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The new and improved Carl's Jr at the corner of Westlake and Townsgate in Westlake Village has been open since late December 2017, to the delight of Western Bacon Cheeseburger fans in the area. Now you can order said burger from the comfort of your car seat, with the drive-thru added to the remodeled location. The first generation Carl's eatery at this spot was closed for remodel last summer.
As indicated last May, Dave & Buster's is looking to open its first location in Ventura County, right here in our very own city of Thousand Oaks. The new Dave & Buster's will be opening sometime this year in the former home of Sports Authority at 145 West Hillcrest Drive, #130.
Job opportunities at this new Thousand Oaks location posted on the D&B's website last week include Amusements Manager, Assistant General Manager, Kitchen Manager, Restaurant Manager, Senior Manager and Sr. Corporate Sales Manager. Find out more at dandbcareers.com/jobs. It appears they are getting their senior management team in place in preparation for hiring staff.
The first Dave & Buster's opened in Dallas in 1982 by David Corriveau and James "Buster" Corley. This publicly-traded chain of eateries features lunch and dinner menus, both traditional Midway, arcade style and high-tech games for all ages
Dave & Buster's is listed on NASDAQ under the memorable stock symbol PLAY. At its currently market price of $56/share, the company's valuation is $2.3 billion.
Learn more about Dave & Buster's at www.daveandbusters.com.
Less than a few weeks ago, Yomama Sushi at 140 W. Hillcrest Drive, #118 in Thousand Oaks (in the Lincoln Oaks Plaza) became Love Sushi.
There are other Love Sushi locations in Simi Valley, Moorpark
UPDATE: Greenleaf closed its doors in December 2018. :(
The former Greenleaf Gourmet Chopshop and Johnny Rockets in May 2019. What’s coming next?
Greenleaf Gourmet Chopshop is now open at The Commons at Calabasas. (November 2017)
Greenleaf serves made-to-order cocktails, brunch, lunch and dinner using premium, fresh, locally grown produce. The menu includes build your own salad, specialty salads, entrees, side dishes, sandwiches, burgers, starters, pizzas, tacos, juices, protein shakes and more.
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.
The Moody Rooster opened in the Village Glen Plaza at 2891 Agoura Road, Westlake Village on August 29, 2017. Offering up farm fresh salads, vegetables, soups, pastas, seafood, flatbread sandwiches, farm bowls and more. moodyroosterwlv.com
The Reyes Adobe Plaza on Canwood Street in Agoura HIlls welcomed several new eateries in recent months. Charm Thai Cuisine opened last month in the former home of Niroj Kurdish Cuisine (which closed not that long ago - on July 31st). More info at www.eatcharm.com.
After a stint as a "pop up" eatery, Naked Ramen has opened a "permanent" (well, as permanent as any brick and mortar restaurant can be) co-located at Brendan's Irish Pub. More info at www.facebook.com/RamenAgoura.
UPDATE 2/5/18: Now open!
Well this is good news! The spot formerly occupied by Subway in the Newbury Square Shopping Center, near Smart & Final Extra! at 2110-C Newbury Road will soon be the home of The Sandwich Spot. Anticipated grand opening date is in October.
The Sandwich Spot's Simi Valley location at 3060 Cochran Street has earned a very solid 4 1/2 star Yelp rating based on over 350 reviews.
The Sandwich Spot bakes fresh breads from the world famous Boudin Bakery in San Francisco in their stores daily. Offering 24 "Signature" sandwiches as well as basic sandwiches with a variety of meats.
Learn more at www.thesandwichspot.com and stay tuned for the official grand opening date (or let us know if you hear).
Shout out to Steve C. for the heads up!
Azi Grill closed its doors in 2020.
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.
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.
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.
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