Chef Burger in Thousand Oaks Recently Closed Its Doors

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The former Chef Burger at 1771 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd (at Los Feliz Drive, next to 7 Eleven) is currently available for lease. It is a 650 sq ft location that has been a mainstay of Thousand Oaks since 1966 - nearly 60 years.

Originally it was Tastee Delite, until 1971. Over the years it has operated under a number of names, including Mr. G's (early 1970s), Mary's Coffee Shop (1973), Zorba's Coffee Shop (mid 70s to around 1982), and then Chef Burger for quite a long time (1982 until recently, under multiple owners).

Tastee delite in 1966

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.

101 North Eatery & Bar at The Shoppes at Westlake Village Has Been Closed Now For Over a Month

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101 North Eatery & Bar at The Shoppes at Westlake Village has been closed since the Christmas holiday, with its most recent social media post stating “Happy Holidays from all of us at 101 North Eatery & Bar! We’ll be closed for the holidays.”

The eatery has been closed since then, assumedly permanently. Its Instagram page indicates “closed until further notice” ad its website at www.101northeateryandbar.com is currently showing as “Website Expired.”

It's Yelp pages states “temporarily closes - scheduled to reopen on February 12” but I would not hold my breath on it. Lastly, the eatery remains on The Shoppes’ website, without any indication of the fact that it has been closed over a month. That said, Hibye Coffee, which opened several weeks ago, is shown as “coming soon.”

101 North Eatery originally opened in 2018.

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

Taco Bell on Las Virgenes Road at the 101 in Calabasas Has Closed Its Doors

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The Taco Bell on Las Virgenes Road at the 101 recently closed its doors after 43 years in business. Taco Bell locations in the Conejo Valley include 1928 E. Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, 25 Rancho Road, Thousand Oaks, 5589 Kanan Road, Agoura Hills, and 791 N. Wendy Drive, Newbury Park. Glen Bell opened his first Taco Bell restaurant in Downey in 1962, serving what his customers called “Tay-Kohs.” Before creating Taco Bell, Bell started Bell’s Drive-In and Taco Tia in the San Bernardino area. Bell passed away in 2010.

For a compilation of Mexican eateries in and around the Conejo Valley, visit THIS LINK.

Jinky's Cafe Thousand Oaks Closed; Cafe ViVi Now Open

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Jinky’s Cafe in the Oakbrook Plaza at 1724-A E. Avenida De Los Arboles in Thousand Oaks is now Cafe ViVi. Same staff and ownership with a new menu.

Jinky’s opened this location on December 26, 2012. Before that, it was occupied by Kohinoor Cuisine of India. Before that, it was the Oakbrook B-B-Q & Grill and Seafood Parlor & Barton’s Dining.

Eureka Brewing Company Tasting Room in Thousand Oaks Has Closed Its Doors

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The Eureka Brewing Company tasting room at Janss Marketplace has closed its doors. Eureka opened this tasting room in June 2022 in the space formerly occupied by The Dudes’ Brewing Co. from July 2016 to March 2020.

Other local breweries and tasting rooms in and around Ventura County compiled at THIS LINK.

Jersey Mike's on Newbury Road Has Been Consolidated with Wendy Drive Location

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The Jersey Mike's at 1610-2 Newbury Road in Newbury Park (near Cronies and Newbury Park Bike Shop) has closed its doors and consolidated with the other Jersey Mike’s location at 761 Wendy Drive. www.jerseymikes.com

Local area sandwich shops in the Conejo Valley compiled at THIS LINK.