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Thanks to a tip from Bryan D, we see that Stir Krazy Mongolian Grill is "coming soon" to 652 E. Janss Road in Thousand Oaks in the former home of Greenhouse Cafe, which closed on December 31, 2011. Good to see this space is finally going to be occupied again after almost 2 1/2 years. Stay tuned.
UPDATE 7/6/14 and 1/3/15: No updates...
In previous posts here on Conejo Valley Guide, it was announced that the 240,000 sq ft Shoppes at Westlake Village development will be home to anchors Target and Total Woman Gym & Spa when it opens this summer. Additional tenants include In N Out Burger, Olio e Limone Ristorante, Olio Pizzeria, Hook Burger and Jeannine's Bakery & Restaurant.
Several new tenants have since been announced.
Greens Up serves up tasty, freshly prepared salad meals in a matter of minutes using the finest, locally grown, sustainable produce at its two locations in Santa Monica. This summer it will bring its chef selection salads and "create your own" salads as well as fresh juices to its third location in Westlake Village. Learn more at www.greensupsalads.com.
Los Agaves Restaurant originated in Santa Barbara and serve family traditional Mexican recipes hand crafted from the finest ingredients. Specialties include Chiles Nortenos, Los Agaves Enchiladas, Mole, Ceviche and Sea & Earth Molcajete. Learn more at www.los-agaves.com.
UPDATE: Sabores Cafe closed its doors sometime in the late 2015 time frame.
Posted 4/18/14:
Sabores Peruvian Cafe is open in Old Town Camarillo at 2145 Ventura Boulevard, in the former home of the Panini Place, near the Mongolian BBQ. Sabores' menu features sandwiches, "cebiches" (the national dish of Peru), salads, "causas" (traditional appetizers of mashed yellow potato with aji amarillo and other Peruvian spices), Peruvian style desserts and more. Sounds pretty darn good to me! Visit www.saborescafe.com for more information or call 805.484.6529.
Update 12/31/14: Garbanzo Healthy Kitchen became Laffa Mediterranean Grill in August and since then appears to have closed in the latter part of the year.
March 30, 2014: Social media does work in many ways, including, of course, getting the word out. For example, yesterday, I noticed a new Twitter follower, Garbanzo Healthy Kitchen.
Being the curious type, that prompted me to check out the Garbanzo Healthy Kitchen website at garbanzotogo.com to check out what they offer. Located at 1780 S Victoria Ave. Suite D, Ventura in what I believe used to be Giovanni's Pizza, in the suite next to Fatburger, Garbanzo offers a $7.25 "Create Your Plate" meal with one entree, one side, two salads and pita bread. Entrees on the menu include meatballs, falafel, shawarma, schnitzel, spicy chicken, pesto chicken, stuffed eggplant and stuffed mini bell peppers. I also see hummus, tahini, babaganoush and other Mediterranean type salads.
Sounds pretty good to me as I'm a big fan of this type of food! One of these days I'll make it over there. Garbanzo Healthy Kitchen is open 7 days a week and their phone is 805.654.7044.
Steve's un-Original Pizza opened in the MB2 Raceway facility at 1475 Lawrence Drive, Newbury Park back in January. I've heard nothing but great things so far about their thin crust pizza. Hours vary but generally the same time frame that MB2 is open. Cash only. Check out their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/stevesunoriginal or call 805.498.7499 for more information.
Allison I. of Newbury Park provided this image of, in her words, "the best pizza around!"
Boar Dough Tasting Room recently opened at 5015 Cornell Road, Unit G, Agoura Hills, in the former home of Johnny Rockets, across from the Regency Theaters.
Boar Dough offers local & international wines, beers and ciders, flatbreads, local charcuterie (cooked cold meats) and cheeses, seasonal local produce, hand made sodas, gelato and chocolate from Tifa, gourmet coffee and teas, and more. Wine/beer/soda classes and speciality cooking classes are also offered.
Currently open Wednesday through Sunday. Visit www.boardoughtastingroom.com or call 818.889.2387.
Update 2/19/14: Mama's Hummus is opening tomorrow, Thursday, February 20th according to a post on its Facebook page.
Update 2/4/14: Mama's Hummus indicates on its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/mamashummus that it is "coming soon in February." Authentic Lebanese food with fresh, hand-picked ingredients. And they have a nice new sign up facing Wendy Drive.
Originally posted 12/25/13:
There's a new "coming soon" sign up and it sounds pretty good to me! Mama's Hummus will be opening "soon" at the Conejo Gateway Plaza, 779 N. Wendy Drive, Newbury Park, in the space adjacent to Tomodachi Sushi. The sign on the door says kabobs, shawarma and falafel....authentic Mediterranean cuisine. www.mamashummus.com
The mere mention of hummus reminds me of the famous Mordecai and Rigby of The Regular Show, who appreciate the deliciousness of hummus.
Update 8/25/18: Akash Cuisine recently closed its doors.
A tip from Ed G via the Conejo Valley Guide Facebook page led me to the newly opened Akash Cuisine of India at 2130 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks at the Select Plaza, adjacent to The Lakes at Thousand Oaks. This is the space previously occupied by Cafe Provencal that closed its doors in March 2012. The sign indicates they specialize in Bangladeshi and Indian food. No website. Call 805.379.4849.
Hmm, in searching for what Akash means, I discovered it is a medium-range mobile surface-to-air missile defense system in India. Yikes! In Hinduisum, Akasha, or Akash, means the basis and essence of all things in the material world. That sounds better. All righty then. In any case, I'm hungry for some good Indian food!
UPDATE 8/5/23: The Local Table had a great 10 year run but announced it was closing effective 8/6/23. A new eatery, Gema, subsequently opened in its place.
Update 2/4/14: The Local Table indicated via Facebook that there was a minor delay in alcohol permits that moved the grand opening from the 1st to TODAY, February 4th at 4pm.
Original post 1/13/14:
TOP CHEF FINALIST, CHEF DANIELLE KEENE & CHEF ROB BRACALIELLO JOIN THE TEAM FOR THE GRAND OPENING OF NEWBURY PARK'S NEW RESTAURANT, THE LOCAL TABLE!
Join us for the Grand Opening of The Local Table, 360 Via Las Brisas, No. 110, Newbury Park on February 1st, 2014!
The Local Table, Newbury Park's newest restaurant, was generated from the idea that great food and hospitality in an ideal and serene location can flourish with hard work, dedication and attention to detail. Our talented Chef Danielle Keene, a Top Chef: Just Desserts finalist and Chef Rob Bracaliello get top billing at The Local Table with their ardor and unique talents for baking and cooking. The Local Table's location serves Newbury Park, Moorpark, Camarillo, Simi Valley, Ventura and other nearby communities.
For Danielle, making gourmet desserts and ice cream has been a passion, a career and a tradition. She grew up in a dessert loving home where her grandma decorated cakes and her mother made chocolate chip root beer floats and oatmeal cookies. "There's something special about dessert," Danielle says. "At any point, on any day, dessert can put a smile on your face. No matter what age you are, it can make you feel like a kid again."
Chef Rob brings a family friendly atmosphere with fresh local fare and a California twist.His cuisine is rooted in fresh, family style cuisine. He took an early interest in food, watching his mother and grandmother prepare meals for the family utilizing ingredients from local waters, woods and farms. Growing up in a rural farm community in New Jersey, Rob's appreciation for fresh food became ingrained.His family has an active farm and understands the benefits of ethically raising animals and sustainable farming.
For more information about The Local Table and the Grand Opening, visit www.thelocaltablenp.com or visit www.facebook.com/thelocaltablenp.
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