Show 84, August 16, 2014: Guest Host Chef Eric Greenspan and Producer & Co-Host Andy Harris preview the show

Guest Host Celebrity Chef Eric Greenspan of Foundation Hospitality Group and Producer Andy preview the show.

Besides being all over Food TV (he bested Iron Chef Bobby Flay on Food Network’s “Iron Chef America”) Chef Eric Greenspan has made a name for himself in the rarified world of fine-dining. For almost two years he was the executive chef of Joachim Splichal’s highly-acclaimed flagship restaurant Patina. More recently he created The Foundry on Melrose Ave. In the Fall he returns to Melrose with the eagerly anticipated fine dining, Enclave.

Although Chef Eric Greenspan has created the more casual, Greenspan’s Grilled Cheese and The Roof on Wilshire, his heart and true passion remains in fine dining. We’ll talk about the future of fine-dining in Los Angeles and get Chef Eric’s perspective. We’ll also preview Chef Eric’s new series for the National Geographic Channel debuting in November.

The first Canstruction Competition is coming to Long Beach on August 21st. The resulting collections of food benefit Food Finders food rescue / food bank. It’s going to be a wild 12 hours benefiting people in need!

The Halos have an ace relief pitcher in Jason Grilli newly arrived in a trade deal with The Pittsburgh Pirates. In Pittsburgh he’s known for The Closer, a 3-decker grilled cheese sandwich using 9 different premium cheeses. He’s also part of the franchisee group bringing the popular Tom+Chee restaurants to Pittsburgh. Jason is with us live on the road from Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas to talk about it.

The 2014 Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival (4th Annual) is once again upon us taking place in Downtown Los Angeles on August 21 -24. This is one of the biggest culinary festivals staged on the West Coast with culinary masters hosting power lunches, cocktail culture merging with some of the finest chefs for spirited dinners, and first –time events such as the “Ultimate Bites of L.A. Challenge” on Opening Night hosted by Graham Elliott and Fabio Viviani.

The 3rd Annual PigOut (benefiting Inspire Artistic Minds) is set for Sunday afternoon, August 24th at the California Scenario in Costa Mesa.

The main attraction will be a 250 pound Templeton Rye Duroc Pig of the Templeton Rye Heritage Pork Project.

The KTown Night Market and Block Party is coming to Angel Stadium on Friday and Saturday, August 22nd and 23rd. It’s 60 plus food trucks and vendors (including the Seoul Sausage Co.) and a large beer garden. Also there will be live music, games and rides. We’ll chat with the co-producer and one of the young founders of the participating Seoul Sausage Co.

Meet Mixologist Chris Amirault of Harlowe, a new bar that’s attracting a lot of attention in West Hollywood. Even his standard cocktails are very special. Chris also creates unusual draft and bottled cocktails.

All of this and lots more absolutely incredible deliciousness on Saturday’s show!

Show 84, August 16, 2014: Chef Eric Greenspan of Foundation Hospitality Group

Eric GreenspanBesides being all over Food TV (he bested Iron Chef Bobby Flay on Food Network’s “Iron Chef America”) Chef Eric Greenspan has made a name for himself in the rarified world of fine-dining. For almost two years he was the executive chef of Joachim Splichal’s highly-acclaimed flagship restaurant Patina. More recently he created The Foundry on Melrose Ave. In the Fall he returns to Melrose with the eagerly anticipated fine dining, Enclave.

Although Chef Eric Greenspan has created the more casual, Greenspan’s Grilled Cheese and The Roof on Wilshire, his heart and true passion remains in fine dining. We’ll talk about the future of fine-dining in Los Angeles and get Chef Eric’s perspective.

We’ll also preview Chef Eric’s new series for the National Geographic Channel debuting in November. Look for Chef Eric on the next two Tuesday evenings in prime time as a chef competitor on NBC’s “Food Fighters” hosted by Adam Richman. In October Chef Eric will part of the celebrity chef episode of Food Network’s Cutthroat Kitchen hosted by Alton Brown.

November 10: Amanda Freitag, Eric Greenspan, Valentino

Podcasts

Segment One: Amanda Freitag – Celebrity Chef and Food Network Personality
Segment Two: Executive Chef David LeFevre of M.B. Post in Manhattan Beach
Segment Three: Executive Chef Eric Greenspan of The Foundry on Melrose and Food Network’s “Next Iron Chef: Redemption.” Part One
Segment Four: Executive Chef Eric Greenspan of The Foundry on Melrose and Food Network’s “Next Iron Chef: Redemption.” Part Two
Segment Five: Piero Selvaggio – Valentino Restaurtant
Segment Six: Melissa’s Produce Moment with Produce Guru Robert Schueller and Corporate Chef Ida Rodriguez

It’s the parade of stars this week with a full house of celebrity chefs and Food Network personalities.

“Chopped” is one of the top programs on “Food Network” and the recent recipient of numerous awards. Celebrity judge, Chef Amanda Freitag, takes us backstage on the popular show. It’s serious competition…You can also see Chef Freitag on Food Network on Sunday nights on “Next Iron Chef : Redemption.”

Chef David LeFevre of M.B. Post in Manhattan BeachWhat happens when an acclaimed fine dining chef goes out on his own to open a beach casual spot ? Such was the case with Chef David LeFevre (ex-Water Grill) of M.B. Post in Manhattan Beach. He’s got a gigantic hit on his hands with a huge, loyal following.

You can always count on a good laugh when Chef Eric Greenspan of The Foundry on Melrose is in the house. Just don’t talk about grasshoppers…Chef Eric is back competing on Food Network’s “Next Iron Chef : Redemption” and he’s in it to win it!

L.A.’s consummate host is the ever-gracious Piero Selvaggio, the impresario behind Valentino in Santa Monica. They are celebrating their 40th Anniversary this month and next with a series of cork-popping, festive evenings. Piero offers advice on how you keep a destination fine-dining restaurant fresh after 40 years!

It’s Korean pears and meyer lemons on the Melissa’s Produce Report. Corporate Chef Ida Rodriguez joins produce guru Robert Schueller to give us the fascinating 411 along with some great recipes.

Podcasts

Segment One: Amanda Freitag – Celebrity Chef and Food Network Personality
Segment Two: Executive Chef David LeFevre of M.B. Post in Manhattan Beach
Segment Three: Executive Chef Eric Greenspan of The Foundry on Melrose and Food Network’s “Next Iron Chef: Redemption.” Part One
Segment Four: Executive Chef Eric Greenspan of The Foundry on Melrose and Food Network’s “Next Iron Chef: Redemption.” Part Two
Segment Five: Piero Selvaggio – Valentino Restaurtant
Segment Six: Melissa’s Produce Moment with Produce Guru Robert Schueller and Corporate Chef Ida Rodriguez

Show 4: October 27, 2012: JoAnn Cianciulli and Eric Greenspan

Currently Co-Exectutive Producer of “Recipe Rehab” for ABC. This is the first cooking show to migrate from YouTube (Everyday Health Channel) to network TV !

JoAnn’s other major credits include Fox’s “Master Chef” (she also authored the MasterChef Cookbook,) Food Network’s “Next Iron Chef,” and Bravo’s “Top Chef.”

In a surprise Chef Eric Greenspan of The Foundry on Melrose called in to chat with JoAnn. They worked together on “Next Iron Chef.” Chef Eric went on with a big win to stun Iron Chef Bobby Flay in “Battle Goose” on “Iron Chef America.”