The Oaks Mall Announces Three New Eateries Coming in Summer 2016 - Pizza Rev, Urban Plates and Chipotle

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In addition to the previously mentioned De-Lite-Ful Low Carb Restaurant coming to The Oaks Mall in Thousand Oaks sometime early next year, there are three additional eateries coming to the The Oaks towards to the summer of 2016. 

PizzaRev is a "build your own" fast-casual pizza place with other local locations in Camarillo, Oxnard and Woodland Hills. 

Chipotle...well, I'm pretty sure you already now about Chipotle Mexican Grill, with other local locations in Newbury Park, Westlake Village, Camarillo, Simi Valley, Oxnard, Ventura and Malibu.

Urban Plates - This is a restaurant with locations in San Diego, Irvine, Dublin, and soon, Playa Vista, serving "made from scratch" salads, entrees, braises and stews and sandwiches. "Farm to plate and won't break the bank" is what they say at www.urbanplates.com.

These eateries are planned as part of the new construction that is planned west of Lazy Dog Cafe.

Updates at www.shoptheoaksmall.com.

Nordstrom Rack at the Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks to Open This Fall

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Back in December 2013, Nordstrom announced plans to open a 40,000 sq ft Nordstrom Rack, 145 West Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks at the Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks in fall 2015.

The store will be opening on Thursday, October 1, 2015. They will be having a grand opening event at 8am with gift card giveaways, breakfast, music, treats and more. Store will be opening at 9am.

Regular weekday hours are 10am to 9pm.

This two-story store will occupy a portion of the existing Sears location, while Sears will continue occupying an anchor position on the primary floor of the existing store.  

Get updates at shop.nordstrom.com/st/nordstrom-rack-janss-marketplace.

REI Woodland Hills is Opening Its Doors on Friday, September 18th

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REI Woodland Hills is opening its doors on Friday, September 18th, with grand opening specials at 6220 Topanga Canyon Boulevard (at Erwin Street). REIprovides outdoor enthusiasts with top-brand gear and clothing for camping, climbing, cycling, fitness, hiking, paddling, skiing, travel and more. Also offering a complete bike shop, with a full range of professional bike shop services to help keep you biking the streets and trails year-round. 

Visit www.rei.com/stores/woodland-hills.html for more information. This REI store is about 3 miles closer to the center of Thousand Oaks than the REI store at The Collection at RiverPark that opened about 2 1/2 years ago (my how time flies!).

ZARA Anticipated to Open This Fall at The Oaks Mall in Thousand Oaks

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ZARA is a Spanish clothing and accessories retailer based in Arteixo, Galicia, and founded in 1975 by Amancio Ortega and Rosalía Mera. There are over 2,000 ZARA stores around the world, including 54 in the United States. ZARA carries women's, men's, and children's clothing, shoes, fragrances and accessories.

ZARA is the flagship chain store of the Inditex (Industria de Diseño Textil, S.A.) group, the world's largest apparel retailer, operating over 6,600 stores worldwide. The fashion group also owns brands such as Massimo Dutti, Pull and Bear, Uterqüe, Stradivarius, Oysho and Bershka.

ZARA is anticipated to be opening this fall at The Oaks Mall on the first floor, north side, directly across from Nordstrom and below The Cheesecake Factory.

They are currently looking to hire staff! Visit www.joinfashioninditex.com for more information about applying. More on ZARA at www.zara.com.

Water Wings Swim School Opening Soon at the Agoura Hills Town Center

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Water Wings Swim School is opening very soon at the Agoura Hills Town Center, 30135 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills, directly across from Future Track Running Center.  Nearly four years ago, this was Terri's Cafe.  FOLLOW-UP: They opened in August!

Water Wings is a year round swim school founded in 2003 with locations in Las Vegas and Northridge...and soon, Agoura Hills. I was shocked when I discovered this today. Quite a massive, heated pool completely full of water. Water wings provides private and group lessons to children and adults of all ages, starting at 3 months.

For more information, visit www.waterwingsswimschool.com or visit the Water Wings Agoura Hills Facebook page at www.facebook.com/waterwingsah. They are also currently hiring for this new location.

Color Mi Vino: Paint, Wine, Fun Opening Later This Summer in Simi Valley

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Color Mi Vino: Paint, Wine, Fun is joining the latest big trend...painting with a glass of wine. They are looking to open in the coming months, with a target date in September, at 2955 B-2 Cochran St, Simi Valley (Sycamore Square Shopping Center).

Under the guidance of a trained artist, enjoy painting your masterpiece with a glass of wine, beer or non-alcoholic beverage. All supplies will be provided and no experience is required. You will be guided every step of the way.

For updates, visit colormivino.com.

Sports Authority at Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks Looks to Open July 31st

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There's a sign outside the Sports Authority storefront at the Janss Marketplace, 145 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, that indicates the store will be opening on Friday, July 31st.

This will be the fourth Sports Authority Store in the Ventura County/Conejo Valley area. Others stores in Westlake Village, Camarillo and Ventura.

Learn more at ca.thousandoaks.sportsauthority.com/sporting-goods-thousand-oaks-729.html

Gap, It'Sugar and ANGL Opened at The Collection at RiverPark on June 26th

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The Collection at RiverPark recently announced the opening of three new stores this past weekend. Gap, the global apparel and accessories brand focused on delivering casual, American style, will offer its classic, iconic clothing. It'Sugar is a trendy sweets shop. ANGL offers luxurious, yet affordable clothing.

Visit The Collection's directory map at thecollectionrp.com/shop/directory for how to find these new stores.