Pho & Tea Opened in December at The Oaks Shopping Mall Food Court

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I managed to miss the late December opening of the Pho & Tea eatery located in The Oaks mall food court in the space previously occupied by Tacone Wraps. 

Pho & Tea offers pho noodle soup, sandwiches, spring rolls, teas, boba smoothies and more. The sign says "Bubble Tea Drink." According to Wikipedia, a bubble tea contains a tea base mixed with fruit or milk, to which chewy tapioca balls and fruit jelly are often added. 

Learn more at www.pho-tea.com.

The Thousand Oaks Acorn Reports that Cisco's Westlake Village Has Closed Its Doors

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The Thousand Oaks Acorn today reported via Twitter that the Westlake Village Cisco's Mexican Restaurant has closed its doors. The Thousand Oaks location on Avenida de los Arboles remains open.  www.ciscos.biz

The Sandwich Spot is Now Open in Newbury Park

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The spot formerly occupied by Subway in the Newbury Square Shopping Center, near Smart & Final Extra! at 2110-C Newbury Road is now open as The Sandwich Spot. 

The Sandwich Spot bakes fresh breads from the world famous Boudin Bakery in San Francisco in their stores daily.  Offering 24 "Signature" sandwiches as well as basic sandwiches with a variety of meats.

Learn more at www.thesandwichspot.com or visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Sandwich-Spot-Newbury-Park-1015496285259063.

Banyan Neighborhood Park Expansion Project Ribbon Cutting in Newbury Park on February 24th

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Banyan Neighborhood Park at 3605 Erinlea Avenue in Newbury Park has been expanded over recent months to expand and beautify the park, including meadows, walking paths, shade structures and more. The park will open within a few days into February. A ribbon cutting event will take place on Saturday, February 24th at 10 a.m. Contact CRPD for more information at www.crpd.org.

HomeTown Buffet in Oxnard Recently Closed Its Doors

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Truth be told I had not been at the HomeTown Buffet at 1906 Lockwood Street in Oxnard, near Best Buy and CarMax, for over 10 years. 

Buffets seem to be a dying breed around town. I used to enjoy taking the kids from time to time as they enjoyed the variety...and the plentiful assortment of…desserts. 

But as the kids have grown older through the years, I'm impressed by their desire to eat healthful foods...fruits and vegetables, and less desserts! Amazing how times have changed!

In any case, I was not aware of the recent closing and was not tipped off about it like I frequently am via the Conejo Valley Guide Facebook Page. But I did find out via Facebook as on my "wall" popped up an ad for a "Former HomeTown Buffet Restaurant Liquidation Auction."

A quick visit to the HomeTown Buffet website turned up no evidence of an Oxnard location. There thus are no more HomeTown Buffets in Ventura County.

The closest Hometown Buffet to Thousand Oaks has been and continues to be the Canoga Park location, which at 16 miles from Thousand Oaks is 4 miles closer than the Oxnard location was.

Five07 Coffee Bar and Eatery Now Open at Oakbrook Plaza in Thousand Oaks

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Update 1/17/28: Five07 Coffee Bar and Eatery is now open.

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Original post 11/12/17: Amelia S gave us the heads up via the Conejo Valley Guide Facebook page that the Five07 Coffee Bar and Eatery is opening sometime this winter at the Oakbrook Plaza in Thousand Oaks, 2036-C East Avenida de los Arboles (next to Vons).

The menu at www.thefive07.com/menu includes coffee drinks, teas, smoothies, paninis and more.