Cuckoo Rooster in Agoura Hills is Closed

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Sign on the door of Cuckoo Rooster in the Twin Oaks Shopping Center at 5653 Kanan Road in Agoura Hills says "We are Closed," which would appear to mean this eatery has permanently closed its doors. Since February 2019, Cuckoo Rooster served hot fried chicken, crispy chicken sandwiches and related items.

Amores Tequila Grill & Bar in Agoura Hills Appears to be Closed

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Last week, CVG follower Shaun mentioned Amores Tequila Grill & Bar at 30315 Canwood Street in Agoura Hills had closed its doors. It appears he is correct, as their website is no longer functioning, no one answers the phone and no one was there when we visited during normal hours. Amores opened in the Spring of 2020, at the beginning of the pandemic.

This spot in the Plaza Reyes Adobe has a long history of tenants over the last 40 years, including Brendan’s Irish Pub from 2012 to 2019, before that Pikey’s Pub, briefly in 2009 the Rockin’ Steak House, Agoura Bistro & Wine Bar and for the longest time frame, 1983 to 2006, Milano II West.

What’s next? We shall see.

Grand opening of Milano II West in April 1982

Sunrose California Eatery Opening October 24th at Whizin Market Square in Agoura Hills

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UPDATE 10/23/23 Sunrose is opening to the public on Tuesday, October 24th it announced today.

Sunrose California Eatery is coming this Fall to the Whizin Market Square at 5046 Cornell Road in Agoura Hills, in the space previously occupied by Sage Vegan Bistro.

Sunrose is described as “a stylish daytime eatery, bar, market and anytime event space that celebrates classic California with a modern twist.”

They are now hiring. Learn more and apply at thesunroseca.com.

Blue Agave Tacos & Beer Coming Soon to the Agoura Hills City Mall

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Blue Agave Tacos & Beer will be the new occupant at 5879 Kanan Road in the Agoura Hills City Mall. This is the former location of the Village Bakery and Cafe, which moved across the parking lot adjacent to Maral Cuisine. We’ve heard this Blue Agave is connected to the Blue Agave Restaurant & Tequilas in Downtown Ventura. No other info at this time, so stay tuned.

Construction to Rebuild Facilities at Paramount Ranch and Rocky Oaks to Begin in June

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The National Park Service has awarded a contract to AMG & Associates, Inc., a company based out of Santa Clarita, California, to rebuild park facilities in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (SMMNRA) that were lost during the 2018 Woolsey Fire.

The project is slated to begin on June 12, 2023, with expected completion by fall 2024. Overall, the project will construct six new buildings to restore visitor services, employee housing, and administrative offices. Both sites will receive upgrades to utilities and the new buildings will meet current design codes and standards for accessibility and fire safety.

At Paramount Ranch, four buildings will be constructed in the footprints of historic Paramount Studios buildings. Three of these will accommodate film operations, but also be available as indoor or covered event spaces. The fourth new building at the Ranch will be a restroom.

At Rocky Oaks, one administrative building and one multi-plex housing unit will be constructed.

“Paramount Ranch is one of the only location film ranches that has been in continuous use since the Golden Age of Hollywood. It welcomed the dawn of television and the streaming era,” said David Szymanski, superintendent for SMMNRA. “It is the National Park Service's only site dedicated to interpreting American film history and we are excited to bring the excitement back.”

Construction will occur five days a week—Monday through Friday between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. No regular work will be performed on weekends or federal holidays unless there’s a weather delay or unforeseen situation. Park officials will monitor fire weather forecasts and take necessary precautions during red flag days.

The Paramount Ranch trail system will remain open to hikers, cyclists, and equestrians during the project, but the construction area itself will be closed to the public and surrounded by fencing. See map here.

Visitors will continue to park on the east side of Medea Creek and will be able to access the restrooms across the street.

Hikers and cyclists will be allowed access over the Medea Creek bridge and guided around construction fencing to access the trail system.

Equestrians will access the trail system via the creek crossing north of the visitor parking area (see map below). The Medea Creek bridge and the construction area are too hazardous for horse riders during the project.

There may be temporary closures of the Medea Creek bridge (up to 20 minutes) if the contractor is moving heavy equipment or supplies.

Rocky Oaks will remain open for recreational use as well. The construction project will take place in the already-closed administrative area to the west of the visitor parking and trailhead. One trail segment will be closed that runs through the construction area, but this closure will not affect public access to the rest of the trail system.

Visit Paramount Ranch: Past, Present, and Future for more information about the history of the Ranch, the Woolsey Fire, and what will be reconstructed. The Environmental Assessment and the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for this project are both available on the NPS Planning, Environment, and Public Comment webpage.

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (SMMNRA) is the largest urban national park in the country, encompassing more than 150,000 acres of mountains and coastline in Ventura and Los Angeles counties. A unit of the National Park Service, it comprises a seamless network of local, state and federal parks interwoven with private lands and communities. As one of only five Mediterranean ecosystems in the world, SMMNRA preserves the rich biological diversity of more than 450 animal species and 26 distinct plant communities. For more information, visit www.nps.gov/samo.