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UPDATE 9/24/23: Revised time frame is 2024. Looks to be stunning.
Selvin's Restaurant + Lounge is the name of the new restaurant coming in early 2023 to the Palm Garden Hotel in Newbury Park. California cuisine is what I’ve heard will be their focus. Otherwise, check for updates at www.selvins.com.
Jenn V sent over this photo of a new ice cream shop, Michoacan a Pedir de Boca Ice Cream Shop, coming soon to the North Oaks Plaza (99 Cents Store) at 1044 E. Avenida de los Arboles in Thousand Oaks, next to Manny's Mexican Grill. Los sabores naturales de Mexico (the natural flavors of Mexico). Well, to that I say, "Yo grito por helado!" More info (in Spanish) at www.lamichoacanaweb.com
OVER 80 ICE CREAM, FROZEN YOGURT AND OTHER FROZEN TREAT PLACES IN THE LOCAL AREA
The corner where Mimi’s Cafe used to reside and that, sometime in 2023, Amy’s Drive-Thru will be serving organic, vegetarian and vegan fast food.
We’re asked all the time when a particular new eatery will be opening, to which we usually reply “coming soon” is all we know. There’s so many places that are “coming soon” today that why don’t we just list them out here. Contact us with any additions or updates to this list.
Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken Thousand Oaks opens July 29th
Freda’s Woodfired Kitchen at the North Ranch Mall in Westlake Village
Luau Grill Hawaiian BBQ & Poke in Newbury Park (UPDATE: July 25th grand opening date)
Reopening of Corrigan’s Steakhouse in Thousand Oaks (I’ve heard it will be a new name)
New Starbucks near Thousand Oaks High School
Jamba Juice in the Agoura Meadows Shopping Center (Vons/CVS) at southwest corner of Kanan and T.O. Blvd.
Zankou Chicken still “coming soon” on Moorpark Road in the former Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.
Latitude 34 Restaurant & Bar at the Camarillo Premium Outlets
Red Engine Brewing Company in Fillmore
The drive-thru Starbucks to be built at the corner of Moorpark Road and Avenida De Las Flores in Thousand Oaks is certain to be a destination for Thousand Oaks High School students across the street.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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