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Cattlemen And Tourists Have Shared Booths At The Far Western Tavern In Guadalupe For Generations
Some restaurants feed a town, and a few become part of its family history. On California’s Central Coast, one steakhouse has done exactly that, starting out in the small farm town of Guadalupe before moving a short drive away. Ranchers came for the Santa Maria-style barbecue, travelers came for...
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Few Places in California Still Make Fresh Tortillas by Hand Like This Little Market in Oxnard
Warm masa smells a lot like a grandmother’s kitchen, and that scent was the first clue I had stumbled onto something special. From the sidewalk, the spot looked like an ordinary neighborhood market near a busy bus stop in Southern California. Inside, I found a tortilla counter, a bakery,...
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Yuu Japanese Food Hall Brings a Taste of Japan to Ventura
Experience authentic Japanese flavors from 14 of Japan’s most coveted restaurants, all under one roof! KTLA’s Megan Telles was live from Ventura at Yuu Japanese Food Hall, a new dining destination bringing a taste of Japan to Southern California. Yuu Japanese Food Hall is located at 3295 East Main Street, Suite 2, in Ventura. For […]
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Trader Joe's confirms plans for Moorpark store
Trader Joe's, known for its viral mini totes and specialty products, confirmed it would be opening a new store in Moorpark. The store is slated to take a portion of the former Amazon Fresh store at 742 Los Angeles Ave. and could open by spring 2027, said Brian Chong, a spokesperson for Moorpark. Trader Joe's confirmed plans for a store in the city but could not confirm when the store would launch until around three to six months away from the opening, said Nakia Rohde, a spokesperson for the grocery chain. The specialty grocer has stores across Ventura County, including in Camarillo, Newbury Park, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village and two in Ventura. The planned location would be the first in Moorpark. Ernesto Centeno Araujo covers breaking news for the Ventura County Star. He can be reached at ecentenoaraujo@vcstar.com , 805-437-0224 or @ecentenoaraujo on Instagram and X . This article originally appeared on Ventura County Star: Trader Joe's confirms plans for Moorpark store
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Sombra Coffee Lounge in Camarillo opens door to unique drinks
Carlos and Aroosa Santoyo took their experience from a pop-up business and added their own personalities to open Camarillo's newest coffee shop. The husband and wife have partnered with their friend Luis Mejia to open Sombra Coffee Lounge at 300 N. Lantana St., Suite 37 to continue serving the Camarillo community. The business hosted a ribbon cutting Sept. 26. The couple had already built up a following with Flour Power, a pop-up business inside Village Cafe in Camarillo, while in between jobs. So when they opened Sombra, the Camarillo and Ventura County community showed up with lines down the street and sold out of their stock on the first weekend, the owners said. "We can't not be in Camarillo," Aroosa Santoyo said. "Those are the people that gave us this business in the first place." The coffee house's name, Sombra, translates to shade in Spanish, which reflects the dark and moody vibe the three were going for. The shop matches the name with the front windows covered in reflective tinting to darken the shop, dim lighting and brown leather benches lining the wall of the seating area, reminiscent of coffee lounges found in Aroosa Santoyo's hometown of Manchester, England. The
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Secret Bao Is Working on Sushi Pop-Ups and More
••• I was invited to test a few of Bettina‘s anniversary specials (available from today, October 28, through November 1), including the New York–style thin and crispy pizza—a holdover from last year and recommended, particularly with pepperoni—and a tiramisu that gives Manifattura’s a run for its money. But the standout was a stellar eggplant lasagna, with homemade pasta, that I’d love to see return for a longer run.
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Yuu Japanese Food Hall Now Open in Ventura
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The Small-Town California Diner Where Locals Catch Up Over Delicious Homestyle Breakfasts
There’s a diner in Ojai, California, where the coffee is hot, the food is honest, and nobody’s in a hurry to leave. Bonnie Lu’s Country Cafe is the kind of place that makes you wonder why you ever bother with anything fancier. Let’s talk about Ojai for...
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Long-anticipated Jollibee sets October opening in Oxnard
A Filipino fried chicken chain will make its introduction in Ventura County with its grand opening on Oct. 28. Jollibee plans to welcome customers in a shop attached to the existing Seafood City Supermarket at2340 N. Rose Ave., according to Winsleth Dizon, general manager for the new location. The restaurant specializes in fried chicken, pies and sandwiches paired with unique sides such as spaghetti. Company VIPs and other invited guest will join a priest to bless the store the day before its grand opening, Dizon said. Plans for the chicken chain opening in Oxnard have been in the works since the supermarket first opened at the former Babies R Us in 2023 , but had been slow to materialize. Jollibee joins an increasingly crowded field of chicken spots across Ventura County. In January 2025, Dave's Hot Chicken opened in the Esplanade Shopping Center Oxnard, joining a sister location in Port Hueneme. Gordos Hot Chicken followed in February 2025 at the Collection in Oxnard. Angry Chickz, a Nashville hot chicken chain restaurant, opened in fall 2025 in Ventura. Meanwhile, work on Raising Cane in Ventura continues near Target at Main and Donlon streets. Ernesto Centeno Araujo covers breaking news for the
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A New Home for Kyle’s Kitchen
“Eat great food, help great people,” said Jay Ferro, owner of Kyle’s Kitchen, repeating the slogan of his fresh grab-and-go American fare establishment. On a recent crisp Wednesday morning, I sat with Ferro and discussed his restaurant’s decades-long run, which, last month, led him to a new location in Storke Plaza in Goleta.
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Ring the Alarm for Red Engine Brewing Co.: Serving Up Good Food, Drink, and Community
Red Engine Brewery is a firefighter-owned and family operated craft brewery in Fillmore, CA. Founded by a Ventura City firefighter, the Andreini family says all of the 9-1-1 community is true family, and this special brew house, pub, and pizza spot is a central community space. Don’t miss the original fire engine that ran calls in the City of Ventura from 1919-it’s an unforgettable spot for pictures. Add in their specialty food and drink, availability for private parties, live bands on weekends, and line dancing, you’ll see why this place is considered home to so many. For more information see their website and Instagram.
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This Small-Town California Steakhouse Grills Its Steaks Over Red Oak, and Diners Say Nothing Tastes Better
Some of the best meals hide behind plain walls and a gravel-dusted parking lot. You pull off a quiet road in California, step out of the car, and the smell of wood smoke and sizzling beef hits you before you even reach the door. Inside, nothing looks fancy, but the...