ¡Salud!

(Photo by Jess Fuentes)

by Jess FuentesJune 27, 2021June 19, 2022
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From the writer that brought you 15 Latinx-Owned Wellness and Lifestyle Brands to Shop ASAP, Viva the Valley (VTV) is about, by, and for Valley kids.

These stories are about people and businesses in the 818 — from Arleta to Chatsworth, Van Nuys to Porter Ranch, and Encino to Granada Hills.

We hope these Valley kid stories bring y’all a sense of community when you feel alone.

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Hey, y’all! It’s Natalie Arroyo Camacho, founding editor of Viva the Valley (@personatalieeee). As you may have seen, I’m currently looking for writers to contribute to the site. Some details:
On Saturday, we posted this to our stories and asked where we were at. Raise your hand — and your beer — if you got it right.🍻🙋🏿🙋🏾‍♀️ 🙋🏽‍♀️
It’s too hot to cook dinner, so just order some pizza!
The Canoga Park Vallarta is hands down the dopest one in the Valley — don’t @ us. New story about this lil slice of México at the #LinkInBio #VivaTheValley
It’s Taco Tuesday! Don’t risk getting some bland tacos — check out this list of bomb, locally own Valley spots 🍻 #LinkInBio
It’s Monday, and we’re counting down the hours until we can be vibin’ and sippin’ on a cocktail at @trumanhousetavern. ⏳🤤
To get through the last day of the week, pick up a coffee from a locally owned shop instead of that corporate mermaid brand. You’ll thank us later 😉 (As always, the link is in our bio!)
Tbh Sherman Way is an underrated Valley street. Which other streets deserve more respect? 🧐
Did someone say they need dinner plans? 🧐 Check out the #LinkInBio for a full round-up of some seriously fire Mediterranean spots in the #SanFernandoValley. Special shout-out to @donnarose___ for her research and input on this!
Valley girl Jess Fuentes, aka @jd.elle, researched and wrote a piece for #VivaTheValley just in time for summer! Head to the link in bio for a list of her favorite micheladas in #TheValley. (📸: @jd.elle)
To keep the San Fernando Valley diverse, we have to support the businesses that make it that way.
@cookiesbyjoe dropped off a batch of her delicious cookies the other day and they didn’t last long 😂

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