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Los Angeles Times
21 hours ago
- Automotive
- Los Angeles Times
The Tesla Diner is officially open ‘from now until forever.' What we learned on Day 1
Was it a restaurant opening or a car show? On Monday, Cybertrucks and Teslas filed into the parking lot and lined around the block for the opening of the Tesla Diner: a two-story, retro-modern, steel-covered restaurant with two towering movie screens for customers to watch as they 'supercharge' their cars. It marks the popular but controversial car company's first foray into the restaurant industry. Should it prove successful, Musk posted to his social media platform X, the L.A. Tesla Diner will be the first of many. The contentious new Hollywood diner will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The chef and co-operator Eric Greenspan posted a video of the diner set to Guns N' Roses' 'Welcome to the Jungle' to his personal Instagram account with the caption, 'Tesla Diner now open. 24/7 from now until forever.' The roughly 9,300-square-foot Tesla Diner drew at least a thousand customers, according to co-operator Bill Chait, and at least one protester, on its first day. Some traveled for hours and arrived early in the morning to wait in line until the doors opened, in memelord Musk fashion, at 4:20 p.m. The opening day scene was a parade of Tesla owners, Musk fans and curious Angelenos who flocked to Santa Monica Boulevard to find parking lots outfitted with 80 superchargers compatible with any electric car, according to Chait. Some of the vehicles outside were covered with custom decals, at least one done up in purple glitter, another with sparkly polka dots and one plastered with the face of the Musk-beloved crypto-meme dog, Doge. Inside, the diner boasts the smell of an In-N-Out in a space that looks as if it were plucked from Disney's Tomorrowland. From behind the pass in the kitchen, Greenspan shouted customer orders: 'Epic Bacon,' tuna melt, grilled cheese, egg sandwich add avocado — most of which come served in paper boxes shaped like Tesla Cybertrucks. Some customers wore them as hats. The diner is also fully electric, from the fryers to the griddles (no gas stoves). 'If our retro-futuristic diner turns out well, which I think it will, @Tesla will establish these in major cities around the world, as well as at Supercharger sites on long distance routes,' Musk, a former President Trump senior advisor, wrote on X. 'An island of good food, good vibes & entertainment, all while Supercharging!' At the center of the diner are two industry veterans: restaurateur Chait, whose credits include Tartine, Mian, Paloma and Firstborn, among others, and Greenspan, a former Foundry and Patina chef, the creator of New School American Cheese and the culinary lead on MrBeast Burger. The company gave Chait and Greenspan 'more or less carte blanche to operate the diner within the Tesla brand,' Chait said. Tesla began planning the diner in 2018. Franz von Holzhausen, a lead automotive designer at Tesla, oversaw much of the restaurant's design and consulted with Chait and Greenspan to bring Musk's vision to life. Chait characterizes Musk — who has been lambasted by critics for his work in the Trump administration as well as a recent alleged Nazi salute, which he denied — as 'a big thinker.' Longtime Tesla fan, investor and cinematographer James Miller, who arrived at the diner at 6:30 a.m. Monday, likened him to Michelangelo or 'Steve Jobs on steroids.' As smooth as the diner's opening has proved for the operating duo, sometimes the restaurateurs learn news of it just like the rest of the world: from social media outbursts by its polarizing tech billionaire. 'We hear it before he posts it, usually, but there is stuff that he posts, you know, in the middle of the night: out come proclamations,' Chait said. Chait said he submitted a proposal for the diner years ago; Tesla chose another operating team, then parted ways, and Chait reentered the picture. When it came to tapping a chef, the restaurateur said he knew who to call. He and Greenspan were already in development of a modern Jewish deli, called Mish, which is planned to open Oct. 3 on La Brea. 'He's an American chef, he knows this food really well, he understands the system,' Chait said. Greenspan envisioned a pseudo-retro diner. 'Charged sodas' on draft are meant to evoke phosphates, and breakfast is served all day long. There are hot dogs, club sandwiches, biscuits with gravy, tallow French fries, cinnamon buns and slices of apple pie served with vanilla ice cream. Tesla's branding — and occasionally Musk's meme-leaning humor — seep into the food. Waffles come stamped with Tesla's lightning bolt, while a white paper carton holds four maple-glazed strips of 'Epic Bacon.' Tesla's engineers devised their own smashburger press, which produces crispy edges and a juicy center for the burger topped with caramelized onions, shredded lettuce, pickles, a punchy 'Electric Sauce' and Greenspan's brand of American cheese. Even the electric vehicles' range influenced the restaurant: Greenspan and Chait wanted to build a menu using purveyors found within a Tesla's mileage from a single charge. Burbank's RC Provisions makes the diner's wagyu chili. Colton's Chino Valley Ranchers provides the eggs, while Buena Park's Brandt Beef supplies the burger patties. Tartine, with a location two blocks away, delivers the bread. The diner does not allow tipping the staff; instead, Chait said, Tesla covers a 20% tip pool, which is distributed to both front- and back-of-house employees. 'Being in food service myself, it's always great to see innovation,' said Nathan Hoover, a Tesla owner who drove from San Diego at 4 a.m. that morning. 'I was impressed. It was worth the wait.' Chait said he finds the integration of food and technology 'outrageous.' Orders can be placed up to 24 hours in advance, while a new 'geofence' system tracks when a Tesla enters a set perimeter, alerting the kitchen to ready its order 15 to 20 minutes from arrival. Guests can select their preference of dining in or utilizing carhop-inspired delivery. Movies projected onto two large screens in the parking lot can also be viewed within the vehicle. 'Easter eggs' are hidden in the menu; Chait said some may or may not pertain to how long certain buttons are held while ordering. On opening day, rumors ran rampant. Does the diner take crypto as a form of payment? No, Chait said, at least not currently. Will robots deliver the food? No, but one was serving popcorn. The restaurant's 360-degree rooftop — accessible by an all-white winding staircase with museum-like displays of Tesla's humanoid Optimus robots in glass cases — offers ample seating and prime views of the movie screens. At the bar is the Diner Shop, where customers clamored for $40 Tesla Diner T-shirts and $175 levitating Cybertruck models. Adjacent sat a popcorn stand operated by none other than an Optimus itself. Fans giggled as the robot slowly filled paper boxes with popcorn, handed them to customers and gave a wave and peace sign. Not everyone was there to plug in and dine. Outside the entrance on Santa Monica Boulevard, a man strode the block carrying a sign that read 'Workers should have power not the billionaires!' It was, he promised, the first of many Tesla Diner protests to come. 'I'm putting word out to Action Network and a variety of other Tesla takedown organizations, so we will be here in vast numbers from now on,' said Charles Happold, who lives in the neighborhood. 'We will do everything in our power to get him to sell this place and get out of here.' The activist said he regularly protests Tesla dealerships on weekends, and considers Musk to be a threat to democracy alongside President Trump. Happold also pointed to Musk's estrangement from his trans daughter as proof of poor character. Happold paced the sidewalk, occasionally garnering honks of support from passing cars. As guests exited the restaurant, he stopped them to ask why they supported Musk; many responded that they were unaware of the billionaire's involvement. 'They're playing dumb,' he said. Los Angeles, Happold said, is not a city receptive to Musk. But Teslas queued down the block to enter the diner's parking lot. 'I wanted to make sure there was sound presence here today at this secret grand opening that will make people understand that this is not something we will tolerate in Los Angeles,' Happold said. 'We do not want this restaurant here unless he sells it: It's a unique place and that would be fine, but we don't want Musk involved at all.'
India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Akshay Kumar confronts fan for filming without permission, later agrees to a selfie
Actor Akshay Kumar found himself in an uncomfortable situation on the streets of London recently, when a fan began recording him without his consent. The actor, who appeared visibly upset, confronted the individual and even attempted to snatch the phone out of the fan's hand. Despite the moment, Akshay eventually calmed down and agreed to take a selfie with the same video of the incident has gone viral on social media. In the clip, Akshay is seen dressed in a grey printed tank top, matching shorts, and a beanie, walking solo in London. As the fan began filming him up close without permission, Akshay turned around, appeared agitated, and tried to take the phone the situation de-escalated quickly. Towards the end of the video, the actor is seen posing for a selfie with the same fan, indicating a peaceful conclusion to the moment. Take a look at the video: The incident sparked mixed reactions online. One user commented, "When will people have the civic sense not to film someone without their consent? It's a shameful act. You could have normally asked for a selfie."Another jokingly wrote, "Justin Bieber ki biopic ki shooting chall rahi hai," while a third user commented, "But why are you doing this?" On the professional front, Akshay Kumar has a packed slate of releases. He will soon be seen in 'Bhooth Bangla' alongside Wamiqa Gabbi and Paresh Rawal. He's also set to return with 'Hera Pheri 3', and has other major projects lined up including 'Welcome to the Jungle', 'Jolly LLB 3', 'Haiwaan', and the Marathi historical drama 'Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat'.- EndsTrending Reel IN THIS STORY#Akshay Kumar
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Akshay Kumar loses his cool at a fan in London, stops him from recording without permission. Watch
After Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar has now been caught in an angry moment, when a fan attempted to record him without his permission in London. While the actor was walking on the streets of the city, a fan started filming him. However, Akshay was seen visibly upset in the video and was spotted confronting the person. In fact, he even tried to snatch the mobile phone out of the fan's hand. He later obliged him with a selfie. The clip of the incident has now gone viral on social media. Akshay was snapped in a dark grey tank top, matching shorts, and a beanie. He was walking alone on the street when the fan invaded his privacy without consent. After giving a strong reaction, the situation dialed down and the actor also took a happy selfie with him. Check out the video: A post shared by 𝙃𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙮𝙮🚀✨ (@iamharryy24) Several social media users expressed their point of views in the comments section. While some people defended Akshay, emphasising on the trend of being filmed without permission, others condemned him for his angry reaction. 'When will people have the civic sense not to film someone without their consent? It's a shameful act. You could have normally asked for a selfie,' a comment read. Another person wrote, 'Why do you publicly take someone's photo without asking? They have a private life, let it be private.' 'Bhai guussa ku hua vo,' a user commented. ALSO READ | Akshay Kumar provides insurance to over 650 stunt workers after SM Raju's death Yesterday, a video of veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan lost his cool at a paparazzo for filming him outside his Mumbai home. He was spotted stepping out of his house and getting irritated by the cameraman for recording him without his permission. In the video, he said, 'He said, 'Aye, nahi. Ye mat nikalo, band karo (Hey, don't do it, stop it)!' On the work front, Akshay Kumar was last seen in Tarun Mansukhani's Housefull 5. The actor will next be seen in Bhooth Bangla, with Wamiqa Gabbi and Paresh Rawal. He also has Hera Pheri 3, Welcome to the Jungle, Jolly LLB 3, Haiwaan, and Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat in the pipeline.
News18
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Twinkle Khanna Drops Mushy Pics With Akshay Kumar From Lord's, Says She's Cricket's ‘Newest Devotee'
Twinkle Khanna joins Akshay Kumar at Lord's for a test match and jokes about becoming cricket's 'newest devotee' in a fun Instagram post. Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna made a stylish appearance at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground in London during the fifth day of the third Test match between India and England. On Tuesday, Twinkle took to Instagram to share a series of photos from the match and humorously reflected on her growing interest in the sport. In the pictures, Twinkle and Akshay are seen twinning in coordinated pink outfits, enjoying the electric atmosphere of the stadium. One photo captures the couple smiling for a selfie, while another shows Akshay sipping coffee and Twinkle indulging in some ice cream. The backdrop is filled with enthusiastic fans soaking in the thrilling match action. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Twinkle Khanna (@twinklerkhanna) Sharing her first-hand cricket experience, Twinkle wrote, 'A quick breakfast and a long day of cricket — my first time watching 22 men chase one ball to prove they each have two. Cricket truly is a religion, and who knows… I might just become its newest devotee. I actually enjoyed all the wickets, runs, and nonstop excitement." The couple was also spotted seated next to former India head coach Ravi Shastri, soaking in the live action on Day 5. While Akshay kept it sleek in a neutral-toned suit with a white T-shirt, Twinkle opted for a bright pink ensemble, adding a pop of colour to the elegant cricketing venue. Fans couldn't help but admire the duo's easy chemistry and fun banter, with Twinkle's witty caption adding to the charm. Her light-hearted take on the game offered a refreshing view of the cricket fever that grips millions worldwide. On the professional front, Akshay Kumar has had a packed 2025 so far. After his appearance in Kannappa, he kickstarted the year with Sky Force, followed by Kesari 2 and Housefull 5. Up next, he'll be seen in Bhooth Bangla, Welcome to the Jungle, and the much-awaited Hera Pheri 3. He is also gearing up for Jolly LLB 3, where he reunites with Arshad Warsi. First Published: July 15, 2025, 21:25 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Daily Mirror
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Ozzy Osbourne meets his own personal legend as he sends touching message
Black Sabbath icon Ozzy Osbourne performed his final show over the weekend as the world's biggest rock and metal stars got together for the Back to the Beginning super show The Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne, met Guns N' Roses icon Axl Rose for the first time during the epic Back to the Beginning super show in Birmingham over the weekend, which saw the world's biggest rockers and metal stars unite for Ozzy's final-ever show with Black Sabbath. During the show, Ozzy, 76, had the opportunity to meet 'legend' Axl backstage. He took to his Instagram page to reveal how it went as she shared a snap of them shaking hands. He wrote: "My first time meeting Axl Rose, at my age you don't get to meet many legends, seriously an utter gentleman." Ozzy also posed with Axl and Slash for another epic photo, which delighted fans in the comment section. Axl also took to his social media to share his excitement over the entire event. He wrote: "Wow!! What an EVENT!! Extremely overwhelming!! Really great crowd!! Was very emotional for everyone!! MET OZZY!! (Crazy we'd never met b4!!) He was really great!! Was great to meet Sabbath!! "Was hard as I imagine for anyone to watch his struggles while at the same time everyone was rooting for him n' massively respecting the challenges he took head on n' HE DID IT!!!!" The 63-year-old continued: "Was great to meet Ozzy's family n' see friends n' peeps in all the bands n' the business. A HUGE THANK YOU again to Ozzy, Sharon, Black Sabbath n' all the fans for having us!!" During their set, Guns N' Roses paid tribute to Black Sabbath by covering a few of their classic before performing their own hit tracks, Welcome to the Jungle and Paradise City. Ozzy's fans have declared the show as an end of an era as he performed his final show. His health issues became clear to fans as they helped him get through the set. It left Rakkan, from Saudi Arabia but travelled from London, saying: "I'm conflicted. He's obviously enjoying himself but it's sad to see him in this physical state. It feels like an end of an era." Over on Twitter, one fan wrote: "Feel a bit sorry for Ozzy being wheeled out like that. He clearly isn't fit and well." "I feel bad for Ozzy. Yeah it's his last ever live show but it's kinda gross how a visibly unwell man is being wheeled out like this by Sharon," another mused. A third wrote: "Very sad, Ozzy in a goth wheel chair." However, some loved it. "As much as I am against this final Ozzy Osbourne/Black Sabbath show, the videos I've seen on Twitter and Youtube, Ozzy sounds a lot better than I expected," one declared online.
