Taco Bell on Las Virgenes Road at the 101 in Calabasas Has Closed Its Doors

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The Taco Bell on Las Virgenes Road at the 101 recently closed its doors after 43 years in business. Taco Bell locations in the Conejo Valley include 1928 E. Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, 25 Rancho Road, Thousand Oaks, 5589 Kanan Road, Agoura Hills, and 791 N. Wendy Drive, Newbury Park. Glen Bell opened his first Taco Bell restaurant in Downey in 1962, serving what his customers called “Tay-Kohs.” Before creating Taco Bell, Bell started Bell’s Drive-In and Taco Tia in the San Bernardino area. Bell passed away in 2010.

For a compilation of Mexican eateries in and around the Conejo Valley, visit THIS LINK.

Prince St. Pizza Coming Soon to the Shoppes at Westlake Village

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Prince St. Pizza is coming soon to the Shoppes at Westlake Village. Prince St. Pizza serves Sicilian "SoHo" Squares and original Neapolitan pizzas with a New York slice shop experience. Available by the slice or whole pie. Prince St. originated in 2012 in New York City and has expanded to 15 locations, including Malibu, Studio City and other nearby areas. Learn more at princestreetpizza.com. It will be located in the former 101 BBQ Hut/Hook Burger spot across from In N Out Burger.

Jinky's Cafe Thousand Oaks Closed; Cafe ViVi Now Open

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Jinky’s Cafe in the Oakbrook Plaza at 1724-A E. Avenida De Los Arboles in Thousand Oaks is now Cafe ViVi. Same staff and ownership with a new menu.

Jinky’s opened this location on December 26, 2012. Before that, it was occupied by Kohinoor Cuisine of India. Before that, it was the Oakbrook B-B-Q & Grill and Seafood Parlor & Barton’s Dining.

Eureka Brewing Company Tasting Room in Thousand Oaks Has Closed Its Doors

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The Eureka Brewing Company tasting room at Janss Marketplace has closed its doors. Eureka opened this tasting room in June 2022 in the space formerly occupied by The Dudes’ Brewing Co. from July 2016 to March 2020.

Other local breweries and tasting rooms in and around Ventura County compiled at THIS LINK.

Downtown Thousand Oaks Project Community Conversation Series in January/February

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The City of Thousand Oaks is embarking on an exciting initiative to create a vibrant and thriving downtown area. To ensure this vision reflects the community’s needs and desires, a series of five Community Conversations will be held both in person and virtually. Residents, business owners, and stakeholders are encouraged to participate and share their ideas. These interactive sessions will provide a platform for open dialogue and collaboration, focusing on key aspects of downtown placemaking, including:

  • Visioning: What kind of downtown does the community want to see?

  • Amenities & Attractions: What types of businesses, services, and public spaces are needed?

  • Connectivity & Accessibility: How can we ensure easy access and movement within the downtown area?

  • Economic Development: How can we attract businesses and create jobs in the downtown core?

  • Community Identity: How can the downtown reflect the unique character and culture of Thousand Oaks?

“A successful downtown is built by the community, for the community,” said Mayor David Newman. “These community conversations are crucial for gathering diverse perspectives and creating a shared vision for the future of our downtown. We encourage everyone to participate and help us shape this important project.”

Event Details:

The Community Conversations will be held on the following dates. Sessions one, two, and three are in-person, and sessions four and five are virtual:

  • Session 1- Arts and Entertainment: Wednesday, January 15, 6 pm at Kavli Theatre Founder’s Room

  • Session 2- Landscape Architecture and Oak Tree Preservation: Wednesday, January 22, 6 pm at Civic Arts Plaza Oak and Park Rooms

  • Session 3- Visitor Experience and Business Mix: Wednesday, January 29, 4 pm at Civic Arts Plaza Oak and Park Rooms

  • Session 4- Sustainability: Wednesday, February 5, via Zoom

  • Session 5- Accessibility and Disabled Access: Wednesday, February 12, via Zoom

The five sessions will culminate in a Community Workshop on Wednesday, February 19, at 6 pm at Civic Arts Plaza Oak and Park Rooms. The design team will share feedback received during the five sessions and how the findings may influence the overall Downtown program.

Residents are encouraged to attend any or all of the sessions. Registration and session information can be found at toaks.gov/downtown.