Meet The Owner
Jurni Rayne is a restauranteur from Dallas, Texas who relocated to Los Angeles in 2014. She started working at age 18 as a full service restaurant server in Dallas, TX and being from a hospitable southern family, she instantly fell in love with the job. She never imagined that this would be a lifelong and fulfilling career. Jurni Rayne graduated with two bachelor's degrees; one in Hospitality Administration, with a focus on food prep and restaurant management, and the other in Spanish. She continued in the hospitality field and became a restaurant manager a couple of years after graduating college and even persisted in the field when she relocated to Los Angeles. She has always dreamed of creating her own restaurant and is excited about this first concept and is ready to share the "Jurni" with you!
Our food is more than just a meal; it’s a journey through time, inspired by the wisdom and warmth of Mama Zula. Growing up close with family, I absorbed her lessons, tips, and the deep love she poured into every dish. Each recipe is a tribute to the flavors that remind me of home, where comfort and love were always served with a side of soul. Mama Zula’s spirit is the heart of our kitchen, and her legacy lives on in every bite, making sure that each dish we serve carries the essence of family, history, and the love that binds us all.