Hikari Sushi Coming Now Open at the Former Home of Sushi Ai in Westlake Village

UPDATE: Hikari Sushi Westlake Village is now open as of 10/6/22. See their menu at www.ushikarisushi.com. I count 82 rolls on their menu.

Amelia S sent in this photo of the former Sushi Ai in Westlake Village (Lindero and Westlake) that will soon be re-opening under new ownership as Hikari Sushi.

Naru Bento at Janss Marketplace Appears to be Permanently Closed

Naru Bento at Janss Marketplace has been closed the last several times I’ve been to Janss Marketplace (during normal operating hours), is not included on the Janss Marketplace website and has a phone number that has been disconnected. It appears they are permanently closed.

Naru Bento opened in November 2020 in the former Subway location, next to Matcha.

Togo's Sandwiches Westlake Village Has Closed Its Doors

Togo’s Westlake Village when it was still open.

The Westlake Village Togo's sandwiches has been closed since sometime last month at the Westlake Plaza (previously nestled between Starbucks and Tomodachi). If you're looking for a Togo's sandwich, there are locations in Studio City, La Crescenta and Westchester. Togo’s has served the Conejo Valley for as long as I can remember (perhaps a couple decades).

Five Threads Brewing Company Announces it Will Be Closing Its Doors After January 30th

Sad to report that after 6 years in business, Five Threads Brewing Company in Westlake Village will be closing after the last beer is served this Sunday, January 30th. The owners indicate "we have not been able to scale up our sales fast enough to cover rising expenses and we find ourselves at the end of our funds." More info at fivethreadsbrewingco.com.

Twisted Oak Tavern Agoura Hills Location to Close January 16th; Camarillo Location to Remain Open

Twisted Oak Tavern & Brewery announced today that it will be closing its Agoura Hills location at 30105 Agoura Road at close of business this Sunday, January 16th. That said, its newer location in the historic J.F. Lewis & Sons building at 2433 Ventura Boulevard in Old Town Camarillo remains open.

Owners of Twisted Oak Tavern originally opened The LAB Brewing Co. on November 1, 2011 after closing MOZ Buddha Lounge there in May 2011. The LAB subsequently became Twisted Oak Tavern in January 2015.

In addition to a nice assortment of in-house (4 of them) and guest brews, Twisted Oak Tavern serves a wide variety of delicious items, like Chimichurri Steak Sandwich, Miso Salmon, Prosciutto and Date Flatbread, Chicken N Waffle Bites, Roasted Cauliflower, Chocolate Lave Cake and so much more. www.twistedoaktavern.pub/menu