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Beer Community Drinks

Where to Watch the 2022 World Cup in the San Fernando Valley

by Natalie Arroyo Camacho November 30, 2022November 30, 2022
Community History

Let’s Settle This Once And For All: Is Glendale Part of the San Fernando Valley?

by L.A. in a Minute September 8, 2022

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

by Dannah Rosales June 19, 2022June 19, 2022

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

by Andy Escobar September 20, 2021September 30, 2022

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

by Jess Fuentes June 27, 2021September 1, 2022
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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soccer ball on grass field during daytime
Beer Community Drinks

Where to Watch the 2022 World Cup in the San Fernando Valley

No need to go over any hill to watch your favorite matches.

by Natalie Arroyo CamachoNovember 30, 2022November 30, 2022
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Community History

Let’s Settle This Once And For All: Is Glendale Part of the San Fernando Valley?

To me, it’s a hard yes.

by L.A. in a MinuteSeptember 8, 2022
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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, 2022November 30, 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, 2021September 30, 2022
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Community Sights Valley landmarks

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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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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If you’re in the #NoHoArtsDistrict, we beg of you: Don’t sleep on #Tamashii. We got dumplings and steamed buns, but their #ramen is also top-tier. They’re a ramen house, after all.
Whether you’re rooting for USA, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina (for some reason), or another country, these 10 #SanFernandoValley joints are screening the #WorldCup.
Should we put out a list of the best hiking spots in the #SanFernandoValley? We’re thinking about it! Comment your faves to make sure they’re on the 15-hike list ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Let’s be real: Whether you’re looking for lunch, dinner, or a light snack, sushi’s always on the table. Check out the best sushi spots in the #SanFernandoValley at the #LinkInBio.
Last week, @lainaminute went on record to say that #Glendale is a part of the #SanFernandoValley — but 65% of y’all (aka 94 people!) said it isn’t. Wassup with that? 🧐
When it’s 100° out — *cough* today and this weekend *cough* — there’s something about a miche that just slapsssss 🍻
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!)

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