The best new restaurants and bars to try in L.A. this month include a tiki bar in Marina del Rey, mariscos in Frogtown and a Beverly Grove restaurant that marries Mexican and Indian flavors.
Burgers made with shredded cabbage and sweet potatoes, chickpeas and spinach, or black beans and mushrooms show the versatility of veggie burgers for grilling.
Japanese yakitori. Middle Eastern kebab. Argentine and Chilean asados. Thai satays. Korean barbecue. All contribute to the great cacophony of how we cook with fire in Los Angeles.