Azi Grill to Open at Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks on Wednesday, August 16th (Closed in 2020)

Azi Grill closed its doors in 2020.

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Janss Marketplace is proud to announce the opening of Azi Grill on Wednesday, August 16 at the shopping center, located off the Moorpark exit on the 101 Freeway at the intersection of Moorpark Road and Hillcrest Drive in Thousand Oaks. 

The newest restaurant at Janss Marketplace will feature authentic Mediterranean cuisine. Owner Mazen Nadour has been in the culinary world since he was a young man working for his father in Homs, Syria.  His culinary ancestry comes from a long line of chefs dating back to his great-great-grandfather.  The menu at Azi Grill features family recipes passed down from generation to generation. 

Nadour owned some of the best shawarma and falafel restaurants in Syria before the war forced his family to leave the country.  After arriving in the United States, he worked at the Santa Cruz Market and Beverage Company in Ventura where he learned to speak English and to prepare classic American food.

The new Azi Grill will feature healthy, delicious food including shawarma, falafel, and kabob, served with Nadour’s signature hummus and salad.  Azi Grill will also offer some American items as options to the international cuisine.  

In celebration of the restaurant Grand Opening, the first 100 diners will receive a FREE menu item.  Guests will also have the opportunity to win prizes: 

• Like the Azi Grill Facebook page @azigrill for auto entry into a contest for the chance to win two airline tickets to fly anywhere in the United States. The Winner will be announced on the restaurant Facebook page on September 18.

• Post a picture on the Azi Grill Facebook page enjoying a delicious meal at Azi Grill for auto entry for the opportunity to win a FREE menu item. Weekly winners, selected from September 18 – October 31, will be announced on the restaurant’s Facebook page.

For information contact Azi Grill at 805 370-1470.  The website is www.azigrill.com.

NewMark Merrill Companies

Azi Grill is the newest restaurant at Janss Marketplace, part of the NewMark Merrill Companies LLC owned or managed portfolio of over 80 shopping centers. Since 1984 Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Sandy Sigal has led NewMark Merrill in a community leadership role at the company’s shopping centers in more than 45 cities throughout California, Colorado and Illinois.  For more information, visit www.newmarkmerrill.com.  For more information about Janss Marketplace and NewMark Merrill Companies, contact Heather Danko, Senior Marketing Manager, at hdanko@newmarkmerrill.com or at 818.710.6100.

Eloong Dumplings Coming to North Ranch Gateway Shopping Center in Westlake Village

Update 11/30/17: Eloong is now open!

Updated 8/4/17: Sign is up. Not open yet but progress is being made, 3 months later.

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Originally posted 5/6/17: The recently renovated North Ranch Gateway Shopping Center at the northeast corner of Thousand Oaks Boulevard and Lindero Canyon Road looks like it has a new tenant, Eloong Dumplings. This tenant improvement notice on the suite at 30843 T.O. Blvd, two doors down from Musican's Depot in the TJ Maxx side of the center, indicates dumplings are in the works.

We shall stay tuned on this tasty sounding development.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.