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UPDATE: Well, Seabutter just squeezed into 2022. Soft opening in mid-December.
This sign says Seabutter is coming this summer to The Promenade at Westlake. Next to Sprinkles. “Taste the sea like never before with the Japanese culinary creations at this sushi spot. www.seabutterla.com
Chez Nini Bistro is also coming this summer a few doors down.
UPDATE: NOW OPEN AS OF EARLY MARCH 2023.
Culichi Town Mexican Style Food is coming soon to the former Brendan's Pub in Camarillo (1755 E. Daily Drive). Culichi Town offers authentic Mexican cuisine combined with live music and cocktails. Dedicated to typical dishes of the city of Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico. There’s a location in Sylmar if you’re looking to check it out. culichitown.com/en
The mayor of Calabasas recently announced that upscale vegan eatery Crossroads Kitchen will be taking over the space recently vacated by The Corner Bakery at The Commons at Calabasas. Corner Bakery had operated there for 25 years.
Crossroads Kitchen opened in March 2013 at the corner of Melrose and Sweetzer in Los Angeles, serving "mouthwatering Mediterranean meals in a refined environment." Timing TBA. It will be located next to the new Barney's Gourmet Hamburgers and across from King's Fish House.
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.
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