Handel's Ice Cream Coming Soon to The Oaks Mall in Thousand Oaks

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Handel's Ice Cream is coming soon to The Oaks mall in Thousand Oaks. The Oaks directory currently shows it will be located in the space adjacent to the former Menchies space. Timing TBA.

Alice Handel created her first ice cream in Youngstown, Ohio in 1945 and their stores continue to make fresh ice cream in-house. Local area locations in Calabasas, Northridge, and Santa Monica, as well as others. Learn more at handelsicecream.com.

FROZEN TREATS IN AND AROUND VENTURA COUNTY

Michoacan a Pedir de Boca Ice Cream Shop In Thousand Oaks to Open April 27th

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After a two year wait, the Michoacan a Pedir de Boca Ice Cream Shop is "soft opening" on Saturday, April 27th around 1pm or so in the North Oaks Plaza at 1044 E. Avenida de los Arboles in Thousand Oaks, next to Manny's Mexican Grill. Over 20 delicious ice cream flavors and 30 different freshly made ice cream bars. More info (in Spanish) at www.lamichoacanaweb.com. Official grand opening on Cinco de Mayo. 

Over 80 frozen treat places around Ventura County at THIS LINK.

High Sweet Creamery is Coming Soon to High Street in Moorpark

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High Sweet Creamery is coming soon (though I don’t know how soon) to 213 E. High Street in Moorpark (corner of High and Bard Streets). They will be offering my own preferred four food groups - ice cream, candy, pastries and coffee.

In the meantime, check out the CVG compilation of over 80 ice cream, frozen yogurt and gelato places in and around Ventura County at THIS LINK.

Michoacan a Pedir de Boca Ice Cream Shop Coming Soon to the North Oaks Plaza in Thousand Oaks

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Jenn V sent over this photo of a new ice cream shop, Michoacan a Pedir de Boca Ice Cream Shop, coming soon to the North Oaks Plaza (99 Cents Store) at 1044 E. Avenida de los Arboles in Thousand Oaks, next to Manny's Mexican Grill. Los sabores naturales de Mexico (the natural flavors of Mexico). Well, to that I say, "Yo grito por helado!" More info (in Spanish) at www.lamichoacanaweb.com

OVER 80 ICE CREAM, FROZEN YOGURT AND OTHER FROZEN TREAT PLACES IN THE LOCAL AREA

Leone's Original Italian Ices Now Open in Thousand Oaks

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Leone’s Original Italian Ices at 1696 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks (south side, opposite endpoint of Erbes Road) opened for business this past week.

According to their website, Greg Leone is THE Italian Ice King of California. He grew up in New York City and brought his family recipes with his family to California.

Their menu includes water ices, creme ices, organic soft serve ice cream and a variety of drinks. This sounds like a place that will be dear to my heart!

Learn more at leonesices.com. Their initial hours are 11 am to 7 pm daily.

Coaches Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor Opening May 25th at Wendy-Kimber Plaza in Newbury Park

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UPDATE: Coaches Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor’s grand opening is Saturday, May 25th at 10:30am.

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Coaches Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor is “coming soon” to the Wendy-Kimber Plaza, 3345 Kimber Drive, Newbury Park. It will be located next to Country Harvest, in the space previously occupied by Bushido Martial Arts, which moved a few suites down.

Rumor has it that the owners are the same folks that own Country Harvest. This will undoubtedly be an exciting addition to the neighborhood.

No other specifics yet, but updates at www.facebook.com/CoachesNP.

New Thousand Oaks Baskins Robbins Open on Thousand Oaks Boulevard

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It was a sad day in June when the Westlake Village Baskin Robbins on Agoura Road closed but a new Baskins Robbins opened July 25th in the Skyline Plaza next to Grabbagreen at 2839 Thousand Oaks Boulevard, just two miles away.

According to the San Fernando Valley Business Journal, this was Baskin Robbins' 8,000th store and will celebrate at is grand opening on August 25th with $1.50 scoop deals.

Other local Baskin Robbins locations in Thousand Oaks (Avenida de los Arboles), Newbury Park, Agoura Hills, Moorpark, Simi Valley (3), Camarillo, Oxnard (2), Ojai, Santa Paula and Ventura (2). For nearly 100 local area frozen treat places, click THIS LINK.

And separately, be sure to sign up for a FREE birthday scoop at Baskin Robbins by signing up with their Birthday Club. This and other birthday freebies and restaurant rewards programs at eateries in the local area at THIS LINK.

Afters Ice Cream at The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard Opened on June 9th

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We noticed the big line outside of the brand new Afters Ice Cream at The Annex at The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard this past Sunday.  Afters' grand opening was the day before. 

You'll find unique flavors like Milk and Cereal, Cookie Monster and Jasmine Milk Tea at Afters. You'll also find the Milky Bun™ - a mix of a glazed bun with ice cream stuffed in between. We didn't try it but it looks absolutely delish!

More info at www.aftersicecream.com.