Ma Dukes Artisan Pizzas Now Open in Agoura Hills (Closing September 22, 2024)

UDDATE: After nearly five years, the owner of Ma Dukes is refocusing his efforts on his expanding catering business. Ma Dukes will serve its final artisan pizza on Sunday, September 22, 2024.

If you're looking for delicious gourmet flatbread pizzas and salads, Ma Dukes by L.A. Roots is in "soft opening" mode at 30651 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Agoura Hills (at Lake Lindero Drive), near Hatch Cafe. Located in the former Ameci Pizza spot.

Fresh Curry Chefs Recently Opened in Camarillo

Fresh Curry Chefs opened just a few weeks ago at 33 N. Lewis Road in Camarillo, next to Tony's NY Pizzeria, between the 101 overpass and Ventura Blvd. They offer fresh Indian food meal kits that you can either bring home and make in 15 minutes or less, or they can cook it for you to eat there. One saliva inducing menu item is there signature Frankie roll, an Indian burrito stuffed with Chicken Tikka Masala, Paneer Tikka Masala or Channa Masala and wrapped in a perfectly charred naan.

Visit www.freshcurrychefs.com for more information Open 11am to 2pm and 5-8pm daily. 805-384-8066

First Ventura County Sonic Drive-In Planned in Fillmore

UPDATE OCTOBER 2022: Non-update. No updates.

One of these days, months or years, the first Ventura County Sonic Drive-In is anticipated to be built in Fillmore at the northwest corner of Orange Grove and Ventura Street (CA-126). In October 2018, The Fillmore Gazette mentioned it was slated to open in summer 2019. We shall see.

www.sonicdrivein.com

Little Calf Creamery and Cafe's 2nd Conejo Valley Location in Westlake Village Now Open

UPDATE 1/11/20: Little Calf Creamery and Cafe’s 2nd location at the Northgate Plaza in Westlake Village (southwest corner of Westlake and Thousand Oaks Boulevards) opened yesterday. www.facebook.com/Littlecalfcreamery This location is a scoop shop only. It does not have the full menu that the original location has.

Future 2nd location of Little Calf Creamery and Cafe at the Northgate Place in Westlake Village.

Originally posted 6/22/19:

Well this was extremely exciting news for local folks on social media this morning - Little Calf Creamery and Cafe announced via its Facebook page that it has signed a lease at the Northgate Plaza in Westlake Village (southwest corner of Westlake and Thousand Oaks Boulevards) to open a second location in the late summer time frame - target date late September. It will be located in the space between Blaze Pizza and The Habit Burger (in the space previously occupied by Famous Dave’s years ago).

The original Little Calf Creamery and Cafe continues to operate at 652 East Janss Road (at Moorpark Road) in the Conejo Valley Plaza. It opened its doors at the former Greenhouse Cafe on October 18, 2015.

Little Calf Creamery and Cafe serves artisan ice cream, sorbets and delicious salads, sandwiches, soups and burgers. Ice cream is made on premises in small batches, with over 15 year-round and seasonal flavors.

Visit www.littlecalfcreamery.com for more info.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Camarillo is Opening on Monday, February 3rd

It has been 22 months since we first announced that the Camarillo Planning Commission approved construction of a 10,486 sq ft Cracker Barrel eatery in the Promenade section of the Camarillo Premium Outlets, making it the first Cracker Barrel ever to reside in Ventura County. Five months later, the city anticipated a Spring 2019 grand opening.

Well, here we are in January 2020 and, at long last, the official sign is up on the side of the building that says Cracker Barrel is opening on February 3rd, a Monday. Expect some long lines that day!

More updates on the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Facebook page at www.facebook.com/crackerbarrel.camarillo. Address is 560 East Ventura Boulevard.

The Irish Pub at The Palm Garden Hotel in Thousand Oaks (Newbury Park) is Now Open

Brendan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant closed its doors in Camarillo and Newbury Park last week as previously posted.

But the good news is that the Palm Garden Hotel has acquired the onsite restaurant and has already reopened it, initially as “The Irish Pub at the Palm Garden Hotel.” It has a limited menu, with some items carried over from Brendan’s.

The Irish Pub at the Palm Garden Hotel will be open limited hours of 4-9PM Monday through Thursday and 4-10PM Friday/Saturday (closed Sunday) until they close for renovations at a future TBA date.

The hotel is developing a new concept for the location.

Brendan’s gift cards will be honored at this temporary restaurant for food and non-alcoholic beverages until February 15th.

More information at www.palmgardenhotel.com/catering-and-dining-copy-20191219143551.htm or by calling 805.716.4200.

Sage Vegan Bistro Opening Soon at Whizin Market Square in Agoura Hills (NOW OPEN)

UPDATE 5/28/20: Sage Plant Based Bistro & Brewery now open!

Sage Vegan Bistro will be opening soon in the former Hugo’s location at Whizin Market Square, 5046 Cornell Drive, Agoura Hills. With locations in Echo Park, West LA and Old Town Pasadena, Sage is a plant-based bistro serving vegan breakfast, lunch and dinner. www.sageveganbistro.com

The Yard Thai Cuisine Now Open in Agoura Hills

Conejo Valley Guide Instagram Page follower Kay H let us know that The Yard Thai Cuisine opened a few days ago in the Agoura Hills City Mall at 5889 Kanan Road. The food photos on their Facebook page look delicious. Full range of Thai specialties - soups, salads, noodles, noodle soups, stir fried dishes, curries, grilled items and more.

Porta Via Calabasas Now Open at The Commons at Calabasas

UPDATE 9/15/20: NOW OPEN

Porta Via California Bistro Bar looks to be opening sometime in 2020 at The Commons at Calabasas, based on the prominent signage shown above. It will be located in the space formerly (and quite briefly) occupied by Greenleaf Gourmet Chopshop and prior to that, Johnny Rockets.

Porta Via describes itself as a neighborhood restaurant with a world-class feel, offering hand-picked produce, wild caught seafood and all-natural meats delivered daily.

Porta Via operates other locations in Beverly Hills and Pacific Palisades for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Here is a sampling of menu items at portaviarestaurants.com:

Breakfast: Omelettes, scrambles, juice bar and smoothies and more.

Lunch and Dinner: Pastas, grilled specialties, sandwiches and sides.

There’s also a weekend brunch from 9am to 11:30am on Saturday and 9am to 3pm on Sunday.

Stay tuned.