Decker Kitchen in Thousand Oaks Announces It Is Closing on December 31st

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In a note on its Instagram page, Decker Kitchen announced it is closing its doors at its current location at 3732 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks (Paseo Market Place) after New Year’s Eve service this Sunday. They indicated having a tough time with technical issues in the new location (they relocated here in February 2022). However, they did provide a glimmer of hope “We would say goodbye, but it’s more than likely you will all hear from us again.”

Decker’s original location was at the County Line Shopping Center in Westlake Village, which has been vacant for nearly two years but recently we learned that Lava Kitchen Mediterranean Restaurant is coming soon.

Copa Comedy Club, Copa Cubana and 805 Bar & Grilled Cheese at the Ventura Harbor Closed Its Doors on December 19th

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Letter from Copa Comedy Club website at www.copacomedyclub.com

The owner of the Copa Comedy Club (formerly Ventura Harbor Comedy Club), Copa Cubana and 805 Bar & Grilled Cheese announced that its final day of operation was Tuesday, December 19th. www.copacomedyclub.com

The Nook Newbury Park Reopening Soon as Mikey's Restaurant (Now Open)

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UPDATE: Mikey’s Restaurant is now open.

Mikey's Restaurant is opening soon at 579 N. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park (Ralph’s plaza) in the former home of The Nook Restaurant. The poster on the window indicates Mikey's will be open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and several folks have noted the new owners have indicated they will keep the same breakfast/lunch items and crew - while adding dinner service. The website, which is not currently functional, is www.mikeysrestaurant.com.

The Nook opened its doors in September 2019 in what was previously Sooki's Japanese Grill.

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