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L & L Hawaiian Barbecue at Janss Marketplace closed its doors in April. But there's a new Mediterranean eatery coming to town. This was confirmed by Amelia A. via the CVG Facebook Page and Kira K. via email with this notice that Shawarma King appears to be the new tenant coming to this space. Stay tuned. (UPDATE: The new eatery will be called AZ Grill.)
Update 2/9/20: Baba’s Cafe is closed. New occupant of this location is El Taco Chico.
Update 5/3/17: Baba's Cafe at 640 Lindero Canyon Road in Oak Park opened for business a couple days ago. (Thanks Michael K. for the heads up.)
Originally posted 7/29/16:
CVG Facebook Page follower Amelia S. tipped us off that Baba's Cafe Mediterranean Cuisine is opening soon at the former home of the Sub Contractor Sandwich Shop in the Oak Park Shopping Center at 640 Lindero Canyon Road (at Kanan) in Oak Park. No other information at this time.
Update 4/28/17: Poke Tiki opened today at Janss Marketplace.
Coming in January 2017 is Poke Tiki to Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks. It will be located in the former home of Salad Gourmet, which closed its doors earlier this year.
Currently hiring at THIS LINK.
Poke Tiki currently has locations in Tustin, Tarzana, Orange and Costa Mesa. Poke Tiki offers 7 types of fish (tuna, salmon, scallops, albacore, cooked shrimp, octopus), 4 bases and 10 toppings with a sauce of your choice. More information at www.poketiki.com.
Thanks to Amelia S. once again via the CVG Facebook Page for letting us know!
Greenleaf Gourmet Chopshop, the trendsetting Beverly Hills-based restaurant group that has redefined the health-conscious dining experience, will open its newest location at The Commons at Calabasas this summer. (UPDATE: Now open - November 2017.)
Led by Commander-in-Leaf Jonathan Rollo; Greenleaf embodies a fun Farm-to-Face spirit serving made-to-order cocktails, brunch, lunch and dinner using premium, fresh, locally grown produce.
Greenleaf promotes contemporary clean eating by providing a delicious, affordable, quick-gourmet dining experience in a luxe and charming setting as well as mouth-watering catering and events.
Learn more at www.greenleafchopshop.com.
Greenleaf will be located in the former home of Johnny Rockets, which closed earlier this year.
Update: Burgerim Newbury Park closed in February 2019.
Update 3/12/17: Burgerim Newbury Park opened on Friday, March 10th.
Posted 11/13/16:
Thanks for the heads up from Christopher N. via Facebook that Burgerim is coming soon to the space previously occupied by Starbucks (that relocated to a drive-thru location across the street in July) in the Ventu Park (Ralphs) Center at 587 N. Ventura Park Road, Suite 587A, Newbury Park.
Burgerim's motto is "Always More Than One." According to their website:
At Burgerim, we take 8 ounces of gourmet freshly ground meat, bursting with flavor, and divide it into three mini burgers which are easy to hold and can be customized to suit anyone’s taste. With our “always more than one” approach, customers can choose from a duo, trio, or 16 party box of our 2.8 oz. mini patties.
Each mini burger is yours for the building, declaring your individuality with a statement of your own special flavor and design. With 3 buns, 6 sauces, 11 patties, and 9 unconventional toppings, one Burgerim order can satisfy all of your cravings.
Your mini burgers are built with standard toppings (lettuce, tomato, and onion) on the bottom so they absorb the delicious flavors you’ve chosen. You also have a choice of 9 additional special toppings that will sit above your patty, from classic grilled onion to a sunny side up egg.
Learn more at www.burgerim.com and updates on the Newbury Park location at www.burgerim.com/newbury-park.
Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza has announced that it will be opening its new location at 301 W. Esplanade Drive in Oxnard at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 3rd. This 3,400 square foot location is located in the Esplanade Shopping Center.
To celebrate the grand opening, the restaurant will be offering FREE build-your-own artisanal pizzas on March 3rd from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. to anyone who follows Blaze Pizza on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.
Founded in Irvine in 2012, Blaze offers custom-built pizzas, freshly made salads, blood orange lemonade, s'more pies and more.
Signature pizzas or create your own pizzas are about $8.
Restaurants make their own dough from scratch using a recipe developed by critically-acclaimed Executive Chef Bradford Kent (the “Pizza Whisperer”), which requires a 24-hour fermentation period to produce his signature light-as-air, crisp crust. Almost all of the pizza and salad ingredients are free of artificial flavors, colors, preservatives and fillers and for pizza fans with specific dietary needs, Blaze Pizza offers gluten-free dough and vegan cheese. The new Oxnard restaurant will also feature a selection of wine and draft beer.
Founded by Elise and Rick Wetzel (co-founder of Wetzel’s Pretzels), the concept is backed by investors including LeBron James, Maria Shriver, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Boston Red Sox co-owner Tom Werner and movie producer John Davis. For more information visit blazepizza.com and facebook.com/blazepizza
Update 2/27/17: Kabab Plus opened today at 50 East Thousand Oaks Blvd, #2 (between Dog Haus and Urbane Cafe). Visit their Facebook page or call 805.495.1000 for more information.
Originally posted 10/9/16:
Kabab Plus sign is up; photobombed by a Shave It van!
Thanks once again for the heads up to Amelia S. via the Conejo Valley Guide Facebook Page for this one. Kabab Plus is "coming soon" to the space between Dog Haus and Urbane Cafe at 50 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard (but visible from Moorpark Road) in Thousand Oaks.
What once was a Denny's restaurant will now be three restaurants. The Kabab Plus sign indicates kababs, wraps, salads and pizzas. Looking forward to trying it out. Stay tuned.
Update: Now open.
Photo courtesy of Jonathan Lalo.
Jonathan L. pointed out the fact that Fire Island Grill is coming soon to Agoura Hills at the former Freebirds location at The Shops at Oak Creek, 29125 Canwood Street.
Fire Island Grill offers Caribbean and Hawaiian style cuisine in a fast/casual atmosphere. The menu includes rice bowls, sandwiches, salads and island platters. Agoura Hills will join existing locations in Palmdale and Simi Valley.
Learn more at www.fireislandgrill.com.
Update 2/24/17: Opening date coming soon.
Posted 9/16/16:
The Elephant Bar Restaurant in Simi Valley (1825 Madera Road, next to the Best Western Posada Royale Hotel & Suites) closed its doors in June 2014. If the sign shown above is correct, the future occupant will be the Golden Panda Buffet. I'd be willing to bet this new eatery will serve Chinese food. Just a hunch. More updates when available.
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