Los Agaves de Luna Restaurant Now Open at The Shoppes at Westlake

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Los Agaves WLV

Los Agaves de Luna Restaurant is now open at The Shoppes at Westlake. It is a family-owned and operated Mexican restaurant that originated in Santa Barbara in 2008 that has locations in Santa Barbara (two of them), Goleta and now Westlake Village. Los Agaves serves traditional family recipes hand crafted from the finest ingredients, with specialties that include Chiles Nortenos, Los Agaves Enchiladas, Mole, Ceviche and Sea & Earth Molcajete. 

Visit www.los-agaves.com for more information or call 818.874.0779. Open every day from 11 am to 9 pm at 30750 Russell Ranch Road in Westlake Village on the 101 freeway side of The Shoppes.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit Westlake Village Opened Its Doors on Saturday, July 25th

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Dickey's Barbecue Pit Westlake Village announced it opened its doors on Saturday, July 25th. Location is the North Ranch Mall, 3825 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Westlake Village, in between Haagen Dazs and Western Bagel.

Dickey's is Texas based barbecue eatery that serves up beef brisket, pulled pork, ham, polish sausage, turkey breast and chicken, with an extensive array of home-style sides from jalapeño beans to macaroni and cheese. Buttery rolls are served with every meal along with  free ice cream and dill pickles. They also have a Kids Eat Free deal on Sundays.

More at www.facebook.com/DickeysBBQPitWestlakeVillage.

Simply Fish Grill in Agoura Opened in April

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Update: Simply Fish Grill closed in January 2019. Its new tenant will be the Cuckoo Rooster, serving up hot fried chicken and wings.

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Simply Fish Grill at 5653 Kanan Road in Agoura Hills a few months ago. It is located next to the Italia Deli. Serves up fresh fish including salmon, mahi mahi, tilapia, mussels and more. No website or phone number handy but their Facebook page is www.facebook.com/pages/Simply-Fish-Grill-Casual-Eatery/984214264936127.

Grand Opening of Disney Store at The Oaks Mall Thousand Oaks on Saturday, July 25th

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Disney Store Thousand Oaks Grand Opening

Melissa W of Thousand Oaks gave us the heads up that the grand opening of the Disney Store at The Oaks shopping mall in Thousand Oaks is on Saturday, July 25th. Opening ceremony at 10am and a free gift to the first 500 guests. Meet Mickey and Minnie Mouse from noon to 4 pm in the JC Penney Court. A great photo opp! Learn more about the Disney Store at www.disneystore.com.

Daphne's California Greek Recently Closed its Camarillo Location

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Daphne's California Greek recently closed its Camarillo location at 2390 Las Posas Road. Other Ventura County area locations still open are in Newbury Park and Simi Valley. 

Visit www.daphnes.biz for more information.

Camarillo residents, not to worry, you'll soon have other hummus and falafel options when Mama's Hummus opens its 2nd location near the Roxy Theater in the coming months.

Cal Lutheran's First Full-Time Pastor, Rev. Gerald Swanson, Passed Away on July 3rd

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The Rev. Gerald Swanson, a Thousand Oaks resident who taught and provided spiritual guidance to California Lutheran University students for three decades, has died. He died at his home in Thousand Oaks on July 3 at the age of 77.

Swanson became Cal Lutheran’s first full-time campus pastor in 1969. He played an important role in helping students through a time when the Vietnam War raged and social concerns heated up at home. He helped form Cal Lutheran’s student congregation, Lord of Life, and led ongoing discussions on the issues of the day. His contemplative spirit and compassionate counseling served students well. Swanson guided countless students on the path to ministry or other careers of service. While he was pastor, he also helped teach an honors humanities program, a role he relished because he loved the power of the written word.

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Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches Opening Soon in Camarillo and Moorpark

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Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches is opening two Ventura County locations this summer. I've never been to a Jimmy John's, but based on the initial reaction on the CVG Facebook page, it sounds like a great place:

    • "This is AMAZING news!! My husband and I are both from WI and absolutely love Jimmy Johns!"
    • "I lived in the Midwest for five years and Jimmy John's was my favorite!"
    • "My son goes all the time in Az. Sooo happy there will be one here!!"
    • "Oh thank goodness! Finally!"

      According to its website, "What makes Jimmy John's different from the rest is that it's honest, it's damn good, it's damn fast, at a decent price! Jimmy John's definition of fresh is worlds apart from everyone else's. Bread is baked in-house everyday and served fresh. Meat and veggies are sliced fresh in-house everyday. The turkey is real turkey, the roast beef is real roast beef – no additives, no vegetable-based fillers, no fake stuff. Nothing is delivered pre-sliced. Real Hellmann's mayo, real Grey Poupon, real olive oil and red wine vinegar – it's the best of the best."

      The Camarillo location will be at 5021 Verdugo Way across the parking lot from Roxy Stadium 11. The Moorpark location will be at the Moorpark Marketplace on New Los Angeles Avenue near Kohl's and Jamba Juice. Visit www.jimmyjohns.com for more information.

      UPDATE: Jimmy John's Camarillo opened July 7th and Jimmy John's Camarillo opened later this summer.

      Streets by Bistro Orient Vietnamese Restaurant Opened in Thousand Oaks in January 2015

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      Streets by Bistro Orient Vietnamese Street Food opened at 74 N. Skyline Drive in Thousand Oaks (formerly Ori Sushi) in January 2015. Streets offers up sushi as well as Vietnamese fusion "street food" such as pad thai, Sriracha Honey Hoisin Ribs, special rolls, egg rolls, papaya salad with shredded chicken and much more.  Visit www.eatatstreets.com or check out their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/StreetsbyBistroOrient for some mouthwatering photos.

      Gap, It'Sugar and ANGL Opened at The Collection at RiverPark on June 26th

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      The Collection at RiverPark recently announced the opening of three new stores this past weekend. Gap, the global apparel and accessories brand focused on delivering casual, American style, will offer its classic, iconic clothing. It'Sugar is a trendy sweets shop. ANGL offers luxurious, yet affordable clothing.

      Visit The Collection's directory map at thecollectionrp.com/shop/directory for how to find these new stores.