Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken Thousand Oaks to Open on Friday, July 29th

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Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken Thousand Oaks announces its grand opening will be next Friday, July 29th at 7am. They are located in the Conejo Valley Plaza at 1408 N. Moorpark Road, near Topper's Pizza. Rise is open for breakfast and lunch daily from 7am to 2pm. Learn more at risebiscuitschicken.com/menu/menu-thousand-oaks.

The menu includes:

Southern Biscuits: Righteous Chicken, Bacon, Egg & Cheese, Sweet Country Blues (sausage on a glazed blueberry biscuit), Ham and Avocado Toast (closed face with guacamole, tomato, fried egg and “Boom Boom” sauce on a toasted biscuit.

Righteous Boxes: Righteous Chicken Box, Which Came First? (biscuit, gravy, Righteous Chicken and fried egg), Tree Hugger (with veggie sausage), Old School (with country sausage), Biscuit & Gravy

And other great stuff… Fried Green Tomato, Nashville Hot Chicken, Buffalo Chicken, veggie options, donuts (glazed, sprinkles with vanilla icing, chocolate iced, maple bacon ring, cheerwine, cinnamon sugar, apple fritter, glazed blueberry biscuit, cinnamon biscuit roll and biscuit beignets), and more.

Slice House by Tony Gemignani Coming to Thousand Oaks in 2023

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The sign is now up at 3297 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard (near Duesenberg; next to La Esquina Mexican Griil) showing that Slice House by Tony Gemignani is coming to Thousand Oaks next year. As mentioned last month, a franchisee will be opening their first Southern California location here in the Conejo Valley. Gemignani is a 13-time World Pizza Champion, Winner of the Food Network Challenge and chef/owner of nearly 30 eateries in Northern Calif and Las Vegas. slicehouse.com 

Philz Coffee is "Coming Soon" to the Village at Moorpark in Thousand Oaks (Grand Opening is November 10th)

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UPDATE: Philz Coffee Thousand Oaks to open on Thursday, November 10th.

Thank you Ivy L for sending over this photo of Philz Coffee "coming soon" to the former Starbucks location next to Jamba Juice at 33 N. Moorpark Road, in the Village at Moorpark.

Philz Coffee originated in San Francisco in 2003 and has grown to nearly 70 locations. Philz grinds your beans and brew them by the cup after you select from any of their 14 blends

More info at www.philzcoffee.com

Hikari Sushi Coming Now Open at the Former Home of Sushi Ai in Westlake Village

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UPDATE: Hikari Sushi Westlake Village is now open as of 10/6/22. See their menu at www.ushikarisushi.com. I count 82 rolls on their menu.

Amelia S sent in this photo of the former Sushi Ai in Westlake Village (Lindero and Westlake) that will soon be re-opening under new ownership as Hikari Sushi.

Crumbl Cookies Grand Opening Update for Westlake Village and Oxnard Locations

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There seems to be some excitement about the opening of the Crumbl Cookies store at The Shoppes at Westlake Village, based on the number of queries we’ve received. We’ve been told that July 15th is the anticipated opening date at 30770 Russell Ranch Road, steps away from the Tifa Chocolate and Gelato. A very sweet place to visit. shoppesatwestlakevillage.com

We’ve also heard that the new Crumbl Cookies at 365 W. Esplanade Drive, Suite B in Oxnard will be opening today, July 1st. That would be today. Open 8am to 10pm Mon-Thurs and 8am to midnight Fri-Sat. Closed on Sundays. crumblcookies.com

Mirchi Indian Cuisine Coming Soon to the Smart & Final Center in Newbury Park (GRAND OPENING MARCH 25, 2023)

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UPDATE: Grand opening is Saturday, March 25 and Sunday, March 26 from noon to 9pm. More information at 805-375-0187.

UPDATE 10/29/22: Sign is up indicating the name of the new eatery will be Mirchi Indian Cuisine. “Comming Soon” according to the sign.

6/16/22: Denise B noticed some activity brewing in the old Radio Shack in the Smart & Final Center in Newbury Park last occupied in January 2017. She used her investigative skills to snap a photo of some of the construction plans, which would indicate Indian eatery Lal Mirch appears to be building it out. Stay tuned for updates.

Previous occupant Radio Shack in late 2016.

Finney's Crafthouse Building New Location at the Camarillo Premium Outlets (Opens 1/30/23)

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Finney's Crafthouse is moving right along with construction of a new location in The Promenade section of the Camarillo Premium Outlets, near Cracker Barrel.. Finney's is a local success story. They opened their first location in Westlake Village in September 2016 and have expanded to locations in Santa Barbara, Ventura, SLO, Porter Ranch and Burbank, serving dozens of craft beers on tap, craft cocktails, gourmet burgers, flatbread pizzas, specialty salads and more. www.finneyscrafthouse.com

Luau Grill Hawaiian BBQ & Poke is Coming Soon to the Ventu Park Shopping Center in Newbury Park (UPDATE: OPENING 7/25)

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UPDATE 7/21/22: Luau Grill indicates it will be opening its doors on Monday, July 25th.

Luau Grill Hawaiian Grill & Poke will be the new occupant in the space formerly occupied by Hummus Bistro, Burgerim and Starbucks in the Ventu Park Shopping Center, 587 N Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. No information on timing but check their website at www.luaugrill.com to explore their menu and check for updates.

Latitude 34 Restaurant & Bar Now Open at the Camarillo Premium Outlets

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UPDATE: Now open as of September 24, 2022. www.l34camarillo.com

Chef Alex Castillo, former chef at 2088 Bistro in Camarillo, is opening his own place - Latitude 34 Restaurant & Bar, this July at the Camarillo Premium Outlets. They took over the spaces in the Promenade section of the Outlets formerly occupied by Pizza Rev and Smashburger. The space will seat 250 guests, with a large outdoor space and nice bar.

Latitude 34 will offer casual fine dining, unique appetizers, healthy salads, fresh fish and steaks and California fusion (Latin, Mediterranean, Asian).

They are currently hiring! Contact Chef Castillo with your resume at ChefAlex@Latitude34rb.com.

Check their website for updates at www.l34camarillo.com.