WILSHIRE BLVD — With Callahan's scheduled to close on New Year's Eve, building owners are moving forward with their plans for a farm-to-table diner and a restoration of the 58-year-old building.

After 18 years, Raphael Lunetta has decided to close JiRaffe, the French bistro in Santa Monica he founded with then-partner Josiah Citrin. In a letter sent to the restaurant’s faithful patrons, ...

It’s only been a few months since the end of JiRaffe’s 18-year run in Santa Monica, but chef Raphael Lunetta's beloved Cal-French bistro fare has been resurrected across town — at none other than Taix ...

The second and final turn of the evening is over, and Raphael Lunetta plops down into a chair in the dining room of his restaurant, JiRaffe. A deep sigh and relieved wide smile hint that he’s glad ...

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