Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse to Open Thousand Oaks Location on October 16, 2023

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UPDATE 10/3/23: the Fogo de Chao website indicates October 16, 2023 is the date the new location at The Lakes at Thousand Oaks will be opening.

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse is slated to open a Thousand Oaks location sometime this year. This is in addition to another new location opening at 6263 Topanga Canyon Blvd in Woodland Hills on March 31st.

This popular steakhouse, or churrascaria, was founded in 1979 in Porto Alegre, Brazil, expanded into the U.S. in 1997 and now operates over 50 locations in Brazil, the U.S., Mexico and the MIddle East. So where will the Thousand Oaks location be? Could it be at The Lakes at Thousand Oaks? Don't know at this point. We shall see. More info at www.fogodechao.com.

Vegan Thyme Plant-Based Restaurant in Newbury Park Relocates to Larger Location in Same Plaza

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Vegan Thyme Plant-Based Restaurant has successfully relocated from its original location next to Azar’s to the much larger spot across the parking lot, near Michael’s Bicycles.

March 2023 marks the 4th anniversary of Vegan Thyme, which serves exclusively vegan - dairy and meat-free - noodles, soy-based chicken, beef, fish and shrimp, vegetables and more. If you’re not vegan, give it a chance. Chances are, you’ll like their flavorful, healthful food. They also offer boba drinks - Thai Iced Tea, Thai Iced Coffee, Taro, Green Tea, Mango and Strawberry. Learn more at veganthymecafe.com.

Former occupant of this space at 2247 Michael Drive, Newbury Park, Roma Deli, closed its doors in November 2020 after 30 years in business in the Conejo Valley.

The Kebab Shop is Coming "Soonish" to Thousand Oaks (Soft Opening November 1st)

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UPDATE 10/31/23: The Kebab Shop indicates on its Instagram page that it will be “soft opening” on Wednesday, November 1st.

Leon N sent over this photo of the future new occupant of the space formerly occupied by Blaze Pizza in the Northgate Plaza at the southwest corner of Thousand Oaks and Westlake Boulevards in Thousand Oaks. The Kebab Shop is "coming soonish," joining its other locations in Burbank, Encino, Cerritos, Northridge, El Segundo and Seal Beach. Their menu includes wraps, kebabs (duh), combinations and more. More info at thekebabshop.com.

Culichi Town Mexican Style Food Now Open in Camarillo

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Culichi Town Mexican Style Food opened a couple weekends ago in the Camarillo Plaza on Daily Drive in the former Brendan's Irish Pub (and before that Sizzler) location. Culichi Town is dedicated to the typical dishes of the city of Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico. Menu available at www.culichitowncamarillo.com. Quite an interesting menu indeed, with traditional Mexican dishes we all know and love like tacos but also numerous things you won’t find at most Mexican eateries…various types of ceviches, rolls, and more.

Hot Motha Clucker Now Open in Thousand Oaks

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UPDATE: Now open.

Something new is coming to the former The Fisherman's Wife, 101 BBQ Hut (now open at The Shoppes at Westlake Village) and Burgerim spot at 1610 Thousand Oaks Boulevard (next to Nothing Bundt Cakes).  Hot Motha Clucker is coming soon, offering hot Nashville style chicken and more. Other locations in Hollywood and Studio City. Learn more at hotmothaclucker.com.

Round Table Pizza Thousand Oaks is Now Manny's Pizza (NOW CLOSED) (NOW BACK OPEN)

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UPDATE 10/20/23: Round Table Thousand Oaks is back open again.

UPDATE 8/20/23: Well, that didn’t last long. Manny’s is now closed and there is a Round Table Pizza sign up. Stay tuned for more info.

As of August 20, 2023

As of March 2023

Round Table Pizza in the Oakbrook Plaza in Thousand Oaks (Ave de los Arboles at Erbes) became Manny's Pizza yesterday. Manny, the owner of Round Table, is now the owner of Manny’s Pizza. Thanks to Chris F for the photo and heads up via Instagram. No website or social media found at this time, so stop by and check em out!

La La Land Kind Cafe Coming Soon to The Commons at Calabasas (GRAND OPENING APRIL 1ST)

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UPDATE: That was quick! Soft opening the week of March 27th. Grand opening on April 1st. 50% off that day www.shopcommons.com/events/grand-opening-at-la-la-land-kind-cafe.

La La Land Kind Cafe is coming soon to The Commons at Calabasas in the spot formerly occupied by Sunlife Organics, between Toscanova and Sugarfish.

"A coffee shop with a purpose. La La Land Kind Cafe is in the business of kindness. They hire foster youth and are on a mission to normalize kindness by creating a space where guests walk in and feel a true sense of joy. Their goal is to prove that a business can be kind, give back, care about their community and serve high-quality products while still making a profit."

More information at www.lalalandkindcafe.com.