Cholada Thai in Newbury Park Recently Closed

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My family enjoyed that place though every time we went it was like 10% occupied. Apparently it closed in the last month or two (we were last there in the summer). The good thing is that there is a newer location in Thousand Oaks as well as the original location in Malibu. Visit www.choladathaicuisine.com for more information and phone numbers.

Loehmann's in Newbury Park is Closing! :<

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As I was stopping PetSmart in Newbury Park to pick up goldfish food for my 5 year old's recent addition to his pet collection on Saturday, October 30th, I noticed a lot of "40% to 80%" signs along the road. Much to my wife's chagrin, we discovered that the Newbury Park Loehmann's is closing its doors. In fat, they are even selling store furniture and fixtures...pretty much everything except the walls. My wife asked me scope it out for her and there's stuff in there, but a fraction of what used to be. The pickins appear to be getting slim. Last day the store will be open is Sunday, November 7th.

There ain't any other Loehmann's close by here in Ventura County. The next closest stores are in Reseda, Burbank and Beverly Hills.

RollerDome - Thousand Oaks (CLOSED OCTOBER 2010)

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The RollerDome was a 23,000 square foot roller rink in the heart of Thousand Oaks. It was located at 950 Avenida de los Arboles, Thousand Oaks and operated for 17 years in the city.

Gino's Bistro - Hidden Italian Gem in Newbury Park

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Note: Gino retired and the restaurant closed its doors in December 2015.

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I'm a pretty easy to please guy when it comes to food. I'll eat pretty much anything as long as it isn't overloaded with fat and creamy sauces. But I do know good food when I taste it.

Gino's Bistro in Newbury Park is one of those places where I know I'm getting something special...old school Italian food. While I enjoy taking the kids to Presto Pasta and other budget restaurants, sometimes I like to kick it up a notch.

Gino, the namesake, had previous restaurants for many years in Agoura and somewhere else (place escapes me). You immediately get the sense that Gino loves what he does and is proud of his food. I've been to Gino's several times, one time on a weeknight where he served me himself. He and his wife were very friendly and gracious. The other time the restaurant was packed with people enjoying a wine tasting paired with their food. I brought my Italian mother-in-law to Gino's and he stopped by to say hello.

Spaghetti Bolognese

Spaghetti Bolognese

Spaghetti BologneseThe food was delicious. The salmon was perfectly cooked and served with pasta in marinara sauce. I loved the homemade manicotti (pasta stuffed with fresh ricotta and spinach). The Spaghetti Bolognese was mouthwatering and my kids split the leftovers for lunch the next day (nice portion). The bread is to die for...soft on the inside, slightly crunchy on the outside...served warm and fresh. And the house salad was also excellent...love the garbanzo beans in it.

How did I first hear about Gino's? From a CVG fan! You know who you are! This source enjoys the Penne Arrabiata and Liguine with Spicy Clams.  He notes that Gino is old school..."what do you want...if i got it back there, I'll make it for you."

Gino's has a comfortable, not overly fancy, yet still nice feel to it. You can get away wearing jeans or shorts or something more dressy. Either way, no doubt you will enjoy the food, casual atmosphere and warmth of Gino's.

Gino's is located at 1620 Newbury Road in Newbury Park, in the strip mall where the Post Office, Jersey Mike's and In N' Out Burger are located. You will not regret your authentic Italian meal at Gino's. Phone is 805.498.3188. No website.