Capri Trattoria and Pizzeria Coming Soon to Thousand Oaks (Opened 9/22/26)

9/22/26: Now open. Learn more at capritrattoria.com

The Marcello Ristorante sign is gone and the windows are covered at 140 W. Hillcrest Drive in Thousand Oaks. The new eatery assigned the on-site beer and wine permit is Capri Trattoria and Pizzeria. State licensing records list Nando Silvestri as a member and managing member of the permit holder, Tutto Bene Restaurant Group, LLC. Silvestri also owns Spumoni Pizza Restaurant in Santa Monica.

An individual is hiring for the eatery. See bit.ly/caprihiring2026.

Savta Restaurant Coming Soon to The Lakes at Thousand Oaks

Savta is planned for The Lakes, next to Sora Handroll Bar, which is also coming soon.

Savta opened at The Original Farmers Market next to The Grove in Los Angeles in February 2025. The menu features wood-fired pizzas, pastas, sandwiches, brunch items, and other California and French-inspired dishes. "Savta" means "grandmother" in Hebrew, and the restaurant says it was named in honor of the owner's grandmother and her influence on the family's cooking traditions. Learn more at savtarestaurant.com.

Also coming soon to The Lakes, next to California Pizza Kitchen, is [solidcore], a 50-minute, full-body strength-training workout concept. Learn more at solidcore.co.

Lastly, as mentioned last month, PopUp Bagels is also anticipated to be coming to The Lakes.

Opening dates for all of the above have not yet been announced.

Charming Ice Bar in Thousand Oaks Has Closed its Doors

Charming Ice Bar at 2920 East Thousand Oaks Blvd (next to Tabu Shabu) has closed its doors. It originally opened in November 2024. 

For a compilation of nearly 90 ice cream, gelato and other frozen treat places in Ventura County and adjacent areas, visit THIS LINK.

Juice It Up Coming in September to the Oakbrook Shopping Center in Thousand Oaks

Juice It Up is coming next month to the Oakbrook Shopping Center in Thousand Oaks at 2024 East Avenida De Los Arboles, Unit F, next to the Hand & Stone Spa. Juice It Up, which also has a location at the Westlake Village Marketplace at 5776 Lindero Canyon Road, offers smoothies, acai and superfruit bowls, fresh juices, and more. Updates at www.juiceitup.com

Wok Haus Modern Chinese Kitchen Now Open in Thousand Oaks

Wok Haus Modern Chinese Kitchen soft opened yesterday in the North Oaks Center at 1032 E. Avenida De Los Arboles in Thousand Oaks. Open Wednesday through Monday from 11am to 8:30pm. Closed Tuesdays. See their menu at wokhausca.com. 805-241-7761

This and other Chinese food eateries in and around the Conejo Valley at THIS LINK.

Cafe Rio Mexican Grill Thousand Oaks to Close Its Doors on Sunday, August 23rd

Cafe Rio at 595 N. Moorpark Road in Thousand Oaks will permanently close at the end of business this Sunday, August 23, according to confirmation from the company's corporate office.

The fast-casual Mexican restaurant opened in 2020 in the former Baja Fresh space. Cafe Rio is known for its made-from-scratch tortillas, burritos, salads, tacos, and other Mexican-inspired fare. 

The Thousand Oaks location is no longer accepting catering orders beyond August 23, however, future ordering remains available for other Cafe Rio locations, such as the one in Valencia. www.caferio.com

Erewhon Opening August 26th at The Lakes at Thousand Oaks

Erewhon has announced that their Thousand Oaks location will open on Wednesday, August 26th at The Lakes at Thousand Oaks, 2150 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard. Grand opening hours are 9am to 9pm. Store hours are 7:30am to 9pm. erewhon.com

This is Erewhon’s 15th store and will feature its Tonic Bar, Cafe, and indoor/outdoor dining area.

The Amidst The Oaks smoothie will be available exclusively at the Thousand Oaks location and will benefit Manna Conejo Valley Food Bank. Ingredients: Organic Coconut Water, Organic Pineapple, Organic Cold-Pressed Lemon, Organic Cold-Pressed Ginger, Raw Honey, Organic Mint, Organic Basil, Organic Spirulina, Organic Coconut Cream.

POP MART Opens First Ventura County Location at The Oaks in Thousand Oaks

Global pop culture brand POP MART has opened its first Ventura County location at The Oaks regional mall in Thousand Oaks. The store introduces POP MART's immersive shopping experience featuring the brand's globally recognized designer toys, original characters and signature blind box collectibles.

The opening is the first in a series of new retailers planned for The Oaks as Los Angeles-based Stockdale Capital, which acquired the mall in December 2025, executes its long-term vision to reposition the center with an increasingly curated mix of nationally recognized brands, first-to-market concepts and experiential retail. Additional tenant openings and leasing announcements are expected in the coming months.

Founded in 2010, POP MART has become one of the world's fastest-growing lifestyle and entertainment brands through its portfolio of artist-designed collectible characters including MOLLY, SKULLPANDA, DIMOO, HIRONO, CRYBABY, LABUBU and THE MONSTERS. The company has built a passionate global following by blending art, design, entertainment and retail into an immersive collector experience.

The new location features POP MART's updated store design concept, showcasing curated displays, exclusive merchandise and the brand's popular blind box experience. The store is expected to draw collectors from throughout Ventura County, the Conejo Valley and neighboring communities.

Pop Mart will host a Grand Opening Celebration and ribbon cutting on Saturday, August 22 at 10 AM, guests may line up beginning at 9 AM. The store is located on the first floor near next to Starbucks.

For more information on POP MART, visit www.popmart.com/us and follow POP MART on Instagram @popmart_us or on TikTok at @popmart_us.

Visit www.shoptheoaksmall.com to learn more about The Oaks.

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

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).