Phil's Restaurant Coming Soon to Former Home of Prawn & Basil in Thousand Oaks (NOW OPEN)

UPDATE: Phil’s Restaurant opened in March 2022. Learn more at www.phils1000oaks.com.

Prawn & Basil at 3316 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd (just west of Duesenberg Drive) very recently closed its doors**, but the next eatery slated for this spot, "Phil's," is coming soon. No info yet on the offerings but you can follow them at www.facebook.com/Phils-102443092236989. My suspicion is that craft cocktails will be in the mix.

Prior to Prawn & Basil, which opened here in August 2017, this spot was occupied by Geppino's Sicilian Kitchen and before that, Vitello's.

** I’m told by several folks that they will be relocating to the former Barone’s Westlake Village space across the parking lot from Lure Fish House and will operate under a different name. Stay tuned for more details.

Country Harvest Opened Its Third Location Today in Camarillo

Country Harvest opened its 3rd location today at the former Jessica's Cafe, 596 Mobil Ave, Camarillo (at Pickwick Drive, south of Ponderosa Dr.).

This follows the opening of its 2nd location this past summer in Moorpark.

And of course, its venerable Newbury Park location on Kimber Road has served the Conejo Valley for nearly 20 years. www.countryharvest.restaurant

All locations open daily at 7:30 a.m. Closed at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday/Monday.

Bowlero is Now Open at The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard

Bowlero is now open at The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard, offering black light bowling, high definition video walls, arcade and a sports bar. They also serve food at a laneside lounge that includes things like wings, burgers, pizza, sundaes and more. Learn more at www.bowlero.com/location/bowlero-oxnard or call (805) 288-8953.

There's a grand opening event from 11am to 2pm on 11/13. RSVP at www.bowlero.com/bowlero-oxnard-grand-opening.

About Bowlero Corp (from their website):

In 1997, entrepreneur Tom Shannon purchased the original Bowlmor Lanes and revolutionized the industry. His vision for upscale bowling and events turned Bowlmor into a Manhattan nightlife hotspot and catapulted it onto the national stage, resulting in new locations throughout the US.

In 2013, Bowlmor purchased AMF Bowling Centers. The deal rescued AMF from bankruptcy and expanded Bowlmor’s portfolio to hundreds of locations across America.

The next year, Bowlmor AMF launched Bowlero—a dynamic new brand that would take bowling to an entirely new level. The company made headlines again that year, acquiring Brunswick Corporation’s bowling center business and uniting two longtime industry rivals—AMF and Brunswick—for the first time in history.

In 2019, we made another big acquisition: the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA). With our partners at FOX Sports, we’re reenergizing the PBA and bringing the sport to millions of fans.

Today, the company is now Bowlero Corp—a global media company and the largest owner and operator of bowling centers in the world. Our team is over 8,000 strong, our lanes number over 12,000, and more than 28 million guests visit our locations every single year.

Loru's Cafe is Now Open the Camarillo Premium Outlets

UPDATE 11/9/21: Loru’s Cafe is now open. Located near Crocs.

Loru's Cafe is "coming soon" to the Camarillo Premium Outlets, next to Pink's Hot Dogs, in the space formerly occupied by Los Arroyos (closed in 2019).

Loru originates from the last names of the owners' family: Lopez/Rubalcava and said family has over 30 years' experience in the restaurant industry. Loru’s will be offering an array of American and Mexican favorites for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Details at www.loruscafe.com

Agoura Hills Farmers' Market at Whizin Market Square to Launch on Saturday, November 8th

Whizin Market Square is hosting a brand new farmers market in collaboration with the creative team behind Calabasas Farmers Market! The market launches Saturday, November 6, and continues every Saturday from 9 am -2 pm, rain or shine!

The market will include a kids’ area with bouncers, face painting, local farmers, artisans, a collection of vintage vendors, live acoustic sets and more!

Located at 28914 Roadside Dr,, Agoura Hills.

Sweet Lady Jane Bakery Now Open in Calabasas (Sweet Lady Jane Closed Its Doors 12/31/23)

1/2/24: Final update: Sweet Lady Jane announced that it permanently closed its doors at all locations on 12/31/23.

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UPDATE: Not long after this post, Sweet Lady Jane Calabasas opened its doors on November 11th.

Sweet Lady Jane is coming in early fall 2021 to 23653 Calabasas Road in Calabasas, across the street from The Commons at Calabasas. This location was previously SusieCakes. The original Sweet Lady Jane bakery opened in West Hollywood in 1988. Check out their beautiful offerings at www.sweetladyjane.com.

Valentino's Take & Bake Pizza Now Open in Thousand Oaks

Valentino's Take & Bake Pizza is now open at the Oakbrook Center in Thousand Oaks (Arboles and Erbes). They offer baked pizza, take and bake pizza, sandwiches, salads, subs and more, with locations in Camarillo and Ventura. www.valentinosgourmet.com

Drive-Thru Starbucks on South Westlake Boulevard in Westlake Village is Now Open

The new drive-thru Starbucks at 925 South Westlake Boulevard is now open. Cisco's was the previous occupant of this address, before closing in February 2018. Also new here are the NU Med Spa and First Bank.

In a trend we’ve been seeing since 2013, this drive-thru Starbucks opened and a nearby Starbucks that was not a drive-thru closed. In this case, the long-time store between Sharky’s and Yogurtland at the southwest corner of Thousand Oaks and Westlake Boulevards closed.

The Starbucks at The Village at Newbury Park relocated across the parking lot to a new drive-thru location in January 2013.

The drive-thru Starbucks at the corner of Thousand Oaks Blvd and Rancho Road opened in March 2013. This was a new Starbucks, not a “replacement” Starbucks.

The drive-thru Starbucks at Janss Marketplace (where Hooters formerly resided) opened in January 2021, replacing the long-time Starbucks a block away.

The drive-thru Starbucks at the southwest corner of Thousand Oaks Blvd and Auto Mall drive opened in February 2018.

It’s always fun and a bit predictable what the response will be when we post update about a new Starbucks opening. About 50% of the comments are anti-Starbucks and the other half are either half are happy about it or ambivalent. One thing’s for sure, Starbucks never seems lacking for customers.