"After less than six months open, Elon Musk's Tesla Diner has lost its chef. The Los Angeles Times reports that chef Eric Greenspan - who operated the Foundry on Melrose, Greenspan's Grilled Cheese, and helped open Mr. Beast Burger - has stepped away from the project to open Mish, a Jewish deli. Greenspan confirmed the news to the Times in a text; the diner's staff also told the publication that the diner would be switching to a full-service model."
"The Tesla Diner opened in late July to massive crowds on its first day amid Musk's polarizing reputation and involvement in the Trump administration. Although Musk has long been involved in politics, including a 2016 appointment to Trump's economic advisory board, the controversy around him and his outsized influence in politics reached a fever pitch in 2024, when he endorsed Trump in his campaign against former president Joe Biden and joined him on the campaign trail."
Chef Eric Greenspan departed Tesla Diner after under six months to open Mish, a Jewish deli. Greenspan previously operated the Foundry on Melrose and Greenspan's Grilled Cheese and helped open Mr. Beast Burger. Greenspan confirmed his exit via text, and diner staff said the operation will switch to a full-service model; Greenspan removed Instagram posts about Tesla Diner. Self-described Tesla investor Sawyer Marritt first posted about Greenspan's involvement on X, and Elon Musk replied, "It will be cool." Tesla Diner drew massive crowds at its late July opening amid controversy over Musk's political activity.
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