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TGI Friday’s Celebrates 30 Years In Woodland Hills Tonight

As blogged earlier this week, Friday’s is marking 30 years in Woodland Hills with a weeklong celebration.  Tonight, however, is the official birthday party, being marked by a ‘flare show’ – Office Space fans would be proud – Happy Hour from 3pm to close, and a DJ from 7pm til close.

Happy Anniversary Friday’s!

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TGI Friday’s Woodland Hills Kicks Off Week Of Celebration For 30th Anniversary

Congratulations to TGI Friday’s Woodland Hills as they celebrate their 30th Anniversary this week!  Check out all of the special events noted in the advertisement card above, including Thursday’s flare show and an invitation-only black tie event on Sunday!

Does anyone remember when Friday’s first opened?  Any other early memories? Please post them in the comments!

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Panini Cafe Construction Well Under Way At Former Pomodoro Woodland Hills Location

I’ve been quietly observing the transformation of Pomodoro to Panini Cafe, and it’s going slowly but steadily.  I’d say it’s still going to be a while still before it opens, but I will keep you posted.

As previously blogged, Panini Cafe also acquired several other Pomodoro locations, including the one in Studio City.  That location has recently opened and you’ll find a great review of it at MyDailyFind.com, which offers us the first glimpse of what we can expect at the Woodland Hills location.

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Amaranta Cocina Mexicana At Topanga Plaza Closes, Replaced By Drywall

The Mexican restaurant Amaranta Cocina Mexicana in the Topanga Plaza mall has closed.  I actually did eat at this place a few times and it was surprisingly good.  I just don’t think sit down restaurants do well in this particular mall, although Red Robin seems pretty busy every time I walk by.  I’m also a big fan of Gyu-Kaku, however I much prefer the Sherman Oaks and Beverly Hills locations.

I’m not sure if something will be replacing Amaranta or not, as the whole area has been encased in drywall.  Oddly enough, their website is still up and makes no mention of their out-of-business status.

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Anthropologie Coming To Westfield Topanga Plaza

I believe I noticed this last time I was at the mall, but for some reason didn’t blog it.  After a long period of dormancy, the space on the first floor of the mall that was formerly The Farm will become Anthropologie sometime later this year.

Anthropologie is a pretty cool store for people with large disposible incomes and others that just like to browse.  The Farm at The Grove does gangbusters business.  The one at this mall, not so much, hence why it is gone.

Update: Anthropologie should be opening in April 2010.

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Menchie’s New Woodland Hills Location Is A Great Way To Get Your Froyo Fix

I must admit that on my holiday staycation I hit up the frozen yogurt joy that is Menchie’s (20968 Ventura Blvd) several times.  There are a few great things about this new Menchie’s location.  First, there is ample parking either at the meters on the street (which seem to be relatively available most hours that I’ve been there) or at the ample – dare I say large – parking lot at the rear of the building. These twin buildings were actually well constructed and well thought out.

Menchie’s also has ample seating both inside and outside on the patio for you to enjoy your frozen yogurt concoction.  At Menchie’s you pay by the weight of your frozen yogurt and toppings combination.  From their site:

We’ve got a rotating selection of eclectic frozen yogurt flavors and every topping under the sun. From fresh, locally grown fruits to classic rainbow sprinkles and hot fudge, even we can’t decide what to mix up first. But that’s the best part. We don’t decide, you do!

Mix up as many flavors and toppings as your little heart desires. At Menchie’s, you pay by weight not by topping so you can have as much or as little of everything you want. It’s simple as can be, just mix, weigh, and pay!

So far I’ve enjoyed the cable car chocolate, very vanilla, and peanut butter frozen yogurt flavors.  All of them were awesome.  I’ve also sampled various toppings, including fruity pebbles, snow caps, chocolate chips, rainbow sprinkles, m&ms, caramel, and graham cracker crumbs.  You really can go nuts if you want.  It’s good stuff.

And best of all, it’s very affordable.  I don’t think I’ve ever had a bill over $4.00 for any combination of yogurty goodness.

If you haven’t stopped by yet, put it on your radar for attack during your next need for a sugar fix.  Visit their site for more information about Menchie’s products and the various yogurt flavors and toppings.

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Blue Waters Salon & Spa Opens On Ventura Blvd In Woodland Hills

For the past 6 weeks or so, I’ve been passively observing the renovation and build out of the structure at 21312 Ventura Blvd – owned by the Auto Gallery and former site of a flower shop.  The construction was for the Blue Waters Salon & Spa, which opened a couple of weeks ago at the location.  If anyone checks the place out please come back and leave a comment.  They are not open on Sundays and Mondays and their phone number is (818) 340-8400.

There are actually quite a few spas and salons in Woodland Hills.  Nothing wrong with that!

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