Josie Le Balch Plans Next Door Resto, Iron Chef Dinner at The Foundry, MORE!

SANTA MONICA— Josie Le Balch of market driven eatery Josie will open a new more casual spot next door tentatively named Next Door. Expect cheese, charcuterie, panini, salads, plus comfort foods like pot pies, house-made pastas, and fried chicken. To drink, craft beers, wines-on-tap, and fresh fruit libations, all served within a country rustic space. An opening could come as soon as April 2011. [LAW]

MID-CITY— On November 21 former The Next Iron Chef contestant Eric Greenspan takes another stab on Food Network batting it out against Bobby Flay on Iron Chef America. So, Greeny has decided to host a screening of the episode and cook a five-course rendition of this meal at his Melrose restaurant The Foundry, dinner costs $125 a head and includes a wine pairing. [EaterWire]

LARCHMONT— According to Green LA Girl, that NorCal health food stop, Cafe Gratitide, should launch February 1. [Green LA Girl via Grub Street]

NYC— Justin Timberlake plans to open a second location of Southern Hospitality in The Big Apple. [NYP]