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When Eric Greenspan (pictured) opened the Foundry on Melrose, he dubbed his concept “fine dining for the everyday man.” So naturally, when he’s not creating his California-French fare, he likes to relax where he can feel at home. “My favorite place to enjoy creative, yet accessible fine dining in Los Angeles is Hatfield’s. Quinn and Karen have worked for the masters [Jean-Georges, Bouley, Wolfgang Puck], and it shows. The food is perfectly executed, the desserts sublime and the space is as cozy as a family dining room.” The Foundry, 7465 Melrose Ave., (323) 651-0915; Hatfield’s, 7458 Beverly Blvd., (323) 935-2977