If you live in the greater Los Angeles area, it’s likely you have a defining San Fernando Valley moment or routine.

Those can include waiting 30 minutes at Glendale’s Porto’s for savory potato balls or meat pies. Or perhaps that’s flying out of Southern California’s top-ranked airport, Hollywood Burbank , at least according to Fodor’s Travel Guide.

Maybe you melted your face off in Woodland Hills, the hottest city in all the county , or unsuccessfully tried to reverse parallel park there . Of course, San Fernando Valley’s favorite spots include Universal Studios Hollywood and its own mission .

For fans and newcomers to the area alike, there’s a little something for everyone.

The Food Team at The Times has crafted its own tribute to the Valley, with its 65 favo

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