Sage Vegan Bistro Opening Soon at Whizin Market Square in Agoura Hills (NOW OPEN)

UPDATE 5/28/20: Sage Plant Based Bistro & Brewery now open!

Sage Vegan Bistro will be opening soon in the former Hugo’s location at Whizin Market Square, 5046 Cornell Drive, Agoura Hills. With locations in Echo Park, West LA and Old Town Pasadena, Sage is a plant-based bistro serving vegan breakfast, lunch and dinner. www.sageveganbistro.com

The Yard Thai Cuisine Now Open in Agoura Hills

Conejo Valley Guide Instagram Page follower Kay H let us know that The Yard Thai Cuisine opened a few days ago in the Agoura Hills City Mall at 5889 Kanan Road. The food photos on their Facebook page look delicious. Full range of Thai specialties - soups, salads, noodles, noodle soups, stir fried dishes, curries, grilled items and more.

Umami Burger at The Lakes at Thousand Oaks Served Its Last Savory Burger Last Night

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The Lakes at Thousand Oaks wasted no time removing most traces of Umami Burger day after closing.

As reported via Instagram yesterday afternoon, Umami Burger at The Lakes at Thousand Oaks closed its doors at the close of business last night, Saturday, January 4, 2020. They originally opened here on May 3, 2012 for a nearly eight year run.

I for one was a fan of Umami Burger but the jury seems a bit mixed on this local eatery. Yes, the burgers were a bit on the pricey side for fans of In N Out Burger, The Habit Burger and Five Guys (all of which I also enjoy) but pricing aside, I always enjoyed them. I also tried my very first Impossible Burger here at Umami Burger back in June 2017.

I visited Umami Burger yesterday and enjoyed my last burger at the bar around 2pm. There was one family at a table inside and another group outside. Kind of a lonely farewell. So long, Umami Burger, and best of luck to your entire staff in securing new jobs.

My final Umami burger. Looked better in person.

Natas Pastries Thousand Oaks Has Closed Its Doors

Natas Pastries on Thousand Oaks Boulevard has closed its doors. This Portuguese bakery and eatery opened in September 2017. The owner will be focusing energy on her original Sherman Oaks location, which has been in operation for 14 years.

The Thousand Oaks location opened in July 2017 at 2388 Thousand Oaks Boulevard.

Cafe Firenze in Moorpark Announced It Will Be Closing Its Doors Today

After the shock of hearing that both Brendan’s Irish Pub and Restaurant locations closed their doors today, it was another surprise to hear this afternoon that Cafe Firernze in Moorpark is also closing its doors…TODAY.

Management indicated its lease had ended after 11 years in operation and they were unable to reach an agreement on new lease terms.

Let’s hope for some better news as we make our way into the new year.

Brendan's Irish Pub and Restaurant Has Closed Its Camarillo and Newbury Park Locations

Very sad to report that today, Brendan’s Irish Pub and Restaurant announced that it has closed both its original Camarillo location and its second location in Newbury Park, next to the Palm Garden Hotel.

The Agoura Hills location closed earlier in 2019.

Brendan’s Camarillo originally opened on January 15, 2011. I was there when they were unloading items shipped in directly from Ireland to decorate the place. They’ve had a good nine year run there, but still sad to seem them go.

Brendan’s Newbury Park opened on October 8, 2012.

No word on what’s next for these locations. The Newbury Park location is physically connected to the Palm Garden Hotel and Spa, so it would seem there would be a desire for a new operator there soon. Stay tuned.

Former Brendan’s Newbury Park taken on January 2nd around 11:30am.

Taken on Wednesday, January 1st.