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Boba & Me is coming soon to the Conejo Gateway Plaza (Wendy and Old Conejo Road) in Newbury Park next to the also new Pizza Twist. Boba & Me has an existing location in Oxnard at 1670 E. Gonzales Road. They offer fresh milk teas and cold blended drinks. Learn more at bobaandme.com.
Hot Motha Clucker recently opened at 1610 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard, next to Nothing Bundt Cakes. We tried it tonight and my son said it was delicious and “better than Raising Canes.” He tried the “Tenderific Two” - two Nashville chicken tenders seasoned with mild heat, each on a piece of Texas toast served with house sauce and pickles on a large bed of fries. And he ordered the fried pickles on the side. I tried it all and agreed that it was excellent.
Their website did not reflect the Thousand Oaks location as of today, but their Yelp page at www.yelp.com/biz/hot-motha-clucker-thousand-oaks appears recently updated.
Julio’s Agave Grill announced in a Facebook post today that it will be closing permanently on Saturday, July 1st. Julio’s, which opened on Monday, November 19, 2018 in the Westlake Commons at 2809 Agoura Road, indicated that all gift cards from Julio’s will be honored at sister eatery, Cisco’s Mexican Restaurant in Thousand Oaks.
Blue Agave Tacos & Beer will be the new occupant at 5879 Kanan Road in the Agoura Hills City Mall. This is the former location of the Village Bakery and Cafe, which moved across the parking lot adjacent to Maral Cuisine. We’ve heard this Blue Agave is connected to the Blue Agave Restaurant & Tequilas in Downtown Ventura. No other info at this time, so stay tuned.
The grand opening of Rambo’s Hot Chicken at the Simi Valley Town Center is Friday, June 23, 2023 at 5 p.m. Located at 1555 Simi Town Center Way, Suite 275. They offer chicken sandwiches, chicken tenders, seasoned crinkle cut fries, mac and cheese and more.
Visit www.ramboshotchicken.com for more information.
Sage Vegan Bistro at the Whizin Market Square in Agoura Hills is closing its doors at close of business on Saturday, June 24th. Sage opened in May 2020 in the former home of Hugo's, which operated at this location from 2011 to 2018.
Amy’s Drive Thru, the nation’s first organic, vegetarian fast food restaurant, announces the opening of its fifth location in Thousand Oaks, California on Thursday, June 15th. Its first restaurant in Southern California, Amy’s Drive Thru is returning to the roots of American fast food, serving tasty options to feed hard-working people, busy families and road-weary travelers.
Food You Can Feel Good About
Each menu item is made to order, including its tasty burgers, fries, milkshakes, and salads, using organic and non-GMO ingredients. On top of that, every item on the menu can be made gluten-free and vegan. The top seller is The Amy, a double veggie patty made with real ingredients, double cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, and Fred Sr.’s secret sauce (regular or spicy). Complete any meal with other menu item favorites including organic chili and sweet potato fries, gluten-free and vegan pizzas, milkshakes handmade from plant-based milks, and seasonal salads made with fresh, organic ingredients.
Eco-Friendly Dining Space
As with all Amy’s Drive Thru restaurants, it will operate as sustainably as possible and strive for net zero and low environmental impact. The 4,060 sq. ft. space utilizes sustainably sourced building materials and offers seating for 110 people. Whether it’s sitting inside the industrial farmhouse-style restaurant or enjoying the patio garden that has been cultivated to provide an environment for local species, the restaurant is meant to be a community gathering space. The restaurant is outfitted with solar shading, special low-emission parking spots and electric vehicle charging stations, and food is served in compostable packaging. Amy’s Drive Thru also collaborated with the City of Thousand Oaks on a first-of-its-kind water reuse program where we repurpose water used in the restaurant in the outdoor garden.
“Since we started Amy’s Drive Thru in 2015, Southern California has been on our radar,” said Andy Berliner, Amy’s Drive Thru co-founder. “Our passion is making great-tasting organic fast food convenient and accessible, and the Thousand Oaks community couldn’t be a more natural fit.”
The restaurant is located at 400 N Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Whether it’s dining in, carry out or our drive thru, we welcome everyone daily from 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Online orders for pickup or delivery can be placed on the Amy’s Drive Thru app or online.
For more information visit AmysDriveThru.com, follow on Instagram and download the Amy’s Drive Thru app.
About Amy’s Drive Thru
Started in 2015, Amy’s Drive Thru offers a reimagined American fast food experience you can feel good about. The restaurant has five locations in California. With a commitment to providing accessible food for all, Amy’s Drive Thru is returning to the roots of American fast food, serving tasty options to feed hard-working people, busy families and road-weary travelers. All locations are built using sustainable building materials and strive for net zero and low environmental impact. In 2020, Amy’s Drive Thru became one of the first B Corp certified restaurants of its kind, showcasing its commitment to meeting the highest standards of social and environmental performance. For more information visit AmysDriveThru.com.
El Sancho Loco Taqueria y Cantina is now open at the North Ranch Shopping Center (Trader Joe's/Ralphs/Trek Bikes) at 3845 East Thousand Oaks Boulevard. Full service sit down eatery with bar and signature cocktails and Mexican food. Opens daily at 11am. The takeout location behind the restaurant will continue to operate for your taco on the go pleasure. The original El Sancho Loco location on Michael Drive in Newbury Park continues to serve local burrito requirements. www.elsancholocotaqueria.com
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