KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar® to Open at The Commons at Calabasas on December 17th

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KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar® opens in The Commons at Calabasas tomorrow, December 17th, in the suite between BLVD Steak and Starbucks. KazuNori is a full-service restaurant dedicated to Nozawa style hand rolls, served directly from the chefs’ hands to the guest. First opened in 2014, KazuNori is the first restaurant of its kind, pioneering the concept of a hand roll bar and focusing on serving intentionally simple and intentionally delicious hand rolls. 

Named after celebrated sushi chef Kazunori Nozawa, who introduced the cylindrical-style hand roll to the United States more than 40 years ago, KazuNori serves hand rolls made with the highest quality fish, specially harvested seaweed, house-made sauces, and signature warm rice. KazuNori signature hand rolls include toro, lobster, salmon, yellowtail, and crab, as well as less common options such as uni, ankimo, koika, and yamaimo. 

Hours are Sunday-Thursday: 11:30am to 11pm and Friday-Saturday: 11:30am to 11:30pm.

For more information, visit www.handrollbar.com or follow KazuNori on Instagram.

Malibu Brewing Company Announces Spring 2026 Anticipated Grand Opening Date in Agoura Hills

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Malibu Brewing Company posted an update today indicating they anticipate opening in Spring 2026 at 29281 Agoura Road (at Kanan), Agoura Hills, in the former Tavern Tomoko and Ladyface Alehouse location. Updates at wwwbrewmalibu.com.

a final look this past weekend at Tavern Tomoko.

The Oaks Thai Coming Soon to Thousand Oaks

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The Oaks Thai Cafe is coming soon to the Village Court Shopping center at 450 N. Moorpark Road in Thousand Oaks in the space previously occupied by Ding Chinese Cuisine. Before that, it was briefly called Ling Long Asian Bistro and for many years was Thousand Wok. See their menu at www.theoaksthaicafe.com.

Long ago, in 1966, this location premiered as Lazy B Chuckwagon Barbecue, then Barbecue Barn, then became Carrow's Hickory Chip Restaurant in 1970. (And T-Bows Family Restaurant in 1972 to around 1985.)

Pulcinella Italian Eatery Opening Soon in Newbury Park

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Pulcinella is the name of the new Italian eatery that will be opening real soon - I'm told possibly within a few days - in the former Cedro Italian Restaurant that closed on November 23rd at 2385 Michael Drive in Newbury Park.

The name of the eatery would appear to be inspired by the iconic Pulcinella mask - the mischievous soul of Naples - born in the 17th-century commedia dell'arte. Pulcinella is a trickster, a dreamer, a survivor - always laughing at life's contradictions.

No website or menu at this point. Stay tuned.

For a compilation of Italian eateries in and around the Conejo Valley, visit THIS PAGE.

Cafe and Dance Studio, "Connections Cafe" and "Builders of a Better World" Look to Open in Agoura Hills

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Next Thursday, December 4th, the City of Agoura Hills Planning Commission will be reviewing an application for the operation of a dance studio, cafe, and outdoor dining area in the Agoura Village Center at 29020 Agoura Road. The proposed name of the cafe is "Connections Cafe" and the dance studio will be called "Builders of a Better World." The applicant described the concept as a destination for locals in search of community through dance or the simple act of grabbing a cup of coffee and a bite to eat. The project calls for a 2,272 sq ft cafe, 5,351 sq ft dance studio, and 662 sq ft of outdoor dining area. Agoura Hills city staff is recommending approval of the project.

The proposed space is at the southwest corner of the center, in the space formerly occupied by Prime Steakhouse, Chapter 8 Steak House & Lounge, Sunset Room, BL Dancehall & Saloon, and long ago, Hamburger Hamlet.

UPDATE: At the planning commission meeting, we learned that this represents a local owner of the Dance Master’s Studio in Agoura Hills. The project was approved by the planning commission.

Cava Coming to the Westlake Plaza

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No sign up yet, but they are working away on the future Cava at the Westlake Plaza, 968 S. Westlake Blvd, in Westlake Village in the former Natural Cafe. Cava offers Mediterranean bowls and pitas with shawarma, falafel, lamb, steak, hummus and more in a fast-casual setting. The nearest existing Cava location is at 6256 Topanga Canyon Blvd in Woodland Hills. The first Cava opened in 2011 in Maryland and it has grown to 415 locations across the U.S. You can put your money where your mouth is with Cava, which went public with its stock (symbol CAVA) in 2023. It has a current market cap of $5.6 billion. More info at cava.com. 

Currently taking applications at cava.com/careers.

All Good Eats & Drinks Now Open in Thousand Oaks

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UPDATE 11/14/25: NOW OPEN!

Grabbagreen Thousand Oaks closed its doors on October 19th but its owner is excited to be opening a, new independent concept called All Good Eats & Drinks. All Good will offer locally sourced meals and drinks with whole food ingredients. There will be a soft opening soon, followed by a full grand opening in near the new year.

For updates, follow their Instagram page at @allgoodto. Located at 593 N. Moorpark Road, Suite D, across from Peet’s Coffee.

The original Thousand Oaks Grabbagreen at 2835 T.O. Blvd opened on January 28, 2017. This second location on Moorpark Road opened on March 1, 2020, subsequently consolidating into this location.