Lure Fish House to Open Locations in Ventura and Westlake Village

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Update 3/7/13: Lure Fish House Westlake Village opened TODAY at 4pm.

Update 2/13/13: No specific date yet on opening date for Lure Westlake Village but they are advertising jobs on craigslist so it must not be far away.

Something's fishy on this Lure Fish House sign in Westlake Village

Update 11/18/12: Lure Fish House Ventura is opening to the public TOMORROW, Monday, November 19th through Nov 21 at 4pm, closed Thanksgiving Day, then back open regular hours of 11:30 am to 10 pm Sunday through Thursday and 11:30 am to 11:30 pm Friday-Saturday.

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Pizzeria 312 Simi Valley Opened February 22

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After several months of renovations, Pizzeria 312 opened at at 3921 Cochran Street in Simi Valley on February 22nd in the former location of a Lamppost Pizza.

According to its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Pizzeria312, Pizzeria 312 is a Chicago Style Pizzeria specializing in premium pizza and pasta, using only the freshest and highest quality ingredients.

The restaurant also carries a variety of craft beers, an extensive wine list and 14 big screen TVs.

I like their Meatball Sandwich description on their website at www.pizzeria312.com: Three homemade meatballs jammed into a French roll baked with marinara and melted mozzarella.  (Makes me hungry for one!)

Chicago-style pizza = deep dish pizza. What is the significance of 312? My suspicion is that they selected this name as it just so happens to be the area code for the downtown Chicago area.

Third Ventura County Chick-fil-A Location Opening in Ventura Next Month

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According to the Chick-fil-A Ventura Facebook page, the grand opening date of Thursday, February 21st at 6:30 a.m.

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It is work in process at the new Ventura Chick-fil-A slated for a late February grand opening.

As with other Chick-fil-A grand openings, 100 customers that arrive between 5:30 a.m. and 6 a.m. on grand opening day are eligible to receive one free Chick-fil-A Sandwich Meal each week for a year. If 100 people show up, register and are eligible, they all win. If more than 100 show up, there's a raffle. Arriving before 5:30 a.m. does not improve your chances. More details at www.chick-fil-a.com/Locations/First-100-Details.

This location is located at 1321 Eastman Avenue, Ventura, adjacent to the Ventura Chuck E Cheese's and the Regency Theaters. This is the 3rd Ventura County area Chick-fil-A, following the August 30, 2012 grand opening of the Thousand Oaks Chick-fil-A and the Oxnard Chick-fil-A just 6 miles away from this location at 2040 N. Rose Avenue.

In other local Chick-fil-A news, in December 2011 the Camarillo City Council rejected an appeal to allow for a Chick-fil-A drive-thru at The Promenade section of the Camarillo Premium Outlets due to concerns about exhaust fumes and potential traffic issues.

And in the March 12, 2012 City of Thousand Oaks Business Roundtable meeting, it was noted that Chick-fil-A is considering a second Conejo Valley location at the old El Torito location on Moorpark Road. No updates at this point.

Tired of this chicken talk? Check out the LOCAL BURGER SCENE!

4th Surf'N Yogurt Location Coming Soon...to Mission Oaks Plaza in Camarillo

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We are not lacking for frozen yogurt options throughout Ventura County as there are around 80 fro-yo, ice cream, gelato and other frozen treat places around town.

While we've seen some turnover recently with several local Golden Spoon closing in Agoura and Newbury Park, new places keep popping up. Apparently our appetite for frozen yogurt is unsatiable!

Surf'N Yogurt is opening a 4th location "soon" in Camarillo at the Mission Oaks Plaza at the corner of Mission Oaks Blvd and Woodcreek Road. Location is adjacent (to the right) of Mission Oaks Cafe. Surf'N Yogurt currently has 2 locations in Ventura and 1 in Santa Paula.

To learn more about their flavors and locations, visit www.surfnyogurt.com.

BurgerWerkz Charbroil Grill Coming Soon to Westlake Village

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Update: BurgerWerks opened for business on Wednesday, February 13th.

BurgerWerkz is coming soon to Westlake Village at 30869 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard (near Lindero Canyon), at the spot previously occupied by Catch 21 Seafood.

In a recent craigslist jobs ad, BurgerWerkz indicates "it is Like no other burger experience, featuring locally raised, prime, corn-fed beef.....all natural, no hormones, no antibiotics from Brandt beef. Served delicious on a freshly baked artisan bun! Served along with other premium fare including sliders, chicken and ahi tuna sandwiches along with a selection of fresh salads."

Sounds good to me! On the BurgerWerkz Facebook Page post they recently indicated a target grand opening date in the mid-January 2013 time frame. Check back there (and/or here) for updates. Visit their website at www.burgerwerkz.com for their initial menu.

Niroj Levant Cuisine Opened in Agoura Hills on February 8th

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Niroj Levant Cuisine is the only Kurdish restaurant on the west coast and opened its doors to the public on Friday, February 8, 2013.

Before today I had never heard of "Levant" (hey, I'm sheltered :>) but thanks to Niroj's Facebook page, I learned a little something today:

"The Levant region is located at the intersection of Mesopotamia, Anatolia, Hellenistic and Mediterranean Civilizations. The region covers most of modern Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Israel, Syria, the Sinai Peninsula, parts of Southern Turkey and Northwestern Iraq. Home to dozens of rich traditions based on cultural and religious intermixing, the Levant is a deeply cosmopolitan area with a distinct taste in terms of cuisine. Centering our menu mainly on the Kurdish side, we are committed to providing the most delicious dishes from the larger Levant region, where the ingredients are always fresh and of the finest quality. Our philosophy is to make our guests feel the Levant in terms of both taste and ambiance. We believe that food is never simply a biological need; it is what unties humankind in its immense cultural diversity."

Visit nirojcuisine.com or call 818.889.7888 for more information. Niroj Levant Cuisine is located at 3013 Canwood Street, Agoura Hills, west of Kanan Road.

Seven New Eateries Set to Open at The Collection at Riverpark in Oxnard in 2013

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The Collection at Riverpark outdoor shopping center in Oxnard has no less than seven new eateries set to open in 2013. In addition a new Menchie's Frozen Yogurt opened on February 9th.

In spring 2013, Gandolfo's New York Deli, Gen Korean BBQ and Famous Dave's BBQ are planning to open. Gandolfo's is indicating a grand opening date of March 28th. Additionally, a new Starbucks (hey they have food so you could consider that an eatery, right :).

More recently The Collection announced that that Yard House, Settebello Pizzeria Napoletana and Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill will open later in 2013.

Yard House offers American fusion cuisine featuring appetizers, salads, pastas, sandwiches, street tacos, grilled burgers, individual-size pizzas, seafood, steaks and ribs. Yard House is also known for its wide selection of imported, craft and specialty ales and lagers—more than 100 different types on tap.

Settebello Pizzeria Napoletana will open its fifth location at The Collection. Settebello’s Pizzeria specializes in wood-fired Napoletana-style pizza, which is a softer crust pizza that cooks very quickly at high temperatures. Whenever possible, the ingredients are imported from the Napoli region of Italy, and when importing is not a possibility, they find the highest quality comparable American products.

Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill will bring its unique country vibe to the center, along with a guitar-shaped bar and “live music, whiskey girls, and beer in mason jars.” Toby Keith’s also offers a family friendly lunch and dinner menu, so feel free to bring the kids. Toby Keith’s also brings in live country-western bands, live-band karaoke and free line dancing lessons.

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New Jersey Mike's Set to Open at Pacific View Mall on Wednesday, January 30th

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Another Ventura County Jersey Mike's Subs is opening on Wednesday, January 30th at the Pacific View Mall, 3101-1 E. Main St, Ventura. Located outside next to CPK. That brings us to around 14 or so Jersey Mikes in and adjacent to Ventura County. By the way, try a tuna sub "Mike's Way" at Jersey Mike's. Delish. Just don't try to kiss anyone afterwards. Visit www.jerseymikes.com.

Village Fish Market and Restaurant to Open Soon at The Summit at Calabasas

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Subsequent Update: Village Fish Market closed in the September 2013 time frame. Ouch, that wasn't very long.

Update 1/14/13: Village Fish Market and Restaurant has been open now for about a week!

Published 11/30/12: In April 2012 The Summit at Calabasas announced that Village Fish Market and Restaurant signed a lease to occupy a 5,455 sq ft space later this year. The Market/Restaurant will feature fresh fish items, sandwiches, salads and oysters.

The Summit at Calabasas is located at the corner of Lost Hills Road and Agoura Road. Visit The Summit at Calabasas Facebook page HERE. Village Fish Market is located at the southwest corner of The Summit, just west of Wolf Creek Brewing Co.