BLVD Steak Opened at The Commons at Calabasas on Friday, June 27th

BLVD Steak opened at The Common at Calabasas on Friday, June 27th, in the former home of Crossroad Kitchen (and before that, Corner Bakery). This is BLVD Steak’s 2nd location - the first one is in Sherman Oaks. BLVD is a high end steakhouse offering prime cuts, fresh seafood, side dishes and craft cocktails. Learn more at www.blvdsteak.com.

HiHo Cheeseburger Coming to The Commons at Calabasas This Winter

HiHo Cheeseburger is slated to open this winter at The Commons at Calabasas, in the space previously occupied by Pick Up Stix. Founded by Sheeroy Desai, Matt Levin, and Jerry Greenberg, HiHo Cheeseburger is the only burger restaurant that exclusively uses 100% grass-fed Wagyu beef. HiHo emphasizes a simplified ingredient approach across its menu, including buns made with eight clean ingredients and hand-cut fries that contain only potatoes, oil, and salt. HiHo's beef is also certified humane and sustainably raised, omega-3 rich, GMO and antibiotic-free. Other locations in Marina del Rey, Mid-Wilshire, Santa Monica, and Studio City. Learn more at hiho.la.

2025 Summer Beach Buses in Agoura Hills, Thousand Oaks

The City of Agoura Hills Summer Beach Bus is back for 2025. Runs June 18 to August 8 (except July 4) Monday through Friday from three designated locations to/from Zuma Beach. Service is $2 each way. Exact change required. Open to anyone (not just Agoura Hills residents). www.agourahillscity.org/our-city/visitors/alternative-transportation

The City of Thousand Oaks is offering Summer Beach Bus Service in 2025 from June 16 to August 9 (except July 4) to Zuma Beach and Ventura Harbor Beach. Two round trips will be available daily Monday through Friday. to Zuma and Saturday to Ventura Cove Beach. The fare is $4.00 round trip ($1.00 for seniors ages 65+ and persons with disabilities) cash only and is collected in person at the time of boarding. Students from kindergarten through college can ride the Beach Bus for free.

KazuNori Coming to The Commons at Calabasas in Late 2025

KazuNori is coming later this year to the former home of Barney's Gourmet Hamburgers, between Starbucks and the future BLVD Steakhouse, at The Commons at Calabasas. Founded in 2014, KazuNori is named after sushi chef Kazunori Nozawa, who introduced the sushi hand roll to the U.S. over 40 years ago. Learn more at handrollbar.com.

Superba Food + Bread Now Open at The Commons at Calabasas

Superba Food + Bread is now open at The Commons at Calabasas, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. The grand opening was last Friday, March 28th. Come here for baked items, breakfast dishes all day, bowls, salads, sandwiches, and more. I tried it out this past week and it was quite good.

Other Superba locations in Venice, Hollywood, Pasadena, and North Hollywood. Why is it called Superba? Well, it could be the fact that their original Venice location at 1900 S. Lincoln Blvd is a block away from Superba Ave. 

More information at www.lifesuperba.com.

The Former La Paz Mexican Restaurant in Calabasas to Reopen Soon as Hacienda Tapatio Mexican Restaurant & Bar

The former La Paz Mexican Restaurant at 4505 Las Virgenes Road in Calabasas is undergoing remodeling and will be reopening in a few months as Hacienda Tapatio Mexican Restaurant and Bar. There’s a sign on one door that indicates a connection with Taqueria El Tapatio #1 (www.eltapatio-1.com) while the other sign indicates you can learn about the grand opening and other events by emailing them at haciendatapatio@gmail.com.

Taco Bell on Las Virgenes Road at the 101 in Calabasas Has Closed Its Doors

The Taco Bell on Las Virgenes Road at the 101 recently closed its doors after 43 years in business. Taco Bell locations in the Conejo Valley include 1928 E. Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, 25 Rancho Road, Thousand Oaks, 5589 Kanan Road, Agoura Hills, and 791 N. Wendy Drive, Newbury Park. Glen Bell opened his first Taco Bell restaurant in Downey in 1962, serving what his customers called “Tay-Kohs.” Before creating Taco Bell, Bell started Bell’s Drive-In and Taco Tia in the San Bernardino area. Bell passed away in 2010.

For a compilation of Mexican eateries in and around the Conejo Valley, visit THIS LINK.