Billy D'z Backyard BBQ in Newbury Park Has Closed Its Doors

Sorry to hear the news today from Bill Dobner of Billy D'z Backyard BBQ in Newbury Park. 

"After almost seven years in business, Billy D’z Backyard BBQ has closed.  Opened in 2011 by Bill & Carey Dobner, our BBQ restaurant has served thousands of dine in, take out & catering guests.  We want to thank all our loyal guests, family & employees who have helped us achieve our dream of opening a BBQ restaurant that serves quality food & drink with backyard BBQ hospitality here in Ventura County. 

Unfortunately, we have to close our business to tend to some family members who are going through some tough health issues.  It is time for us to put family in front of everything else that is going on in our world.  The restaurant business is a tough business that takes lots of hard work & dedication.  We feel it is most important for us to take care of our family members who have helped us so much over the 30+ years we have been in the restaurant business.  

Thanks again to all our guests over the years! "

The Dobner family and Billy D'z Backyard BBQ will be greatly missed in our community. Best wishes to them in their future endeavors.

Billy D'z opened it doors on November 28, 2011.

Taiyo Ramen Coming To Select Plaza in Thousand Oaks

Akash Cuisine of India recently closed at its location at 2310 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks after operating for nearly five years.

On the way, however, according to the Dept of Alcoholic Beverage Control sign on the window, is Taiyo Ramen.

I'm all in for that. 

Stay tuned. 

Sooki's Japanese Grill in Newbury Park Appears to Have Closed Its Doors

At least that appears to be the case. Sooki's Japanese Grill, which has operated at the Ralphs strip mall at 579 N. Ventu Road in Newbury Park since 1980, is no longer open. The phone number has been disconnected. There's no sign indicating what's going on, so one could presume Sooki's is closed. At least for the time being. Stay tuned.  www.sookis.net

El Torito Simi Valley Has Closed Its Doors

The last of the Ventura County based El Torito locations has closed its doors. The Simi Valley location at 2498 Erringer Road closed this week. El Torito fans in Ventura County will now have to drive to Woodland Hills or Northridge.

Previous Ventura County El Torito locations that closed include the Oxnard location in December 2015 and the Thousand Oaks location in January 2012.

www.eltorito.com

(Thanks to Jessica J for the heads up via the CVG Facebook Page.)

Takahashi Sushi Recently Closed Its Doors at the North Ranch Mall in Thousand Oaks

Takahashi Sushi recently ended its long stint (over 25 years) in the North Ranch Mall, 3835 Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks. 

I go way back with Takahashi, back to the days when the Trek Bike Store (previously Westlake Cyclery) was a Tower Records Store and the Petco was a furniture store. And nobody knew about poke, unless they were from Hawaii.

Sorry to see you go, Takahashi-san, but you had an extremely long stint here in the Conejo Valley! Sushi you later!

Chianti Trattoria & Pizzeria in Agoura Hills is Closed

There's a sign on the door of Chianti Trattoria & Pizzeria in the Agoura Village Center, 29020 Agoura Road, indicating this eatery is permanently closed. 

That didn't last long. Chianti opened in September 2017. 

XL Steakhouse Now Open in Former Home of Prime Steakhouse in Agoura Hills

Update 6/25/18: XL Restaurant is now open! That was quick! xlrestaurants.com 8180474-2295

Prime Steakhouse closed its doors in Agoura on Thursday, May 31st. The owners announced that after five wonderful years, they were looking to focus on their two Ventura restaurants and possibly pursue another one in Ventura or Camarillo. 

The new owners have signs up at indicating their new concept, XL Steakhouse, will be opening soon. The sign says X Libes / Meats / Vibes is a vibe inspired steakhouse with classy cocktails and craft everything. For updates, visit www.xlrestaurants.com.

Previous occupants of this space most recently included Sunset Room (closed in December 2012) and Chapter 8 Steakhouse and Lounge (closed in 2010)

Location is 29020 Agoura Road in the Agoura Village Center.

Hooters of Thousand Oaks Closed Its Doors on June 10, 2018

We have confirmed that Hooters of Thousand Oaks has closed its doors. 

Hooters originally opened on Mother's Day Sunday, May 13, 2012.

No word on what we will see in the future at this location, which before Hooters was occupied and vacated by Fuddruckers in April 2010 and previously by Sizzler. 

Public School 805 at The Promenade at Westlake to Close Its Doors on June 17, 2018

As the flyer above indicates, "School is Out" at Public School 805 Restaurant and Bar at close of business on Father's Day 2018 - June 17th. 

Coincidentally (or maybe not), Public School 805 opened its doors exactly five years ago to the day, on June 17, 2013.

Sorry to see PS 805 go but its sister eatery next door, The Grill on the Alley, remains open.

In other news, Shake Shack is hiring for managers for Shake Shack Thousand Oaks and the address given in the craigslist ad is 120 Promenade Way. One could possibly surmise that the soon to be former Public School 805 will become a Shake Shack in the near future but official confirmation of this possibility has not been received as of yet. We shall see...