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

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.

Crossroads Kitchen Closed and BLVD Steak Coming Soon to The Commons at Calabasas

Crossroads Kitchen, an upscale vegan eatery that opened at The Commons at Calabasas in October 2022, has closed its doors. They continue to operate in Los Angeles and Las Vegas.  Coming next summer in this spot across from King's Fish House will be BLVD Steak, a modern steakhouse that operates on Ventura Blvd in Sherman Oaks. For updates, visit blvdsteak.com/calabasas and on IG at @blvd_calabasas. Previous to Crossroads Kitchen, Corner Bakery occupied this spot for 25 years, until it closed in March 2022.

Superba Food + Bread Coming to The Commons at Calabasas in Early 2025

(Credit: Superba Food + Bread)

In early 2025, Superba Food + Bread will open a new restaurant and café at The Commons at Calabasas. It will be located next to Polacheck’s Jewelers.

Envisioned as an inviting gathering place, Superba Food + Bread is recognized for its seasonally driven, all-day menu and in-house bakery program crafted with the surrounding community in mind. Superba’s Calabasas restaurant will draw from that lineage, providing a place for family and friends to enjoy a quick coffee and pastry or linger over a relaxed meal that fits the restaurant’s coastal Southern California roots and culinary lifestyle.

Similar to its all-day sister restaurants in Venice and Hollywood, Superba Calabasas will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week, with catering and delivery also available. Guests can expect freshly baked breads and pastries from Superba’s Bakehouse, signatures such as the Superba Grain Bowl and Hearth-Roasted Mary’s Half Chicken, in addition to new dishes distinct to Calabasas. A full beverage program featuring craft cocktails, wine, locally sourced beer, spritzes, as well as non-alcoholic options will be available to complement the menu.

Superba worked with award-winning Klein Agency, a local L.A. design company known for its innovative manufacturing techniques and singularly crafted spaces to bring the vision for the 2,500-square-foot restaurant and 1,500-square-foot patio to life. Details such as 27-foot-high ceilings, stone and marble tabletops and an interplay of textures such as stucco, aluminum and vintage reclaimed redwood were inspired by European cafes and bring an edgy vibe to Calabasas. The welcoming all-day space, with warm tones, lush greenery and an expansive patio, reflects the relaxed nature of the Superba experience.

Superba is a collection of all-day restaurants and cafés from American Gonzo Food Corp., each designed to be a neighborhood gathering place for its surrounding community. Fueled by Superba Bakehouse, Superba is known for its standout breads and pastry program with baked goods a cornerstone of the menu. The original Superba Food + Bread opened in 2014 in Venice and quickly became a staple for locals to pick up freshly baked bread, indulge in flaky chocolate croissants over morning coffee, or gather with friends for a seasonally driven meal featuring ingredients from local farms and Superba’s backyard garden. The restaurant has since opened multiple locations across Los Angeles. At Superba Food + Bread Venice and Hollywood, guests can expect all-day dining with Southern California-influenced dishes such as Superba’s Grain Bowl, Early Girl Tomato Gazpacho, Rigatoni Bolognese, Fried Chicken Dinner for two, and much more. Superba Snacks + Coffee locations in Pasadena and North Hollywood offer morning pastries and coffee alongside a daytime-only menu of seasonal favorites. For more information, visit lifesuperba.com, and follow Superba on Instagram @lifesuperba.

Learn more about the 215,000 sq ft The Commons at Calabasas at www.shopcommons.com.

2024 Summer Beach Buses in Agoura Hills, Thousand Oaks, Moorpark

The City of Agoura Hills Summer Beach Bus is back for 2024. Runs June 17 to August 16 (except July 4) Monday through Friday from three designated locations to/from Zuma Beach. Service is $2 each way. Exact change required. Open to anyone (not just Agoura Hills residents). www.agourahillscity.org/department/community-services-parks-recreation/beach-bus.

The City of Thousand Oaks is offering Summer Beach Bus Service in 2024 from June 17 to August 10 (except July 4) to Zuma Beach and Ventura Harbor Beach (new this year). Two round trips will be available daily Monday through Friday. to Zuma and Saturday to Ventura Cove Beach. The fare is $4.00 round trip ($1.00 for seniors ages 65+ and persons with disabilities) cash only and is collected in person at the time of boarding. Students from kindergarten through college can ride the Beach Bus for free.

The City of Moorpark is offering round trip bus service to/from Harbor Cove Beach in Ventura this year on Wednesdays through Fridays, June 19 to August 16. $5 round trip for adults/students. $2 for seniors. Must have exact change. Free for ages 5 and under (accompanied by fare paying passenger age 16+). See www.moorparkca.gov/821/Beach-Bus

Calabasas Community Center Grand Reopening Event on Saturday, March 16, 2024

The grand reopening of the Calabasas Community Center is planned for Saturday, March 16th from 8am to 6pm. Event will feature facility tours, food trucks, DJ, science and reptile tours, free classes and more. Visit www.cityofcalabasas.com/ccc for more information about this 30,000 sq ft community center. Located at 27040 Malibu Hills Road.

"The Commons Lane" Proposal Submitted to the City of Calabasas by Caruso in May 2023

Rendering of the proposed “The Commons Lane” renovations proposed by Caruso

In May, Caruso Affiliated submitted its “The Commons Lane” plan to the City of Calabasas to make enhancements to the 25 year old The Commons at Calabasas.

According to information on The Commons Lane website at thecommonslane.com, most of The Commons will remain the same. The plan “will enhance a small portion of the west side of the center” and includes new shops and restaurants with ample space for outdoor dining. The new area will also include pedestrian walking areas and new apartment homes.

The proposal includes up to 119 residential units. Most of the units will replace the Regency movie theater at The Commons. Ten percent of the units will be reserved for residents who meet certain income requirements.

The plan also includes hundreds of new parking spaces and separates residential parking from the surface parking area used by the community.

Timing at this point is to be determined and is contingent on review by the City of Calabasas.

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.

Regency Theatres Opening Soon at The Commons at Calabasas

Regency Theatres is opening soon at the former Regal Edwards Grand Palace Stadium 6 theater at The Commons at Calabasas that closed three months ago, almost to the day. Other local area Regency Theatres are located in Agoura Hills, Ventura and Santa Paula. regencymovies.com

For a list of local area movie theaters in Ventura County and directly adjacent areas, visit THIS PAGE.