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Memento Mori Hospitality

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Hand-crafted Cuisine and Gracious Hospitality

Ospi restaurant interior
A signature dish from Ospi.
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Ospi is short for ospitante - meaning "host" in Italian. The sophomore restaurant of Jackson & Melissa Kalb, Ospi is an elevated celebration of a classic Brooklyn red sauce joint. Part modern Italian, part classic Italian, Ospi is our version of a casual lunch trattoria, familial dinner restaurant, and recovery brunch spot on the weekends. Welcome to our dinner party.

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Jemma restaurant interior
A signature dish from Jemma.
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Jemma pays homage to old-school Italian-American joints with a touch of modern California flair. Our pizzas are made with an organic flour dough that took over four years to perfect and Lodi, CA tomatoes that feature the perfect blend of sweetness and acidity. Experience the classics like spicy rigatoni and spaghetti & meatballs, alongside craft cocktails.

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Jame Enoteca restaurant interior
A signature dish from Jame Enoteca.
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Jame is the first restaurant of husband and wife restaurateur duo, Jackson and Melissa Kalb. Located in El Segundo, Jame is a true neighborhood restaurant and bar. Chef Jackson has created an offering of hand-rolled pastas, sandwiches, and salads - all made with local, market-driven ingredients. At Jame, you're part of the family.

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¡Jaime! Taqueria restaurant interior
A signature dish from ¡Jaime! Taqueria.
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Located just down the street from Jackson’s very first restaurant Jame Enoteca, this vibrant new spot will feature a bold and satisfying menu of hand-rolled tortillas, tacos, burritos, signature variations of guac, and inventive margaritas – all crafted with high-quality ingredients and a chef-driven touch. Designed to be both lively and welcoming, ¡Jaime! Taqueria is a fun, inviting local spot that brings the vibrant feel of California-Mexican to our El Segundo community.

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Giving Back

For each meal purchased at one of our restaurants (Ospi, Jemma, Jame), Memento Mori Hospitality donates a meal to someone in need, in partnership with Feeding America and No Kid Hungry.

With your help, we are proud to give a meal for a meal.

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