SpireWorks Modern Döner Coming Soon to Westlake Village

UPDATE 6/18/19: Spireworks Westlake Village has closed its doors.

UPDATE 7/17/18: Soft opening today, July 17, 2018 and grand opening this Saturday, July 21st. www.facebook.com/SpireWorksDAS

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Posted 4/24/18:

Shout out to Amelia Schad for pointing out that SpireWorks Modern Döner will be opening soon in the former home of Big Fish Poke (and prior to that, Ice Cream Lab) at 2725 Townsgate Road, Westlake Village (Westlake Plaza), next to Le Pain Quotidien.

SpireWorks is a build your own fast casual restaurant centered around vertically spit roasted meats (called Döner), fresh baked bread and fun / foodie toppings. More info at www.spireworks.com.

County of Ventura Food Facility Closures in June 2018

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 vcrma.org/food-facilities-closure-report-inspector-initiated.

The following facility closures (exclusive of mobile facilities) were noted in June 2018. Keep in mind when reviewing this that there are many possible reasons for the closures, most of which are very temporary issues.

June 2018

Ameci Pizza & Pasta, 2390 Las Posas Road, Camarillo;
Inoperable refrigeration, resulting in unsafe food temperatures;
Date closed - 06/25/18; Date reopened - 06/26/18

Panaderia La Michoacana, 960 E. Main Street, Santa Paula;
Cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 06/22/18; No reopen date

Green Acres Market, 2918 Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley;
Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 06/19/18; Date reopened - 06/25/18

Pho Oxnard, 722 N. Ventura Road, Oxnard;
Cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions (failure to adhere to compliance agreement);
Date closed - 06/12/18;  Date reopened - 06/28/18

Pizza Rev, 660 E. Ventura Blvd., #100, Camarillo;
Leaky ceiling/roof led to unsafe food preparation & unsanitary conditions;
Date Closed - 06/05/18; Date reopened - 06/06/18

Green Acres Market, 2918 Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley;
Rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date Closed - 06/04/18; Date reopened - 06/06/18

Panaderia La Michoacana, 960 E. Main Street, Santa Paula;
Cockroach infestation, unsanitary conditions;
Date closed - 06/04/18; Date reopened - 06/05/18

Takahashi Sushi Recently Closed Its Doors at the North Ranch Mall in Thousand Oaks

Takahashi Sushi recently ended its long stint (over 25 years) in the North Ranch Mall, 3835 Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks

I go way back with Takahashi, back to the days when the Trek Bike Store (previously Westlake Cyclery) was a Tower Records Store and the Petco was a furniture store. And nobody knew about poke, unless they were from Hawaii.

Sorry to see you go, Takahashi-san, but you had an extremely long stint here in the Conejo Valley! Sushi you later!

Fatburger Now Open at Whole Foods Plaza in Thousand Oaks

Update 6/24/18: Sign on the door indicates Fatburger Thousand Oaks to open on Monday, June 25th. Phone 805-370-8220. This is also a Buffalo's Express location, with boneless and bone-in wings!

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Posted 1/31/18: Lauren Todd pointed out there's a "Fatburger Coming Soon" sign up at the former Smashburger location in the Whole Foods Plaza in Thousand Oaks (740 North Moorpark Road). "Now Hiring" No word on timing at this point nor mention on the Fatburger website at www.fatburger.com.

There are currently no other Fatburger eateries in Ventura County; previously there was a location in Ventura.

 

Eater Los Angeles Reports The Cheesecake Factory's New Concept, Social Monk Asian Kitchen, to Open in Westlake Village This Fall

Several CVG Facebook page followers (Michelle, Melissa and Kimbra) gave us the heads up on this one! Eater Los Angeles reported this morning that The Cheesecake Factory is creating a new fast casual eatery concept - Social Monk Asian Kitchen - and that the first location will be at The Promenade at Westlake here in the Conejo Valley. The eatery will feature dishes with a variety of Asian influences. 

According to Delish, Social Monk will not be serving cheesecake! Sheesh! But they do indicate dishes such as noodles, sandwiches, curries, etc.

Speaking of The Promenade at Westlake, Shake Shack plans to open a location here by late 2018.

The Stand is Now Open in Calabasas

UPDATE: The Stand is now open in Calabasas.

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The Stand Calabasas is anticipated to open this month at 23683 Calabasas Road (Courtyard at the Commons; across the road from The Commons at Calabasas.

The Stand offers a variety of delicious burgers, "Standwiches," Chicken Standwiches, Salads, Hot Dogs and more. 

Other locations currently in Encino, Century City, Woodland Hills, Northridge, Irvine, Pasadena and Newport Beach.

Learn more at www.thestandlink.com.

XL Steakhouse Now Open in Former Home of Prime Steakhouse in Agoura Hills

Update 6/25/18: XL Restaurant is now open! That was quick! xlrestaurants.com 8180474-2295

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Prime Steakhouse closed its doors in Agoura on Thursday, May 31st. The owners announced that after five wonderful years, they were looking to focus on their two Ventura restaurants and possibly pursue another one in Ventura or Camarillo. 

The new owners have signs up at indicating their new concept, XL Steakhouse, will be opening soon. The sign says X Libes / Meats / Vibes is a vibe inspired steakhouse with classy cocktails and craft everything. For updates, visit www.xlrestaurants.com.

Previous occupants of this space most recently included Sunset Room (closed in December 2012) and Chapter 8 Steakhouse and Lounge (closed in 2010)

Location is 29020 Agoura Road in the Agoura Village Center.