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We’re told that grand opening date is Friday, July 15, 2022.
That’s what I’m told at least. We shall see. But we do see the sign is up at the soon to be Crumbl Cookies at The Shoppes at Westlake Village. just a matter of time. The excitement is brewing, if queries from CVG followers are any indication.
Crumbl opened three years ago and has quickly expanded to over 300 bakeries in 36 states.
FINAL UPDATE May 2024: La La Land Kind Cafe will be the new tenant in this space.
UPDATE: Summer has come and gone and still no Chez Nini. Now we’re in December 2023 and No No Nini.
Chez Nini Bistro is coming this summer to The Promenade at Westlake (thanks to Rob J of Conejo Deals for the heads up). From the owners of Nicolas Eatery in Malibu (a family-run restaurant serving food made with French cooking techniques) . To be located next to Sprinkles Cupcakes.
Two Doughs Pizza Co is now open at the former home of Numero Uno Pizza at 28860 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills. They serve wood-fired pizzas, salads, pastas and more.
Learn more at twodoughs.com or on their Instagram and Facebook pages.
UPDATE: Ox Bone Ramen opened in mid-April. See www.oxboneramen.com.
Ox Bone Ramen is "coming soon" to the North Ranch Gateway at 30689 Thousand Oaks Boulevard (cross street Lindero Canyon Road) in Westlake Village, near Domino's Pizza, Baja Fresh and Dunkin Donuts. Over the last five years, this space has been occupied by Milad's Kitchen (recently closed), West Village Cafe and Tekos Brazilian Grill. No other info at this point. Stay tuned.
Lucas C gave us the heads up via Instagram today that The Stand Westlake Village opened today, just four months after the original “coming soon” announcement. Located in the former Pitfire Pizza at the Westlake Plaza (on the Gelsons side). The Stand serves burgers, sandwiches, salads and much more.
Learn more about The Stand at www.thestand.com.
Pitfire Pizza closed at the beginning of the pandemic. It opened its doors on August 2, 2015.
The former Basil & Prawn that closed last fall in Thousand Oaks has opened in “soft opening” mode as Roast & Rice Kitchen at 30990 Russell Ranch Road, Westlake Village, in the former Barone’s Pizzeria space across from Lure Fish House and adjacent to Cici’s.
Roast & Rice is an “Asian Fusion” eatery that serves rice and noodle dishes, sushi and more.
Check their Instagram page for updates at www.instagram.com/roastandricekitchen.
UPDATE: Now open in “soft opening” mode. Official “grand opening” is still Feb 27th.
Hummus Lali is opening later this month at The Shoppes at Westlake Village in the spot previously occupied by Urban Vejjie and Greens Up, serving quick-serve Mediterranean food, including vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options.
Their Instagram page indicates a grand opening date of Sunday, February 27th. www.instagram.com/hummuslali
shoppesatwestlakevillage.com/restaurant/hummus-lali-coming-soon
Rikugo Japanese BBQ is in "soft opening" mode at the former Fierce BBQ and The Natural Cafe space at 1714 Newbury Rd, Newbury Park. www.rikugojapanesebbq.com
UPDATE: Zankou Chicken Thousand Oaks opened February 10, 2023.
CVG Facebook Page follower Nick A sent over this photo of Zankou Chicken “coming soon!” to the space previously occupied by Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (closed in June 2020) at 487 North Moorpark Road in Thousand Oaks. Zankou Chicken serves rotisserie chicken, tri tip shawerma, Chicken Tarna (similar to shawarma) kabobs and more.
This will be the first Ventura County location of Zankou Chicken. Zankou opened its first location in Hollywood in 1984, followed by Glendale in 1992 and Burbank in 2005. More information at www.zankouchicken.la/locations.php.
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