West Hills Iconic Grocery Store, Fields Market, to Close After 21 Years

Richard Smith, CEO of Fields Market, left, and Bill Rinck, president of Fields Market, will close the doors on the West Hills institution on Dec. 31st. The 22-year-old independent market is vacating the location to make way for an expansion of Chaminade High School on the property.

(Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)One of the few independent community grocery stores in the San Fernando Valley, and one of Hollywood’s go-to filming locations, Fields Market in West Hills will be shutting its doors on Dec. 31 after 21 years in business. After opening on Dec. 16, 2003, it became a grocery store that kept customers coming back, not only for the friendly workforce but also for its items that could not be found in traditional grocery chains. They offered Mrs. Stewart’s Concentrated Liquid Bluing, Fels Naptha Laundry Bar, Aunt Penny’s White Sauce and an international section that included British delights. “We have been here 20-plus years and gotten to know so many people and their children, from when they were babies to young adults,” said co-owner Jennifer Rinck, holding back tears. “It’s been a progression of life. We had a deep connection with the community, with people, and that is what we are greatly going to miss.” Named after the once open fields along Saticoy Street and Woodlake Avenue, the 25,000 square-foot market will sell off its remaining inventory to customers at half-price beginning Dec. 26. Manny Aquino has been the deli manager for 15 years with a solid “following” every weekend waiting to bite into his barbecue tri-tip and ribs specialties. Fields Market on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. The 22-year-old independent market is closing to make way for an expansion of Chaminade High School on the property. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) Manny Aquino makes great deli sandwiches and other specialties at the Fields Market in West Hills on Dec. 16, 202

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