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Heard a tip from Ricky K via the Conejo Valley Guide Facebook page tonight that Olio e Limone Ristorante and Olio Pizzeria at The Shoppes at Westlake closed their doors today. This was confirmed by a phone call to the original Olio restaurant in Santa Barbara. These restaurants opened in the summer of 2015.
Learn more about the Santa Barbara Olio eateries at www.olioelimone.com and www.oliopizzeria.com.
UPDATE: Taj Express opened in February 2017 but subsequently closed in the October 2017 time frame. That didn't last long!
Amelia S noted to us via the Conejo Valley Guide Facebook Page that the former Jinky's Chili Cafe at the North Ranch Plaza, 3825 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Westlake Village, has a sign that says Taj Express Indian Cuisine is coming soon to this location. Located between Jersey Mike's and Dickey's BBQ Pit. Stay tuned.
Photo credit: Amelia S. via CVG Facebook Page
Westlake Cyclery, located in the North Ranch Mall in Westlake Village, has closed its doors. Here is the message on its Facebook page yesterday:
"It's with a heavy heart we say Thank You to everyone that has supported us over the last 40 years. Retail has become an ever challenging environment and has taken its toll on us. We have had a blast to the very end. THANK YOU for all the amazing memories!
Sincerely
Westlake Cyclery family and staff"
Final Update 1/27/17: Parma Pizzeria is in "soft opening" mode effective two days ago, with limited pizza offerings, but expanding for its grand opening in about 10 days. Offering delicious, mouth-watering Detroit-style pizza!
Update 12/30/16: Parma Pizzeria Napoletana indicated on November 18th on its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/parmapizzeria that it nearing completion of the pizzeria.
Original Post 6/5/16: There's a "coming soon" sign out at 796 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks for a new eatery, Parma Pizzeria Napoletana.
The domain name for Parma Pizzeria Napoletana at parmapizzerianapoletana.com is not functional yet and a Facebook page could not be found. However, a little searching around took me to a May 1, 2016 article in Bass Musician magazine, an interview with bassist Mick Mahan. Mahan has played, toured and recorded with Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo since 1994 and has played with countless other artists over the years.
But in that article, when asked what's going on now, Mick indicated in addition to going on a Pat Benatar summer tour, "after many years of research and planning, I'm finally realizing a dream of mine this year and opening a pizzeria called 'Parma Pizzeria Napoletana."
Stay tuned...
Update 1/26/17: Grabbagreen indicates they will be opening on Saturday, January 28th at 7 a.m. The Thousand Oaks location will be open Monday-Saturday from 7:00am-9:00pm and Sunday from 8:00am-8:00pm. The 1569-square foot space has modern decor and the energetic ambiance appeals to everyone from children to adults. You can reach the store directly by calling (805) 418-5959 or visiting them at Facebook.com/grabbagreenthousandoaks.
Posted 10/22/16:
Thanks for the heads up yet again from CVG Facebook Page follower Amelia S for letting us know that Grabbagreen is coming soon to Thousand Oaks, at the former home of Tile City at 2835 Thousand Oaks Blvd.
Looks like this will be awesome addition to the Conejo Valley, particularly to those who like to eat healthy foods! According to the Grabbagreen website:
Founded in 2013, Grabbagreen® is a fast food restaurant where great tasting, healthy food meet the speed and convenience of traditional fast food. Grabbagreen’s Eat Clean® menu is preservative-free, naturally gluten-free and GMO free. The whole food menu is based on super food ingredients and offers a full selection of grain and green-based bowls with fresh hormone-free and antibiotic-free proteins provided by local farms, fresh-pressed juice, handcrafted smoothies and acai bowls, breakfast, and healthy kid-friendly items. All signature menu items are prepared fresh, are made-to-order, and provide a delicious experience for customers and a variety of flavors to meet dietary needs. There are no unhealthy choices at Grabbagreen®.
No word yet on timing, but stay tuned for updates at grabbagreen.com or at www.facebook.com/Grabbagreen-Ventura-County-1737425623136688.
Longevity Coffee opened in the fall of 2017.
Amelia S recently pointed out via the CVG Facebook Page that there's a sign up at a storefront at Skyline Center (Thousand Oaks Boulevard and Skyline Drive) in Thousand Oaks (you know, where Tile City and Crown and Anchor reside) indicating Longevity Coffee "The Future of Coffee" is coming soon. "Organic. Low Acid. Delicious."
Sounds pretty darn good to me. The storefront is next to a consignment sporting goods store.
Today, the Thousand Oaks Acorn reported that Provo, Utah based CircusTrix has a signed a 10 year lease at Janss Marketplace for a 37,000 sq ft trampoline facility at the mall. It is anticipated to open in late 2017 in the space currently occupied by Padavo Home Furnishings.
Read more at www.toacorn.com/news/2017-01-19/Front_Page/Trampoline_park_coming_to_Janss_mall_owner_says.html.
More on CircusTrix: They have built over 30 parks around the world.
Six years later (January 2017) and the Costco Hot Dog and drink is still just $1.50.
Originally Published February 24, 2011
For $1.50 I enjoy the simple enjoyment of a Costco hot dog and a soft drink. It is always a bargain, and for another $1, I love the huge churros that they offer, washed down with a $1.50 berry smoothie. Since I usually eat pretty healthy, this occasional splurge causes me no feelings of guilt.
This is one big hot dog, and the buns are always fresh, wrapped the same way they serve them at Dodger Stadium. And around the corner there is mustard, ketchup (ycchh, I'm hoping the ketchup is limited to kids' hot dogs under age 10), relish and onions. I love the onion machine...you know, the one where you turn a crank and the chopped onions barrel out on top of the hot dog.
Ah yes, to live life to its fullest, one must stop by and dine on one of those $1.50 hot dog/soda combos at Costco.
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