From: Los Angeles Times on Tue, Sep 22 2009 8:31 PM

From: Los Angeles Times on Tue, Sep 22 2009 8:31 PM

From: Los Angeles Times on Tue, Sep 22 2009 8:31 PM

Noelle Carter of The Times' test kitchen shows us how to skip the tin foil and use fig leaves to grill lamb meatballs.  Video by John Vande Wege / Los Angeles Times.

From: Los Angeles Times on Tue, Sep 22 2009 8:31 PM

eat beat peach and blackberry crisp

From: Los Angeles Times on Tue, Sep 22 2009 8:31 PM

Eat Beat Artichoke Salad with Harissa

From: Los Angeles Times on Tue, Sep 22 2009 8:30 PM

Chef Michael Cimarusti, owner of Providence restaurant in Hollywood, demonstrates how to tie a steak, a chicken and a roast with twine to maintain shape and flavor when cooking. Video by Jeff Amlotte / Los Angeles Times

From: Los Angeles Times on Tue, Sep 22 2009 8:30 PM

From: Los Angeles Times on Tue, Sep 22 2009 8:30 PM

The coconut coupe created by Renee Ward at Brix@1601 is just one example of how local pastry chefs are drawing inspiration from the soda fountain standards like sundaes, shakes and ice cream sandwiches.  Video by John Vande Wege / Los Angeles Times.

From: Los Angeles Times on Tue, Sep 22 2009 8:29 PM

From: Los Angeles Times on Tue, Sep 22 2009 8:29 PM

From: Los Angeles Times on Tue, Sep 22 2009 8:29 PM

From: Los Angeles Times on Tue, Sep 22 2009 8:28 PM

At E-Hwa Jang, diners will get a history lesson along with classic, rustic cooking.  Owner Hi Duk Lee has a mission: to spread the gospel of Syngman Rhee--the first president of South Korea.  Video by John Vande Wege / Los Angeles Times

From: Los Angeles Times on Tue, Sep 22 2009 8:28 PM

Shoppers at farmers markets in Culver City and Torrance were asked, "What are you going to do with that?"   Video by John Vande Wege / Los Angeles Times.

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From: Los Angeles Times on Tue, Sep 22 2009 8:23 PM

From: Los Angeles Times on Tue, Sep 22 2009 8:23 PM

From: Los Angeles Times on Tue, Sep 22 2009 8:23 PM

Tommy Pearson is one of 30 fishermen in California that are licensed to catch spot prawns.  Everything he brings home from the sea will end up in the live tanks at Pearson’s Port-a one-room shanty at the end of a short pier in Newport Harbor.  His wife, Terese, runs the shop and says they only c...

From: Los Angeles Times on Tue, Sep 22 2009 8:23 PM

For a gorgeous finale to a casual meal out on the patio offer a slice of frozen flourless cake layered with a luscious hazelnut semifreddo and the golden pixie dust of crushed homemade praline. Video by John Vande Wege / Los Angeles Times.

From: Los Angeles Times on Tue, Sep 22 2009 8:22 PM

For 55 years, three generations of Friedmans have been making water, onion and even jalapeno bagels at the Brooklyn Bagel bakery.  Video by John Vande Wege / Los Angeles Times

From: Los Angeles Times on Tue, Sep 22 2009 8:22 PM

At the Edison bar in downtown L.A., mixologist Marcos Tellos is committed to making the communal punch bowl the next trend in the cocktail world, replacing bottle service.  His Whiskey Barrel Punch is a step in that direction.  Video by John Vande Wege / Los Angeles Times.