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Here is a follow-up press release to our previous post on April 30th regarding the Hooters of Thousand Oaks Grand Opening on Mother's Day 2012.
Thousand Oaks will become a little more attractive and a lot more fun when the Hooters of Thousand Oaks opens its doors May 13th. Be one of the first residents of Thousand Oaks to experience the Hooters concept of great food and world renowned atmosphere.
UMAMI BURGER THOUSAND OAKS OPENS MAY 3rd
Opening at The Lakes at Thousand Oaks Marks Debut of First Umami Kids Menu
Umami Restaurant Group, creators of Umami Burger, named “Burger of the Year” by GQ magazine, today announced that Umami Burger will open at The Lakes at Thousand Oaks on Thursday, May 3rd at Noon. Umami Burger Founder Adam Fleischman will be joined by Thousand Oaks Mayor, Jacqui V. Irwin for an informal ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening.
Umami Burger Thousand Oaks also marks the debut of the first Umami Kids Menu, which was created specifically for the local community. The kids menu features kids sized entrees, including Tempura Chicken Tenders, U-mini Cheese Burger and the All U-Merican Grilled Cheese, served with a choice of Umami Fries, Sweet Potato Fries or Apple Slices and a mini cookie.
Umami Burger Thousand Oaks is the tenth Umami Burger location and will be open daily at 11 AM. Umami Burger Thousand Oaks is located at The Lakes at Thousand Oaks at 2200 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Umami Burger at The Lakes at Thousand Oaks will join other outstanding shopping, dining and entertainment options, just steps from the Civic Arts Plaza.
For more information on Umami Burger, visit umami.com. For more information on The Lakes at Thousand Oaks, visit shoplakes.com.
About Umami Restaurant Group
Umami Restaurant Group is a Los Angeles-based restaurant group founded by Adam Fleischman, a self-taught chef and successful food and wine entrepre
A second location of The Habit Burger is coming to Simi Valley this weekend at 2091 Madera Road next to Target. The other Habit is located on Tapo Canyon Road, just 5.5 miles away.
The official grand opening is next Wednesday, May 9th. But this Sunday, May 6th from noon to 2pm, the store will be open and all proceeds will benefit the Simi Valley YMCA!
This is the 8th Ventura County location for this fast-growing burger chain that originated in Santa Barbara in 1969. Other nearby locations are in Camarillo, Ventura (2), Newbury Park, Thousand Oaks, Agoura Hills and Oxnard.
I like The Habit for their very consistent quality and taste. And they have decent veggie burgers there too for those so inclined.
Visit www.habitburger.com for more information.
We have received word that the new Hooters of Thousand Oaks will be making its premiere on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 13th. And in conjunction with that, they will be offering a Moms Eat Free deal that day. The flyer sent to me today indicates the Moms Eat Free deal is all day and applies to any menu item up to $9.99.
Hooters of Thousand Oaks will be open from 11am to 1am with the kitchen closing at midnight.
We've seen plenty of Kids Eat Free deals around town but this is the first Moms Eat Free special we've encountered! :>
On April 1st, a CVG Facebook follower filled us in that TGI Fridays at the Janss Marketplace would be closing soon. Since then, others made mention and TGI Fridays employees confirmed the anticipated closure. We were awaiting "official" word from TGI Fridays but yesterday the Ventura County Star reported that TGI Fridays will indeed be closing and in the September time frame, DISH Restaurant will be taking over that space.
No official word yet as to the actual closing date...but it sounds like it will be really soon. The closure of TGI Fridays' Thousand Oaks location leaves us with 2 Ventura County locations - Simi Valley and Oxnard. Visit www.tgifridays.com for more information.
DISH Restaurant has operated for the last 10 years in La Canada (north of Glendale) and this will be its first new location. From its website at dishbreakfastlunchanddinner.com:
People who love a great breakfast restaurant will appreciate the things we do at DISH, like roasting bone-in hams every morning and offering applewood-smoked bacon and hand-crafted sausages. Our apple oatcakes are made with fresh diced green apples, and our cornmeal jonnycakes are made with real corn.
We serve simple family-style food, yet we concentrate on quality. So something as simple as a BLT sandwich can be a pleasant surprise when it’s made with applewood-smoked bacon, carefully toasted whole wheat bread and French fries cut from fresh Kennebec potatoes.
Sounds like a great place to me! They appear to be fairly priced, nominated as a great breakfast place and well received by food critics. Stay tuned.
Toscanova opened tonight at The Commons at Calabasas. This Italian trattoria offers up pasta dishes, seafood and steaks, Spaghetti allo Scoglio and Risotto Ai Funghi. The first Toscanova in Century City opened in January 2009. Visit www.toscanova.com to learn more. Don't look at the menu as it will quickly make you hungry!
Update 4/17/12: In a new Craigslist post yesterday they indicated one last casting call this Thursday/Friday for high energy, friendly Hooters Girls...the final "guaranteed" in-person interview prior before the grand opening (Date still TBA).
"Wear Orange -- Make Green! Hooters is Hiring! (Thousand Oaks)
The all new Hooters of Thousand Oaks is having an open casting call for the perfect Hooters Girls! We are looking for fun loving, high energy, friendly girls who would love to join our team.
If you feel you have what it takes we will be conducting on-the spot interviews at our two day hiring event, so apply in person Thursday - Friday, April 19 & 20, from 1-6pm:
Hooters of Thousand Oaks (corner of Moorpark & Brazil St.)
401 N. Moorpark Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
This is your last chance for a guaranteed in-person interview before the grand opening!
Hooters Restaurant offers more than just a job, we provide a fun work environment, great income potential, meal discounts & flexible schedules! We also give back to our community and participate in a ton of great events!
No previous experience is necessary, because being a Hooters Girl is like nothing else!
Come find out why we say "Hooters makes you Happy!" It'll be the most fun you've ever had."
Original Post 3/15/12: Well it has been nearly a year now since the Ventura County Star broke the news that about a Hooters opening at t
Update March 2017: Loteria closed its doors in March 2017.
Update 4/17/12: Loteria indicates on its Facebook page that they will be opening for business this Thursday, April 19th!
Update 3/25/12: In May 2011 I noticed the absence of La Salsa and "Coming Soon" sign for the new Loteria Grill Regional Mexican Cocina & Cantina at The Promenade at Westlake. Well it is nearly April 2012...10 months have passed and we have this beautiful Loteria sign but no Loteria just yet.
According to a response to a post to their Facebook wall on March 16th, the Westlake Village location will be opening "soon."
Sept 2012 Update: Garage Dogs has closed.
UPDATE 4/16/12: Garage Dogs has announced it will be opening its doors on Monday, April 23rd!
Recently we announced that Conejo Valley hot dog consumption would be taking a dive as the long-standing Wienerschnitzel next to the Do It Center on Thousand Oaks was completely demolished to the ground to make way for a Chick-fil-A.
Well hold on to your buns as there's a new dog coming to town (and thanks to CVG reader Richie for pointing this out)! Garage Dogs is setting up shop at 2626 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard, just 1 mile west of dearly demolished Weinerschnitzel. This is literally across the street from 24 Hour Fitness! Very convenient for rewarding yourself after the treadmills!
Check out their menu at www.garagedogsto.com/menu.html. Hot dogs, sausages, rippers (I believe these are deep fried hot dogs), burgers and a nice variety of specials, like the Gran Torino ("Chicago Dog") all beef steamed dog with neon relish, onions, mustard, tomato, sport peppers, pickle spear, celery salt, poppy seed bun. I'm salivating on the keyboard.
They also have turkey dogs and veggie dogs, which is nice to see.
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