The name derives from the wood-fire oven they use, which is heated to 786 degrees Fahrenheit. Their ingenious flavor combinations and the excellence of their handmade fermented dough are what have made them stand out as one of the best pizza places in the US. It was simple, but the flavors were something truly unique and distinctive. I had their Neapolitan pizza and it was just too good to put it into words. If you’re an adventurous eater and want to veer off from the classic margherita, the Bombay Tikka Masala pizza is their most popular menu item. Furthermore, they have a badge at the entrance that certifies this pizzeria as one the 15 officially authenticated Neapolitan pizza spots in the US. Yes! Pizza awards are a thing! If you need more proof to corroborate the veracity of how good this place is, in 2016, 786 Degrees Pizza was named one of the best restaurants in California by Yelp. What makes their pizzas so special? For starters, they specialize in Neapolitan style pizzas and many of their pizza pies have earned awards. Many of these restaurants are located on outdoor plazas that look like they haven’t had a remodel since the 80’s but that’s part of the charm of the Valley. North Hollywood used to be an area riddled with crime and drugs in the 1990’s but now is a gentrifying neighborhood with modern apartment complexes and a vibrant urban shopping and entertainment district. Studio City is the Beverly Hills of the Valley, due to the amount of celebrities that live there. No neighborhood in the Valley is the same. Hidden Hills, a gated community in Calabasas, is a hotbed for celebrities like The Kardashians (duh), Drake and other stars and professional athletes. Calabasas is another neighborhood that has experienced a massive influx of A-list celebrities in the last years. The Valley, specifically the hills of Studio City and Sherman Oaks, are the preferred neighborhoods for many celebrities due to its close proximity to movie studios (Warner Brothers in Burbank) and privacy from tour buses. The Valley offers an entirely different vibe from the glitz and glamour of Beverly Hills or West Hollywood. I live in the middle of LA, but I love how the Valley has amazing gems like makeup shops, unique hole-in-the-wall restaurants, indie bookstores and, all with the added bonus of accessible parking. I love leisurely drives around the Valley, especially cruising along Ventura Blvd and going to the mall. It’s pretty far out so not many people want to trek over the hill. In a nutshell, that’s how I feel when I go to the Valley. It was a nice change of scenery from the skyscrapers that dominated Manhattan. I’ve spent many summers in Manhattan, and going to my aunt’s house in New Jersey felt like an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. They’re in the same metropolitan area, but they’re two completely different animals. The best way to think about it is like the difference between Manhattan and New Jersey. It seems like almost everyone I’ve come across avoids the Valley at all costs. Many negative attributes are associated with the Valley: the killer summer heat, the endless grids of single-family houses, the never-ending plain strip malls or the world-famous original Valley Girl accent. The Valley! That notorious suburban sprawl that many Angelenos love to hate.
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