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Peter H. Brothers Mushroom Clouds and Mushroom Men
August 30th, 2010 by Irma Haldane Categories: Agoura, Agoura Hills, Agoura Valley Ranch, Old Agoura
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The first English print book inspired by Ishirō Honda
By: Irma Haldane
Agoura Hills author Peter H. Brothers recently wrote the first English printed book on the fantasy film “Godzilla, King of Monsters.” The book, “Mushroom Clouds and Mushroom Men,” took roughly 3 years to write and 2 years to get published.
Brothers fascination with Honda’s films dates back about 50 years to his childhood in Encino which he calls the golden age of sci-fyi. He since studied specific techniques used by Honda in order to write this novel. Brothers book details the humanity behind the Honda’s series. Brett Homenick, a colleague of Brothers from G-Fan magazine, explained that the novel helps readers truly understand Mr. Honda’s approach to Godzilla.
Homenick went on to say, “His films touched the lives of children all over the world, breaking down cultural barriers, bringing Japanese films into the homes of youngsters who otherwise would have had no interest in learning about Japan.”
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Trader Joes Opening in Agoura Hills
August 16th, 2010 by Sheri Karp Categories: Agoura, Agoura Hills, Agoura Valley Ranch, Old Agoura
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Right by Urbane Cafe on Kanan and Canwood
By: Sheri Karp
Although the Agoura Hills Trader Joes was scheduled to open in March 2010, it looks like this time it’s really happening. Manager Heather O’Toole explained that they will be opening August 27th if all goes to plan. So far, they have about 25% more construction to complete. The new Trader Joes is located at 28941 Canwood St. Agoura Hills, Ca.
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3 Questions to Agoura Hills Locals
August 10th, 2010 by Sheri Karp Categories: Agoura, Agoura Hills, Agoura Valley Ranch, Old Agoura
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Patch.com recently asked Agoura residents these 3 questions:
By: Sheri Karp
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Make Be-Leaves in Agoura Hills
July 22nd, 2010 by Sheri Karp Categories: Agoura, Agoura Hills, Agoura Valley Ranch, Oak park, Old Agoura
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Local Agoura Hills plant business booming
By: Sheri Karp
This Agoura Hills company specializes in manufacturing custom artificial trees. Although it may sound strange, Make Be-Leaves is a strong business that sells artificial trees, palm trees, silk plants, silk floral arrangements and plantscapes for commercial interior use. This national preferred supplier for hotels and restaurants is headed by founder, Susie Ameche. Ameche started her business from her own home and slowly expanded into an Agoura Hills office. The small business is increasingly popular as commercial interior designers opt for low maintenance, green options.
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The Tomato Patch
July 1st, 2010 by Roger Ewing Categories: Agoura, Agoura Hills, Agoura Valley Ranch, Old Agoura
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For healthy food in Agoura Hills
By: Roger Ewing
For those of us living by the high protein, low carb diet, The Tomato Patch in Agoura Hills is a perfect spot to try after a workout or for a casual lunch. Serving sandwiches, salads and soups, it is their Allstar Smoothies that set them apart. Operating somewhat of a Jamba Juice, Tomato Patch offers 25 different smoothies in 2 sizes, all named loosely around sports. The Tour De France, the Downhill, or the Corner Kick are all great choices. Add a nutritional boost as well.
The Tomato Patch is located on 5889 Kanan in the Agoura Hills City Mall. They also deliver: 818.889.7867.
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Regency 8 Agoura Hills Movies
June 22nd, 2010 by Irma Haldane Categories: Agoura, Agoura Hills, Agoura Valley Ranch, Old Agoura
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Insomniac Cinema in Agoura Hills
By: Irma Haldane
Right across the street from our Sotheby’s office in Agoura Hills, the Regency 8 movie theater will be hosting a Wednesday night series. Tomorrow, they will be showing Rear Window, directed by Alfred Hitchcock and staring James Stewart and Grace Kelly. The film is about an adventuresome free-lance photographer who ends up with broken legs, stuck in his wheelchair in a tiny new york apartment.
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Fathers Day and “Will Roger Follies”
June 17th, 2010 by Irma Haldane Categories: Agoura, Agoura Hills, Agoura Valley Ranch, Old Agoura
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Celebrate Fathers Day with Will Rogers
By: Irma Haldane
Say the word “Dad” and you will receive $20 adult/$10 kids tickets for the Glendale Centre Theatre’s to see “The Will Roger Follies.”
There are 3 showings, Friday June 18th and 19th, 8:00 p.m., June 20th at 3 p.m.
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Sumac Park in Fountainwood to Receive New Playground
June 11th, 2010 by Rob Jordan Categories: Agoura, Agoura Valley Ranch, Old Agoura
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Construction is set to begin at Sumac Park…
By: Rob Jordan
Located adjacent to Sumac Elementary School in the Fountainwood neighborhood of Agoura Hills. The existing playground areas and equipment are all being renovated or replaced. Plans for the park include new swings, adventurous playground equipment (read climbing stuff!), soft wood fiber surfacing that is fall-friendly, a sand play area, new benches and trashcans, and shade canopies.
Construction is planned to be swift, taking only 2 weeks from the middle to end of June 2010, during which time the existing playground will be closed.
Fountainwood is an established, popular family neighborhood in Agoura Hills consisting of some 700 or so one and two story homes. Sumac School is an award winning elementary school located in the middle of the tract. And Agoura High School is walking distance from Fountainwood homes.
Rob Jordan, successful realtor with Sotheby’s International Realty/Ewing and Associates, specializes in helping buyers and sellers in Fountainwood. He achieved the highest sale in 2009 and 2010, helping his Seller obtain $677,000 for a custom 3 bedroom 2 bath home. Rob can be reached at 818 237 4425.
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David Asher of The Old Place
June 7th, 2010 by Categories: Agoura, Agoura Hills, Agoura Valley Ranch, Old Agoura
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Tattoos and all, Chef Asher breathes life into The Old Place.
By: Stephen Roesler
David Asher looks the part. Just over six feet with tattoos crawling out of shirt collar, you’ll likely find Chef Asher on his 69′ Harley or directing an amiable kitchen crew in the back of The Old Place. But that’s not to say he’s unsophisticated, just not ostentatious. With a vision to keep his restaurant rustic and a hint of inspiration from Dom Deluise, Asher aims to accentuate the undeniable antiquity that healthily lives at The Old Place.
“The Culinary world has gotten so hyped up in the past few years,” he says distastefully. “I think it has lost its simplicity, its palatability. Everything is so technical that its made people believe you have to be really, really good or you shouldn’t touch food.”
And that’s wrong, believes the CIA (Culinary Arts Institute) trained Asher. It’s about the company, conversation, and communion with family and friends.
With a humble background from central Florida, his 
fascinating road to the Old Place is entirely atypical. Growing up around a family who believed in traditional gender roles, cooking was left to the women. In his case, however, his mother was not a cook.
“If we wanted to eat, we had to make it ourselves,” he says with wide blue eyes. “I was taking egg noodles and putting paprika and butter in it and figuring out something good to eat.”
But the slender chef has come a long way from his childhood menu. After attending college for a short stent, Asher began a job as an EMT. Quickly deciding it wasn’t for him, he began working at the Hard Rock Café and later moved to the Blue Jazz Café as a Garmache. Dissatisfied, Asher pursued formal training. “I had to find a way to get that coat,” he insists.
Making a drastic move to New York City, he soon received a French culinary degree. He went on to work at Casa La Femme, Eros, and Tapas Bar and Lounge – all in mid-town Manhattan. Before long, the visibly composed chef began to feel pressure to leave town.
“I was in a relationship at the time and she really wanted to go to California,” he explained. “I made it in New York,” he thought. “I’m sure if I can make it there, I can make it anywhere.”
With a U haul and a few hundred dollars, they left town. “Long story short, we’re not together anymore,” he laughs. But that hasn’t affected his success. After literally transforming a Pasedena-based eatery into a white tablecloth restaurant, he moved north of Los Angeles to escape the traffic.
Since his arrival, The Old Place, known in the ’70s for its clams and sirloin steak, has undergone a substantial change. Asher has taken a fare of just two items and vastly expanded. They now offer a seasonal menu that varies weekly.
‘We have grown up and become a little more flexible. Now we have sour cream, now we have diet coke,” he says sarcastically. “We have chicken on our menu and salad. We’ve got it all.”
Although he preserved the classic bone in rib eye, sirloin and clams, the Old Place now boosts a full menu. A lot has changed. This week they’re serving a Novy Ranch filet mignon. Known for its grass fed, healthy cows, Novy Ranch produces some of the finest local beef.
“We want everything to be local Californian,” he says firmly. “We don’t want to get Maine lobsters. We want to get spiny lobsters out of the Pacific here.”
And the regulars don’t seem to mind. In fact, it’s difficult to get a reservation at the Old Place because their customers are so loyal.
“It’s a good story,” Asher comments sincerely. “Here at the Old Place, we love that story.”
Continuing to foster the Old Place, Asher’s job is literally 24-7. Making calls to purveyors in the middle of the night, researching potential menu items on his days off, and regularly working in the kitchen 5 days a week, Asher rarely gets time to himself. But when does, you may see him tinkering with his classic Chevy hard tail or removing some of his old tattoos.
His right hand has the letters L-O-S-T strewn across his fingers in fading ink. As for the other hand, “It used to say H-O-P-E, but I took that off with a Dremel tool,” he says casually. “A little crazy. I didn’t want it on anymore.”
If you happen to see him around town, don’t be afraid to ask him how many tattoos he has. He’ll likely tell you with a half-mooned smile, “Just one big one.” You’ll know it’s him.
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Bikram Yoga in Westlake Village
May 18th, 2010 by Kathy Bernal Categories: Agoura, Agoura Hills, Agoura Valley Ranch, North Ranch, Oak park, Old Agoura, Westlake Village
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Bikram Yoga, commonly known as hot yoga is a system of yoga that Bikram Choudhury synthesized from traditional yoga techniques and popularized beginning in the early 1970’s
By: Kathy Bernal
Bikram Yoga is located at 31300 Via Colinas, Westlake Village, CA
91362 and is my favorite spot to practice Yoga. Bikram Yoga’s focuses
on creating an environment where you can reach your goals of physical
health and well-being, using proven methods that are safe and
effective. Bikram Yoga offers a great experience every time I go
there. The Staff at Bikram Yoga is very professional, the facilities
are clean, and the other patrons are very friendly.
Bikram Yoga is perfect for people of all fitness and experience
levels. If you are experienced, you will appreciate the manner in
which Bikram Yoga conducts their classes in a professional manner. If
you are a beginner, you will appreciate the level of commitment the
staff offers to get new patrons up to speed. Next time you are looking
to relax, increase fitness, or improve your overall well being through
Yoga, check out Bikram Yoga in Westlake Village.
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