Cici's Cafe Westlake Village Looks to Open in the Coming Months

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Update 12/28/16: CVG Facebook Page follower Sara T. informed us that she ate at the newly opened Westlake Village Cici's today at its soft opening. She confirmed the long awaited restaurant was open to the general public.

Update 11/16/16: I'm told "real soon" for the grand opening. Possibly within the week but a specific date was not known. 818.881.6704

Update 10/6/16: Lots of construction progress and it looks like Cici's Cafe may open within the next month or two, according to someone working at the site. But we shall see. The sign is up... "Cici's Salt & Pepper...Sugar & Cream." 

Posted 12/31/15: There's a sign on the door of the former The Counter eatery at 30990 Russell Ranch Road in Westlake Village (sandwiched between Barone's Pizzeria and Aroha New Zealand Cuisine) stating that Cici's is now hiring all positions. 

What is Cici's? Well, the phone number given is the Cici's Cafe located on Ventura Boulevard in Tarzana. The Cici's Facebook page indicates the eatery opened in 2006 and serves breakfast and lunch with "scrumptious" (I love that word) pancakes, french toast, omelettes, salads and wraps.  

There are over 1,800 reviews of Cici's on Yelp, with an average rating a solid 4 1/2. Sounds promising! No other information currently available on timing, but stay tuned...

Jinky's Chili Cafe in Westlake Village

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Update 10/24/16: Loren G provided the following photo indicating Jinky's Chili Cafe is "closed for an extended amount of time." Hmm, that doesn't sound good.

Update June 2016: Jinky's Chili Cafe is now open. Details at www.jinkys.com/Chili.html or call 805.379.2911.

Sue B alerted us via the Conejo Valley Guide Facebook Page that Jinky's Chili Cafe is opening soon at the former short-lived home of a Haagen Dazs shop at  North Ranch Plaza, 3825 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Westlake Village. Nestled between Jersey Mike's and Dickey's BBQ Pit, this latest iteration of Jinky's looks and sounds interesting. 

Jinky's has five current locations, including Jinky's Kanan Cafe on Canwood Street in Agoura Hills and Jinky's Cafe Thousand Oaks in Oakbrook Plaza. Specializing in delicious breakfasts also serving up lunch, dinner and a wide range of chilis. Learn more at www.jinkys.com.

Drive Thru Starbucks Coming Soon to Simi Valley Town Center

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Update Oct 2016: The new drive-thru Starbucks at the Simi Valley Town Center is open.

Posted 1/20/16:

Joining a trend that has brought drive thru Starbucks to Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Camarillo and other locations in recent years, the Simi Valley Town Center today announced on its Facebook page that a drive thru Starbucks is "coming soon."

Thanks a latte for the heads up, Starbucks!

Jimmy John's and Other Eateries Coming Soon to Thousand Oaks Marketplace

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Update 10/8/16: Jimmy John's Newbury Park is now open

Posted 9/2/16: There's a sign up at the Thousand Oaks Marketplace, southeast corner of Ventu Park Road and Hillcrest Drive in Newbury Park, that Jimmy John's Sandwiches is now hiring. Grand opening date has not been announced as of yet. This Newbury Park location will join other Ventura County area Jimmy John's in Camarillo, Ventura and Moorpark. Learn more at jimmyjohns.com.

The Thousand Oaks Marketplace is also home to a new Drive Thru Starbucks, Walmart Neighborhood Market, Walgreens, Hampton Inn and Chase Bank.

Also slated for the center are Great Clips, Postal Annex, a Mexican restaurant (TBA), Chinese restaurant (TBA) and other tenants.

And for local history buffs...roughly 22 years ago, long before a Hampton Inn and Walmart graced this location, the Conejo Valley Ice Skating Center operated there until 1994 after 17 years in business*. The building was under lease from Home Depot that was located next door at the time.  The operator of the Center built a new ice rink that opened in November 1994 - the Iceoplex Ice Skating Rink in Simi Valley.

The Conejo Valley used to have roller skating, ice skating and bowling, but no more.

Although trails, parks, movie theaters, shopping and eating out seem to be the most popular activities around the Conejo Valley, there are indeed a variety of other things to do...check out this list of close to 50 activities in and around the Conejo Valley.

* See L.A. Times article at THIS LINK.

KreAsian Kitchen Now Open at the North Ranch Mall in Westlake Village

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Final Update: KreAsian Kitchen closed its doors sometime in early 2020.

Update 10/5/16: KreAsian Kitchen opened today. That was quick! 

Can you say, "Spicy Tuna Burrito"?

Can you say, "Spicy Tuna Burrito"?

Posted 9/15/16:

Amelia S once again have the heads up via the Conejo Valley Guide Facebook Page that a new eatery is coming to the North Ranch Mall at 3845 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Westlake Village at the former home of Dejaun Jewelers.

The place is called KreAsian Kitchen and although its website at www.KreAsiankitchen.com is not currently up and running (as of 9/15/16), we were able to glean a little more about this new place with the tagline "Making the World Better, One Stomach at a Time" from a craigslist job posting: "KreAsian Kitchen is now rolling and bowling in Westlake Village. We are a Create Your Own Asian Kitchen were diners can build their own Rolls, Bowls, and Sushi Burritos. Fast Casual dining setting."

Mali Cuisine Fro-Yo and Fresh Asian Food Opens at Lincoln Oaks Village in Thousand Oaks

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UPDATE: Mali Cuisine is now closed (sometime in 2021).

Mali Cuisine Fro-Yo and Fresh Asian Food is open at Lincoln Oaks Village strip mall at 140 W. Hillcrest Drive, #111 in Thousand Oaks, next to Establos Meat Market.  Mali opened today for its self-serve frozen yogurt and I'm told that on October 14th will start serving up Southeast Asia authentic recipes. 

Mali's menu will include charbroiled rice dishes, sandwiches, pan fried noodles, noodle soups and salads. Mint leaf chicken, Korean BBQ ribs, orange chicken, curry chicken, grilled salmon, Pad Thai, Asian Spicy Spaghetti Noodle, ramen noodle soup and other tasty looking items will be on its menu, mostly in the $8 to $10 range.

Open daily 11am to 9pm. Call 805.230.3056 for more information.

They are hiring too at ventura.craigslist.org/fbh/5807120580.html.

Pholicious Vietnamese Rice Noodle Soup Coming Soon to Pacific View Mall in Ventura

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Pholicious Vietnamese Rice Noodle Soup is coming soon to the 2nd floor food court at the Pacific View Mall in Ventura.

Phở is a savory Vietnamese rice noodle soup acclaimed for its flavorful broth and nutritious, healthy ingredients. While phở is a consummate Vietnamese dish, its evolution includes influences from Chinese and French (Western) cultures. 

Additionally, The Oaks Mall in Thousand Oaks is another future location planned for Pholicious.

More at www.pholiciousinc.com.

Cask Alehouse Opening Soon in Ventura

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Update: Cask Alehouse opened in early December.

The former owner/manager of Anacapa Brewing Company is in process of opening Cask Alehouse at 5952 Telegraph Road in Ventura (at Victoria). Cask will feature California craft beers and wines, along with handcrafted sandwiches, salads and pizzas. Build-out continues. For updates, check out their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/caskalehouse.