El Sancho Loco Taqueria y Cantina Now Open in Westlake Village

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El Sancho Loco Taqueria y Cantina is now open at the North Ranch Shopping Center (Trader Joe's/Ralphs/Trek Bikes) at 3845 East Thousand Oaks Boulevard. Full service sit down eatery with bar and signature cocktails and Mexican food. Opens daily at 11am. The takeout location behind the restaurant will continue to operate for your taco on the go pleasure. The original El Sancho Loco location on Michael Drive in Newbury Park continues to serve local burrito requirements. www.elsancholocotaqueria.com

Cork & Batter Roadhouse Coming Soon to Simi Valley

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Good news for Simi Valley folks. Cork & Batter Roadhouse is coming soon to the former home of Musashi at 1747 Simi Town Center Way in Simi Valley.  Cork & Batter's first location is at Hollywood Park, near SoFi Stadium and the Kia Forum (and directly in front of Intuit Dome, the future home of the Los Angeles Clippers). That said, it appears this one will be different - a Texas BBQ/Sports Bar place. Jeff C, who passed along this photo, says the owners indicate a late summer/early fall anticipated grand opening date. www.corkandbatter.com

Cafe Ficelle Coming Soon to Thousand Oaks (Soft Opening April 10th)

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UPDATE: Cafe Ficelle is “soft opening” 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10th.

Cafe Ficelle Boulangerie & Patisserie is "opening soon" according to the sign at 1710 Thousand Oaks Boulevard, across the way from Denino’s Pizzeria. With locations in Ventura (near the Pacific View Mall) and old town Camarillo, Cafe Ficelle offer freshly baked goods, breakfast and lunch items, coffees, teas and more. Timing TBD. www.cafeficelle.com

Jügo Organic Eatery & Wellness Bar Soft Opening in Thousand Oaks on May 16th

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Jügo Organic Eatery & Wellness Bar will be opening its doors in soft opening mode this coming Tuesday, May 16th in the Oakbrook Plaza in Thousand Oaks, 1772 Avenida De Los Arboles, Suite I (between Subway and Supercuts). They will offer juices, smoothies, acai bowls and pure shots. They will open 8 a.m. Daily. More info at www.jugoorganic.com.

La Princiere French Bakery, Patisserie and Cafe Now Open in the Northstar Plaza Thousand Oaks

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UPDATE 10/31/23: La Princiere is now open in “soft opening” mode as it awaits installation of its point of sale system. Taking cash, Venmo and PayPal in the meantime.

La Princiere French Bakery, Patisserie and Cafe is opening in about a month in the Northstar Plaza in Thousand Oaks (1321-1345 Thousand Oaks Blvd). Owner and Thousand Oaks resident Ahlam Ziani is originally from France and has worked as a baker and pastry chef for years. She will be offering fresh, long-fermentation artisanal breads, French baguettes, and sourdough starters that have been part of her family for 250 years. All sauces, soups and breads will be made in-house.

Initially, they will be serving breakfast and lunch, and when fully staffed, dinner. They will also be offering sandwiches, soups, salads, pizza, and a full lunch menu from meat to fish and other delicious French dishes.  La Princiere is named for Ahlam and husband Chris' son Luca, their little prince.

Follow their Facebook page for updates at www.facebook.com/frenchbakerypatisseriecafe.

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