Zankou Chicken Coming Soon to Thousand Oaks (February 10, 2023)

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UPDATE: Zankou Chicken Thousand Oaks opened February 10, 2023.

CVG Facebook Page follower Nick A sent over this photo of Zankou Chicken “coming soon!” to the space previously occupied by Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (closed in June 2020) at 487 North Moorpark Road in Thousand Oaks. Zankou Chicken serves rotisserie chicken, tri tip shawerma, Chicken Tarna (similar to shawarma) kabobs and more.

This will be the first Ventura County location of Zankou Chicken. Zankou opened its first location in Hollywood in 1984, followed by Glendale in 1992 and Burbank in 2005. More information at www.zankouchicken.la/locations.php.

Five Threads Brewing Company Announces it Will Be Closing Its Doors After January 30th

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Sad to report that after 6 years in business, Five Threads Brewing Company in Westlake Village will be closing after the last beer is served this Sunday, January 30th. The owners indicate "we have not been able to scale up our sales fast enough to cover rising expenses and we find ourselves at the end of our funds." More info at fivethreadsbrewingco.com.

Tiki Taco "Coming Soon" Sign at Former Draughts Thousand Oaks (Opened April 14, 2023)

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UPDATE APR 2023: Now open as of 3pm April 14, 2023.

UPDATE SEPT 2022: New sign is up indicating Tiki Taco Restaurant and Beach Bar is opening this fall.

UPDATE JULY 2022: The Tiki Taco sign has long been gone and there are no updates at this time.

Meggan spotted this Tiki Taco "coming soon" sign up above the former Draughts Restaurant & Bar in the Best Buy Plaza in Thousand Oaks. I was unable to find any other information about Tiki Taco. Meanwhile, Amy's Drive Thru (organic, vegetarian food) will be constructed across the way.

Regency Westlake Village Twin Theater is Closing Its Doors After 23 Years in Business

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Regency Westlake Village Twin announced via Facebook yesterday that its final day of operation is Monday, January 17th. It has operated for 23 years. Sad to see a small boutique theater like this close its doors. Let’s see what’s next for this location at 4711 Lakeview Canyon Road, Westlake Village in the County Line Shopping Center.

MOVIE THEATERS IN AND AROUND THE CONEJO VALLEY AND GREATER VENTURA COUNTY

Wild Fork Foods Meat & Seafood Market is Now Open at the Northgate Plaza in Thousand Oaks

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It’s open!

Update 1/16/22: Looks like Wild Fork is weeks away from opening at this point and they are currently hiring for this new Thousand Oaks location at wildforkfoods.com/pages/careers.

Original post 5/6/21.

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Wild Fork Foods Meat & Seafood Market is coming soon to the Northgate Plaza, southwest corner of Westlake and Thousand Oaks Boulevards in Thousand Oaks. The sign is posted on the standalone spot previously occupied by Maya Mexican Cuisine, Cut 360 Steakhouse, The Napa Tavern and Piatti Ristorante.

Wild Fork Foods offers blast-frozen beef, chicken, specialty meats, seafood, vegetables and other items for delivery to your door or available for pickup. There are 8 Wild Fork stores in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale area. Learn more at wildforkfoods.com.

K1 Speed Thousand Oaks Opens to the Public Tomorrow, Saturday, January 15th

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K1 Speed Thousand Oaks just announced that it will open TOMORROW, Saturday, January 15! Open from noon to 10pm Saturday, 11am to 9pm Sunday. Electric go-karts for all ages, video games, air hockey, billiards and more. The Paddock Lounge Cafe serves food and beverages. Address is 770 Lawrence Drive in Newbury Park. 805-321-8258

More information at www.k1speed.com/thousand-oaks-location.html.

Twisted Oak Tavern Agoura Hills Location to Close January 16th; Camarillo Location to Remain Open

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Twisted Oak Tavern & Brewery announced today that it will be closing its Agoura Hills location at 30105 Agoura Road at close of business this Sunday, January 16th. That said, its newer location in the historic J.F. Lewis & Sons building at 2433 Ventura Boulevard in Old Town Camarillo remains open.

Owners of Twisted Oak Tavern originally opened The LAB Brewing Co. on November 1, 2011 after closing MOZ Buddha Lounge there in May 2011. The LAB subsequently became Twisted Oak Tavern in January 2015.

In addition to a nice assortment of in-house (4 of them) and guest brews, Twisted Oak Tavern serves a wide variety of delicious items, like Chimichurri Steak Sandwich, Miso Salmon, Prosciutto and Date Flatbread, Chicken N Waffle Bites, Roasted Cauliflower, Chocolate Lave Cake and so much more. www.twistedoaktavern.pub/menu

Conejo Valley Restaurant Week Scheduled for February 18-27, 2022

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Conejo Valley is gearing up to host its annual Conejo Valley Restaurant Week scheduled from February 18-27, 2022. This week-long dining event, hosted by Visit Conejo Valley, will feature excellent deals on existing menu items and special offerings while stimulating tourism and driving traffic to the local restaurants in the Conejo Valley area.

From local flavors and craft brews to an inspired wine scene, Conejo Valley is the perfect foodie destination with a unique assortment of delicious restaurants, unique breweries, bakeries and more.

“We are excited to host another restaurant week to encourage locals to celebrate and support our local culinary community,” said President/CEO of Visit Conejo Valley, Danielle Borja. “This is the perfect time for residents and visitors to take a culinary tour throughout the diverse and thriving food culture of Conejo Valley.”

Conejo Valley has many things to discover and explore only 30 minutes from the beaches of Malibu and 45 minutes from Los Angeles. Visitors can extend their visit and enjoy all that Conejo Valley has to offer by staying at one of the 16 lodging options for all styles and budgets. Visitors that book minimum 2-night stay at one of the 16 participating hotels in the cities of Agoura Hills and Thousand Oaks can sign up to receive a $100 Conejo Cash gift card upon hotel check-in.

Stay tuned for special Conejo Valley Restaurant Week 2022 offers by visiting: Restaurant Week 2022 - Conejo Valley. For visitors looking for lodging, visit: https://conejo.com/stay.

ABOUT VISIT CONEJO VALLEY
Created in 2013, Visit Conejo Valley is the official tourism marketing organization for the cities of Thousand Oaks and Agoura Hills, Calif. With a mission to increase overnight visitation and improve the local economy, Visit Conejo Valley promotes the region’s diverse 16 lodging properties, unique outdoor recreation, bustling arts and culture scene, diverse dining and tasting experiences, providing visitors with helpful resources to make the best of their trip and “See Another Side of Southern California.” To learn more about accommodations, attractions, and things to do in Conejo Valley, visit conejo.com.