Dine With Mel and Ronnie

A loving talented family affair Raphael Restaurant in Studio City offers an oasis of taste and elegance with all the comfort and familiarity of a family-run restaurant Owned by Arnon Raphael and managed by Shoshanna Raphael, it is inspired by the Raphael family’s unique cultural heritage, uniting such disparate locales as Cyprus, Austria, and Mexico. [...]

Although the name has changed from La Frite to French Connection Café, ardent fans and foodies are delighted that the menu still features the same great food, and all favorites are still here including the staff and service.  What’s different is the charismatic new owner Joe Shabbouei, who is intent on keeping this smooth transition [...]