Kaze Omakase Recently Opened in Thousand Oaks

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Kaze recently opened at 1610 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Suite B in Thousand Oaks in the former Bright Belly. Kaze offers an elevated omakase experience that pairs contemporary Japanese cuisine with refined nigiri, guided by seasonality, balance, and progression. Enjoy a 19-course tasting menu, weaving together hot and cold dishes throughout the evening. It is an intimate, speakeasy-style environment offering two counter seatings of 12 guests at 6pm and 8:30pm Wed-Sat and 4:30pm and 7pm on Sun. There's no sign up at this point, but they are indeed open for business.

If you’re familiar with Sushi by Scratch Montecito, featured in the Michelin Guide, Sean was their Chef de Cuisine and is now the owner and Head Chef of Kaze.

To learn more and book a seating, visit their IG page at @kaze.omakase or go directly to their reservation site at www.exploretock.com/kazethousandoaks

Graze Craze Charcuterie Boards & Boxes Now Open in Thousand Oaks

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Graze Craze Charcuterie Boards & Boxes opened recently in the Oaks Plaza, 2940 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Suite E, Thousand Oaks. Graze Craze offers gourmet charcuterie boards and boxes of all sizes with fresh ingredients that include meats, cheeses, and produce. They also offer "grab and graze" boxes, including keto and vegetarian options. The "Grab & Graze Gone Grazey" meal box includes: Baguette, Crackers, Cheddar, Gouda/Parmesan, Dark Chocolate Bark (with pink Himalayan salt and Pistachios), Prosciutto, Salami, Grapes, Mixed Berries, Mini Tomatoes, Dried Cranberries, Mini Sweet Pepper, Carrots, Assorted Dips & Jams.

Learn more at grazecraze.com or call 805-702-3062. Open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 6pm.

The Paddock is Now Open at the Former Oaks Local Location in Thousand Oaks

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UPDATE: The Paddock opened on Thursday, February 2nd. Learn more at www.paddocksportsbar.com.

The Paddock is coming soon to the former Oaks Local location at 1345 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks, featuring a restaurant, sports bar, horse racing, and more.

They are currently hiring. Send resumes to PaddockHiring@gmail.com. Follow The Paddock for updates at @thepaddock805 on Instagram.

The Container Store Thousand Oaks to Close its Doors in January

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Sign up at The Container Store in Thousand Oaks reads "We are permanently closing this store in January." It originally opened this "small-format" location at 33 N. Moorpark Road on April 1, 2023 in the former Pier 1 Imports store. The specific closing date is not noted on the sign.

Other nearby The Container Store locations will remain open in Oxnard at The Collection at RiverPark and ** in Woodland Hills. www.containerstore.com

** The Container Store at The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard subsequently announced it will be closing in February.

The Oaks Thai Coming Soon to Thousand Oaks

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The Oaks Thai Cafe is coming soon to the Village Court Shopping center at 450 N. Moorpark Road in Thousand Oaks in the space previously occupied by Ding Chinese Cuisine. Before that, it was briefly called Ling Long Asian Bistro and for many years was Thousand Wok. See their menu at www.theoaksthaicafe.com.

Long ago, in 1966, this location premiered as Lazy B Chuckwagon Barbecue, then Barbecue Barn, then became Carrow's Hickory Chip Restaurant in 1970. (And T-Bows Family Restaurant in 1972 to around 1985.)

Sender One to Open Climbing Gym at Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks in 2027

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On Wednesday, Sender One announced that it will be opening a 24,000 sq ft full-service climbing gym at Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks in 2027. The gym will feature Sender City interactive climbing center, bouldering, rope climbing, fitness, and yoga. Learn more and sign up for updates at www.sender.one/thousandoaks.

Other Sender One locations near LAX, Santa Ana, Playa Vista, Westwood, and Lakewood, with an Aliso Viejo location planned for 2026.

EōS Fitness Has Acquired Gold's Gyms in Thousand Oaks and 22 Other So Cal Locations

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EōS Fitness has acquired the Gold’s Gym at Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks as part of a broader transaction involving 23 gyms. This acquisition expands EōS Fitness’s footprint to 46 locations across Southern California. The Thousand Oaks Gold's, as well as locations in Simi Valley and Oxnard, will continue operating under the EōS brand.

EōS Fitness is a U.S.-based gym chain whose name is inspired by Eos, the Greek goddess of the dawn. The brand uses this symbolism to represent new beginnings, energy, and transformation—core themes in fitness and personal growth. Learn more at eosfitness.com.