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Karma Baker announced this morning on its Instagram page that its last day of business will be March 30th. “The decision has not been easy for us. Despite our best efforts to avoid closure, circumstances beyond our control have led us to this point.”
Karma Baker originally opened in the Pavilions Plaza at the southwest corner of Lindero and Kanan in Oak Park in October 2014.
Sign on the door of Cuckoo Rooster in the Twin Oaks Shopping Center at 5653 Kanan Road in Agoura Hills says "We are Closed," which would appear to mean this eatery has permanently closed its doors. Since February 2019, Cuckoo Rooster served hot fried chicken, crispy chicken sandwiches and related items.
The owners of Mama’s Hummus have announced that they will be closing their original Newbury Park location in the Conejo Gateway Plaza (779 N. Wendy Drive) on Wednesday, February 28th. This location has served the Conejo Valley since February 20, 2014.
The good news is that the Camarillo location, which opened on August 9, 2015, is still in business and owners Naji and Suzanne would love to see you stop by. Located just five miles away, down the Conejo Grade, at 5021 Verdugo Way, near Camarillo High School. If you’re looking for delicious, homemade kabobs, shawarma, hummus and other Mediterranean specialties, Mama’s Hummus is worth going out of your way for.
Learn more and see their menu at www.mamashummus.com.
Today, Amy’s Drive Thru announced that it has closed its locations in Roseville and in Thousand Oaks. They indicated their disappointment, but that sometimes new locations don’t pan out as hoped in their announcement.
They opened their doors at the Best Buy Center at 400 N. Moorpark Road in a completely new and beautiful build-out on June 15, 2023. They were open for 238 days. Sorry to see them go.
“Juice & Boba” opened today at the University Shopping Center (aka Trader Joe’s Plaza) in Thousand Oaks at the northwest corner of Avenida de los Arboles and Moorpark Road.
Located in the former Subway between PJ’s Pub and Allegro Italian Restaurant, Juice & Boba offers juice, boba specialties, fresh smoothies, fruit teas, coffee, snow milk, and more.
No website but their Facebook page is at www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551589307507 or call them at 805-758-5418.
Temporary sign is up; I’m sure at some point we’ll see a permanent sign.
Cedro Italian Restaurant opened on January 18th at 2385 Michael Drive in Newbury Park, in the former home of Stella’s. Initially open for dinner nightly (closed Mondays), they indicate at some point there will be lunch service.
This new eatery was founded by three Italian friends, inspired by their shared heritage and their grandparents’ love for cedro plants. Check out their menu at www.cedrorestaurant.com.
Mikey's Restaurant is now open at 579 N. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park (Ralph’s plaza) in the former home of The Nook Restaurant. The website is www.mikeysrestaurantca.com. They also have an Instagram page at @mikeysrestaurant. Currently open for breakfast and lunch - at some point the indicate dinner too.
In light of the passing of Peter Mullin in September 2023, the Mullin Automotive Museum has announced it will close its doors on Saturday, February 10th.
Peter and Merle Mullin founded the Oxnard-based museum in 2010 to educate guests about 20th-century French automotive styling and design by showcasing the finest vehicles, sculptures and artifacts from the most-esteemed French master coachbuilders. The museum boasts nearly 47,000 square feet of exhibit space in an elegantly designed structure, which was previously owned by legendary newspaper publisher Otis Chandler. In addition to its sweeping gallery spaces, the museum includes a roof garden, theater, gift shop and archival storage.
Peter was inspired by Art Deco design and was equally passionate about sharing it with the public. To continue that legacy, four of the collection’s most iconic vehicles have been donated to the Petersen Automotive Museum. The 1937 Talbot-Lago T150 CS “Teardrop,” the 1938 Hispano Suiza H6B Dubonnet Xenia, the 1939 Delahaye 165 and the 1938 Delahaye 145 will now become part of the Petersen Automotive Museum, which Peter helped transform into the globally respected automotive institution it is today as part of a major overhaul a decade ago.
“Sharing these ‘rolling sculptures’ and beautiful art with others was Peter’s truest passion, and the museum helped bring that vision to life,” said Merle Mullin, director of the Mullin Automotive Museum. “We are deeply indebted to our staff, docents, volunteers, visitors and supporters who have dedicated their time and passion over the past 13 years. I hope past and first-time visitors will have a chance to say goodbye before we close.”
The museum will be open on a limited basis through Saturday, Feb. 10. Visit www.mullinautomotivemuseum.com for opening dates and hours.
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