Hummus Bistro Now Open in Newbury Park (CLOSED IN MAY 2022)

MAY 2022 UPDATE: Hummus Bistro has closed its doors.

11/22/19 UPDATE: Hummus Bistro is now open. Their menu includes a variety of Mediterranean favorites…chicken, filet mignon kabobs, beef shawarma, Basmati rice, ground beef (Kafta), falafel, hummus and much more. Details at www.hummusbistro.com.

Posted 7/28/19: Hummus Bistro is coming soon to the former BurgerIM location on Ventu Park Road at Hillcrest (Ralph's Plaza) in Newbury Park. No other info at this point, so stay tuned.

Tifa Chocolate & Gelato to Open Location in Calabasas

Tifa Chocolate & Gelato announced via its Facebook page today that a new location at the Courtyard Center in Calabasas at 23655 Calabasas Road. They anticipate opening by late December.

Other Tifa locations in Agoura Hills (original location at the Whizins Marketplace), The Shoppes at Westlake Village and the Los Posas Plaza in Camarillo. tifachocolateandgelato.com

Grabbagreen to Open Second Thousand Oaks Location in Early 2020 (March 1st)

UPDATE: Grabbagreen Thousand Oaks closed its doors on October 19, 2025 but the owner is opening a new, independent concept called All Good Eats and Drinks. Follow on Instagram at @allgoodto.

UPDATE: The actual opening date was March 1st!

Grabbagreen let the cat out of the bag last night on their Facebook page that they have secured a lease on a second location within Thousand Oaks. The location is the Rocket Fizz on Moorpark Road at Wilbur that closed its doors on Thursday (across from Peet’s Coffee and near Bandit’s BBQ. Anticipated opening date is sometime in the first quarter of 2020.

Congratulations to the Grabbagreen team for their successful foray into serving up healthful, nutritious, organic foods in the Conejo Valley. The location at 2835 Thousand Oaks Boulevard (at the former home of Tile City), opened in January 2017.

For updates, visit www.grabbagreen.com or better yet, their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/GrabbagreenThousandOaks.

Urban Vejjie is Opening Soon at The Shoppes at Westlake (Now Open June 23, 2020)

Urban Vejjie is coming soon to The Shoppes at Westlake, in the former Greens Up! location at 30760 Russell Ranch Road, Suite B.

Urban Vejjie will be serving up a vegetarian menu created with organic, natural ingredients. No other details at this time but check their website for updates at www.urbanvejjie.com.

Robeks Juice Now Open in the Conejo Valley Plaza in Thousand Oaks

October 2019: Robeks Fresh Juice and Smoothie Store at 1404 N. Moorpark Road in the Conejo Valley Shopping Center is now open. Store hours are 8 am to 8 pm Monday through Sunday. Grand opening event on October 26th. Check for updates on their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/robeksthousandoaks.

Robeks Juice now open!

Progress (June 2019)

January 2019:

There's a Robeks Juices and Smoothies coming soon to the Conejo Valley Plaza (aka Toppers Pizza Plaza), 1414 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Don’t know the timing as of yet, but this will double the number of Robeks in Ventura County - the other one is at the Las Posas Plaza in Camarillo.

Previously this was Juice It Up Raw Juice Bar, which opened in Summer 2015 and closed in Summer 2018. Prior to that this was briefly Tizzy Yogurt Cafe (closed December 2014) and before that, Golden Spoon Frozen Yogurt.

robeks.com

Santour Kabobery Persian Restaurant Now Open in Simi Valley

UPDATE: Santour Kabobery now open. www.santourkabobery.com

Originally posted 7/21/19:

Santour Kabobery is coming soon to 1229 Simi Town Center Way, Simi Valley in the long-vacant former Famous Dave’s BBQ space, near Islands. No other word on timing at this point but a Facebook post by Chef Sam indicates it will be one of the largest Persian restaurants out there. Stay tuned.

The Nook Restaurant is Now Open in Newbury Park

UPDATE 9/18/19: The Nook opened today, Wednesday, September 18th

The Nook Restaurant in September 2019.

Posted 10/30/18:

The Nook Restaurant in October 2018.

Tipped off by Darts Promoter L. David Irete, I drove by the former Sooki’s Japanese Grill in the Ralphs strip mall at 579 N. Ventu Road in Newbury Park to find “The Nook Restaurant” sign up.

Though there was no sign of a local The Nook Restaurant in the Conejo Valley, a quick call to The Nook Restaurant on Ventura Boulevard in Encino turned up the fact that this indeed is a new, second location of this eatery.

The Nook serves breakfast and lunch with a menu that includes pancakes, crepes, waffles, French toast, scrambles, omelettes, Benedicts and more for breakfast. The lunch menu includes salads, burgers, sandwiches, pastas and other items. www.breakfastatthenook.com

No other info at this point but I’m sure we’ll hear more soon!

West Village Cafe Now Open at North Ranch Gateway in Westlake Village (Now Milad's Kitchen)

UPDATE Winter 2022: Milad’s Kitchen is now closed.

UPDATE Summer 2020: West Village Cafe is now called Milad’s Kitchen, serving delicious Persian cuisine.

miladskitchen.com

UPDATE 9/8/19: West Village Cafe is now open. Thanks to Christine M for the heads up. Learn more at westvillagecafe.net. They also sell Porto’s pastries and Lavazza coffee.

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Amelia S. has an eye for pointing out new eateries coming to the Conejo Valley. The latest is the West Village Cafe, coming soon to the North Ranch Gateway at the northeast corner of Lindero and Thousand Oaks Boulevard, 30869 Thousand Oaks Boulevard, across the parking lot from Dunkin' Donuts and next to Domino's Pizza.

This spot was formerly occupied by Teko’s Brazilian Grill in 2017.

Stay tuned for updates.

Mad Era Brewing Co. Coming Soon to Simi Valley

UPDATE 10/16/21: It’s been awhile, hasn’t it!? The latest from Mad Era is that the brewing tanks are being installed. Patience is a virtue… www.facebook.com/MadEraBrewing

UPDATE 9/9/19: Lots of progress has been made in construction and they are anticipating opening in the next few months.

UPDATE 1/8/19: Owners noted yesterday that they have submitted building plans to the City of Simi Valley for the 3rd iteration yesterday.. Timing of opening date TBA.

Original post 8/11/18:

The former Marie Callender's location at 20 W. Cochran Street in Simi Valley will soon be opening (as of mid-July they anticipated Fall 2018) as Mad Era Brewing Co.  Mad Era* is a production brewery and tap room that will also serve food.

* Perhaps you may note the cross street it is located at is Madera Road.

For updates, visit www.facebook.com/MadEraBrewing.