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UPDATE: Mai Thai Kitchen opened in May 2022. maithaikitchennewburypark.com
Mai Thai Kitchen is "coming soon" to the space formerly occupied by Tasty Shanghai Chinese Restaurant at 2397 Michael Drive in Newbury Park (near Stella's and Judy's Donuts). After they open, I’d like to order a Mai Thai Mai Tai in my tie. Now that would something.
Stay tuned. No other info at this point.
UPDATE: Opening date pushed out one week, to November 19th.
The Five Below store at Janss Marketplace will be opening this Friday, November 12th. Five Below sells a variety of items for- you guessed it - $5 or less. learn more at fivebelow.com.
UPDATE: Rose’s Garden Bar opened in November 2022. Their menu includes salads, pizzas made with homemade dough (gluten-free is available), pastas, entrees such as Pan Roasted Salmon, Truffle Wagyu Burger and Braised Beef Short Rib, desserts and more. They also have a dog menu. www.rosesgardenbar.com
Rose's Garden Bar is opening in January 2022 (according to a post on their Instagram page) at The Summit at Calabasas, 26787 Agoura Road (at Lost Hills Road).
Updates at rosesgardenbar.com
UPDATE: Now open as of December 8, 2022.
King and Queen Cantina is coming soon to The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard at the corner of Town Center Drive and Seaglass Way (across from REI).
King and Queen Cantina is a “modern Mexican cuisine eatery with a special twist” according to its Facebook page description, with locations in San Diego, Ensenada, Santa Monica and coming soon to West Hollywood, La Paz and New York (as well as this location).
Learn more at kingandqueencantina.com.
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 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, 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.
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
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