restaurant

  • Souplantation needs to make a grand return

    Souplantation needs to make a grand return

    If you were to listen closely enough on May 8, 2020, you might have heard the thunderous crashing of my knees to the ground after hearing the news that Souplantation,  otherwise known as Sweet Tomatoes, had permanently closed its doors. Souplantation, an all-you-can-eat, buffet-style restaurant, was a cornerstone of many childhoods, including my own.…

  • Newbury Park restaurants fry potatoes into cuisine

    Newbury Park restaurants fry potatoes into cuisine

    Although the classic dish of french fries originated in Belgium, it is an integral part of American culture and can be served among many meals such as burgers, chicken tenders, sandwiches, salads. You name it and it can probably be served with fries at most restaurants in America. Due to the fact that there…

  • Emerging diversity in our community is an important step forward

    Emerging diversity in our community is an important step forward

      The concept of “Newbury Park” began as a rural settlement of the 1800s—a stop, on the stagecoach route from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Our first post office was built in 1875 by Egbert Starr Newbury, the town’s official founder, and fittingly, the first newspaper reporter in the Conejo Valley. Since then, Newbury…

  • Students experience outdoor dining

    Students experience outdoor dining

    Many restaurants have had to reinvent almost every aspect of their dining experience as a result of COVID-19. Seeing that indoor dining is limited at the moment, local restaurant owners have been searching for months to find a solution to the problem they have been given: finding a safe way for people to enjoy…

  • Bollywood brings the heat

    Bollywood brings the heat

    It goes without saying that Indian food is amazing. Whether it be through curries or rice dishes like biryani, the cuisine offers something for everyone. This is why we were excited to hear that a new Indian restaurant popped up next door. Bollywood Spice Indian Cuisine opened up next to the Trader Joe’s by…

  • Social Monk makes Asian cuisine modern

    Social Monk is the newest Asian fusion spot in Conejo Valley. The restaurant opened a couple months ago in the Promenade at Westlake, bringing a fresh flavor to the shopping complex. Ever since, we have seen countless ads for the restaurant on social media, displaying mouth-watering photos of pad thai and spring rolls. It’s…

  • Thanks a Brunch

    The Nook, a family-owned breakfast and brunch place, opened Sept. 18. Located just off Ventu Park Road, its small, humble exterior gives way to an open floor plan filled with tables and a small bar, giving off an American vintage vibe that perfectly compliments its name. The expansive menu covers just about every breakfast,…

  • So good it’ll turn you Vegan

    Vegan Thyme is a cozy local restaurant near the corner of Michael Drive. Though it is small, the food and service is excellent. The restaurant only has about five tables, so it gets pretty crowded fast. However, the restaurant is very clean and it’s size allows it to be much more personable. The restaurant…