Krispy Kreme Coming Back to Oxnard Near The Collection at RiverPark in 2016

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Update 9/14: Krispy Kreme Oxnard Grand Opening is Tuesday, September 27th at 6AM at 220 Riverpark Blvd, Oxnard.  See THIS LINK.

The first 60 guests receive free doughnuts for one year!*

The first 10 guests through the door receive a punch card for one free dozen Original Glazed doughnuts each week for one year. The next 50 guests through the door will receive a punch card for one free dozen Original Glazed doughnuts each month for one year. First 100 guests in line will receive a commemorative t-shirt.

Camping out to ensure your place in line?
*Registration for the line for the prizes above begins at 3 PM on 9/26/16. Registrants must remain in the line and on the Krispy Kreme property from the time of registration until the shop opens at 6 AM on 9/27/16 to claim their prize. Must be 10 years of age or older to receive door prizes. Door prizes exclude drive-thru guests. Visit www.krispykreme.com/about/Grand-Openings for official Grand Opening Rules and Regulations.

Update 9/8: The Krispy Kreme website now acknowledges the soon to be anxiously awaited Oxnard Krispy Kreme location that is indeed still "coming soon." www.krispykreme.com/Locate/Location-Search?q=oxnard In the meantime, commenter silvergoat05 indicated 6 days ago that they are looking for a September 20th opening date, "give or take."  There is also a Krispy Kreme Oxnard Facebook page up and running at THIS LINK.

Speaking of donuts, Dunkin Donuts is right there on Krispy Kreme's heels, with locations in the works in Simi Valley and Westlake Village.

Update 8/23/16: Ooohhh, it is getting closer as you can see from the image below. They are working away on the store, which from what I was told, they now are anticipating/hoping to open in the next 3 or 4 weeks. But we shall see.  Location is west of the McDonald's on Riverpark Blvd at E. Vineyard in Oxnard.

The WSS is now open.

The WSS is now open.

Update 8/4/16: Apparently will be a Fall opening according to a comment posted here last month from the Krispy Kreme corporate office. Possibly Oct/Nov time frame.

Update 6/26/16: Still no specific opening date but as you can see from the photo, the structure has been built but is still in process. And Krispy Kreme is looking to hire managers.

View of the in-process WSS store from the adjacent McDonald's parking lot. Krispy Kreme will be located towards the back (not pictured).

View of the in-process WSS store from the adjacent McDonald's parking lot. Krispy Kreme will be located towards the back (not pictured).

Now hiring managers at Krispy Kreme. I don't know about you, but I'd work for donuts!

Now hiring managers at Krispy Kreme. I don't know about you, but I'd work for donuts!

Original Post 11/10/15: Good news for donut fans in the vicinity of The Collection at RiverPark!  Santa Monica based Dynamic Development Company recently announced it acquired land at 210-220 Riverpark Boulevard in Oxnard and is planning to develop a 17,000 sq ft two tenant shopping center. The center will feature a 14,730 sq ft WSS (Warehouse Shoe Sale) Footwear store and a 2,700 sq ft Krispy Kreme.

Yes, you heard it right. A new Krispy Kreme donut shop in Oxnard, roughly 8 years after closing its previous location on Rose Avenue.

They anticipate the project will be completed sometime in the 2nd quarter of 2016 (originally...it looks like it will now be sometime in Q3).

Learn more about WSS at www.shopwss.com and Krispy Kreme at www.krispykreme.com.

Country Harvest in Newbury Park to Re-Open Again on Friday, September 16th

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Update 9/14/16: Yesterday, it was announced that new ownership will once again re-open Country Harvest on Friday, September 16th at 4pm.

Country Harvest after the 2nd closing.

Country Harvest after the 2nd closing.

Update 9/6/16: Today it was announced that the new owners of Country Harvest Cafe in Newbury Park will be closing the popular local eatery. 

Country Harvest at 3345 Kimber Drive in Newbury Park first opened on May 22, 2002 and has been serving home-style meals under the ownership of Debbie.

Earlier this year Debbie decided to sell Country Harvest and indeed, the restaurant, as of August 22nd, will have new owners, the Kings.

The popular local eatery will become the Country Harvest Cafe and there are no immediate changes anticipated, both staff and fare.

Vintage Grocers to Open at The Promenade at Westlake on Saturday, October 1st

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Vintage Grocers, a community-minded market and retailer of gourmet, organic, natural and conventional foods, will be opening its doors at The Promenade at Westlake on Saturday, October 1.

Vintage Grocers is known for their classic hometown market feel and curated menu of locally-sourced products. This will mark the brand’s second location, following the popular flagship store at Trancas Country Market in Malibu.

The new Westlake Village location will be double the size and offer an even wider range of products from the finest meats, produce, seafood, fruits, vegetables and more – all sourced from Southern California’s leading food establishments and local artisans. A private wine tasting room, fresh poke, olive bars and pressed juices will further enhance the new space. Additionally, a variety of grab-and-go stations (i.e. burrito, pizza, ice cream and coffee bars) will cater to those on the go.

Visit www.vintagegrocers.com for more information.

County of Ventura Food Facility Closures in August 2016

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The County of Ventura Environmental Health Division (EHD) protects public health and the environment by ensuring conformance with State laws and County ordinances pertaining to food protection, hazardous materials, hazardous waste, individual sewage disposal systems, land use, medical waste, ocean water quality monitoring, recreational health, solid waste, underground fuel tanks and vector control.

The EHD publishes food facility closures at www.ventura.org/rma/envhealth/community-services/consumer-food/closures.html.

The following facility closures were noted in August 2016. Keep in mind when reviewing this that there are many possible reasons for the closures, most of which are very temporary issues.

Marie Callenders, 1295 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura;

Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions, failure to adhere to a compliance agreement;

Date closed - 08/31/16; Date reopened - 09/02/16

Allison's Country Cafe, 3429 Telegraph Rd., Ventura;

No means to wash and sanitize utensils;

Date closed - 08/29/16; Date reopened - 08/30/16

Subway, 133 N. Ventura Rd., Port Hueneme;

No hot water for hand washing and utensil washing;

Date closed - 08/26/16; Date reopened - 08/26/16

Cactus Patch, 197 High Street, Moorpark;

Cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions;

Date closed - 08/24/16; Date reopened - 09/02/16

Lupe's Restaurant, 1710 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks;

Cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions, inoperable refrigeration resulting in unsafe food temperatures;

Date closed - 08/18/16; Date reopened - 08/21/16

Chef Burger, 1771 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks;

No hot water for hand washing and utensil washing;

Date closed - 08/18/16; Date reopened - 08/19/16

Antonio's Mexican Food & Grill, 423 Hueneme Road, Port Hueneme;

Cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions, inoperable refrigeration;

Date closed - 08/17/16; Date reopened - 08/18/16

CJ'S Barbecue, 480 S Victoria Blvd., Oxnard;

Cockroach infestaion, unsanitary conditions;

Date closed - 08/16/16; Date reopened - 08/25/16

Panda Express, 2500 Las Posas Rd. Ste. F, Camarillo;

Grease trap overflow, unable to use water for utensil and hand washing;

Date closed - 08/15/16; Date reopened - 08/16/16

Savory Thai Cuisine, 583 E. Main Street, Ventura;

Cockroach infestaion, unsanitary conditions;

Date closed - 08/15/16; Date reopened - 08/18/16

Mi Pueblito Meat Market, 148 S. Ojai Street, Santa Paula;

Fly infestation, unsanitary conditions, serious and repeated violations, failure to adhere to a compliance agreement;

Date closed - 08/09/16; Date reopened - 08/10/16

Breakfast Cafe, 686 Lindero Cyn Road, Oak Park;

Inoperable refrigeration resulting in inadequate refrigeration and unsafe food temperatures;

Date closed - 08/08/16; Date reopened - 08/09/16

Subway #2363/Coldstone's, 4986 Verdugo Way #C, Camarillo;
Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 08/05/16; Date reopened - 08/11/16

Outback Steakhouse, 137 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks;

Cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions;

Date closed - 08/02/16; Date reopened - 08/04/16

Yummy Hawaiian BBQ, 302 W. Los Angeles Avenue, Moorpark;

No hot water available for handwashing and utensil washing;

Date closed - 08/02/16; Date reopened - 08/03/16

La Tapatia #2, 1700 E. Thompson Blvd., #C, Ventura;

Inoperable refrigeration, cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions;

Date closed - 08/01/16; Date reopened - 08/02/16

Mi Pueblo Mexican Grill, 150 W. Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard;

Failure to adhere to a compliance agreement, inoperable refrigeration, serious & repeated violations;

Date closed - 08/01/16; Date reopened - 08/04/2016 

Galletto Closing Soon, Finney's Crafthouse & Kitchen Coming Soon, To Westlake Village

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Update 9/12/16: Finney's Crafthouse & Kitchen is now open at 982 S. Westlake Boulevard, Westlake Village in the Westlake Plaza. www.facebook.com/Finneyscrafthouse

GalletoClosing.jpg

Alison F. tipped us off on this on June 3rd via the CVG Facebook Page but I wanted to see it myself to believe it that Galletto Bar & Grill, a Westlake Village mainstay for 20 years in the Westlake Plaza at 982 Westlake Boulevard, is closing its doors soon (specific date TBA). The note on the front window points out the owners' other location is Farfalla at The Promenade at Westlake.

That said, a new place is already lined up for this location. Finney's Crafthouse & Kitchen is opening this fall. Their Instagram page indicates they will have 30 craft beers on tap, craft cocktails, gourmet burgers, flatbread pizzas, specialty salads and delicious appetizers.

Visit their site at www.finneyscrafthouse.com for updates. Based on the countdown clock on their site, it appears they plan to open in mid-August. But we shall see.

Fusion Grill to Open This Fall at the Oakbrook Plaza in Thousand Oaks

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Update 11/18/16: Fusion Grill is now open at its new location in Thousand Oaks.

About a month ago I spoke with the owner of Fusion Grill in Newbury Park about the status of it opening a Thousand Oaks location at the Oakbrook Plaza (Avenida de los Arboles and Erbes Road) in the space previously occupied by Chang 101 (and prior to that, Chen's Szechwan Restaurant, which closed in September 2008 for you local history buffs).

The response was that they would actually be relocating from Newbury Park to this larger location in Thousand Oaks and that it would be happening in the Fall 2016 time frame; possibly as early as late October.

Fusion Grill serves "contemporary, eclectic Italian, French and Asian cuisine and has rave reviews in Yelp. 

And there you have it.  Learn more at www.fusiongrill1.com.

Cagami Ramen Opened in Late July in Former Home of Sushi Hamayu in Camarillo

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The owners of Sushi Hamayu in Camarillo retired in June and in late July, a new eatery opened in its place at 1855 E. Daily Drive, Suite B (sandwiched, so to speak, between Habit Burger and Urbane Cafe), Camarillo, Cagami Ramen. 

It sounds absolutely delicious, so I do plan to stop by soon. Their menu, seen on their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cagamiramen, includes all sorts of great stuff: ramen noodles and soup, rice bowls with tuna, salmon, yellowtail, etc. and fish dishes. Oooh, and mochi ice cream for dessert. I WILL be checking this place out. Soon.

Blaze Pizza Coming Soon to The Esplanade in Oxnard

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Update 3/1/17: Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza Oxnard to open on Friday, March 3rd.

Posted 9/9/16:

Blaze Pizza is opening soon at The Esplanade, 301 W. Esplanade Drive in Oxnard. This will mark the first Ventura County location of this "build it yourself" pizza chain.  Their menus includes signature and build-your-own pizzas, salads and for dessert, s'more pie.

Launched by a co-founder of the Wetzel's Pretzels chain in 2012, Blaze Pizza now has 150 locations and continues to grow rapidly.

This concept is certainly been seen here in Ventura County, with Pieology, PizzaRev, MOD Pizza, Urban Pizza and Pitfire Pizza already in the game.

Visit blazepizza.com to learn more.

Cal Lutheran University Installs Large New LED Video Display to Stadium

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Kingsmen fans, players and coaches will experience a new addition to game day when they head to events at William Rolland Stadium as Daktronics (NASDAQ-DAKT) of Brookings, South Dakota, has designed, manufactured and installed a new LED video display system for California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, California.
 
The display is the largest football display in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) and one of the largest displays in all of Division III football at 400 square feet. It will also be used for men’s and women’s soccer games as well as special events such as commencement.
 
Located in the end zone of the field, the video display measures approximately 16 feet high by 25 feet wide and features a 15HD pixel layout to provide excellent image clarity and contrast with wide angle visibility to appeal to every seat in the stadium.
 
The display is capable of variable content zoning which allows it to show one large image or to be divided into multiple windows to show any combination of live video, instant replays, game information and statistics, graphics and animations, and sponsorship messages.
 
The project was funded by donor William Rolland and Cal Lutheran.
 
Daktronics LED video and messaging display technology feature industry-leading environmental protection for a long lifetime with consistent performance and low power consumption, providing value and excitement for years to come.
 
About Cal Lutheran Athletics
More than 400 student-athletes compete on Cal Lutheran’s 21 intercollegiate athletic teams. Teams and individuals at the university have collected more than 150 SCIAC titles since 1991. The Kingsmen and Regals squads have produced many all-American selections for their play on the field and their academic achievements in the classroom. The newest addition to the North Campus athletics complex, William Rolland Stadium, opened in 2011. For more information, go to callutheran.edu.
 
About Daktronics
Daktronics helps its customers to impact their audiences throughout the world with large-format LED video displays, message displays, scoreboards, digital billboards and control systems in sport, business and transportation applications. Founded in 1968 as a USA-based manufacturing company, Daktronics has grown into the world leader in audio-visual systems and implementation with offices around the globe. Discover more at www.daktronics.com.