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Juice It Up is coming next month to the Oakbrook Shopping Center in Thousand Oaks at 2024 East Avenida De Los Arboles, Unit F, next to the Hand & Stone Spa. Juice It Up, which also has a location at the Westlake Village Marketplace at 5776 Lindero Canyon Road, offers smoothies, acai and superfruit bowls, fresh juices, and more. Updates at www.juiceitup.com
Wok Haus Modern Chinese Kitchen soft opened yesterday in the North Oaks Center at 1032 E. Avenida De Los Arboles in Thousand Oaks. Open Wednesday through Monday from 11am to 8:30pm. Closed Tuesdays. See their menu at wokhausca.com. 805-241-7761
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Cafe Rio at 595 N. Moorpark Road in Thousand Oaks will permanently close at the end of business this Sunday, August 23, according to confirmation from the company's corporate office.
The fast-casual Mexican restaurant opened in 2020 in the former Baja Fresh space. Cafe Rio is known for its made-from-scratch tortillas, burritos, salads, tacos, and other Mexican-inspired fare.
The Thousand Oaks location is no longer accepting catering orders beyond August 23, however, future ordering remains available for other Cafe Rio locations, such as the one in Valencia. www.caferio.com
Crumbl Cookies at The Shoppes at Westlake Village has closed its doors. It opened May 12, 2022. They are directing customers to the Newbury Park location next to Islands at 935 Broadbeck Drive. Other nearby locations are in Oxnard, Ventura, and at The Commons at Calabasas. crumblcookies.com
The National Wildlife Federation's #SaveLACougars campaign and The Wildlife Crossing Fund are excited to share details about the historic ribbon-cutting celebrations that are being planned for the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing happening on December 2. The event will also mark the launch of a partnership between the National Wildlife Federation and The Wildlife Crossing Fund that will support the long-term research and native habitat restoration needs for the visionary bridge and advance large-scale connectivity efforts around the globe.
The events happening on December 2 include a public celebration at King Gillette Ranch and a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing that will be broadcast live. Custom artwork to commemorate this special occasion was created by artist Wilda Lynn Garrett.
When it opens this year, the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing will be the largest of its kind in the world. Named #15 of the 50 Most Influential Projects of 2022, alongside the James Webb Telescope and the Human Genome Project, it serves as a global model for urban wildlife conservation and a testament to the visionary, large-scale solutions needed to protect wildlife in the future.
Making the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing a reality involved a multi-agency collaboration led by the National Wildlife Federation, Caltrans, the National Park Service, and the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, with landscape architecture design led by Rock Design Associates. The project was funded in part through charitable donations from Wallis Annenberg, Leonardo DiCaprio, Frank and Joann Randall, and more than 6,000 donors worldwide.
The Wildlife Crossing Fund, first created in 2023 with help from Wallis Annenberg, will continue supporting habitat stewardship on and around the bridge, native plant nursery operations, education and outreach programs, and long-term wildlife research in the Santa Monica Mountains. As construction enters its final stages, the #SaveLACougars campaign and partners plan to host a media project update this fall.
Ribbon-Cutting Event at King Gillette Ranch on 12/2
You can view the official ribbon-cutting ceremony by joining the fun community festival at King Gillette Ranch (26800 Mulholland Hwy, Calabasas), featuring partner exhibits, music, special guests and more. At the festival, you can watch the ribbon-cutting at the wildlife crossing live on a large screen, and cut your own ribbon at a virtual display! Event hours are 11:30 am to 3:30 pm. Tickets required for entry. Donation is $10 for guests ages 13 and older and $5 for children ages 12 and under. Ticket donations benefit the National Wildlife Federation’s #SaveLACougars campaign. Purchase them at savelacougars.org/ribbon-cutting.
Erewhon has announced that their Thousand Oaks location will open on Wednesday, August 26th at The Lakes at Thousand Oaks, 2150 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard. Grand opening hours are 9am to 9pm. Store hours are 7:30am to 9pm. erewhon.com
This is Erewhon’s 15th store and will feature its Tonic Bar, Cafe, and indoor/outdoor dining area.
The Amidst The Oaks smoothie will be available exclusively at the Thousand Oaks location and will benefit Manna Conejo Valley Food Bank. Ingredients: Organic Coconut Water, Organic Pineapple, Organic Cold-Pressed Lemon, Organic Cold-Pressed Ginger, Raw Honey, Organic Mint, Organic Basil, Organic Spirulina, Organic Coconut Cream.
Global pop culture brand POP MART has opened its first Ventura County location at The Oaks regional mall in Thousand Oaks. The store introduces POP MART's immersive shopping experience featuring the brand's globally recognized designer toys, original characters and signature blind box collectibles.
The opening is the first in a series of new retailers planned for The Oaks as Los Angeles-based Stockdale Capital, which acquired the mall in December 2025, executes its long-term vision to reposition the center with an increasingly curated mix of nationally recognized brands, first-to-market concepts and experiential retail. Additional tenant openings and leasing announcements are expected in the coming months.
Founded in 2010, POP MART has become one of the world's fastest-growing lifestyle and entertainment brands through its portfolio of artist-designed collectible characters including MOLLY, SKULLPANDA, DIMOO, HIRONO, CRYBABY, LABUBU and THE MONSTERS. The company has built a passionate global following by blending art, design, entertainment and retail into an immersive collector experience.
The new location features POP MART's updated store design concept, showcasing curated displays, exclusive merchandise and the brand's popular blind box experience. The store is expected to draw collectors from throughout Ventura County, the Conejo Valley and neighboring communities.
Pop Mart will host a Grand Opening Celebration and ribbon cutting on Saturday, August 22 at 10 AM, guests may line up beginning at 9 AM. The store is located on the first floor near next to Starbucks.
For more information on POP MART, visit www.popmart.com/us and follow POP MART on Instagram @popmart_us or on TikTok at @popmart_us.
Visit www.shoptheoaksmall.com to learn more about The Oaks.
Texas Roadhouse indicates its new Camarillo location will be opening at 650 E. Ventura Blvd (adjacent to the Promenade section of the Camarillo Premium Outlets) on Monday, October 19th. See www.texasroadhouse.com/locations/camarillo-ca for updates and more information.
Malibu Brewing Company officially opens its second location on August 25 at 29281 Agoura Road in Agoura Hills, at the former longtime home of Ladyface Ale Companie.
The official grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony takes place at 10:30 a.m. on August 25. As part of its opening celebration, Malibu Brewing Company is donating 20% of opening day sales, up to $2,500, to Southeast Ventura County YMCA.
To mark the opening, Malibu Brewing Company is releasing two beers in honor of the Agoura Hills taproom. Ladyface IPA is named for the mountain range visible from the taproom windows and outdoor patio, while Overly Ambitious, a Belgian Dubbel, is inspired by Blind Ambition, a beer poured in the same building during the Ladyface era. Both beers will be available on draft, while Ladyface IPA will also be offered in exclusive 16-ounce four-packs.
The entire space underwent an extensive remodel, bringing a fresh and updated design. The 190-seat space includes a central bar with 22 taps, indoor dining areas, lounge seating, and a 115-seat all-weather patio designed for live music and community programming. Throughout the restaurant, warm woods, natural textures, and layered indoor-outdoor design details preserve the character of the historic building while reflecting the brand’s coastal California roots. The bar top is made from reclaimed bowling alley wood, while familiar white brick surrounds the bar, carrying forward key design elements from the Malibu location.
The brewery’s working on-site brewhouse has been modernized and remains a centerpiece of the experience, continuing the property’s long history as a place where beer is brewed and enjoyed on site. Malibu Brewing Company plans to host brewmaster tours, tastings, seasonal beer releases, and special events that give guests a closer connection to the brewing process and the team behind it.
The menu brings together Malibu Brewing Company favorites, including the MBC Smashburger, Santa Fe Short Rib Sando and Fresh Catch Tacos. New additions include the Agoura BBQ Pub Burger and the Tan Pig, a ciabatta sandwich layered with pulled pork, black truffle aioli, coastal coleslaw and chile crema. Other highlights include Fish & Chips featuring beer-battered local red snapper, and the Pink Lady Salad with poached pear, burrata and prosciutto, named in homage to the famed Pink Lady of Malibu mural in Malibu Canyon. The Agoura Hills location will also serve brunch on weekends, with a Monte Cristo sandwich among the opening offerings.
The beverage menu features Malibu Brewing Company’s full lineup of award-winning craft beers and rotating seasonal releases, alongside handcrafted cocktails and a thoughtfully selected wine list.
About Malibu Brewing Company
Malibu Brewing Company is a family-owned California craft brewery and restaurant dedicated to award-winning beer, a chef-driven menu, and community-rooted hospitality. Founded in 2020 by Ryan and Jill Ahrens, the brand was built on the idea that a local brewery should be as connected to its neighbors as it is to its craft, offering a place where guests feel known, welcomed, and at home.
The brewery produces a range of locally brewed beers spanning crisp, approachable styles such as Sand & Sea Mexican-Style Lager and Happy Days Honey Blonde Ale, alongside more distinctive offerings including Canyon Rosé Lager and Hatch Green Chile Lager. The brewing program emphasizes quality ingredients and brewing techniques, including a gluten-reduction process, producing award-winning beers. To date, Malibu Brewing Company has earned 41 medals across 11 beers, with recognition from the Great American Beer Festival, the Melbourne Royal Australian International Beer Awards, the Brewers Cup of California, and “Best of Show” at the 2026 California State Fair. The menu features casual American fare with coastal California and Southwestern influences, including elevated takes on familiar dishes such as the MBC Smashburger, Santa Fe Short Rib Sando, and Fresh Catch Tacos, with a focus on thoughtfully sourced ingredients.
Malibu Brewing Company currently operates in Malibu, with an additional location at Universal CityWalk Hollywood opening in late 2026. For more information, visit www.brewmalibu.com or on Instagram at @brewmalibu.
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