Jim Ligon, a JJ's bartender, said he wasn't working Tuesday night but started getting texts and calls from co-workers minutes after the explosion.
Witnesses noted street signs indicated utility work was being done in the area, and a JJ's employee said the restaurant was open but undergoing renovations.
In a statement, JJ Gallagher said it sees the rescue centre as "an important entity" and will continue its "longstanding support for it, both financially and operationally".
"JJ's has a small staff, a family feel, " said Ligon, 45, of Kansas City, Mo.
He's hoping the upcoming Fringe, an X-Files-like science fiction drama from Lost creator JJ Abrams, will prove a push in that direction.
JJ's Restaurant was a popular place near Country Club Plaza, an opulent locale with shops and restaurants that offer much of what the heart desires with a proud price tag attached.
That deal will pave the way for a new Star Wars film, directed by JJ Abrams.
One side of a brick apartment building that shares the block with JJ's appeared to have been scorched.
"I felt like I wasn't playing so badly today, it was just a really long, tough match between me and JJ, " Li told reporters.
Though the broadcast network, and notably Gaspin, gained positive press and industry good will for returning to a schedule heavy on scripted fare from Hollywood heavyweights like JJ Abrams and Jerry Bruckheimer this season, NBC continues to languish in the ratings basement (Sunday Night Football ratings aside).
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We still don't have (JJ) Redick. (Christian) Laettner left a long time ago.
Wolves G JJ Barea left the game in the second quarter with a left leg injury but was able to return in the second half.
In other words, simply showing up goes a long way, something heavyweights (and frequent attendees) like Tom Hanks, JJ Abrams and Shaq can attest to.
The son of former Wales rugby winger JJ Williams, survived misjudging the final hurdle to claim silver in 48.96 sec, also a new personal best.
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