Posted: Friday, Jul 24th, 2020
Ventura’s Midtown and East End Businesses Need Love!
by Debbie Cvijanovich
COVID-19 is still very much with us. Our “bread and butter” local businesses continue to face hard challenges as they navigate the ever-changing “new normal’. Eateries — or at least those who can stay open — are now only allowed to serve customers outside, and that with only half the capacity to adhere to social distancing rules. Less tables = less customers = less employees and less revenue. The domino effect in full force. To thrive, our patronage is needed (and wholeheartedly appreciated). We Venturans deeply value our community…we rise to the occasion.![Ventura's Midtown and East End Businesses Need Love! Ventura's Midtown and East End Businesses Need Love!](https://visitventuraca.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/45683112111_fd54c1648c_k.jpg)
Cafe Ficelle
MIDTOWN (MT) OR EAST END (EE)? Ask Ventura locals on their perspective regarding the boundaries between these two…they chime in and quip, “zip codes”, “Mills Rd and Victoria Rd is the divide”, “the Mall”, “the weather (ha!)”. Such an ongoing debate! All in fun. “East End is where the fog stops.” This cheery (and truthful) reply gets a chuckle! A few locals recall “the good old days” living amongst fragrant citrus orchards synonymous with our rural East End. Historically, as our city stretched further East as it grew…so did the boundaries. Listed are a bunch of favorite businesses in these districts: MIDTOWN Cafe Nouveau (popular breakfast/lunch spot. Patio dining) Cafe Zack (exquisite meals and service at its finest) Bagel Rock (shout out to it’s Jalapeno Cheese flavored bagel!) Danny’s Deli (a true “honest to goodness” Deli!) Cafe Ficelle (artisan pastries and European cafe) 2868 Kitchen (eclectic offerings) Royal Bakery (outstanding service and abundant salads/sandwich/soups/quiche. Yummy baked goods) The Cave at Ventura Wine Company (popular Chef Gary is back!) Gloria’s Kitchen (excellent variety and hearty portions) Prime (classy lounge and fine dining) Yolanda’s (a local Mexican food mainstay) Rincon Brewing Co. (local brewery and pub fare) EAST END Cask Alehouse (local and boutique brews/wines. Great happy hour!) Sugar Lab (delectable sweets!) Simone’s (local friendly coffeeshop. 2 locations) Two Trees Cafe (appetizers are notable) Pizza Chief (a diehard community supporter) Tony’s Burrito Hut (Corn Burritos, anyone? The famed ceramic hamburger pen holder is still in existence) Many, many more to name…what’s your fav not listed? Besides the notable eateries, let’s not forget our retail and service businesses! A slew of fantastic consignment stores and pampering services reside within these districts. All grateful for our support. How fortunate are we to have such a wide variety to choose from? They are counting on us. We CAN make a difference…View this post on Instagram
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