Mentioned in multiple reviews as the General Manager, working alongside chef and co-owner Ari Kolender, and noted for shucking oysters.
Joe Laraja serves as the General Manager of Found Oyster, a popular seafood bar in East Hollywood, Los Angeles. He is known for his role in managing the restaurant's operations and is specifically mentioned for his skill in shucking oysters.
As General Manager of Found Oyster, Joe Laraja contributes to the restaurant's reputation for providing a welcoming and enjoyable experience. Found Oyster is perceived as a 'tiny haven' offering 'simple pleasures' and 'warm hospitality,' creating an atmosphere that feels both like a refuge and a party.
Found Oyster
Oysters (shucked)
Joe Laraja is affiliated with Last Word Hospitality, a group that also includes Chef Johnny Lee. He has a unique personality, even holding onto t-shirts from 'fake restaurants' he conceptualized.
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