Tonino's Place Pizzeria Now Open in Westlake Village

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Final Final Update 2/23/18: Tonino's Westlake recently closed its doors.

Final Update 7/22/16: Tonino's is now open at 2805 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. 805.370.3730.

Update 4/15/16: Tonino's Place Pizzeria is making progress and they are hiring.

Posted 1/14/16: There are signs up at 2805 Agoura Road, Westlake Village (The Village at Westlake) indicating Tonino's Place is coming soon. My working assumption that this is connected to the Tonino's Place Pizzeria on Mulholland Drive in Woodland Hills. They are hiring. Adjacent to NK Cigar Lounge.

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Levity Live Comedy & Dinner Theater Coming to The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard

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Levity Live has announced its grand opening weekend will be July 29 at The Collection at RiverPark, with Marlon Wayans as its first performer July 29-31.  Other performers on tap include Bryan Callen, John Heffron, Jon Lovitz and others.

Learn more and buy tickets at oxnard.tmvenuesproject.com.

DISCOUNTED TICKETS FOR UPCOMING LEVITY LIVE SHOWS AT GOLDSTAR.COM!

Copper Blues Rock Pub & Kitchen opened September 9th  More info at www.copperblueslive.com.

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Posted 5/21/15: The Collection at RiverPark recently announced that it has signed a lease with Levity Live, the live comedy club and dinner theater owned and operated by Levity Entertainment Group (LEG). Levity Live will open in late 2015 as a premiere destination for comedy in Ventura County.

The dinner theater will bring in a well-known lineup of comedians from across the country. Headliners for Levity Live have included new ‘Daily Show’ host Trevor Noah, Jon Lovitz, Tracy Morgan and Margaret Cho. While enjoying live performances, guests can dine on a variety of appetizers, entrees and specialty cocktails in the showroom.

Levity Live will take over the space previously occupied by Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill.

Urban Plates, PizzaRev and Chipotle Set to Open Soon at The Oaks Mall

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11/11/16: Urban Plates will be opening on Monday, November 14th.

Construction is nearly complete at the new building adjacent to the Muvico Theater at The Oaks mall. Urban Plates, PizzaRev and Chipotle will soon be opening and are currently in hiring mode. Learn more at jobs.urbanplates.com, pizzarev.com/restaurant-jobs-careers and jobs.chipotle.com.

To mark the opening of its new Thousand Oaks restaurant, PizzaRev is treating guests to FREE pizza on Thursday, July 21 from 11 am – 10 pm. Anyone who ‘Likes’ or ‘Follows’ PizzaRev on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or Snapchat and shows their like/follow status via phone or print-out will receive one complimentary, personal-sized pizza with any toppings of his or her choice.

PizzaRev offers fresh pressed, homemade dough, locally sourced ingredients, all-natural cheeses and vegan and gluten-free options. PizzaRev offers a fully-customized dining experience that empowers guests to craft a personal pizza, including any of the 35+ toppings, for one price. The restaurant also serves custom entrée salads, a delectable Oreo dessert pizza, and a selection of beer and wine.

Moqueca Brazilian Cuisine Opens Thousand Oaks Location

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CVG reader Zachary S. filled us in that Moqueca Brazilian Cuisine has opened its second Ventura County location, this one here in the Conejo Valley at 1610 Thousand Oaks Blvd. Thousand Oaks (just west of Erbes Road and the venerable Lupe's Mexican Restaurant.

Moqueca has served up authentic Brazilian food at its Channel Islands Harbor location for over seven years. Learn more at www.moquecarestaurant.com. Reservations currently being taken at 805.230.3585.

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.