14 Cannons Brewery and Showroom Now Open in Westlake Village

14 Cannons Brewery and Showroom recently opened at 31125 Via Colinas, Suite 907 in Westlake Village.  In addition to serving up its own craft brews, 14 Cannons is the first ever brewery building showroom, featuring vendor equipment for others looking to build their own brewery!

According to the 14 Cannons website, "The name of the brewery traces back to roots of the owner and builder, Marshall Haraden. His great-great-great uncle was Jonathan Haraden, commander of the 1776 tyrant killing ship, Tyrannicide. “Tyrannicide was a 14-gun brigantine-rigged sloop of the Massachusetts State Navy. The ship was built for the American Revolutionary War.” From this patriotic lineage, the name of the brewery and flagship beer were born."

Beers on tap include Bestlake Blonde, Pale Ale, Spice Island Chai Tea Brown Ale, Tyrannicide IPA and Weathered Sail Nitro Coffee Stout.

Visit www.14cannons.com or call 818.6752.6971 for more information.

The brewery has been open several weeks but will be hosting a Grand Opening Party on October 7th from noon to 11pm. Free admission with RSVP at www.eventbrite.com/e/grand-opening-celebration-tickets-37959740606.

Lowe's and LA Fitness Makes Progress Toward Opening in Newbury Park

Those driving in the vicinity of Wendy Drive and Academy Drive in Newbury Park will see the grading taking place at the northwest corner of Grande Vista Drive and Academy Drive. This will be the home of a Lowe's and an LA Fitness when the dust has settled and the construction is complete, sometime late next year (actually, we're talking sometime in early 2019 at this point).

Grand Opening of Gelson's Thousand Oaks Planned for Friday, September 22nd

The former Albertson's and short-lived Haggen Grocery store at the Oakbrook Plaza, at 1736 E. Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks is in its final stages of transformation into Gelson's. Planned grand opening data is Friday, September 22, 2017.

There will be a ribbon cutting at 9 am and the first 50 customers will receive a gift bag valued at $20. The first 25 customers to purchase items the next six days will also receive $20 gift bags.

According to Gelson's:

The Gelson’s Thousand Oaks store features an emphasis on fresh, great-tasting food across a broad spectrum, including grass-fed beef, organic and non-GMO items, local products, and vegan, vegetarian and raw food options. The full-service deli will offer signature creations along with healthful and delicious salads from Gelson’s Registered Dietitian, for the benefit of Thousand Oaks residents, employees and visitors alike. Gelson’s Thousand Oaks will include a carving station (selected hours), gourmet cheese section, olive cart, soup and salad bar, hot food bar, fresh sushi and poke bar, kosher foods and bakery, along with a coffee bar, dining area, floral department, custom and ready-made gift baskets, and free gift wrapping. In addition, Gelson’s is excited to bring an in-store pharmacy department to the Thousand Oaks community.

Learn more at gelsons.com.

Gelson's bought this former Haggen location nearly two years ago.

Tuesday Morning is Returning to Thousand Oaks in the Conejo Valley Plaza

No word yet on timing but Tuesday Morning looks to be "coming soon" to the Conejo Valley Plaza, in the space next to the Marshalls store (formerly Sport Chalet space).

This is going to make some people happy who enjoyed shopping at the small Tuesday Morning store at Janss Marketplace until it closed on June 30, 2012.

Did you know...Tuesday Morning Corporation is a publicly-traded company listed on NASDAQ under symbol TUES. Tuesday Morning "is a leading off-price retailer specializing in selling deeply-discounted, upscale decorative home accessories, housewares, seasonal goods and famous-maker gifts."  Based in Dallas, Texas, the Company opened its first store in 1974 and currently operates over 720 stores in 40 states.  More information and a list of store locations at www.tuesdaymorning.com.

Gelson's Thousand Oaks Oakbrook Plaza Under Steady Construction

The former Albertson's / Haggen - soon to be Gelson's - in the Oakbrook Plaza at 1736 E. Avenida De Los Arboles in Thousand Oaks is under steady construction as the entire plaza receives a facelift. There's even a "Now Hiring" sign up (although there are no jobs posted just quite yet at jobs.gelsons.com.

The bankruptcy sale of the Haggen store to Gelson's took place nearly two years ago.

No specifics on the timing of the grand opening but follow the store's page at gelsons.com/store-locations/thousand-oaks---coming-soon for update.

The Gelson's Pharmacy continues to operate during construction. gelsons.com/pharmacy/gelsons-thousand-oaks-pharmacy.

Petco Coming to Janss Marketplace in the Fall of 2017

We recently learned that Petco will be opening later this year, probably in the fall time frame, at Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks. It will be on the east side of the mall, next to the ULTA Beauty that is anticipated to open in the same time frame. 

The old Rite Aid space will be renovated for these new businesses. 

Speaking of pet stores, the new Pet Food Express at the Conejo Valley Plaza Shopping Center is slated to open next month. www.petfoodexpress.com/stores/detail/thousand-oaks

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams Coming This Summer to The Commons at Calabasas

Update 6/1/17: Now open. Located near Sephora. jenis.com/calabasas. Grand opening party from 6:30-10:30pm on Wednesday, June 7th. Free scoops for all! 

Posted 4/30/17: Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, the ice cream company founded in 2002 by James Beard Award-winning cookbook author Jeni Britton Bauer, is coming to The Commons at Calabasas this summer. Jeni's uses whole ingredients and dairy from grass-pastured cows in its artisan ice creams.  Learn more at jenis.com.

Thousand Oaks Acorn Notes That Dave & Buster's Has Signed Lease for Thousand Oaks Location

The Thousand Oaks Acorn has indicated that Dave & Buster's has signed a lease to occupy what previously was The Sports Authority on Hillcrest Drive. Great news for those looking for more things to do in the Conejo Valley! No word on timing or details at this point.

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Happy faces on display at the Dave & Busters in Kansas.