Farmer Boys Newbury Park to Open on Monday, January 27th (Moved up to the 26th)

UPDATE: We stopped by on a hunch on the 26th and it had opened that day. Enjoy checking it out!

Well it looks like the first Ventura County Farmer Boys will be opening on Monday, January 27th at 1007 Academy Drive, Newbury Park, across from Lowe's. Farmer Boys is a fast-serve eatery that serves up breakfast (pancakes, egg dishes, breakfast burritos), lunch and dinner (burgers, salads, sandwiches, wraps, etc.). Learn more at www.farmerboys.com.

City of Camarillo Anticipates Cracker Barrel to Open by Early 2020 (February 3rd)

UPDATE 1/11/20: “Opening February 3rd” sign is up.

Cracker Barrel from Los Posas Road on December 15, 2019.

UPDATE: Last month, the Mayor of Camarillo said February 2020 is the latest anticipated grand opening date of the Camarillo Cracker Barrel. Subject to change, as we know. www.facebook.com/crackerbarrel.camarillo.

The iconic Cracker Barrel shape is starting to take hold.

POSTED 1/25/19: Today the City of Camarillo posted a long-awaited update about Cracker Barrel to its Facebook page. Cracker Barrel is anticipated to begin construction in March and open by November 2019. It will be located within the Camarillo Promenade section of the Camarillo Premium Outlets.

The last update last August was a planned ground breaking in the Fall of 2018 with March/April 2019 opening date. The city noted that Cracker Barrel, based in Tennessee, decided to expand for the first time in California and has four locations (including Camarillo) in the works. But they experienced delays as they had not been prepared for accessibility and Title 24 (energy efficiency and green design) requirements in this state.

The popular eatery opted to commit to completing stores in Victorville, Sacramento and Santa Maria) before moving forward with Camarillo. Sacramento and Victorville are now open; Santa Maria is near completion. That means Camarillo will soon be on the way.

crackerbarrel.com

Courtesy of City of Camarillo Department of Community Development

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