Malibu Brewing Company to Open New Agoura Hills Location on August 25th

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Malibu Brewing Company officially opens its second location on August 25 at 29281 Agoura Road in Agoura Hills, at the former longtime home of Ladyface Ale Companie.

The official grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony takes place at 10:30 a.m. on August 25. As part of its opening celebration, Malibu Brewing Company is donating 20% of opening day sales, up to $2,500, to Southeast Ventura County YMCA.

To mark the opening, Malibu Brewing Company is releasing two beers in honor of the Agoura Hills taproom. Ladyface IPA is named for the mountain range visible from the taproom windows and outdoor patio, while Overly Ambitious, a Belgian Dubbel, is inspired by Blind Ambition, a beer poured in the same building during the Ladyface era. Both beers will be available on draft, while Ladyface IPA will also be offered in exclusive 16-ounce four-packs. 

The entire space underwent an extensive remodel, bringing a fresh and updated design. The 190-seat space includes a central bar with 22 taps, indoor dining areas, lounge seating, and a 115-seat all-weather patio designed for live music and community programming. Throughout the restaurant, warm woods, natural textures, and layered indoor-outdoor design details preserve the character of the historic building while reflecting the brand’s coastal California roots. The bar top is made from reclaimed bowling alley wood, while familiar white brick surrounds the bar, carrying forward key design elements from the Malibu location.

The brewery’s working on-site brewhouse has been modernized and remains a centerpiece of the experience, continuing the property’s long history as a place where beer is brewed and enjoyed on site. Malibu Brewing Company plans to host brewmaster tours, tastings, seasonal beer releases, and special events that give guests a closer connection to the brewing process and the team behind it.

The menu brings together Malibu Brewing Company favorites, including the MBC Smashburger, Santa Fe Short Rib Sando and Fresh Catch Tacos. New additions include the Agoura BBQ Pub Burger and the Tan Pig, a ciabatta sandwich layered with pulled pork, black truffle aioli, coastal coleslaw and chile crema. Other highlights include Fish & Chips featuring beer-battered local red snapper, and the Pink Lady Salad with poached pear, burrata and prosciutto, named in homage to the famed Pink Lady of Malibu mural in Malibu Canyon. The Agoura Hills location will also serve brunch on weekends, with a Monte Cristo sandwich among the opening offerings.

The beverage menu features Malibu Brewing Company’s full lineup of award-winning craft beers and rotating seasonal releases, alongside handcrafted cocktails and a thoughtfully selected wine list.

About Malibu Brewing Company

Malibu Brewing Company is a family-owned California craft brewery and restaurant dedicated to award-winning beer, a chef-driven menu, and community-rooted hospitality. Founded in 2020 by Ryan and Jill Ahrens, the brand was built on the idea that a local brewery should be as connected to its neighbors as it is to its craft, offering a place where guests feel known, welcomed, and at home.

The brewery produces a range of locally brewed beers spanning crisp, approachable styles such as Sand & Sea Mexican-Style Lager and Happy Days Honey Blonde Ale, alongside more distinctive offerings including Canyon Rosé Lager and Hatch Green Chile Lager. The brewing program emphasizes quality ingredients and brewing techniques, including a gluten-reduction process, producing award-winning beers. To date, Malibu Brewing Company has earned 41 medals across 11 beers, with recognition from the Great American Beer Festival, the Melbourne Royal Australian International Beer Awards, the Brewers Cup of California, and “Best of Show” at the 2026 California State Fair. The menu features casual American fare with coastal California and Southwestern influences, including elevated takes on familiar dishes such as the MBC Smashburger, Santa Fe Short Rib Sando, and Fresh Catch Tacos, with a focus on thoughtfully sourced ingredients. 

Malibu Brewing Company currently operates in Malibu, with an additional location at Universal CityWalk Hollywood opening in late 2026. For more information, visit www.brewmalibu.com or on Instagram at @brewmalibu.

Newberry Candy to Open 2nd Location at The Oaks Mall in Thousand Oaks

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Several new businesses are coming soon to The Oaks shopping mall. Newberry Candy will be opening its 2nd location on the first floor across from Hot Topic, just around the corner from the food court. Newberry Candy launched its first shop nearly 10 years ago at 3130 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd and is known for mouth-watering handmade chocolates, caramel apples, English toffee, fudge, marshmallows, and other nostalgic treats. Learn more at newberrycandy.com

Also coming soon to The Oaks, in the food court area, is BiBro, a modern Mediterranean eatery offering kabobs, bowls, wraps, salads, and more. bibrogrill.com

For updates, visit shoptheoaksmall.com.

Other businesses on the way include Little Kitchen Academy (1st floor), Pop Mart (1st floor near Starbucks), Pitter-Patter Play (top floor), and Pugilist Gym (1st floor outdoor area).

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers Thousand Oaks Grand Opening is Monday, August 10th

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The grand opening of Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers at 400 N Moorpark Rd, Thousand Oaks is Monday, August 10th.

Grand opening highlights:

  • First Customer in Line – Receive a special gift basket

  • Lucky 20 Giveaway – 20 people will score Free Cane’s for a Year! (Arrive before 9AM to receive entry. Winners will be drawn at 9AM.)

  • First 100 Customers (purchase required) – Get a Navy Cane’s Trucker Hat and Box Combo card

  • Paw Works Adoption Center Onsite – from 8-10AM.

Learn more at www.raisingcanes.com.

Thousand Oaks location https://locations.raisingcanes.com/ca/thousand-oaks/400-n-moorpark-rd

Schatzi's Bakery & Cafe Now Open at the Simi Valley Town Center

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Schatzi's Bakery & Cafe opened last week at the Simi Valley Town Center, located between Red Robin and California Pizza Kitchen in Unit 700. Their offerings include pastries, their special Banana Pudding (I've tried it and it's great - made with fresh bananas!), coffee drinks, matcha latte drinks, tea, and more. Their hours are currently 6:30am to 7:30pm Tuesday through Sunday (closed Mondays). www.schatzisbakery.com

PopUp Bagels Looks to be Coming to The Lakes at Thousand Oaks

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The storefront to the right of Sunlife Organics at The Lakes at Thousand Oaks now reads “Not famous… but known.” — the signature tagline of PopUp Bagels.

PopUp Bagels is a fast‑growing boutique bagel chain known for hot, fresh, smaller‑format bagels, its “grip, rip, and dip” eating style, and a rotating lineup of creative schmears. The brand continues to expand and is also opening a Studio City location soon at 12184 Ventura Blvd.

There’s no mention yet of a Thousand Oaks location on their social media or on their website yet…but stay tuned.

Laidrey Coffee Roasters to Open New Location in Thousand Oaks

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Laidrey Coffee Roasters announced today that its 4th location will be in the City of Thousand Oaks at a location you can see on their IG page at @laidreycoffeeroasters (specific address wasn't mentioned, but one of you sleuths may be able to figure it out).

This will be Laidrey's 2nd location in the Conejo Valley - their Agoura Hills location opened last April at 5021 Kanan Road (across from IHOP). They are known for their specialty, organic, small-batch roasted coffee, pastries, and curated coffee products.

Timing of the new location TBA - likely late 2026 or early 2027.

Learn more about Laidrey at www.laidrey.com.

Coffee places in and around the Conejo Valley compiled at THIS LINK.

Cotti Coffee Coming Soon to Newbury Park

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Cotti Coffee is coming to The Village at Newbury Park, located at 1025 Broadbeck Drive, Suite D, sandwiched (so to speak) between Subway and the Verizon Store). Sign says they are accepting applications at hr_la@cotticoffee.com.

For those unfamiliar with them, Cotti Coffee is a Chinese multinational coffee chain that has grown into the fourth-largest coffee brand in the world. Founded in August 2022, the brand already has over 18,000 stores across 28 countries and is now rapidly expanding into California. They brew 100% Arabica beans and focus on lattes, fresh fruit and tea drinks, matcha, frappes, and light snacks. mobile.us.cotticoffee.global

This new location is approximately 400 feet away from a Starbucks Drive-Thru, and a short walk across the street from Conejo Coffee and Makenna Koffee, not to mention a short stroll to the Starbucks inside Target.

For coffee places in and around the Conejo Valley, visit THIS LINK.