IHOP Newbury Park to Close Its Doors on Sunday, November 19th

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A sign on the door of IHOP Newbury Park, 2315 Michael Drive, indicates the location will be closing permanently on November 19th at 3 p.m. The remaining IHOP in the Conejo Valley is the 24 hour location at 5031 Kanan Road in Agoura Hills. www.ihop.com

Prior to IHOP, this location was Astro Family Restaurant until the early 1990s time frame. Prior to that it was a Sambo’s Restaurant, which opened in November 1977.

Astro Family Restaurant in the 1990 time frame.

Sambo’s Restaurant opened in the Fall of 1977.

Presto Pasta Newbury Park Has Closed Its Doors After 15 Years Serving the Community

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Today on the Presto Pasta Facebook Page:

“Presto family and friends: It was a difficult decision, but yesterday, Sunday, October 1st, was the final day of service at our Newbury Park restaurant. The last three-and-a-half years have been very challenging for restaurants, and local, family-owned institutions like Presto Pasta face even steeper odds.

Nick Miana, owner of the Newbury Park location, and Jeff and Ken Schuberg, Presto Pasta's founders, are extraordinarily grateful for an amazing 15 years serving our neighbors in the Conejo Valley. We've had the privilege of creating countless meals for your families, catering for many of our wonderful local businesses, and hosting hundreds of fundraisers for our community's sports teams, schools, and nonprofits. And finally, there are no words to adequately thank the past and present members of our Newbury Park team for their talent and efforts over the years.”

The good news is that they are still open in Camarillo, Simi Valley, Ventura and 3 other locations outside of Ventura County. www.prestopasta.com

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

Chocolatine French Cafe Announces It Will Be Closing on Sunday, August 27th

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In an Instagram post on Friday evening, the owners of Chocolatine French Cafe in Thousand Oaks announced that its last day of operation will be Sunday, August 27th. After 19 years in business, nine years under current ownership, the owners indicated they were not able to come to terms on a new lease and that a new business is already slated to occupy their space at 2955 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard. Sad news for the Conejo Valley for this small, family-owned business. www.chocolatinefrenchcafe.com

Chocolatine after close of business in August 27, 2023

Julio's Agave Grill in Westlake Village to Close Its Doors on July 1st

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Julio’s Agave Grill announced in a Facebook post today that it will be closing permanently on Saturday, July 1st. Julio’s, which opened on Monday, November 19, 2018 in the Westlake Commons at 2809 Agoura Road, indicated that all gift cards from Julio’s will be honored at sister eatery, Cisco’s Mexican Restaurant in Thousand Oaks.

Veggie Grill Westlake Village Has Closed Its Doors

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Veggie Grill at 3825 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Westlake Village has closed its doors. It originally opened at the North Ranch Shopping Center on October 30, 2013, giving it about a nine and a half year run. Sorry to see them go. There are other Veggie Grill locations in Woodland Hills, Encino and Pasadena, amount other locations. www.veggiegrill.com

Round Table Pizza Thousand Oaks is Now Manny's Pizza (NOW CLOSED) (NOW BACK OPEN)

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UPDATE 10/20/23: Round Table Thousand Oaks is back open again.

UPDATE 8/20/23: Well, that didn’t last long. Manny’s is now closed and there is a Round Table Pizza sign up. Stay tuned for more info.

As of August 20, 2023

As of March 2023

Round Table Pizza in the Oakbrook Plaza in Thousand Oaks (Ave de los Arboles at Erbes) became Manny's Pizza yesterday. Manny, the owner of Round Table, is now the owner of Manny’s Pizza. Thanks to Chris F for the photo and heads up via Instagram. No website or social media found at this time, so stop by and check em out!