Thousand Wok Asian Bistro & Sushi & Pho Recently Opened in Thousand Oaks

A new eatery called Thousand Wok Asian Bistro & Sushi & Pho opened recently n the space previously occupied by Chin San Asian Bistro (and prior to that Paradise Sushi & Grill) at 450 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks (Village Court Shopping Center  The name kind of reminds me of the name Sushi Oaks in Newbury Park. Except I'm wondering why Wok isn't plural "Thousand Woks." I dunno. Thousand Wok serves up Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese food. Their phone is 805.494.7788.

Eatery "Salad Gourmet" Recently Opened at Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks

Health-conscious Conejo Valley Guide Facebook Page follower Marilee gave the heads up that Salad Gourmet very recently opened its doors in outdoor food court section of Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks. Merilee commented "Great salads, paninis and wraps. 3 people asked me where I bought the Chinese Chicken Salad I was munching on. Delish. And soon, they'll deliver! Great addition to the meal options available."

Sounds pretty good to me! I see over 20 "quick toss gourmet salads" and 16 different "gourmet artisan sandwiches" and paninis on their menu. Salad Gourmet is located in the space previously occupied by Burger King...next to Subway. For more information and hours, call (805) 379-1980.

Shave It Looks To Be Opening a New Location in Camarillo

Given the photos below, it would appear that a Shave It frozen treat location will be located at 455 Carmen Drive, Camarillo, in what used to be Cucina Isabella. I contacted Shave It Thousand Oaks and they did not have any specifics at this point...probably because Shave It franchises other locations.

The original Shave It opened in 2006 and has been a personal favorite for me and my family. I love the Hawaiian style shave ice and enjoy it with ice cream on the inside and the "sourade" powder on the outside. Yes, I risk becoming diabetic due to you, Shave It, but it's worth it! :) Stay tuned. It's good that a 24 Hour Fitness is located next to the new Camarillo Shave It, isn't it...?

And of course...for over 80 places around Ventura County specializing in satisfying our frozen sugar teeth cravings with frozen yogurt, ice cream and other ice cold treats, check out this list.

Simply Healthy Smoothies and Nutrition in Newbury Park Opened Saturday, April 27th

As alluded to in this previous post, "Simply Healthy"opened its doors this past Saturday, April 27th. I stopped by the first time last night and ordered up a chocolate peanut butter smoothie, which came with an iced tea and shot of aloe juice which had me zipping along with renewed energy. Tasted great. They have several dozen flavors to choose from, but of course I had to go with the chocolate.

I was too busy chatting with co-owner Randy, pictured below, to even jot down their phone number or ask about their hours. But I do know they are located at the former Golden Spoon location at 796 North Wendy Drive, Newbury Park, just southwest of the 101 freeway.

These shakes have Herbalife products in them and are considered meal replacement drinks. But if you still have room afterwards, you can visit the McDonald's or Newbury Donuts flanking Simply Healthy. Or ignore my advice and listen to theirs as they do provide nutritional programs and advice!

PizzaSalad Closes and Mulberry Street Pizzeria Opens in Thousand Oaks

Update Nov 2015: Mulberry Street Pizzeria changed ownership in the Fall of 2015 and became Butler's Pizza.

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PizzaSalad closed early last month after doing business for five years at 1655 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks. We will miss their organic ingredients and tasty food!

But where one slice of pizza is down to its crust, another one may be in the oven...which is the case here as Beverly Hills based Mulberry Street Pizzeria opened at this location last weekend. This is their 5th location.

According to a recent Mulberry Street Pizzeria press release:

One of the most well-known and highly rated pizzerias in the world, Mulberry Street was opened in 1991 by Richie Palmer, whose original and authentic New-York- style pizza proved a recipe for success.

With a cult following among local residents, tourists from around the world, and Hollywood's elite -- including Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Frankie Vallie, Mickey Rourke, Jon Lovitz, and others -- Richie quickly expanded his operation to include three additional locations -- one in Encino, one in Sherman Oaks, and a second store in Beverly Hills.

Richie has also spread his success by taking his famous sauces mainstream. Mulberry Street Pizza Marinara, Vinaigrette, Hot Oil, and BBQ Sauces have hit shelves around the area and are available online.

The Thousand Oaks pizzeria will be open Sunday-Thursday 11am-10pm; Friday-Saturday 11am-11pm. For takeout or delivery, call (805) 379-1121, or experience Mulberry Street Pizza and order online at www.mulberrypizzeria.com.

We stopped by Mulberry Street Pizzeria Thousand Oaks and sampled different slices. Delish!

A CVG Facebook follower mentioned the Eggplant Parmesan pizza was a standout...she was absolutely correct. I tried it and yes indeed, it was good.

About Mulberry Street Pizza

Founded in 1991 when Richie Palmer opened the first Beverly Hills location, Mulberry Street Pizza is one of the most well-known and highly rated pizzerias across the globe. The New York style pizzeria is a cherished Beverly Hills' icon and has also operates famed locations in Encino, Sherman Oaks, and Thousand Oaks. Celebrated for the perfect pie with the perfect flavors, Richie Palmer is spreading his success as he takes their famous pizza sauces mainstream. Mulberry Street Pizza Marinara, Vinaigrette, Hot Oil and BBQ Sauces have hit shelves. To order online or experience Mulberry Street Pizza, visit www.mulberrypizzeria.com.

Ventura County Star Reports Jake's Wayback Burgers Opening in Ventura in the Spring

In January 2012 the VC Star reported that the east coast based Jake's Wayback Burgers would be opening its first California location in Newbury Park. Well that didn't materialize and now the Star reports that Jake's IS indeed opening in Ventura County, at the Gateway Plaza in Ventura, 4960 Telephone Road. It has since opened in early April 2013.

Jake's is currently hiring and you can apply at waybackburgers.com/apply.

According to their recent craiglist ad, "Wayback Burgers began in 1991 as Jake's Hamburgers with a single restaurant in Newark, DE. Jake's Hamburgers had always served big, juicy hand-made burgers and real milkshakes, crafted to order by a friendly staff. Delivering the freshest, most delicious food possible was and is Jake's Wayback Burgers only philosophy."

Speaking of burgers, here's a compilation of other burger joints that have opened up in town in recent years.

Chick-fil-A Has Application in the Works for 2nd Thousand Oaks Location

Back last February 2012 we first learned about the new Chick-fil-A that opened on August 30, 2012 in what used to be the Thousand Oaks Weinerschnitzel.

We also heard at that time of the possibility of Chick-fil-A opening a second Thousand Oaks location just 4 miles away at 449 N. Moorpark Road in the space previously occupied by El Torito (which served its last chimichanga on January 24, 2012).

Well, an application has been filed by Kerr Project Services to demolish the stand-alone ex-El-Torito (and more recently Halloween Store and Christmas Store) building and construct a new Chick-fil-A restaurant with drive-through service.

No other information at this point. The application must first be approved by the City of Thousand Oaks before the permitting, demolition and construction process commences. Stay tuned...

There are currently three Chick-fil-A restaurants in Ventura County, including the original one in Oxnard, the Thousand Oaks location and the Ventura location that opened on February 21, 2013.

Burger Express Announces it Will Re-Open Near Moorpark College

Update: The new restaurant in Moorpark opened June 18th and is called Olympic Grill.

Posted March 28th: In a Facebook posting yesterday, March 27th, the owners of Burger Express announced that they will be re-opening in the shopping center across the street from Moorpark College in about three to four weeks.

Good for them! Always great to hear about a local business that closes but later re-opens!

On October 30, 2012, Burger Express closed its Newbury Park location that had operated for nearly 15 years. Owners indicated that they had searched several months for another location in Newbury Park but were not able to find one that was suitable, thus expanding its search to Moorpark.

The owners also indicated "We do hope to return to Newbury Park one day if the right opportunity arises, whether it be by relocating or expanding our business. In the meantime, we hope that many of you will follow us to our new location."

Stay tuned for the opening date.

If you're reading this post, you're probably a burger fan. Check out THIS POST for plenty more burger discussion to chew on.