Bad Ass Street Tacos Now Open at New Location in Thousand Oaks

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Bad Ass Street Tacos, which has operated out of the Thousand Oaks Meat Locker location for over five years, recently relocated to the space formerly occupied by Dayne's Chicago Beef and Dawgs at 2951 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard (next to Jiffy Lube). Bad Ass is known for highly "legit" street tacos - carne asada, chicken, pastor, lengua and more.

Visit www.facebook.com/BadassTacos for more information.

Dayne's originally opened at this location on August 24, 2013. According to a comment from the owner on its Facebook page, they are looking to reopen at a new location in the coming months. This is a good thing because I've heard from native Chicagoans that their pizza, which I never tried, was unbelievably good.

Exotic Thai Bistro at the Simi Valley Town Center is Now the Coconut Crab

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Thanks to Craig M. for highlighting the fact that the Exotic Thai Bistro at the Simi Valley Town Center, Suite 770 transitioned into the Coconut Crab Restaurant last week.

Their menu is posted at their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/coconutcrabrestaurant. There are a variety of dishes offered, including pan roasts (fresh seafood cooked in a chowder and served with steamed rice), Pad Thai, Thai Basil Chicken, Grilled Salmon and other delicious sounding dishes.

There's also something unique on the menu. A five step meal involving 1) selection of a seafood (ranging from shrimp to clams, lobster tail, crawfish, etc.), 2) pick a sauce, 3) indicate level of desired spiciness, 4) selected side dishes (sausages, corn on the cob, rice, garlic noodles, etc.) and 5) select a 3 lb family combo if desired.

Cafe Bizou Opening Soon in Former Home of Cafe 14 in Agoura Hills

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UPDATE: Opened in late June 2017. www.cafebizou.com

Cafe 14 closed its doors in July at 30315 Canwood Street, Agoura Hills. Opening soon at this location will be Cafe Bizou, which has other locations in Sherman Oaks and Pasadena, serving up French and American style food. Seafood, steaks, pasta, sandwiches, salads and more.

Watermark on Main and W20 Rooftop Lounge in Ventura Closes Its Doors

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The VC Reporter noted today that Watermark on Main and W20 Rooftop Lounge at 598 E. Main Street in Ventura closed its doors today. It originally opened in 2008. It was also noted that the owners, who also own the building, anticipate renting the building out to restaurateurs that plan to open Limon y Sal. 

Souplantation at the Simi Valley Town Center Closed Its Doors on September 25th

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Souplantation at the Simi Valley Town Center closed its doors on Sunday, September 25th.  That leaves us with the Camarillo Souplantation. 

The last routine facility inspection from Ventura County Public Health was June 23, 2016. Here are some highlights from that inspection:

  • The premises and/or floors, walls or ceiling are in an unsanitary condition.
  • Plumbing fixtures are leaking or in disrepair. (Repeat violation from 1/19/16 inspection)
  • Equipment is unclean and maintained in an unsanitary condition.
  • The floor is deteriorated and/or damaged and no longer smooth, durable and easily cleanable.
  • Hand wash facilities are unclean, without paper towels or soap in dispensers, or are in disrepair. (Repeat violation from 1/19/16 inspection)

So there you have it.

Galletto Closing Soon, Finney's Crafthouse & Kitchen Coming Soon, To Westlake Village

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Update 9/12/16: Finney's Crafthouse & Kitchen is now open at 982 S. Westlake Boulevard, Westlake Village in the Westlake Plaza. www.facebook.com/Finneyscrafthouse

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Alison F. tipped us off on this on June 3rd via the CVG Facebook Page but I wanted to see it myself to believe it that Galletto Bar & Grill, a Westlake Village mainstay for 20 years in the Westlake Plaza at 982 Westlake Boulevard, is closing its doors soon (specific date TBA). The note on the front window points out the owners' other location is Farfalla at The Promenade at Westlake.

That said, a new place is already lined up for this location. Finney's Crafthouse & Kitchen is opening this fall. Their Instagram page indicates they will have 30 craft beers on tap, craft cocktails, gourmet burgers, flatbread pizzas, specialty salads and delicious appetizers.

Visit their site at www.finneyscrafthouse.com for updates. Based on the countdown clock on their site, it appears they plan to open in mid-August. But we shall see.

Cagami Ramen Opened in Late July in Former Home of Sushi Hamayu in Camarillo

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The owners of Sushi Hamayu in Camarillo retired in June and in late July, a new eatery opened in its place at 1855 E. Daily Drive, Suite B (sandwiched, so to speak, between Habit Burger and Urbane Cafe), Camarillo, Cagami Ramen. 

It sounds absolutely delicious, so I do plan to stop by soon. Their menu, seen on their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cagamiramen, includes all sorts of great stuff: ramen noodles and soup, rice bowls with tuna, salmon, yellowtail, etc. and fish dishes. Oooh, and mochi ice cream for dessert. I WILL be checking this place out. Soon.

Thousand Oaks Acorn Indicates Lupe's Mexican Restaurant to Close August 29th

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In a Tweet this morning, Thousand Oaks Acorn editor Kyle Jorrey indicated Lupe's Mexican Restaurant in Thousand Oaks will be closing on August 29th, after 69 years in business.

Lupe's doubled its size in 2009, from 1,500 sq ft to 3,100 sq ft., including an outdoor patio area. Also see this note.

Chang 101 in Thousand Oaks Closing Their Doors on July 3rd

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Chang 101 is closing its doors at close of business today, Sunday, July 3rd, after operating seven years at 2024 East Avenida de los Arboles in Thousand Oaks. Thanks for the heads up from Melissa B via the CVG Facebook Page.

Have a hankering for Chinese food? A number of folks have given kudos to Golden Dragon Chinese Cuisine at 2418 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard (near Harold's House of Pancakes). Learn more at goldendragon.ordersnapp.com.