Gail Hatch, owner of FitSquadLA, guarantees two things when you try their Zumba classes—one: you will leave smiling; and two: you will leave sweaty! When Gail and her instructors teach a Zumba class, an infectious sense of joy and positive energy permeates throughout the studio. Working out becomes a party with friends you didn’t even know you had! “Rescued from
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When restaurant owners Ray and Ellen Azizian opened the doors of The Pizza Cookery, they wanted their customers to feel welcome and comfortable, as if they were visiting and having a meal with their family. The restaurant was an extension of their hospitality and their strong sense of community. After being in business for 25 years, The Pizza Cookery still
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It’s 5pm. After a long day at work, all you want to do is relax before heading home. Maybe grab a drink or two with a couple of friends. Perhaps somewhere casual with a happy hour, maybe appetizers, too, if the mood strikes. Whether you’re a Burbank local or simply visiting, you’re in luck! Kitchen on San Fernando, an exciting
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Say Valley girl and the image it conjures up is either Julie Richman from Valley Girl, Cher Horowitz from Clueless or Elle Woods from Legally Blonde—upper-class, airheaded, ditzy, credit card wielding and totally, like, into shopping. As if! It’s such an outdated 80’s stereotype that have us Valley girls, rolling our eyes, and muttering, “Whatever…” under our breaths. It’s because
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When The Perky Nerd opened its doors in 2016, the San Fernando Valley was in for a treat—a unique alternative to the traditional comic bookstore. It was the comic bookstore the neighborhood didn’t think it needed, a safe haven for all things geek with a definitive feminine touch. An art gallery, gaming space, collectibles shop, cold brew coffee counter and
Read moreLao Tzu, an ancient Chinese philosopher, once said, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” When you walk through the doors of Tru Fit Bootcamp, you take that step and embark on a journey towards a better version of you, no matter what your fitness level and goal is. Their motto: Visualize. Believe. Achieve. Their newest member,
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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 more“To provide a one-of-a kind experience that energizes everyone with an enthusiastic welcome, a passion to serve, awesome food, killer tunes, and an unforgettable time – one person, one ramen and one neighborhood at a time” Rococo Ramen Walking through the doors of Rococo Ramen on a cold Friday night, you notice two things: the line going outside the door,
Read moreIn 2013, San Fernando Valley local Tommy Gelinas founded The Valley Relics Museum, with the intention of preserving and sharing the valley’s rich history. The museum, originally located in Chatsworth, houses over 20,000 items dating back to the 1800s. Some of their prominent collections include signage from old businesses in and around the valley as well as pinball machines and
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It’s that time of the year again when hearts, flowers, and chocolates seem to follow you everywhere you go. If dinner and a movie isn’t quite what you have in mind and you don’t really want to take that drive outside of the valley, you can check out some of these events happening in your very own neighborhood. Wine& Design:
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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