Toastique at The Shoppes at Westlake Village to Open in 2026

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We first mentioned that Toastique is coming to The Shoppes at Westlake Village a year ago. Recently their sign went up and they indicate they will be opening this year. Their menu features gourmet toast, smoothies, cold-pressed juices, smoothie bowls, coffee, espresso, and more. Located next to Tifa Chocolate & Gelato in the space previously occupied by Hummus Lali, Urban Vejjie, and Greens Up. Another Toastique location opened recently in Porter Ranch. Learn more at toastique.com.

Makenna Koffee Company Coming to Newbury Park in the Spring of 2026

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Makenna Koffee Company announced today that it will be opening another location this spring in Newbury Park, at 2700 Teller Road, Suite A, in the former Old New York Deli and Bakery (in the PetSmart/Boot Barn plaza). Follow @makennakoffee_np on Instagram for updates.

This will be Makenna’s 2nd Conejo Valley location. The Westlake Village location in the North Ranch Shopping Center opened on October 11, 2025.

Coffee places in and around the Conejo Valley compiled at THIS LINK.

Selvin's Restaurant to Close; Sette Sorelle Coming in 2026

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Selvin's Restaurant & Lounge at the Palm Garden Hotel in Newbury Park made the official announcement that today, December 31, 2025, is the last day it will be open. The location will be re-opening at some point early next year as Sette Sorelle ("Seven Sisters") under the ownership/management of the owner of Nonna Westlake Village.

Selvin's opened its doors in June 2024. It was this same time frame in 2019 that the prior occupant of this space, Brendan's Irish Pub, closed its doors.

Meanwhile, during the transition, The Palm Garden has partnered with the nearby Mikey’s Restaurant to offer complimentary breakfast for guests of the hotel. Mikey's will turn two years old next month, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. See their menu and upcoming events at mikeysrestaurants.com

The Container Store Thousand Oaks to Close its Doors in January

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Sign up at The Container Store in Thousand Oaks reads "We are permanently closing this store in January." It originally opened this "small-format" location at 33 N. Moorpark Road on April 1, 2023 in the former Pier 1 Imports store. The specific closing date is not noted on the sign.

Other nearby The Container Store locations will remain open in Oxnard at The Collection at RiverPark and ** in Woodland Hills. www.containerstore.com

** The Container Store at The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard subsequently announced it will be closing in February.

KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar® to Open at The Commons at Calabasas on December 17th

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KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar® opens in The Commons at Calabasas tomorrow, December 17th, in the suite between BLVD Steak and Starbucks. KazuNori is a full-service restaurant dedicated to Nozawa style hand rolls, served directly from the chefs’ hands to the guest. First opened in 2014, KazuNori is the first restaurant of its kind, pioneering the concept of a hand roll bar and focusing on serving intentionally simple and intentionally delicious hand rolls. 

Named after celebrated sushi chef Kazunori Nozawa, who introduced the cylindrical-style hand roll to the United States more than 40 years ago, KazuNori serves hand rolls made with the highest quality fish, specially harvested seaweed, house-made sauces, and signature warm rice. KazuNori signature hand rolls include toro, lobster, salmon, yellowtail, and crab, as well as less common options such as uni, ankimo, koika, and yamaimo. 

Hours are Sunday-Thursday: 11:30am to 11pm and Friday-Saturday: 11:30am to 11:30pm.

For more information, visit www.handrollbar.com or follow KazuNori on Instagram.

Malibu Brewing Company Announces Spring 2026 Anticipated Grand Opening Date in Agoura Hills

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Malibu Brewing Company posted an update today indicating they anticipate opening in Spring 2026 at 29281 Agoura Road (at Kanan), Agoura Hills, in the former Tavern Tomoko and Ladyface Alehouse location. Updates at wwwbrewmalibu.com.

a final look this past weekend at Tavern Tomoko.

The Oaks Thai Coming Soon to Thousand Oaks

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The Oaks Thai Cafe is coming soon to the Village Court Shopping center at 450 N. Moorpark Road in Thousand Oaks in the space previously occupied by Ding Chinese Cuisine. Before that, it was briefly called Ling Long Asian Bistro and for many years was Thousand Wok. See their menu at www.theoaksthaicafe.com.

Long ago, in 1966, this location premiered as Lazy B Chuckwagon Barbecue, then Barbecue Barn, then became Carrow's Hickory Chip Restaurant in 1970. (And T-Bows Family Restaurant in 1972 to around 1985.)

Pulcinella Italian Eatery Opening Soon in Newbury Park (Now Open)

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It opened a couple days after this post. More info at www.pulcinella-ristorante.com.

Pulcinella is the name of the new Italian eatery that will be opening real soon - I'm told possibly within a few days - in the former Cedro Italian Restaurant that closed on November 23rd at 2385 Michael Drive in Newbury Park.

The name of the eatery would appear to be inspired by the iconic Pulcinella mask - the mischievous soul of Naples - born in the 17th-century commedia dell'arte. Pulcinella is a trickster, a dreamer, a survivor - always laughing at life's contradictions.

No website or menu at this point. Stay tuned.

For a compilation of Italian eateries in and around the Conejo Valley, visit THIS PAGE.