{"id":1958,"date":"2017-12-12T16:58:16","date_gmt":"2017-12-12T15:58:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.matferbourgeat.com\/?p=1958"},"modified":"2026-03-23T13:45:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T12:45:25","slug":"chef-eric-greenspan-restaurant-mare-santa-monica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.matferbourgeat.com\/en\/2017\/12\/12\/chef-eric-greenspan-restaurant-mare-santa-monica\/","title":{"rendered":"Chef Spotlight \u2013 Eric Greenspan"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Executive Chef & Restaurant Owner, Eric Greenspan\u2019s talent and passion for cooking and creating bold memorable dishes is evident and becoming legendary. <\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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How does a classically trained chef with James Beard nominations and other numerous accolades become the Grilled Cheese Invitational Champion of 2008?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tI have great respect for classical training and precision in cooking is very important. I did a lot of that in my move up the culinary ladder. But what is just as important is to take that knowledge and put your own soulful spin on it. Basically, for that invitational I deconstructed a traditional cheese plate and put it into a sandwich. After I won, I became known as the King of Comfort Food and specialty grilled cheese concoctions. So I rode the wave, got more creative and eventually opened Greenspan\u2019s Grilled Cheese. It\u2019s a blast.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The mix and match approach of how you serve shellfish is unique. The dish you have prepared\u2013clams over pasta in a vadouvan curry and green apple broth\u2013 is intriguing and delicious. How did you develop it?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Broth is king. It is that basic. If I can make flavorful hearty broths the rest will follow. So that\u2019s what I do. I love shellfish because of its delicate texture and subtle taste. And it is always a big part of coastal cuisine. So to put the two together is a natural combination for me. It feels rustic and refined at the same time. But I want my guests to choose what they want to taste and try. So I created five different broths that can be served with clams, black mussels or shrimp over pasta and with an egg. That way they can eat the shellfish and then add the softly poached egg to the broth and pasta almost as another course.<\/p>

With this dish, I personally love the tenderness of clams and this broth\u2019s bite of curry with the slight bitter bite of green apple complements it very well. It\u2019s a little more unique for those that want to go in that direction. But I also offer the classic broths like leek and white wine, tomato fennel, spicy sausage romesco or pistou pesto.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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As an established Executive Chef & restaurant owner, what is your philosophy for success?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Follow your heart and your intuition to do what you want to do and to do what is right for you. If you don\u2019t have a passion and love for cooking don\u2019t do it. Be committed to the passion. That\u2019s my philosophy and approach every day. I like to accomplish things and cooking allows me to do that. It remains a personal visceral experience. I have enormous energy to create and cooking does that for me. I like being an owner because nobody is telling me what to do and it gives me freedom to think out of the culinary box to develop and to strive for newer, better, different. But there is also a huge responsibility when you are an owner.<\/p>

It is not only about pleasing the patrons and making sure your food delivers a high quality memorable experience for them. As an owner, it is also about impacting the lives of the members of your kitchen team and helping them to become great at what they are learning and doing. If your people know they can count on you and trust you and that you care about them, they will give you their all and if not, they will think it\u2019s just a job and your restaurant won\u2019t succeed. A successful restaurant affects everybody involved. The mentoring element is a big part of it for me. Having a well-trained staff that knows I care about them is vital.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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You went to business school and cooking school. Why both?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCooking is not all fun and games and the restaurant business at the end of the day is a people business. I am very much a people person so it is a good fit for me. But to be successful in and out of the kitchen I believed I needed to know how everything worked so I could get that balance right. Once I fell for cooking I always knew I wanted to own my own place. I worked hard and learned from the many of the best by working in their kitchens. I gathered knowledge and expertise from every side. At the center of it all, I just really love to cook. And I realized along the way that I prefer small kitchens. I feel more magic happens there than in big kitchens which feel more theoretical to me. And I don\u2019t cook or lead that way. I\u2019m the in your face guy, guiding you each step of the way. I\u2019m intense but encouraging. I\u2019m the first one in and the last one out.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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You use Matfer products in all of your kitchens. What is it about them that make a difference in your preparation and results of your various dishes?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMatfer items have been in front of me throughout my career from cooking school to all of the kitchens I trained in and then worked in or ran. They are beyond durable and the breadth of variety of high quality equipment impresses me and meets my needs for each restaurant. It says a lot that one brand cares about all aspects cooking from the smallest spatula or spoon to the pots and pans. I love the mussel pot and lid, perfect for cooking and serving.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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In the center of your kitchen at Mar\u00e9 is a photo of music great Chick Webb? Why?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Chick Webb is my man! Music and cooking are a lot alike. He was an amazing jazz and swing music drummer as well as a bandleader in the late 20\u2019s and early 30\u2019s. He had a spinal deformity so was short and hunchbacked but it didn\u2019t matter to his larger than life attitude and performances. It was always forgotten when he played. He played with soul and passion. He didn\u2019t let anything get in his way. He would compete with other bandleaders especially Benny Goodman. They would do Stompin\u2019 at the Savoy.<\/p>

Benny played with precision and Chick would turn that same piece on its head and play it with passion and soul. I\u2019m all for precision because that is mandatory in music and in cooking. But that\u2019s cerebral. For true greatness in music and cooking you\u2019ve got to take risks and interpret precise ingredients-like musical notes- in different ways\u2014to create amazing results. His photo hangs in my kitchen as an inspiration to me and to my team. It reminds us to keep the soul and passion in dishes and to keep striving to make them better.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Lou Holtz, the much-respected American football coach said, \u201cI follow three rules. Do the right thing. Do the best you can do and always show people you care.\u201d Do you agree?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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I agree with this on a multiple of levels. Doing the right thing is doing the best you can do as a person, a chef and as a business owner. Of course, the right thing in the kitchen is to use the freshest ingredients. There is then the artistic craftsmanship level of being a chef. The right thing is to prepare and cook well each and every time I do the dish. I owe my patrons that. It shows people that I care and appreciate them dining at my restaurants. I am only as good as my last dish and I want to do each dish better than the last time I did it.<\/p>

There is also the level of caring on and off the job for my team and staff. To me, this is mentoring. They learn how to prepare well, cook well and care about what they do here and for the patrons that come to eat with us. They become committed because I believe in them and encourage them professionally as well as support them in other aspects of their lives. You need to live it and breathe it and taste it and listen to your people and your customers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The stunning patio at Mar\u00e9 is tucked away behind Greenspan\u2019s and visitors have to go through that restaurant to get to this one. Can you elaborate on its story and its concept?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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What is your favorite ingredient to use when you cook?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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On a personal note, when you\u2019re not cooking, what do you like to eat?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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MORE ABOUT Eric Greenspan<\/strong><\/p>

Having graduated both from Berkeley\u2019s Haas School of Business and the Cordon Blue Culinary School in Paris, he has trained with celebrated chefs including Alain Ducasse, David Bouley, and Joachim Splichal. While Executive Chef at the renowned Patina he was named one of Angeleno Magazines \u201cEight Hot Chefs\u201d and his kitchen garnered both a 27\/30 rating and a \u201cTop French Restaurant\u201d from Zagat. In spring 2007, Eric opened The Foundry on Melrose to rave reviews and resounding success.<\/p>

Eric has competed on numerous culinary competition and food-reality shows, including Food Network\u2019s \u201cCutthroat Kitchen All-Stars,\u201d \u201cChopped All-Stars,\u201d \u201cGuy\u2019s a Grocery Games All-Stars,\u201d \u201cThe Next Iron Chef,\u201d \u201cThe Next Iron Chef: Redemption,\u201d \u201cIron Chef America Countdown\u201d and \u201cIron Chef America\u201d where he defeated Bobby Flay in a throw-down. Eric is the Executive Chef and owner of Greenspan\u2019s Grilled Cheese, The Roof On Wilshire and the recently opened, seafood stunner Mar\u00e9.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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