The Former La Paz Mexican Restaurant in Calabasas to Reopen Soon as Hacienda Tapatio Mexican Restaurant & Bar

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The former La Paz Mexican Restaurant at 4505 Las Virgenes Road in Calabasas is undergoing remodeling and will be reopening in a few months as Hacienda Tapatio Mexican Restaurant and Bar. There’s a sign on one door that indicates a connection with Taqueria El Tapatio #1 (www.eltapatio-1.com) while the other sign indicates you can learn about the grand opening and other events by emailing them at haciendatapatio@gmail.com.

Nothing Bundt Cakes Opening Camarillo Location Soon

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Nothing Bundt Cakes is opening a new location soon at 2390 Las Posas Road in the Camarillo Village Square. Other local area locations in Thousand Oaks and Ventura. The name Bundt was originally trademarked by cookware manufacturer Nordic Ware in the 1950s. The Bundt cake became really popular when a Bundt cake called the "Tunnel of Fudge" took 2nd place at the 1966 Pilllsbury Bake-Off. Nothing Bundt Cakes was formed in 1997 by two moms in their Las Vegas home kitchens. There are now over 600 Nothing Bundt Cake locations in the U.S. www.nothngbundtcakes.com

Gelato Boutique is Now Open at the North Ranch Shopping Center in Thousand Oaks

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Gelato Boutique is now open at the North Ranch Shopping Center (Trader Joe's/Ralph's - northwest corner of Westlake and Thousand Oaks Boulevards) next to the Daiso store in Thousand Oaks. They also have taiyaki, a Japanese waffle-like snack filled with cheese, Nutella or custard. Open 11 am to 7pm.

Mountain Mike's Pizza Now Open in Moorpark

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Mountain Mike's Pizza is now open at 754 New Los Angeles Avenue, Suite G2 in Moorpark. Mountain Mike's, which originated in Palo Alto in 1978, rolls its own dough daily and is home of the "legendary, crispy, curly pepperoni." This is Mountain Mike's 2nd Ventura County location - the other one is at 1105 Victoria Avenue in Oxnard. Learn more at mountainmikespizza.com.

Paradise Bowls Coming This Fall to The Promenade at Westlake in Thousand Oaks

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Paradise Bowls is coming in the fall of 2025 to the spot formerly occupied by Sprinkles Cupcakes Westlake Village. Paradise Bowls offers acai and pitaya blended bowls with other fruits, non-dairy milks or juices, topped with fresh fruits, granola, and other goodies. Paradise Bowls operates locations in Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach, with a Marina Del Rey location coming soon. www.paradisebowls.com

Prior to Sprinkles, this spot was a Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt, closing in late summer 2014.

Sprinkles Cupcakes at The Promenade at Westlake in Thousand Oaks Has Closed Its Doors

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Sprinkles Cupcakes at The Promenade at Westlake has seemingly vaporized overnight. Folks indicate seeing it open this past weekend. Today, there’s no so sign of Sprinkles on the building on The Promenade website and on the Sprinkles website. Sprinkles originally opened at The Promenade on October 30, 2013 in the spot next to Barnes & Noble. In December 2014, it relocated to the larger location and expanded its menu to include ice cream. Before Sprinkles, this spot was occupied by Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt.

There’s a sign out front showing that Paradise Bowls is coming to this spot in the fall of 2025. Paradise Bowls offers acai and pitaya blended bowls with other fruits, non-dairy milks or juices, topped with fresh fruits, granola, and other goodies. Paradise Bowls operates locations in Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach, with a Marina Del Rey location coming soon. www.paradisebowls.com