Dayne's Chicago Beef & Dawgs to Re-Open at Draughts Thousand Oaks on July 28th

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Dayne's Chicago Beef & Dawgs, previously located on Thousand Oaks Boulevard, has announced that it is re-opening AT Draughts Restaurant & Bar at 398 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. The grand re-opening will take place on Friday, July 28th.

A call to Draughts confirmed this to be the case. No specifics as to how it will be arranged e.g. operate completely separately, as one, or some other arrangement. In any case, great news for Daynes fans.

Thanks for the heads up to Sue B. via a message through the CVG Facebook page.

Chianti Trattoria Opening Soon at the Agoura Village Center

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Michael K. pointed out via the Conejo Valley Guide Facebook page that Chianti Trattoria is opening soon at the Agoura Village Center, 29020 Agoura Road. 

The sign says that Chianti Trattoria is brought to us by Tra Di Noi, located at Malibu Country Mart.

Previous occupants of this particular space, as Michael mentions, includes Fabrocini's, Revolution Speakeasy and Bistro 101.

A Second Jersey Mike's is Coming to Newbury Park at Former Subway Location

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Final Update 7/24/17: The new, 2nd Newbury Park Jersey Mike's location at 761 North Wendy Drive will be opening on Wednesday, July 26th at 10am. There will be a fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County if you redeem coupons from THIS FLYER between 7/26 and 8/4 (I was told copies of the flyer will be available at Jersey Mike's.)

Update 7/7/17: Coming soon sign is up and Jersey Mike's is hiring crew members for its 2nd Newbury Park location.

Posted 5/5/17:

The Subway previously located at 761 Wendy Drive next to Billy Dz BBQ in Newbury Park closed its doors 11 months ago and recently there were signs of life there.

Today there is a sign that indicates improvements are being made and that the lessee making these improvements is Jersey Mike's Subs.

A phone call to the other Newbury Park Jersey Mike's location confirmed that Jersey Mike's is indeed building a 2nd Newbury Park location, just 2 miles away.

Anticipated opening date is several months away, indicated the manager of the location on Newbury Road, who also indicated the current Jersey Mike's is staying put. 

And there you have it. Sandwich Musical Chairs in Newbury Park.

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza to Open Thousand Oaks Location on Thursday, July 20th

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Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza will open its Thousand Oaks location on Thursday, July 20th. To celebrate the grand opening, the Thousand Oaks restaurant will offer FREE build-your-own artisanal pizzas on Friday, July 21st from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. to anyone who follows Blaze Pizza on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook. Located at the Northgate Plaza (3890 Thousand Oaks Blvd.)*, this location joins a growing network of over 60 Blaze Pizzas now open across Southern California.

* Next to The Habit Burger.

About Blaze Pizza

The first Blaze Pizza® restaurant opened on Aug. 6, 2012, in Irvine, Calif., and quickly gained attention for its chef-driven recipes, thoughtful interior design, and a service culture that celebrates individuality. Recently named ‘#1 Brand of the Year’ in the 2017 Fast Casual Top 100, the fast-growing chain currently operates over 200 restaurants in 32 states and Canada, including the major metropolitan areas of Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas, Las Vegas, Boston, and Toronto.  Founded by Elise and Rick Wetzel (co-founder of Wetzel’s Pretzels), the concept is backed by private equity firm Brentwood Associates and founding investors that include LeBron James, Maria Shriver, movie producer John Davis and Boston Red Sox co-owner Tom Werner.  For more information, visit www.blazepizza.com or www.facebook.com/blazepizza

Flatiron Bagel Co. Opening Soon in Thousand Oaks

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Update 9/12/17: Flatiron Bagel Co. is now open for business. 

Flatiron Bagel Co. will be opening soon at 1817 Thousand Oaks Blvd in Thousand Oaks in the Big Oak Shopping Center. Bagels made from scratch in-house! Sweet bagels, bagel sandwiches (choices to include curried chicken, turkey and avocado, roast beef and muenster, albacore tuna melt and more), breakfast bagels (smoked salmon and others) and more.

Learn more at flatironbagelco.com.

Mister Softee Opening a "Brick and Mortar" Location in Old Town Camarillo Next Week

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Photo Credit: Shawn Berger of Bandits BBQ

Photo Credit: Shawn Berger of Bandits BBQ

A brand new "brick and mortar" Mister Softee is slated to open Thursday, July 13, at 2100 Ventura Boulevard (at the corner of Fir Street) in Old Town Camarillo. Located directly across the street from the Mongolian BBQ.

Mister Softee serves up cones, ice cream sundaes, soda floats, banana boats, shakes and more. You may have seen one of their ice cream trucks around town. 

Visit their website at www.mistersofteesocal.com or follow their Facebook page for updates at www.facebook.com/mistersofteeCA.

New Eatery in the Works at The Shoppes at Westlake Village

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UPDATE 2/11/18: 101 North Eatery & Bar is the name of the place that will be opening soon.

Sign indicated applicant, Barrocca, LLC, has filed for a transfer of liquor license.

Sign indicated applicant, Barrocca, LLC, has filed for a transfer of liquor license.

There's a yellow Alcoholic Beverage Control sign up at the former Olio Pizzeria at The Shoppes at Westlake Village (Olio closed its doors on February 2, 2017). The sign indicates the applicant, Barrocca, LLC, has filed for a transfer of the license to sell alcoholic beverages at this location. 

While I've been in contact with the chef that is a principal in the new business, the venture is in its early stages. More information to come at a later date.

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Cafe Topanga Closed, Tara's Himalayan Cuisine Coming Soon to Newbury Park

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Update 2020: Tara’s is now Bollywood Spice Indian Cuisine bollywoodspiceusa.com

Update 7/29/17: Well, that was quick! Tara's Himalayan Cuisine has been open now about a week, according to Jonathan Stewart of Jonathan Stewart of Jonathan Stewart Photography. His initial indications are...good food and good service!

Cafe Topanga Pasta & Pizza at 171 N. Reino Road in Newbury Park has closed its doors but a new eatery is coming soon. Tara's Himalayan Cuisine. Tara's will offer up authentic Nepalese, Tibetan and Indian cuisine.

Tara's has locations in Los Angeles (near Culver City) and Artesia. According to its website:

“Tara’s Himalayan Cuisine is about family, yours and ours. Serving authentic Nepalese and Tibetan cuisine, we invite you to experience a true taste of home.

We use mountain grown herbs and spices from Nepal and whenever possible, locally grown vegetables. Our yak is Colorado raised. All of our dishes use the finest ingredients, and are prepared with a light touch. Tara’s Himalayan Cuisine is the dream of Tara Gurung Black. Born in a tiny mountain village in Nepal, she started her training in Nepalese classical and cultural dance at age eight. This inspired Tara to theme the restaurant according to classical and cultural Nepalese tradition.

While performing one day in Los Angeles, she had an overwhelming desire to share her Nepali culture with the people of Los Angeles. That is how and why Tara’s Himalayan Cuisine came to be.”
— tarashimalayancuisine.com/about-us

Stay tuned for updates or check tarashimalayancuisine.com or check the Tara's Ventura County Branch Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/thcventura.

So long, Cafe Topanga, and best of luck in your future endeavors.

So long, Cafe Topanga, and best of luck in your future endeavors.

Natas Pastries Bakery & Cafe Opening This Summer in Thousand Oaks

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Another update: Natas Pastries Thousand Oaks closed its doors in January 2020.

Update: Natas Pastries is now open at 2388 Thousand Oaks Boulevard as of early September.

Natas Pastries will be located directly across from the Thousand Oaks Toyota dealership (not that I had to tell you given the reflection in this photo).

Natas Pastries will be located directly across from the Thousand Oaks Toyota dealership (not that I had to tell you given the reflection in this photo).

Natas Pastries is a Portuguese bakery and cafe that has operated in Sherman Oaks since 2005. It claims to be the only Portuguese bakery in Los Angeles.

Natas is named after its signature pastry, nata, a crisp puff pastry shell filled with custard. Mmmm!

Well welcome Natas to the Conejo Valley as they plan to open a location at 2388 Thousand Oaks Boulevard (at Pleasant Way, near Harold's House of Omelettes) in the recently closed Pizzeria La Piccola location.

A sampling of some of the menu items includes:

  • Portuguese Sweet Bread French Toast

  • Caramel Crunch Belgian Waffle

  • Chourico e Queijo Sandwich (Grilled Portuguese sausages/Chouricos, grilled onions, tomatoes and melted cheese, served with kettle chips and salad) - I'm sold on this one.

  • Chicken Panini Sandwich

  • Caprese Salad

  • Caldeirada (Seafood stew of sea bass, salmon, cod, shrimp, clams and mussels, served over rice or potatoes)

Learn more at www.nataspastries.com.