The Dudes' Brewing Company Coming Soon to Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks

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UPDATE: The Dudes' Brewing Company Tasting Room Thousand Oaks opened on Friday, July 15th.

The Janss Marketplace website indicates a new tenant is coming...The Dudes' Brewing Company. Furthermore, this new tenant will be situated next to Karma Indian Cuisine on the east side of the mall. No other specifics at this point in time.

The Dudes’ Brewing Company is a Torrance-based craft brewery founded in 2013. It hosts a tasting room at 1840 W. 208th Street in Torrance. Learn more at www.thedudesbrew.com and stay tuned for updates.

Mark it, dude. #thedudesbrew #craftbeer #bowling #goodbrews #biglebowskistyle #cheers @j_mathis

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Big Fish Poke Coming Soon to Westlake Plaza in Westlake Village

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UPDATE: Big Fish Poke was officially opened in late June.

Big Fish Poke is coming soon to the Westlake Plaza in the former home of Ice Cream Lab at 2728 Townsgate Road, Thousand Oaks. 

They are currently hiring via craigslist at ventura.craigslist.org/fbh/5624867372.html where they indicate "POKE is the hottest food craze in Southern California."

Himalaya Restaurant Opening Soon in Thousand Oaks

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Himalaya Restaurant opened its first location in Ventura County, at 35 W. Main Street in Ventura, in 2011. It has since garnered a solid 4 1/2 star Yelp rating with over 375 reviews, Himalaya serves cuisine from Nepal, India and Tibet.

And lo and behold, soon we will have our very own Himalaya at 720 Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks (at Clay Ct.). (Does that location sound familiar? That's because it was the home of Gino's Trattoria, a Thousand Oaks fixture from August 1996 until it closed its doors in November 2015.)

Himalaya means "abode of snow." The Himalyan mountain range separates India from the Tibetan Plateau and includes over 100 mountains over 23,000 feet tall!

The menu at Himalaya sounds great and and is very affordable, with lunch specials, both vegetarian (like paneer tikka masala) and non-vegetarian (like chicken shahi karma), priced at $8.95, including soup of the day, a side dish, rice and mango chutney.

Owners indicate they are targeting an opening date this coming weekend. Follow their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/himalayacuisine for updates or visit www.himalayacuisine.com.

UPDATE: They indeed are now open.

Thanks to Jonathan Stewart for the heads up. Stewart, a local photographer, has traveled extensively to Nepal and you can see some of his outstanding work at www.jonathanstewartphotos.com/Featured-Albums/Nepal-Tibetans-of-Upper-Dolpo.

Patron Mexican Bar & Grill Coming Soon to Newbury Park

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Update 6/2/16: Patron Mexican Bar & Grill is now open next to Cronies at 1620 Newbury Road in Newbury Park. Their phone number is 805/498-3188.

Posted 3/10/16: Kimbra gave a heads up via the Conejo Valley Guide Facebook Page that Patron Mexican Bar & Grill is "coming soon" to the previous home of Gino's Bistro in Newbury Park (Gino retired and the place closed on December 31st), next door to the ever popular Cronies. Address is 1620 Newbury Road. Stay tuned.

Deliteful Low Carb Restaurant and Bar is Now Open at The Oaks Mall

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Update 5/23/16: Deliteful Low Carb Restaurant and Bar opened on Monday, May 23rd at The Oaks Mall. They promote no added sugar, no chemical sweeteners, 100% wheat and gluten free (the only grain on the menu is quinoa), no artificial ingredients and no chemical additives.

This is NOT a vegetarian restaurant...their dinner menu includes herb crusted halibut, bacon, brie and mushroom burger, flame broiled NY strip, Peri Peri Rubbed Filet Mignon and much more. Also open for breakfast and lunch. delitefulmeals.com

Posted 9/2/15:

Deliteful Low Carb Restaurant has announced it will be opening at The Oaks Mall in Thousand Oaks sometime in the early 2016 time frame. It will be located on the first floor, south side, near McClave Jewelers and on the opposite side of Macy's Men's and Home store.

Deliteful will be open for breakfast and lunch, serving tasty food that is served free from sugar, artificial sweeteners, colorants, chemical additives, artificial flavors and MSG. 

They plan to use meats without added nitrates, cook with Himalayan Rock salt, use organic produce where possible, cook with olive and coconut oils and make everything fresh from scratch. 

For updates, visit www.delitefulmeals.com or their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/delitefulmeals.

The Charhouse BBQ & Grill is Now Open in Oak Park

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The Charhouse BBQ & Grill is now open at 706 Lindero Canyon Road, #788, Oak Park (northeast corner at Kanan). It has been open for about a week but there will be a grand opening celebration with live music on Saturday, April 16th. 

Charhouse BBQ's menu features an assortment of burgers, sandwiches, entrees and salads. Some items that have my attention are the Ahi Tuna Sandwich, Hardwood BBQ Grilled Chicken, BBQ Tri-Tip Platter, Angus Filet Mignon, Fire Roasted Artichokes, Sweet Potato Waffle Fries, Ribs, Blackened Ahi Sashimi Salad, Cashew Kale Salad with Roasted Chicken and more. 

Their website (still under construction) will be www.thecharhousebbq.com.