Thousand Oaks, CA
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Last week, I drove past Fat Bernie's on my way to work in the morning. Good to see a new place popping up during Covid. It wasn't the most modern of places, but it was nearby the office and worth checking out. I took this picture at 6am that morning and the doors were wide open with 3 guys working on machines inside.
I couldn't stop in then, but it wasn't until Friday after work a few days later. I pulled up and the place was gone. Not closed, but gone...gone. No signs, No machines, clean windows & new dry wall. It took a minute to realize it was probably some kind of film location. Looking at the picture again, it should've been more obvious that morning. But it was early and I was surprised to see a new pinball place. There are a few clues in the picture Fat Bernie's wasn't a real business, but the equipment cases in front of Grant's photography should have been the biggest giveaway.
They must of had a good budget, considering how fast it popped up and then disappeared just as quick. Also seems they were going for a throw-back 70s or 80s vibe. Please chime-in back here if you see this place appear somewhere down the road, I always miss those things.
