Eric Greenspan

Eric Greenspan is an American chef.[1]

In 2007, Greenspan opened The Foundry on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles.[2] That year it was nominated by the James Beard Foundation as one of the Best New Restaurants in America.[3]

In 2018, Greenspan published The Great Grilled Cheese Book: Grown-Up Recipes for a Childhood Classic.[4]

In 2025, Greenspan became the head chef of the Tesla Diner in Los Angeles.[5][6] Greenspan left Tesla Diner in November 2025 to focus on opening up a planned Jewish deli.[7]

References

  1. ^ MerwinShare, Hugh (February 21, 2007). "Eric Greenspan, Chef". Gothamist.
  2. ^ "There's a clever kitchen and a casual scene at the new Foundry on Melrose". Los Angeles Times. August 1, 2007.
  3. ^ Bridges, Scott (2013-10-23). "The Roof on Wilshire is quintessential L.A. dining". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
  4. ^ Eric, Greenspan. "The Great Grilled Cheese Book: Grown-Up Recipes for a Childhood Classic". Library Journal.
  5. ^ "Tesla Finds a Chef for Its Retro-Futuristic Diner in Los Angeles". The New York Times. 2025-03-27. Archived from the original on 2025-08-09. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
  6. ^ "L.A. chef picked to run Tesla diner in Hollywood". Los Angeles Times. March 28, 2025.
  7. ^ Breijo, Stephanie; Hussain, Suhauna (18 November 2025). "Tesla Diner chef exits, staff hints at new full-service format". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 24 November 2025.