Selvin's Restaurant to Close; Sette Sorelle Coming in 2026

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

Cedro Italian Restaurant in Newbury Park Announces It Is Closing on November 23rd

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.

All Good Eats & Drinks Now Open in Thousand Oaks

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 to Close Its Doors on Friday, September 26th

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.

Chef Burger in Thousand Oaks Recently Closed Its Doors

The former Chef Burger at 1771 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd (at Los Feliz Drive, next to 7 Eleven) is currently available for lease. It is a 650 sq ft location that has been a mainstay of Thousand Oaks since 1966 - nearly 60 years.

Originally it was Tastee Delite, until 1971. Over the years it has operated under a number of names, including Mr. G's (early 1970s), Mary's Coffee Shop (1973), Zorba's Coffee Shop (mid 70s to around 1982), and then Chef Burger for quite a long time (1982 until recently, under multiple owners).

Tastee delite in 1966