The Grill on the Alley Thousand Oaks at The Promenade at Westlake to Close Its Doors on October 29th

The Grill on the Alley at The Promenade at Westlake in Thousand Oaks has confirmed that it will be closing its doors at close of business on Saturday, October 29th. The Grill has served the Conejo Valley since 2008. Its Beverly Hills location remains open. www.thegrillonthealley.com Sad to hear about this as from time to time we had nice memories here, including our son’s high school graduation dinner.

Heard but unconfirmed to be the future occupant of the space will be Red O "Taste of Mexico" (locations currently in Newport Beach, La Jolla, Santa Monica). www.redorestaurant.com

Bikes & Cookies Now Open at Whizin Market Square in Agoura Hills (NOW CLOSED)

UPDATE: They have since closed. Don’t know exactly when. I believe this was a “pop up” shop.

Kira K sent over these photos of the newly opened Bikes & Cookies store next to Tifa Chocolate at the Whizin Market Square in Agoura Hills. The shop offers bikes, cookies, records, pastries and more. "The perfect place to start and stop group rides, or just hang out" Learn more at bikesandcookies.com.

Crossroads Kitchen Now Open at The Commons at Calabasas

UPDATE: Well that was quick! Crossroads Kitchen is now open for limited reservations as of Saturday, October 15th. www.crossroadscalabasas.com

Vegan eatery Crossroads Kitchen at The Commons at Calabasas is working hard to open soon...no promises but I've heard it could be as soon as in a couple weeks. The signs are up and they are currently hiring. You'll find things like Philly Cheesesteak, Sicilian Supreme Pizza and Italian Sausage Sandwich on their menu, none of which contain animal products. Learn more at crossroadskitchen.com.

High Sweet Creamery is Coming Soon to High Street in Moorpark

High Sweet Creamery is coming soon (though I don’t know how soon) to 213 E. High Street in Moorpark (corner of High and Bard Streets). They will be offering my own preferred four food groups - ice cream, candy, pastries and coffee.

In the meantime, check out the CVG compilation of over 80 ice cream, frozen yogurt and gelato places in and around Ventura County at THIS LINK.

Peebee & Jay's Newbury Park is Closed

Sheesh, no one told us that Peebee & Jay’s in Newbury Park, which opened its doors in the middle of the pandemic in August 2020, recently closed its doors. I’m told sometime this summer.

That said, the NP location has not been removed as of yet from the Peebee & Jay’s website at www.peebeeandjaysonline.com. Still hungry for one of their delicious sandwiches? Their Carpinteria and Port Hueneme locations are still open.

Thousand Oaks BPO Elks BBQ Open Saturdays From 10am to 2pm Every Week

Come join the Thousand Oaks Elks every Saturday from 10AM to 2PM (or until sold out) and enjoy BBQ'd meats over an oak fired grill.

The Thousand Oaks BPO Elks Lodge BBQ Wagon is a 100% volunteer organization. Established in the late 1980s, it has been a mainstay in the community since that time. Its reputation for mouth-watering BBQ’d tri-tip, chicken and pork ribs has traveled internationally.

Over the years this charitable organization has been serving children with disabilities by providing Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Therapy, Preschool Vision Screening, Scholarship Grants, Hospital Grants, Support for our Veterans, Americanism and more.

Visit us at our local lodge at 158 Conejo School Road, Thousand Oaks.

Learn more at 2477elks.com/elks-bbq-wagon.

$27 Million State Homekey Grant to Help Fund the Creation of 77 Permanent Supportive Housing Units

A month ago, the City of Thousand Oaks, in partnership with Shangri-La Industries and Step Up on Second Street announced an award of $27 million to permanently convert the Quality Inn & Suites at 12 Conejo Boulevard into 77 units of supportive housing for the chronically homeless.

The state’s Homekey program has offered a rare opportunity to leverage substantial resources to meet this challenge in our community. With unanimous support from City Council and the County Board of Supervisors to apply for the funds, an extensive, compelling application was submitted to the state for consideration. After a lengthy and thorough review process, the Governor’s Office announced the City of Thousand Oaks as a recipient of its Homekey Round 2 awards.

The multi-agency effort included a contribution of $1.8 million from the City’s Housing Successor Fund Budget, $6.6 million from the County of Ventura and the waiver of $852,875 in Quimby Fees by the Conejo Valley Recreation & Park District to support the project.

To learn more about the City’s ongoing and multifaceted efforts to address homelessness and find project updates, please visit www.toaks.org/homekey.

Groundbreaking for the the project will take place at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 28, 2022.

Back in the 1960s, the Quality Inn & Suites was the Hyatt Lodge. See then and now pictures and more information at THIS LINK.

Zen Garden Chinese Cuisine in Oak Park Closing September 30th; Yunnan Garden to Open in the Coming Weeks

UPDATE: Yunnan Restaurant now open as of mid-November.

Got word this week that Zen Garden Chinese Cuisine in Oak Park at 668 Lindero Canyon Road is going through a change in ownership. It will be operating through Friday, September 30th, then in the coming weeks will reopen as Yunnan Garden, offering authentic Yunnan/Sichuan style Chinese food.

Zen Garden originally opened in May 2013, giving it a nine year, four month run. Osaka Sushi was the previous tenant in that spot for you local history buffs.

Best wishes to Lin and Yao of Zen Garden in their future endeavors.

Pink's Hot Dogs at the Camarillo Premium Outlets Has Closed Its Doors

Pink's Hot Dogs at the Camarillo Premium Outlets recently closed its doors. It opened in August 2018. But this Hollywood landmark that has served hot dogs and hamburgers since 1939 is still open in Los Angeles. More information at www.pinkshollywood.com.

Still craving a good hot dog? Try Lucky’s Dog House at Janss Marketplace!

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