Mejico Grill & Tequila Lounge Recently Opened in Agoura Hills

2021: The building caught on fire on February 20th and has been closed ever since. No signs of re-opening as of January 2022. www.facebook.com/mejicogrill

Mejico Grill & Tequila Lounge hosted its grand opening on Saturday, September 22nd at 29008 Agoura Road in Agoura Hills. Mejico serves authentic Mexican food seven days a week. Salads, chile rellenos, quesadillas, fish specialties, tacos, enchiladas, burritos and more.

Previous occupants of this space on Agoura Road include Treehouse Tavern (November 2016 to late 2017) and Padri Restaurant & Martini Bar.

To learn more and see the menu, visit www.mejicogrill.com.

Stout Burgers and Beers Looks to Open Ventura Location

There’s a notice on the window at “The Hamilton Building” in Downtown Ventura at 328 E. Main Street indicated Stout Burgers and Beers intends to occupy this location at some point. More on Stout at www.stoutburgersandbeers.com.

Da Hickory House BBQ Opened at The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard on September 1st

Da Hickory House BBQ opened at The Collection at RiverPark on September 1st., located in the former home of Gandolfo’s New York Deli on the far east side of the marketplace.

As one might expect, their menu includes items like pork ribs, beef ribs, chicken, tri-tip and links in on plates, sandwiches and salads. The place smells delicious.

www.facebook.com/DaHickoryHouseOxnardCollection

Cake Monkey Bakery Opening August 31st at The Village at Westlake

Update Fall 2019: Well after 13 months, the owners announced they are closing Cake Monkey Bakery.

Update 8/30/18: Anticipated grand opening on Friday, August 31st.

"Known for the ultimate in delicious desserts and pastries, we make everything from mini layer cakes to nostalgic favorites such as El Rollos, Cakewiches and Pop Pies."

Posted 4/29/18:

Cake Monkey Bakery is located at 7807 Beverly Blvd in the Fairfax District of Los Angeles, offering cakes, individually-sized treats and coffee.  Gluten-free items are available too.

Well guess what...Cake Monkey Bakery is soon opening a location at The Village at Westlake, Agoura Road and Village Glen, in the former home of Tonino's Place Pizzeria. 

Soom Soom Fresh Mediterranean Now Open at The Promenade at Westlake

Update: Soom Soom opened in mid-September.

Soom Soom Fresh Mediterranean is coming soon to The Promenade at Westlake. Founded in November 2016 in Los Angeles, Soom Soom offers falafel, shawarma, hummus and other Mediterranean foods with fresh, organic ingredients.

Soom Soom will be located next to Fresh Brothers and Cinepolis in what was previously (and quite briefly), The Melt (and prior to that, Pick Up Stix, for you local history buffs).

More on Soom Soom at soomsoomfresh.com.

Taiyo Ramen Coming To Select Plaza in Thousand Oaks

Akash Cuisine of India recently closed at its location at 2310 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks after operating for nearly five years.

On the way, however, according to the Dept of Alcoholic Beverage Control sign on the window, is Taiyo Ramen.

I'm all in for that. 

Stay tuned. 

Prime Cutts - The Original Döner Shop Opening at The Oaks Mall in Thousand Oaks on Monday, August 20th (and now closed in June 2019)

UPDATE June 2019: Well that was quick. Prime Cutts is no longer at The Oaks.

Prime Cutts in June 2019 - no mas.

Prime Cutts when open.

Update 8/17/18: Prime Cutts will be opening this coming Monday, August 20th according to its first Instagram page post. (Shout out to Sam S for the heads up.)

Posted 5/6/18: According to a Wikipedia article, döner kebab is a Turkish kebab made of meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie. The outer layer is sliced vertically into thin shavings as it cooks. "Originally invented in the 19th century Ottoman Empire, it inspired similar dishes such as the Arab shawarma, Greek gyros, and Mexican al pastor."

Prime Cutts - The Original Döner Shop - is coming soon to the first floor indoor food court, near the kids' play area, at The Oaks Mall. 

At primecutts.com I see things like build your own rice bowls, salad bowls and wraps, as well as tacos, burger, plates and more.

Julio's Agave Grill Opening Soon at Westlake Commons in Westlake Village

Opened November 19th.

10/14/18 Update: Sign is up indicating a November opening date.

Signs at the new Julio's Agave Grill are up and this new eatery at the Westlake Commons at Agoura Road and Village Glen appears to be opening at some point soon - apparently October. The owner of Cisco's Westlake (which closed its doors in February) selected the former Casa Escobar location (which closed in September 2016) for this new Mexican eatery.

westlakecommons.com/directory/julios-agave-grill

The Raspado House Now Open In Thousand Oaks

Update 8/23/18: The Raspado House is now open.

Posted 4/16/18: The Raspado House is "coming soon" to 540 N. Moorpark Road, the former home of The Healthy Place smoothies.

What is The Raspado House? There's no website so I went to their Facebook page, which says absolutely nothing other than "smoothie & juice bar in Moorpark." Um, ok. So how about a look at Yelp.

Yelp did help. The business indicates they serve shave ice, real fresh fruit smoothies, fresh fruit bowls, aguas frescas, snacks and more. 

Sounds pretty good. But The Raspado House folks, listen up. If you want people to visit you, it's a good idea to explain what you serve. And the beauty of it in this day and age is that you can do it for free via social media if you so choose.