The Gallery Restaurant at The Shoppes at Westlake Village to Close February 25th; New Eatery (Modern Kitchen) Coming Soon

Several folks have indicated that The Gallery Restaurant at The Shoppes at Westlake Village will be serving their last meal on February 25th. We have confirmed this. While we are sorry to hear the news, the good news is that a new eatery is slated to open soon, possibly next month - and the name of the eatery was referred to as "Modern Kitchen.” More info to come soon.

The Gallery originally opened at The Shoppes in April 2015. Other places anticipated to open soon at The Shoppes that have been mentioned here include 101 BBQ Hut (in the former Hook Burger), Board and Brew (in the former Pick Up Stix that moved to the Westlake Plaza) and A Tea Thing Boba (in the former Which Wich). 

Magma Modern Italian Pizzeria Opened in the Moorpark Marketplace Earlier This Month

Michael R sent over this photo of the new Magma Modern Italian Pizzeria that recently opened in the former home of Brick Oven Pizza in the Moorpark Marketplace, 888 New Los Angeles Avenue in neighboring Moorpark. They are offering 20% off for dine in and takeout only right now as part of their soft opening during the month of February. See their menu at www.pizzeriamagma.restaurant/menu.

A Tea Thing Boba Tea House Now Open at The Shoppes at Westlake Village

UPDATE: A Tea Thing opened in early March.

(Photo Credit: Kelsey W via instagram)

A Tea Thing Boba Tea House looks to be opening soon at The Shoppes at Westlake Village. It is located in the former home of Which Wich, which (yes, I did that on purpose) closed its doors 14 months ago.

A Tea Thing has a location in Reseda. Check them out at www.ateathingus.com.

Zankou Chicken Thousand Oaks Grand Opening Slated for Friday, February 10, 2023

At long last, Zankou Chicken is opening its doors tomorrow, Friday, February 10th at 487 North Moorpark Road in Thousand Oaks (next to Five Guys). Zankou Chicken serves rotisserie chicken, tri tip shawerma, Chicken Tarna (similar to shawarma) kabobs and more.

Learn more at www.zankouchicken.la/locations.php.

Urban Taco - Taco Fusion is Opening at the Centre Court Shopping Center in Simi Valley on Friday, February 10th

Urban Taco - Taco Fusion opens at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, February 10th in the Centre Court Shopping Center, 1390, Suite P2 Madera Road, Simi Valley. From the owners of the adjacent Bluefin Grill and Sushi. Menu includes classic tacos, fusion tacos (Vietnamese Banh Mi Chicken and Korean Beef tacos), burritos, gyros and more. This shopping center is located about 3 miles east of the Reagan Library. www.urbantacosimi.com