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Hmm, this didn't last long. We did try Teko's Brazilian Grill in Westlake Village several times. The food was sold by the pound and included a Churrasco BBQ. It was actually pretty tasty, though the pricing by the lb option limited my time there. It originally opened in January 2017 and closed in the latter part of 2017.
Cut 360 Steakhouse and Churrascaria in Westlake Village closed its doors at the end of December. It had operated just shy of 2 years, having opened in March 2016. Before Cut 360 this was the home of The Napa Tavern. What's next? We shall see.
Enjoying their meal at Cut 360, then hearing the news it was closing.
The new and improved Carl's Jr at the corner of Westlake and Townsgate in Westlake Village has been open since late December 2017, to the delight of Western Bacon Cheeseburger fans in the area. Now you can order said burger from the comfort of your car seat, with the drive-thru added to the remodeled location. The first generation Carl's eatery at this spot was closed for remodel last summer.
As indicated last May, Dave & Buster's is looking to open its first location in Ventura County, right here in our very own city of Thousand Oaks. The new Dave & Buster's will be opening sometime this year in the former home of Sports Authority at 145 West Hillcrest Drive, #130.
Job opportunities at this new Thousand Oaks location posted on the D&B's website last week include Amusements Manager, Assistant General Manager, Kitchen Manager, Restaurant Manager, Senior Manager and Sr. Corporate Sales Manager. Find out more at dandbcareers.com/jobs. It appears they are getting their senior management team in place in preparation for hiring staff.
The first Dave & Buster's opened in Dallas in 1982 by David Corriveau and James "Buster" Corley. This publicly-traded chain of eateries features lunch and dinner menus, both traditional Midway, arcade style and high-tech games for all ages
Dave & Buster's is listed on NASDAQ under the memorable stock symbol PLAY. At its currently market price of $56/share, the company's valuation is $2.3 billion.
Learn more about Dave & Buster's at www.daveandbusters.com.
The culmination of 20 years of planning, fundraising, grants, and public input will come to fruition on Sunday, January 21 from 12 noon to 4 pm with the dedication of the newly completed Westlake Village Community Park.
The event will feature a formal ceremony at 12 noon honoring the partnerships, sponsors, donors and key players that made this regional facility possible.
The ceremony will be followed by youth sports demonstrations, photo opportunities, games, and a souvenir passport to visit all the features at the park, fitness equipment instruction, games, and a selection of free food including Jersey Dogs hot dogs, California Kettle Corn and In-N-Out burgers.
Prizes and food are available for the first 1,000 guests. Dodger Alumnus Ron Cey will be on hand to speak during the ceremony and available for photo opps until 1pm.
The approximate 18 acre site includes the city's park improvements and the 55,000 sq ft Triunfo YMCA facility, which is still work in process.
The Westlake Village Community Park contains eight acres of lighted synthetic turf athletic fields for soccer, football, baseball, softball and other sports, a walk/jog trail, skate park, picnic areas, outdoor volleyball and basketball courts, fitness equipment and children's play areas.
The park is located at 31107 Thousand Oaks Boulevard. There is a one-way entrance and a one-way exit off Thousand Oaks Boulevard that can be accessed by vehicle, bicycle, or sidewalk during park hours.
If you would like to volunteer or have any questions, call 818.706.1613.
The County of Ventura Environmental Health Division (EHD) protects public health and the environment by ensuring conformance with State laws and County ordinances pertaining to food protection, hazardous materials, hazardous waste, individual sewage disposal systems, land use, medical waste, ocean water quality monitoring, recreational health, solid waste, underground fuel tanks and vector control.
The EHD publishes food facility closures at vcrma.org/food-facilities-closure-report-inspector-initiated.
The following facility closures (exclusive of mobile facilities) were noted in November/December 2017. Keep in mind when reviewing this that there are many possible reasons for the closures, most of which are very temporary issues.
December 2017
Sharky's, 2410 Sycamore Drive, Simi Valley;
No hot water available at the facility for utensil washing and hand washing;
Date Closed - 12/29/17; Date reopened - 12/30/17
Natural Cafe II, 2667 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley;
No hot water available at the facility for utensil washing and hand washing;
Date closed - 12/21/17; Date reopened - 12/22/17
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill, 4726 Telephone Road, Ventura;
Inoperable plumbing, no toilet facilities available for employee use;
Date closed - 12/21/17; Date reopened - 12/21/17
Chocolate Savvy, 1555 Simi Town Center Way, #735, Simi Valley;
Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 12/19/17; Date reopened - 12/20/17
Michael D's Cafe, 593 W. Los Angeles Avenue, Moorpark;
Cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 12/18/17; Date reopened - 12/22/17
Two Trees Cafe, 7822 Telegraph Road, Ventura;
Sewage overflowing within the facility, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 12/18/17; Date reopened - 12/18/17
Golden China, 750 S. Seaward Ave., Ventura;
Sewage overflowing within the facility, evidence of rodents;
Date closed - 12/13/17; Date reopened - 12/14/17
Subway, 5100 Telegraph Road #L, Ventura;
Inoperable restrooms;
Date closed – 12/08/17; Date reopend - 12/08/17
Pho Oxnard, 722 N. Ventura Road, Oxnard;
Cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed – 12/07/17; Date reopened - 12/08/17
Mod Superfast Pizza, 2941 Cochran Street, Simi Valley;
Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed – 12/06/17; Date reopened - 12/07/17
El Patio, 1925 S. Tapo Street, Simi Valley;
Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed – 12/06/17; Date reopened - 12/07/17
New Flavor, 2950 Johnson Drive #134, Ventura;
Unsanitary conditions;
Date closed – 12/04/17; Date reopened - 12/8/17
November 2017
Tower Club, 300 Esplanade Drive #1680, Oxnard;
Inoperable refrigeration resulting in unsafe food temperatures;
Date closed - 11/29/17; Date reopened - 11/30/17
Milano's Italian Restaurant, 1559 Spinnaker Drive, #100, Ventura;
Cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 11/27/17; Date reopened - 12/01/17
Ventura Harbor Comedy Club, 1559 Spinnaker Drive, #209, Ventura;
Cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 11/27/17; Date reopened - 12/07/17
Vintura Tasting Room & Wine Rack, 14 S. California St., Ventura;
Cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 11/16/17, Date reopened - 11/17/17
Amigo's, 546 E. Main Street, Ventura;
Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 11/16/17; No reopen date
Pickles Deli and Restaurant, 1940 Newbury Road, Newbury Park;
Cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 11/16/17; Date reopened - 11/17/17
Pizza Hut #026214, 4419 Alamo Street, Simi Valley;
Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 11/16/17; Date reopened - 11/17/17
Goebel Adult Community Center, 1385 E. Janss Rd., Thousand Oaks;
Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 11/09/17; Date reopened - 11/10/17
Spring Garden, 1795 Victoria Avenue, Ventura;
Cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 11/08/17; Date reopened - 11/10/17
Tony's Pizza, 660 Lindero Canyon Rd., Oak Park;
Inoperable toilet facilities;
Date closed - 11/08/17; Date reopened - 11/08/17
Pho Oxnard, 722 N. Ventura Rd., Oxnard;
Cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 11/07/17; Date reopened - 11/13/17
Mandala, 11400 North Ventura Avenue, Ojai;
Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 11/07/17; Date reopened - 11/08/17
Chinaland, 543 S. Ventura Rd., Oxnard;
Cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions, Overflowing sewage;
Date closed - 11/07/17; Date reopened - 11/08/17
Simi Valley High School Gym Snack Bar, 5400 Cochran Street, Simi Valley;
Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 11/07/17; No reopen date
Russell's Donuts #2, 1700 E. Thompson Blvd, Ventura;
Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 11/06/17; Date reopened - 11/07/17
Simi Sam's Sandwich Factory, 2139 Tapo Street, #113, Simi Valley;
Cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 11/01/17; Date reopenend - 11/04/17
Edwards Camarillo, 680 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo;
Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 11/01/17; Date reopened - 11/02/17
Noah's New York Bagels, 1413 S. Victoria Ave. D, Ventura;
Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 11/01/17; Date reopened - 11/02/17
Village Carousel Snack Bar, 1567 Spinnaker Dr.#100, Ventura;
Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 11/01/17; Date reopened - 11/09/17
Rosabella's Cafe & Bakery, 2705 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura;
Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 11/01/17; Date reopened - 11/02/17
Photo credit: Jennifer Winters Weak
Jennifer Winters Weak pointed out that Super Tommy's at 3085 E. T.O. Blvd in Thousand Oaks is closed (it actually closed about a month ago). This eatery, tucked in behind Val Surf off across from where Hampshire Road intersects T.O. Boulevard, has operated since 1996.
In an informal survey on the Conejo Valley Guide Facebook Page, we polled viewers about their experience at Super Tommy's. 86% of respondents had indeed heard of Super Tommy's, while 14% had not. Super Tommy's will be missed for many things, but breakfast burritos were mentioned the most.
Drove by Julian's Restaurant & Bar in Old Town Camarillo last night, a Saturday night, and there was no one there. Julian's announced on its Facebook page on November 28th that it had closed its doors.
Julian's opened in May of this year in the historic J.F. Lewis & Sons - 1916 building, which was previously occupied by JJ Brewsky's, The French Bulldog and the Old Town Tavern.
What's next for this historic location? Let's stay tuned.
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