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El Sancho Loco Cantina and El Sanchito in Westlake Village announced today that they have closed their doors after 2 1/2 years at this location in the North Ranch Shopping Plaza.
However, Ell Sancho Loco Taqueria is still open for business at their first location on Michael Drive in Newbury Park. Learn more at elsancholocotaqueria.com
Selvin's Restaurant & Lounge at the Palm Garden Hotel in Newbury Park made the official announcement that today, December 31, 2025, is the last day it will be open. The location will be re-opening at some point early next year as Sette Sorelle ("Seven Sisters") under the ownership/management of the owner of Nonna Westlake Village.
Selvin's opened its doors in June 2024. It was this same time frame in 2019 that the prior occupant of this space, Brendan's Irish Pub, closed its doors.
Meanwhile, during the transition, The Palm Garden has partnered with the nearby Mikey’s Restaurant to offer complimentary breakfast for guests of the hotel. Mikey's will turn two years old next month, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. See their menu and upcoming events at mikeysrestaurants.com
Oaks Local Craft Kitchen & Bar at 1345 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks is now closed, but is under new ownership and will be reopening soon. The question is, will it be a new concept and name...stay tuned. Oaks Local premiered in October 2024 in the former Tilted Kilt.
Hot Motha Clucker at 1610 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks has closed its doors. It opened just under 2 1/2 years ago in the spot that previously was occupied by The Fisherman's Wife, 101 BBQ Hut, and Burgerim.
Cedro Italian Restaurant in Newbury Park posted this announcement to its Instagram Story yesterday, indicating it will be serving its last meal on Sunday, November 23rd. The owners will be re-opening at a new location in East Los Angeles. Cedro is located in the former Stella's at 2385 Michael Drive, where it opened on January 18, 2024. cedrorestaurant.com
For a compilation of Italian eateries in and around the Conejo Valley, visit THIS LINK.
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.
The Natural Cafe Westlake Village is closing its doors on Friday, September 26, 2025. The nearest Natural Cafe location is in Moorpark. Visit thenaturalcafe.com for more information.
The Newbury Park Natural Cafe location closed in September 2017. The Simi Valley location closed in the September 2022 time frame.
Pick Up Stix at The Commons at Calabasas recently announced that its lease will not be renewed and it will be closing in about a month. The remaining nearby Pick Up Stix location is in Westlake Village. www.pickupstix.com
Barney's Gourmet Hamburgers at The Commons at Calabasas has closed its doors. It opened in March 2022. The space was previously occupied by Menchies Frozen Yogurt, between Starbucks and soon to be BLVD Steak.
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