Hello friends, It’s hard to believe that the summer sun (and summer waves) are almost here. And next week, we’ll be opening up our doors for JiRaffe’s famous Mother’s Day Brunch! That’s right, May 12 we’re preparing a menu for all of the special women in our lives and we’d love for you to join [...]
Read MoreHello Friends, I know it’s been a while since I spoke to you directly. But as you can imagine, in between the kitchen, the family, and the business obligations, it’s been hard to catch a breath. Recently though, some stories have been surfacing that I feel need to be addressed. Several sources are claiming that [...]
Read MoreHello again JiRaffe friends, it’s been a while since we shared our Journal thoughts. As you can probably imagine, February was a major month for the restaurant. Not only was it full of Valentine’s dinners, it marked the beginning of the citywide DineLA celebration. But it all went great and we were stoked, proud and [...]
Read MoreMonday, February 11, 2013 Prix-fixe menu $38 APPETIZER Choice of: Warm Calamar & Spanish Octopus Salad Baby spinach, torn radicchio, dates, shaved red onion, lemon vinaigrette, marinated baby octopus, calamar, charred tomato vinaigrette, fingerling potato chips ~ Or ~ Osso Buco Ravioli Ricotta cheese, glazed baby root vegetables, slow-roasted tomato garlic ENTRÉE Choice of: Herb [...]
Read MoreMonday, February 4, 2013 Prix-fixe menu $38 APPETIZER Choice of: Yellow Fin Tuna Tartar “a la Japanaise” Marinated watermelon raddish, cucumber, Japanese shallot/Myoga, sun gold tomatoes, fresh squeezed yuzu, ginger broth, toasted garlic ~ Or ~ Roasted Black Mussels (served in a cast Iron skillet) Palacio chirizo in a spiced tomato sauce, toasted ciabatta, lemon [...]
Read MoreBISTRO MONDAY Monday, January 14, 2013 Prix-fixe menu $38 APPETIZER Choice of: Roasted Bone Marrow Salad of parsley leaves, sautéed cauliflower, capers and crispy shallots, lemon-mushroom vinaigrette, grilled ciabatta ~ Or ~ Warm Baby Octopus Salad Baby spinach, torn radicchio, dates, shaved red onion, lemon vinaigrette, marinated baby octopus, charred tomato vinaigrette, fingerling potato chips [...]
Read MoreMonday, January 7, 2013 Prix-fixe menu $38 APPETIZER Choice of: House Smoked Loch Duarte Scottish Salmon Crepes Warm potato leek emulsion, dill crème fraiche, crispy capers ~ Or ~ Tower of Burrata and Prosciutto Fresh basil and “nutless” pesto, marinated cremini mushrooms, balsamic glaze, toasted ciabatta ENTRÉE Choice of: Pan Roasted John Dory Braised savoy [...]
Read MoreMonday, December 17, 2012 Prix-fixe menu $38 APPETIZER Choice of: Grilled Paillard of line caught Swordfish Marinated Mediterranean shellfish salad, red wine oregano vinaigrette, torn ciabatta ~ Or ~ Maine Sea Scallop Herb and Parmesan Potato tart, sautéed Maitake, Shiitake and Oyster mushrooms, Pinot Noir sauce ENTRÉE Choice of: Pan Roasted Moullard Duck Breast Purse [...]
Read MoreMonday, December 10, 2012 Prix-fixe menu $38 APPETIZER Choice of: Marinated Spanish Octopus Warm fingerling potatoes, poached rock shrimp, baby frisee, oregano lemon vinaigrette ~ Or ~ Cheese & Charcuterie Board Lille(cow), Truffle Tremor(Goat), San Andreas (sheep) cheese, ham Serrano, Salchichon de Vic, Sangiovese chorizo, apple & fennel salad,candied walnuts, chestnut honey ENTRÉE Choice of: [...]
Read MoreMonday, December 3, 2012 Prix-fixe menu $38 APPETIZER Choice of: Seared Albacore Medallions Roasted oyster mushrooms, fleur de brick, tomato, ginger lemon grass vinaigrette ~ Or ~ Austrian Bean Stew Clams, rock shrimp, herbed pistou, grilled bread ENTRÉE Choice of: Organic Scottish Salmon Shaved baby fennel, warm ragu of artichokes, baby turnips, cipollini onions, baby [...]
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