Trader Joe's Calabasas is Opening on Friday, October 5th

Trader Joe’s is opening a new location at 23741 Calabasas Road in Calabasas, across the street from The Commons at Calabasas.

The building used to be Babies R Us. Next to Trader Joe’s is Ulta Beauty.

Other Trader Joe’s locations in the vicinity of the Conejo Valley include Newbury Park (Reino and Borchard), Thousand Oaks (Avenida de los Arboles and Moorpark Road), Westlake Village (Thousand Oaks Blvd and Westlake Blvd) and Agoura Hills (Canwood east of Kanan).

More info at locations.traderjoes.com/ca/calabasas/254

www.traderjoes.com

LA Fitness Coming Soon to Agoura Hills in Addition to Newbury Park

An LA Fitness is currently being constructed from the ground up at 29431 Agoura Road in Agoura Hills (at Roadside Drive). A preview center has been set up at 29145 Canwood Street, Suite 3.

Presale information at lafitness.com/Pages/presclubhome.aspx?clubid=1151&Agoura+Hills-California+GYM.

No updates on the Newbury Park LA Fitness location at this time that is being constructed at the new Lowe’s location at the northwest corner of Grande Vista Drive and Academy Drive. Anticipated completion date is in the early 2019 time frame.

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Namaste Spiceland to Relocate to New Location in Thousand Oaks

Namaste Spiceland, known for its takeout vegeterian Indian food and international groceries at its location in the Palm Plaza, 2707 Thousand Oaks Boulevard, plans to move 1 1/2 miles northwest to 821 Thousand Oaks Boulevard in the near future. Formerly occupied by Lava Sports Lounge and before that, Famous Sports Bar.

www.namastespicelandthousandoaks.com

Stout Burgers and Beers Looks to Open Ventura Location

There’s a notice on the window at “The Hamilton Building” in Downtown Ventura at 328 E. Main Street indicated Stout Burgers and Beers intends to occupy this location at some point. More on Stout at www.stoutburgersandbeers.com.

County of Ventura Food Facility Closures in August 2018

The County of Ventura Environmental Health Division (EHD) protects public health and the environment by ensuring conformance with State laws and County ordinances pertaining to food protection, hazardous materials, hazardous waste, individual sewage disposal systems, land use, medical waste, ocean water quality monitoring, recreational health, solid waste, underground fuel tanks and vector control.

The EHD publishes food facility closures at vcrma.org/food-facilities-closure-report-inspector-initiated.

The following facility closures (exclusive of mobile facilities) were noted in August 2018. Keep in mind when reviewing this that there are many possible reasons for the closures, most of which are very temporary issues.

Soule Park Golf Course, (Main Restaurant and Bar) 1033 East Ojai Avenue, Ojai;
Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions, inoperable plumbing;
Date closed - 08/30/18; Date reopened (Restaurant only) - 08/31/18 & 09/07/18 (Bar)

Rookee's Sports Bar & Grill, 419 East Main Street, Ventura;
Cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 08/30/18; No reopen date

Master's Donuts, 1911 North Oxnard Boulevard, Oxnard;
Inadequate refrigeration, modifications made to the facility without approval;
Date closed - 08/29/18; Date reopened - 08/30/18

Main Street Meats, 3049 Main Street, Ventura;
Rodent infestation, no warm water available at the hand washing sink, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 08/29/18; Date reopened - 08/30/18

Smiley's Super Hot Dogs, mobile food facility license plate #4FF5203;
No handwashing facilities available;
Date closed - 08/28/18; Date reopened - 08/29/18

Corrigan's Steak House, 556 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks;
Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 08/28/18; Date reopened - 09/04/18

Breakfast Cafe, 317 Carmen Drive, Camarillo;
No valid permit to operate;
Date closed - 08/24/18; Date reopened - 08/24/18

The Habit Burger Grill, 1855 E. Daily Drive #A, Camarillo;
No restroom available for employees;
Date closed - 08/23/18; Date reopened - 08/23/18

Tony's NY Pizzeria, 31 N. Lewis Road, Camarillo;
No permit to operate;
Date closed - 08/22/18; Date reopened - 08/23/18

Denny's, 2148 East Harbor Boulevard, Ventura;
Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 08/21/18; Date reopened - 08/22/18

Panaderia La Michoacana #2, 511 Sespe Avenue, Fillmore;
No hot water available at the facility for hand washing or utensil washing;
No soap available at the hand washing sink in the food preparation area;
Inoperable equipment, resulting in unsafe handling of food;
Unsanitary conditions present inside the faciity;
Date closed - 08/21/18; Date reopened - 08/22/18

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 160 S. Westlake Blvd., Thousand Oaks;
Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 08/20/18; Date reopened - 08/22/18

Pirates Grub & Grog, 450 South Victoria Avenue, Oxnard;
Inadequate refrigeration, resulting in unsafe food temperatures; fly infestation; unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 08/20/18; Date reopened - 08/21/18

Sea Fresh Seafood II, 537 Ojai Avenue, Ojai;
Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 08/13/18; Date reopened - 08/17/18

Cafe Fiore, 66 South California Street, Ventura;
Inadequate refrigeration resulting in unsafe food temperatures;
Date closed - 08/09/18; Date reopened - 08/10/18

Ranchero Restaurant, 131 W. 2nd Street, Oxnard;
Rodent & cockroach infestation; inoperable equipment resulting in unsafe food temperatures; unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 08/09/18; No reopen date

Adolfo Grill, 67 E. Daily Drive, Camarillo;
Cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions & inadequate refrigeration, resulting in unsafe food temperatures;
Date closed - 08/08/18; Date reopened - 08/10/18

Little Thai Fine Dining, 2500 Las Posas Road, Camarillo;
Cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions & no hot water;
Date closed - 08/08/18; Date reopened - 08/22/18

Tello's Mexican Restaurant, 415 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark;
Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 08/07/18; Date reopened - 08/09/18

El Asadero, 920 Ventura Avenue, Ventura;
Unsanitary conditions; inadequate refrigeration, resulting in unsafe food temperatures; fly infestation;
Date closed - 08/06/18; Date reopened - 08/10/18

I Love Vietnamese Pho, 2731 South Rose Avenue, Oxnard;
No permit to operate;
Date closed - 08/03/18; Date reopened - 08/03/18

Cebu Lechon & Grillhouse, 2091 Statham Blvd., Oxnard;
No permit to operate;
Date Closed - 08/02/18; Date reopened - 08/06/18

Smart & Final, 7800 Telegraph Road, Ventura;
Sewage overflowing inside facility resulting in unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 08/01/18; Date reopened - 08/01/18

California Museum of Art Thousand Oaks to Relocate to The Oaks in November

To accommodate its continued growth as one of Conejo Valley’s premier art museums, the California Museum of Art Thousand Oaks (CMATO) has entered into a strategic partnership with The Oaks – a Macerich property. The museum will vacate its current location on Thousand Oaks Blvd. and move into a new 5,500 square-foot facility at The Oaks, located at 350 West Hillcrest Drive. The new location will feature expanded exhibit space, new resources for educational programming and special event space. The museum will be located on the second floor between Nordstrom and Macy’s, across from JCPenney, and will be easily accessible from the parking structure.

The grand opening of the museum will coincide with the exhibition of Kevin Sloan: A Collection of Rarities on November 8, 2018. Sloan, a Denver-based painter whose work is characterized by a deep reverence for the natural world, will take visitors on a surreal journey examining the precarious position facing wildlife today. The museum anticipates 15,000 visitors during the exhibition run and has developed accessible educational materials and public programs to complement the exhibition.

Since 2015, CMATO has exhibited acclaimed artists at the City’s property; welcomed thousands of visitors from throughout Southern California; and seen its membership, donors, and volunteer contributions steadily increase. During this time, CMATO received two substantial gifts: Shawn and Letal Skelton ($100,000) and Larry Janss ($100,000). Both donors are committed to providing the means for CMATO to be a cultural gathering place for generations to come and fully support the move to the Oaks.

As part of CMATO’s mission to be a place for authentic and meaningful engagement with art, the museum’s new location will accommodate larger exhibitions, provide more robust programming and feature dedicated areas for participatory and interpretive experiences. The space will also provide greater exposure opportunities for museum sponsors. Plans are currently underway for CMATO to collaborate with Macerich on major events throughout the year, including its School Cents program.

About CMATO:

The California Museum of Art Thousand Oaks (CMATO) is a cultural institution dedicated to engaging, educating and uplifting the human spirit through the palette of art. Established in 2008, the museum showcases established and emerging contemporary artists, with a unique focus on participatory art. As part of its mission to connect people to creativity, ideas and to each other, CMATO features rotating temporary exhibitions, artist lectures and educational programs that foster discussion, participation and an appreciation for the visual arts. To learn more or to become a museum member, visit www.cmato.org

About Macerich:

Macerich, an S&P 500 company, is a fully integrated self-managed and self-administered real estate investment trust, which focuses on the acquisition, leasing, management, development and redevelopment of regional malls throughout the United States.

Macerich currently owns 52 million square feet of real estate consisting primarily of interests in 48 regional shopping centers. Macerich specializes in successful retail properties in many of the country’s most attractive, densely populated markets with significant presence in the Pacific Rim, Arizona, Chicago and the Metro New York to Washington, DC corridor.

A recognized leader in sustainability, Macerich has earned NAREIT’s prestigious “Leader in the Light” award every year from 2014-2017. For the third straight year in 2017 Macerich achieved the #1 GRESB ranking in the North American Retail Sector, among many other environmental accomplishments. Additional information about Macerich can be obtained from the Company's website at www.macerich.com.

Dollar Tree in Westlake Village Opening Soon

Update 10/7/18: Dollar Tree Westlake Village is now open.

Dollar Tree looks to be opening soon in the Westlake Village Marketplace, 5770 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Dollar Tree is subleasing the 12,500 sq ft space from Smart & Final in a 10 year sublease. 

Other local area Dollar Tree stores are located in Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Moorpark, Simi Valley, Camarillo, Fillmore, Santa Paula, Oxnard (2), Port Hueneme and Ventura. www.dollartree.com

Billy D'z Backyard BBQ in Newbury Park Has Closed Its Doors

Sorry to hear the news today from Bill Dobner of Billy D'z Backyard BBQ in Newbury Park. 

"After almost seven years in business, Billy D’z Backyard BBQ has closed.  Opened in 2011 by Bill & Carey Dobner, our BBQ restaurant has served thousands of dine in, take out & catering guests.  We want to thank all our loyal guests, family & employees who have helped us achieve our dream of opening a BBQ restaurant that serves quality food & drink with backyard BBQ hospitality here in Ventura County. 

Unfortunately, we have to close our business to tend to some family members who are going through some tough health issues.  It is time for us to put family in front of everything else that is going on in our world.  The restaurant business is a tough business that takes lots of hard work & dedication.  We feel it is most important for us to take care of our family members who have helped us so much over the 30+ years we have been in the restaurant business.  

Thanks again to all our guests over the years! "

The Dobner family and Billy D'z Backyard BBQ will be greatly missed in our community. Best wishes to them in their future endeavors.

Billy D'z opened it doors on November 28, 2011.

Da Hickory House BBQ Opened at The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard on September 1st

Da Hickory House BBQ opened at The Collection at RiverPark on September 1st., located in the former home of Gandolfo’s New York Deli on the far east side of the marketplace.

As one might expect, their menu includes items like pork ribs, beef ribs, chicken, tri-tip and links in on plates, sandwiches and salads. The place smells delicious.

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