The Kebab Shop is Coming "Soonish" to Thousand Oaks (Soft Opening November 1st)

UPDATE 10/31/23: The Kebab Shop indicates on its Instagram page that it will be “soft opening” on Wednesday, November 1st.

Leon N sent over this photo of the future new occupant of the space formerly occupied by Blaze Pizza in the Northgate Plaza at the southwest corner of Thousand Oaks and Westlake Boulevards in Thousand Oaks. The Kebab Shop is "coming soonish," joining its other locations in Burbank, Encino, Cerritos, Northridge, El Segundo and Seal Beach. Their menu includes wraps, kebabs (duh), combinations and more. More info at thekebabshop.com.

Culichi Town Mexican Style Food Now Open in Camarillo

Culichi Town Mexican Style Food opened a couple weekends ago in the Camarillo Plaza on Daily Drive in the former Brendan's Irish Pub (and before that Sizzler) location. Culichi Town is dedicated to the typical dishes of the city of Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico. Menu available at www.culichitowncamarillo.com. Quite an interesting menu indeed, with traditional Mexican dishes we all know and love like tacos but also numerous things you won’t find at most Mexican eateries…various types of ceviches, rolls, and more.

Hot Motha Clucker Now Open in Thousand Oaks

UPDATE: Now open.

Something new is coming to the former The Fisherman's Wife, 101 BBQ Hut (now open at The Shoppes at Westlake Village) and Burgerim spot at 1610 Thousand Oaks Boulevard (next to Nothing Bundt Cakes).  Hot Motha Clucker is coming soon, offering hot Nashville style chicken and more. Other locations in Hollywood and Studio City. Learn more at hotmothaclucker.com.

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

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!

La La Land Kind Cafe Coming Soon to The Commons at Calabasas (GRAND OPENING APRIL 1ST)

UPDATE: That was quick! Soft opening the week of March 27th. Grand opening on April 1st. 50% off that day www.shopcommons.com/events/grand-opening-at-la-la-land-kind-cafe.

La La Land Kind Cafe is coming soon to The Commons at Calabasas in the spot formerly occupied by Sunlife Organics, between Toscanova and Sugarfish.

"A coffee shop with a purpose. La La Land Kind Cafe is in the business of kindness. They hire foster youth and are on a mission to normalize kindness by creating a space where guests walk in and feel a true sense of joy. Their goal is to prove that a business can be kind, give back, care about their community and serve high-quality products while still making a profit."

More information at www.lalalandkindcafe.com.

Bandits Grill and Bar Camarillo Has Closed Its Doors

Today, the owners of Bandits BBQ in Old Town Camarillo announced that, with heavy hearts, they have decided to close this location. This location has operated for 21 years.

The Thousand Oaks location, which has been serving its delicious BBQ since 1990, continues to serve the local community. Learn more about Bandits at www.banditsbbq.com.

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

UPDATE: Modern Kitchen opened its doors on Wednesday, April 12th.

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.