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Magma Modern Italian Pizzeria Newbury Park in the Conejo Gateway Plaza at 711 Wendy Drive announced on its Instagram page this morning that it will be celebrating its grand opening next Tuesday. September 8th at 3pm - 20% off any pizzas when you dine in the first week its open. www.magmapizzeriamenu.com
Tomodachi Sushi in Newbury Park is under new ownership and is now called Mahina Sushi, located at 771 Wendy Drive (Conejo Gateway Plaza). Mahina, which means moon, 'serves "fresh fish, over thirty signature rolls, and a little bit of aloha on every plate."
Learn more and see their menu at www.mahinasushi.com. 805-499-8889
Local area sushi and fish places in the Conejo Valley compiled at THIS LINK.
The Camarillo Costco is taking shape. Warehouse opening date on the Costco website still indicates 10/30/26, exactly 2 months from today. The gas station opened on May 1st. There will be an estimated 900 parking spaces, and some dedicated EV charging stalls. www.costco.com/w/-/ca/camarillo/1680
The Marcello Ristorante sign is gone and the windows are covered at 140 W. Hillcrest Drive in Thousand Oaks. The new eatery assigned the on-site beer and wine permit is Capri Trattoria and Pizzeria. State licensing records list Nando Silvestri as a member and managing member of the permit holder, Tutto Bene Restaurant Group, LLC. Silvestri also owns Spumoni Pizza Restaurant in Santa Monica.
An individual is hiring for the eatery. See bit.ly/caprihiring2026.
Poke & K-Roll soft-opened two days ago at 455 Carmen Drive in Camarillo's Carmen Plaza, taking over the former Poke U & Me location.
For those unfamiliar with K-rolls, they are based on kimbap (also spelled gimbap), a popular Korean dish made with rice seasoned with sesame oil, wrapped in seaweed, and filled with ingredients such as bulgogi, egg, vegetables, and pickled radishes, and also crab meat, spicy tuna, avocado, etc. @pokenkroll on Instagram or call 805-482-9812
Yes, it’s August and realized we never mentioned that Shooby’s opened at 2024 Ventura Blvd in Old Town Camarillo in late April in the Freda’s Pizza and Woodfired Kitchen that announced its closure, after six years in Camarillo, on April 10th.
Shooby’s specialized in smashburgers made with Certified Angus beef, hand-cut fries, premium Mary’s Chicken, house-made pickles and sauces, and hand-spun Haagen-Dazs milkshakes. Learn more at www.shoobys.com.
A new MINISO store is coming soon to The Shoppes at Westlake Village, taking over the recently vacated Tilly's space.
MINISO is a global lifestyle retailer headquartered in Guangzhou, China, known for its affordable selection of home goods, stationery, beauty products, toys, plushies, collectibles, tech accessories, snacks, and licensed merchandise featuring brands and characters such as Disney, Harry Potter, Sanrio, Peanuts, and more.
The nearest existing MINISO locations are at The Oaks mall in Thousand Oaks and Westfield Topanga in Canoga Park. www.miniso-us.com
Savta is planned for The Lakes, next to Sora Handroll Bar, which is also coming soon.
Savta opened at The Original Farmers Market next to The Grove in Los Angeles in February 2025. The menu features wood-fired pizzas, pastas, sandwiches, brunch items, and other California and French-inspired dishes. "Savta" means "grandmother" in Hebrew, and the restaurant says it was named in honor of the owner's grandmother and her influence on the family's cooking traditions. Learn more at savtarestaurant.com.
Also coming soon to The Lakes, next to California Pizza Kitchen, is [solidcore], a 50-minute, full-body strength-training workout concept. Learn more at solidcore.co.
Lastly, as mentioned last month, PopUp Bagels is also anticipated to be coming to The Lakes.
Opening dates for all of the above have not yet been announced.
Charming Ice Bar at 2920 East Thousand Oaks Blvd (next to Tabu Shabu) has closed its doors. It originally opened in November 2024.
For a compilation of nearly 90 ice cream, gelato and other frozen treat places in Ventura County and adjacent areas, visit THIS LINK.
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