Downtown Ojai retains a quiet charm reminiscent of its beginnings. Upon arriving in Ojai as a realtor, Debbie Curry soon realized the Ojai Arcade was the place she would develop Vesta, the home accessories store and restaurant. The name Vesta, the Roman Goddess of Hearth and Home, was suggested by a friend as a representation of the warm, welcoming feeling Debbie envisioned for her enterprise. Vesta’s location in the center of the Ojai Arcade, which was formerly Tottenham Court, was perfect. Improving upon the casual elegance of the interior space was a natural for Debbie with her flair for color and design. Vesta would offer Ojai residents and visitors an inviting atmosphere in both its home accessories and culinary offerings.
Debbie is fortunate to have a large network of enthusiastic family and friends who were willing to help bring her dream to life. Vesta emerged from the Tottenham Court space in six short weeks, but the dream was in existence for years. Vesta’s unique blend of luxury home items and affordable gifts makes it the go-to place in Ojai.
To further her vision and compliment the welcoming atmosphere of the retail space, Debbie invited her sister, Lisa, to give the restaurant a heart-warming atmosphere and food that would taste as good as it looked. Bringing 30 years of food and beverage experience and a menu that would satisfy everyone from vegetarian to the hungry hamburger fan, Lisa gladly joined the Vesta family. Vesta offers a “never say no” attitude to food service with the aim to please each and every guest. Vesta also offers catering, wedding and party-planning services, freshly baked goods and soon to come, Debbie’s famous chocolates.
Welcome to our home.
Debbie and Lisa