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Creole Kings opened last week at The Oaks shopping mall food court, located between Sarku Japan and Sbarro. Creole Kings offers Po Boy Sandwiches, entrees and baskets loaded with either cauliflower, chicken, okra, catfish, or shrimp, as well as chicken and waffles, bourbon loaded fries and more. And beignets for dessert. Visit www.creolekings.com for more information.
Skechers has indicated that the new Thousand Oaks store at The Village at Moorpark, 33 North Moorpark Road, in the former Tillys store, is opening on Thursday, December 12th Friday, December 13th*. Visit local.skechers.com/ca/thousand-oaks/1512/ or call 805-725-6054 for more information.
*Note that the website indicates the 12th (as of 12/6) but over the phone they have indicated the 13th.
Le Macaron French Pastries is coming soon to Janss Marketplace, in the small space to the right of Old Navy, across from The Mighty Axe. Le Macaron is a dessert shop serving French macarons, pastries, and gelato, as well as European style coffees. Learn more at lemacaron-us.com.
For a compilation of bakeries and donut shops in and around the Conejo Valley, visit THIS LINK.
Tavern Tomoko and Ladyface Brewery in Agoura Hills announced last Friday via its Facebook page that they will be closing their doors on December 22nd.
Ladyface Alehouse & Brasserie originally opened late 2009, one of the first microbreweries in the Greater Los Angeles area, and the first brewpub in the Conejo Valley. It took on new ownership in 2020, when it became Tavern Tomoko and Ladyface Brewery. www.taverntomoko.com
UPDATE: That was fast! Soft opening was 12/13/24.
The Cookie Cafe is opening soon at the former Hatch Cafe location at 30651 Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Agoura Hills (cross street Lake Lindero Drive). They will be offering comfort foods like chicken pot pie, quiche, crepes, soups, salads, old-fashioned chocolate chip cookies, and more. Stay tuned. www.TheCookie.cafe
Bacio di Latte opened on November 23rd at The Promenade at Westlake. Founded in 2011 by Edoardo Tonolli in Sao Paulo, Bacio di Latte is an authentic Italian gelateria that has since expanded to over 190 locations across Brazil and eight in Southern California.
With over 22 regular flavor options, from best-sellers like Giandujotto, Pistacchio, and Cioccolato Belga, to crowd favorites like Crema & Biscotti, Nutellina, and Menta & Cioccolato, to rotating seasonal specialties like Torta al Limone, Tiramisù di Pistacchio, and Crema Torino, each Bacio di Latte flavor is made in-house daily at each location, using organic milk, cream and cane sugar.
Guests can also enjoy signature “Ciocchino” products, featuring cups and waffle cones and bowls coated in hazelnut and pistachio spreads and other flavors.
Learn more at www.baciodilatte.us. The Promenade is located at 4000 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Bacio di Latte is located on the northwest side of the property, between the also new Neighborly Food Hall and Sephora.
Five Guys Burgers and Fries closed its doors earlier this week at 487 N. Moorpark Road in Thousand Oaks, which means the only remaining Ventura County location is at The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard. www.fiveguys.com
Basta Thousand Oaks announced today they will be hosting a grand opening "special taste" on Thursday, December 5th around 6pm at 299 Thousand Oaks Boulevard. "Everyone’s welcome—bring your friends, your family, and your love for our New Location Opening. Let’s make it an unforgettable celebration!" Learn more at www.bastaagoura.com/thousand-oaks. (818) 865-2019
Basta Thousand Oaks will be open for regular dining starting December 6th.
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