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Months-Old Santa Monica Club 41 Ocean Brings on New Chef

Raphael Lunetta of JiRaffe in Santa Monica has taken over from executive chef Chris Crary.

The members-only restaurant 41 Ocean has a new chef after just two and a half months.

Raphael Lunetta of JiRaffe in Santa Monica has taken over from executive chef Chris Crary, who came from Whist at the Viceroy Santa Monica, according to L.A. Eater.

The website reported that Crary plans to take part in the upcoming Top Chef cruise.

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Lunetta is a Santa Monica native and surfer.

Max Russo and Jeremy Umland opened 41 Ocean in Santa Monica in January.

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Members pay yearly dues between $1,250 for the under-30 crowd and $2,000 for everyone else.

For more information about 41 Ocean, click here to visit its website.

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