RED O Taste of Mexico Opens August 18 in Westlake Village

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RED O Taste of Mexico, the acclaimed upscale Mexican restaurant known for its bold flavors and vibrant atmosphere, will open its fourth location at The Promenade at Westlake on August 18, with limited hours and reservations. Merging elevated cuisine, immersive design, and warm hospitality, RED O offers more than a meal—it delivers an experience.

Designed by internationally renowned designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard, the space channels the relaxed sophistication of a bohemian beach town, using caba cloth, woven rattan, rope-wrapped elements, and antique Oaxacan textiles to create a setting that’s both exotic and inviting. Guests enter through a dramatic tequila tunnel lined with glowing bottles, emerging into a space that features a rope-wrapped bar, lush greenery by The Living Canvas, a custom lantern-lit plaster tree, original Mexican artwork, and a bespoke boho mural.

The kitchen, helmed by Corporate Executive Chef Armando Martinez and Executive Chef John Pigott, takes the same elevated approach. The menu starts with Oaxacan-style cooking, and brings in flavors and techniques from all over Mexico.

Signature dishes include:

  • Surf & Turf Tablita – 32oz tomahawk steak, 1 lb lobster tail, house guacamole, red rice, beans, and fresh-pressed tortillas

  • Branzino Zarandeado – Whole grilled branzino with chile-citrus soy butter and heirloom tomato

  • The Cocorita – A tropical margarita served in a fresh young coconut

  • Alacrán Margarita – Featuring housemade serrano chile agave

Beyond the plate, RED O Westlake Village will feature lunch, dinner, happy hour, Taco Tuesdays, and weekend brunch, all delivered with the brand’s signature hospitality and elegance. Guests can look forward to live music, exclusive pop-up dinners, seasonal specials, and a rotating calendar of curated events that cater to modern diners' craving for experience as much as flavor.

Details for the official Grand Opening celebration will be announced in the coming weeks. Learn more at www.redorestaurant.com.

Hyatt Regency Westlake Announces Drop Yard Food Truck Park to Open Later This Year

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The Hyatt Regency Westlake announces the addition of Drop Yard, a 40,000 sq. ft. food truck park slated to open by the end of 2025. It will be located at the corner of Westlake Blvd and the 101 south onramp, with access on Village Glen. Drop Yard owners are partnering with the Hyatt in establishing and maintaining the venue.

Drop Yard will host rotating food trucks, beer and wine, local pop-up vendors, a game area, a stage area for live music, and family-friendly events. The overflow parking area slated for the site will be transformed over the coming months to include new pavement and artificial turf areas for family seating.

Stay tuned for more information over the coming months.

Prince St. Pizza to Open in Westlake Village on Thursday, July 10th

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Prince St. Pizza is opening July 10th at The Shoppes at Westlake Village, 30768 Russell Ranch Road. Founded in 2012, Prince St. Pizza has been credited with creating the Spicy Spring, a take on the classic Sicilian-style pizza with cup and char pepperoni. Prince St. slices and pies are made daily from scratch, utilizing a water filtration process to replicate the water used at the original location in New York City. More info at princestreetpizza.com. 

The grand opening event on the 10th is from 4-9pm and will feature one free slice per person, DJ, kids' activities, and more. Learn more on their Instagram page at @princestreetpizza.

WeVINO Restaurant & Wine Lounge Westlake Village to Open for Lunch Service on April 15th

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WeVINO Restaurant & Wine Lounge Westlake Village opens for lunch service starting tomorrow, Tax Day, April 15th, from noon to 2pm, then continues lunch service only until the 29th, when it also opens for dinner service at 6pm. WeVINO offers a "Nouvelle Italian menu - modern, refined interpretations of Italian classics," featuring ingredients imported from Italy. "Each dish is crafted to complement a cellar of over 5,000 wines from around the world." WeVINO will also offer Enomatic machines that offer a curated selection of global wines available by the taste, sip, or glass."

Located at 31149 Via Colinas #601, across the street from the Four Seasons Westlake Village. Reservations can be made at www.we-vino.com.

101 North Eatery & Bar at The Shoppes at Westlake Village Has Been Closed Now For Over a Month

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101 North Eatery & Bar at The Shoppes at Westlake Village has been closed since the Christmas holiday, with its most recent social media post stating “Happy Holidays from all of us at 101 North Eatery & Bar! We’ll be closed for the holidays.”

The eatery has been closed since then, assumedly permanently. Its Instagram page indicates “closed until further notice” ad its website at www.101northeateryandbar.com is currently showing as “Website Expired.”

It's Yelp pages states “temporarily closes - scheduled to reopen on February 12” but I would not hold my breath on it. Lastly, the eatery remains on The Shoppes’ website, without any indication of the fact that it has been closed over a month. That said, Hibye Coffee, which opened several weeks ago, is shown as “coming soon.”

101 North Eatery originally opened in 2018.

Paradise Bowls Coming This Fall to The Promenade at Westlake in Thousand Oaks

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Paradise Bowls is coming in the fall of 2025 to the spot formerly occupied by Sprinkles Cupcakes Westlake Village. Paradise Bowls offers acai and pitaya blended bowls with other fruits, non-dairy milks or juices, topped with fresh fruits, granola, and other goodies. Paradise Bowls operates locations in Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach, with a Marina Del Rey location coming soon. www.paradisebowls.com

Prior to Sprinkles, this spot was a Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt, closing in late summer 2014.