Popped Fresh Gourmet Popcorn Opens in Agoura Hills

Popped Fresh is a gourmet popcorn and fudge store with over 50 flavors popped and prepared at the store that opened recently.  The store is located at 5013 Kanan Road, Agoura Hills, across the parking lot from IHOP.  Popcorn is popped fresh daily and ift baskets, tins, and boxes for every occasion are available at the store.

Popped Fresh offers over 50 flavors of fresh popped popcorn on premises. Store hours are Tuesday-Saturday 10-6, Sunday 11-3. To learn more, visit www.poppedfresh.com or call 818.707.7200.

This is the former location of Tifa Chocolate and Gelato, which moved to Whizin Market Square in May 2013.

CURVE Boutique is Now Open at Malibu Country Mart

The Malibu Country Mart announces the introduction of CURVE, a woman’s boutique offering well-known designers from Phillip Lim to Alexander Wang and more.

CURVE boutique brings a collection of luxury pieces and provides shoppers with a personalized experience, with trained stylists who hand-select styles from numerous designers. CURVE carries brands including Jean Paul Gaultier, Proenza Schouler, Emanuel Ungaro, Rodarte, and CURVE founder Nevena Borissova’s own signature line sold exclusively at CURVE stores.

The Malibu location is CURVE’s fifth store, with other locations in New York, San Francisco, Miami and Los Angeles. Its interior features an industrial aesthetic with concrete floors, marble countertops and oversized mirrors. Track lighting and exposed beams create more of an art-gallery feel with muted colors to make its signature designer pieces stand out.

The store is located at 3835 Cross Creek Road, Suite 17. Open seven days a week from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m  

Having started as a standalone store on Robertson Boulevard, CURVE was first founded by Nevena Borissova, who opened the Los Angeles store in 1997 at just 22 years old. With a discerning eye for detail and what would be popular each season, Nevena began to discover and promote new fashion talent and became known for being a buyer that was always “ahead of the curve.” Today, with an extremely loyal clientele and a devout following of costume designers, stylists, editors, celebrities and fashionable women worldwide, CURVE remains one of the original pillars of cutting-edge style in retail.

For more information, please visit www.shopcurve.com or call 310-456-9944.

About the Malibu Country Mart

The Malibu County Mart encompasses six acres of prime real estate in the heart of Malibu. The 67 unique tenants comprised of high-end retail, dining, and service offerings are housed in an eclectic mix of architectural styles including Mediterranean, modern and rustic influences. The structures are complimented by world-class gardens, unique sculptures, outdoor dining and picnic areas, and the popular children’s playground. The Malibu County Mart is leading the trend in Malibu in eco-friendly practices, from three electric car charging stations to a chemical-free sandbox in the children’s playground. www.malibucountrymart.com

Lot of Buzz About New Bookstore That Opened Today at The Oaks Mall

UPDATE: This location closed effective 3/1/20 but owners anticipate relocating elsewhere around town.

Conejo Valley Guide Facebook followers were abuzz today about the new The Open Book bookstore that opened at The Oaks Mall in Thousand Oaks this morning. It has been quite a number of years since there was a bookstore at The Oaks, and from the oohs and ahhs shown on Facebook, there are still quite a number of folks chomping at the bit to buy books!

According to its Facebook page, The Open Book was previously located at the Topanga Westfield Mall in the San Fernando Valley. According to owners, The Open Book sells new books and DVDs at significantly discounted prices. The store contains an inventory of an estimated 20,000 items, which also includes out of print and vintage books. In addition to a Sunday children's storytime, the store plans to initiate a book club at a future date.

The Open Book is located on the 2nd floor inside The Oaks in the store that previously was occupied by Coldwater Creek. In, fact, they indicated that dressing rooms were demolished to make room for an amazing kids' department. The store is located next to the doors leading to the outdoor shops, restaurants and Muvico.

Call (805) 494-5056 for more information.

New Target Store at The Shoppes at Westlake Village Opened on July 22nd

If you drive by The Shoppes at Westlake Village you may find cars in the parking lot in front of the new Target. I suspect those may belong to employees in training for the upcoming grand opening on Sunday, July 27th (THIS CHANGED TO 4PM ON TUESDAY, JULY 22ND). The City of Westlake Village has indicated that most other tenants will open just before or after the Target grand opening, including Tilly's, Total Woman Gym and Spa, Hook Burger, In-N-Out (no word yet on specific timing at this point), Jeannine's Market, The Gallery Seafood and Chophouse, Los Agaves, Olio e Limone, Greens Up!, Endless Beauty Supply and Suite Vibes Salon.

Other tenants to include Which Wich® Superior Sandwiches, Bowl of Heaven Acai Bowls, Kirk Jewelers and others. Visit www.shoppesatwestlakevillage.com for more information.

Additional Tenants at the "Shoppes at Westlake Village" Highlighted

Update July 5, 2014:

Additional tenants since the last update include Which Wich® Superior Sandwiches, Bowl of Heaven Acai Bowls, Kirk Jewelers, The Gallery (a gourmet restaurant specializing in fresh seafood, chops and oysters) and Figueroa Mountain Brewing as well as a Sports Clips. Target is planning to open on Sunday, July 27th.

Posted March 14, 2014:

A few months ago we noted that the 240,000 sq ft Shoppes at Westlake Village development would be home to a new Target store, In N Out Burger and Total Woman Gym & Spa in the summer of 2014.

Since then, a number of new tenants have been named for this brand new property at www.shoppesatwestlakevillage.com. Here goes:

Olio e Limone Ristorante (meaning "oil and lemon" in Italian) serves "simply sophisticated" Italian cuisine in an inviting atmosphere with European hospitality. They have been operated in Santa Barbara for nearly 15 years and their second location will be right here at the Shoppes. Learn more at www.olioelimone.com.

Next door to Olio e Limone will be Olio Pizzeria, a casual concept emphasizing simple, delicious everyday artisanal Italian food with a contemporary twist. Enjoy boutique salumi and formaggi, authentic pizza and regional wines, Italian beers and signature cocktails.

All Tressed Up BlowDry and Beauty Bar is an express luxury service salon where you can sit at a luxurious blowdry bar, sip champagne or surf on complimentary iPads while undergoing your beauty makeovers. More at getalltressedup.com.

Jeannine's Gourmet Food Hall is joining the Shoppes with its one-of-a-kind pastries and nutritious, wholesome food. Jeannine's has three locations in Santa Barbara - in Montecito, Downtown and Uptown. Family owned for 30 years! Learn more at jeannines.com. (Update: Jeannine's opened in mid-October)

BCBC Nail Spa will also be opening at the Shoppes, offering superior nail service in a relaxing atmosphere.

Hook Burger will be opening a new location at the Shoppes too! Founded by the folks with 35 years of burger experience with The Habit. Hook burgers are humanely raised, 100% USDA lean beef and chicken is fresh and hormone and antibiotic free. You can try Hook now in its Oxnard location. Learn more at hookburger.com. (Update: Hook Burger opened in early October 2014)

Last but not least for now, Tilly's, which specialized in action sports clothing, shoes and accessories, is opening a new location at the Shoppes. www.tillys.com

Learn more about the Shoppes at Westlake Village at www.shoppesatwestlakevillage.com.

SunLife Organics is Now Open at The Commons at Calabasas

SunLife Organics is now open at The Commons at Calabasas.

SunLife Organics offers organic juices, smoothies, signature superfood drinks, coffee, snacks, supplements, and frozen yogurt, brews Intelligentsia coffee and servse Malibu's only organic frozen yogurt with toppings like chocolate covered goji berries. For more information visit www.sunlifeorganicsmalibu.com.

The "Shoppes at Westlake Village" Scheduled to Open in Summer of 2014

Updates: Additional eateries and tenants include Hook Burger, Jeannine's Bakery and Restaurant, Olio e Limone and others as well as Greens Up! and Los Agaves Restaurant.

Originally posted 1/15/14:

On May 9, 2012, the Westlake Village City Council approved development of a 240,000 square foot retail shopping center called "Shoppes at Westlake Village," that will be anchored by a Target store. It will be located on Russell Ranch Road off of Lindero Canyon Road.

According to its website at www.shoppesatwestlakevillage.com, "With architecture reminiscent of a European village, trellis covered pedestrian walkways, a dramatic water feature and patio dining and lounge areas, Shoppes at Westlake Village will be a place to meet and gather with family and friends as well as a place to shop."

Shoppes is scheduled to open this Summer 2014. Target's target (you like that?) grand opening date is July 25, 2014. In addition to the Target store on the southeast end of the development, the west side will have a uniquely designed In-N-Out Burger restaurant built with stonework, natural tile and other "Older European" treatments to blend in with the rest of the development.

The other known tenant at this point is Total Woman Gym and Spa, in a 13,000 sq ft space perhaps strategically placed on the In-N-Out Burger side of the development. Hey, what's better than a protein-laden Double Double, Animal Style, after a solid workout!

Shoppes is being developed by Selleck Development Group of Westlake Village, which is run by Tom Selleck's brothers, for those who I know were wondering by the sheer mention of that name.

Stay tuned for updates...

Vom Fass Announces it Will Be Opening a New Location in Ventura This June

Vom Fass, which closed its doors in Westlake Village on February 21st, announced it will be opening a new location in Downtown Ventura this June in the following Facebook post this past Wednesday:

We are thrilled to announce that VOM FASS Westlake Village will soon be relocating to the heart of Ventura's vibrant downtown at 451 E. Main St. We will only be a short and beautiful drive from our wonderful WLV clients and also have exposure to a great new customer population of both locals and tourists.  We have a lot to do to get our new space ready and set up our store, but we hope to be open in June 2014. Stay tuned for updates on our progress and a more definitive date for our opening. We thank you for your continued support and look forward to seeing you in just a few weeks at our new location!

Vom Fass is a speciality grocery store that carries gourmet culinary condiments, fruit vinegars, exquisite oils, exotic liqueurs & fine rare spirits, all sold... and sampled... straight from the cask.

451 E. Main Street is on the north side of the main drag in Downtown Ventura, just west of California Street, directly across the street from Anacapa Brewing Company and the Busy Bee Cafe.

Follow the Vom Fass Westlake Village Facebook page at www.facebook.com/VomFassWestlakeVillage for additional updates about the Ventura store.

Erewhon Natural Foods Market Coming Soon to The Summit at Calabasas

Update 3/28/14: Thanks to Hector D, we've learned the latest estimated opening date is Monday, April 21st. But be sure to call Erewhon first at 818.857.3366 to confirm as the date of course is subject to change.

Photo courtesy of Hector D of Newbury Park. Thanks Hector!

Update 3/9/14: Erewhon announced yesterday that its grand opening date in Calabasas is Saturday, April 5th.

Posted 1/18/14: Erewhon Natural Foods Market is coming to The Summit at Calabasas early next year in the 16,250 sq ft space previously occupied by Maddy's Market. Pronounced AIR-wahn, Erewhon's original location is in Los Angeles, near The Grove.

In addition to groceries, produce, household goods and wellness items, the market will include a tonic and juice bar and cafe.

Erewhon sells foods and products free from artificial preservatives, synthetic pesticides, ripening agents, growth hormones, irradiation, fumigants, fungicides or other additives.

Learn more about Erewhon at www.erewhonmarket.com. Learn more about The Summit at Calabasas at summitcalabasas.com.