Daiso Westlake Village Opened at the North Ranch Mall in Westlake Village on September 30th

Daiso, the renowned global retail chain offering a wide range of affordable and unique products, is thrilled to announce the grand opening at North Ranch Mall in Westlake Village, California on September 30th.

The new Daiso store at North Ranch Mall encompasses 5,290 square feet. With its extensive range of products spanning various categories, including Japanese inspired home decor, stationery, food, and more, Daiso has become synonymous with accessible and innovative offerings. Daisy currently operates 104 units in 7 states with more states opening in 2024.

On both Saturday, September 30th and Sunday, October 1st, the first 100 customers to shop at the North Ranch Mall location and make a minimum purchase of $30 will receive a free goodie bag and a plushie.

The store is open Monday through Sunday from 10 a.m to 8 p.m.

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Founder and Director of the Mullin Automotive Museum, Peter Mullin, Passed Away on September 18th

Peter Mullin, businessman, passionate car collector and renowned philanthropist, passed away on Monday, Sept. 18. He was 82. Peter was the founder of Mullin Consulting and the founder and director of the Mullin Automotive Museum in Oxnard. Peter was also a founding board member and former board chair at the Petersen Automotive Museum. The Mullin Automotive Museum, a crown jewel of Ventura County, will continue to share his passion with the world. The museum is an homage to French culture, automobiles, architecture, visual arts and design, furniture, lighting and sculpture of the Art Deco period that Peter felt was the apex of industrial and fine arts design. The museum is open to the public Fri/Sat from 10am to 3pm. www.mullinautomotivemuseum.com

La Cereza Cafe and Bakery Soft Opening on Friday, September 22nd

The soft opening of La Cereza Cafe and Bakery is this Friday, September 22nd at 10am at 280 Thousand Oaks Boulevard (near Tarantula Hill Brewing Co) but if you're nearby before then they may be open if you'd like to sample their offerings. They will be serving fresh baked pastries, bagels, empanadas and more. Sign and menu to come soon. Follow their IG page at www.instagram.com/la.cereza.cafe.

Grand Opening of Freedom Dog Park in Camarillo on Monday, October 2nd

The new Freedom Dog Park, located at Freedom Park at 275 E. Pleasant Valley Road in Camarillo, will host a grand opening event on Monday, October 2nd from 6-8PM. Located near the Camarillo Airport and Ventura County Animal Services. Great place to bring the pooch at night as they have lights! Open until 9pm. www.pvrpd.org/freedom-dog-park-c1fe3e4

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Amores Tequila Grill & Bar in Agoura Hills Appears to be Closed

Last week, CVG follower Shaun mentioned Amores Tequila Grill & Bar at 30315 Canwood Street in Agoura Hills had closed its doors. It appears he is correct, as their website is no longer functioning, no one answers the phone and no one was there when we visited during normal hours. Amores opened in the Spring of 2020, at the beginning of the pandemic.

This spot in the Plaza Reyes Adobe has a long history of tenants over the last 40 years, including Brendan’s Irish Pub from 2012 to 2019, before that Pikey’s Pub, briefly in 2009 the Rockin’ Steak House, Agoura Bistro & Wine Bar and for the longest time frame, 1983 to 2006, Milano II West.

What’s next? We shall see.

Grand opening of Milano II West in April 1982

Crave Gelato Kofi Bar Opened Recently in Portside Ventura Harbor

Crave Gelato Kofi Bar opened in July in Portside Ventura Harbor, coastal apartment community on Pierpont Bay at 947 Schooner Drive, Suite 105, Ventura. Crave offers hand-crafted, slow-churned gelato using scratch-made oat milk and organic coconut milk. They also offer organic drinks and sweet olive-oil dulce cakes. Learn more at www.gelatokofibar.com.

85°C Bakery Cafe Now Open in Simi Valley

UPDATE 10/7/23: Now open!

85°C Bakery Cafe is in process of buildout at 3013 Cochran Street, just east of Sycamore Drive, in Simi Valley. 85°C, with over 1000 locations worldwide, serves delicious Taiwanese pastries, breads and drinks. The name 85ºC comes from the idea that the perfect brewing temperature for espresso coffee is 85º Celsius (or about 185º F for us Celsius challenged folks).. Closest location to us is currently in Northridge. www.85cbakerycafe.com..

Slice House Simi Valley Coming in Early 2024

Slice House Simi Valley is opening in the El Paseo Shopping Center at the corner of Tapo Canyon Road and Alamo Street in early 2024.

The first Slice House location that opened in Ventura County was in Thousand Oaks on July 28th.

Learn more about Slice House by Tony Gemignani at slicehouse.com.

Slice House Thousand Oaks owner Vinny Margott and World Pizza Champion and Slice House founder Tony Gemignaniat at Slice House Thousand Oaks.