Grilled to perfection: on a bluff at the Montage Resort in Laguna Beach, chef James Boyce uses rudimentary cooking methods to entertain friends with a simple spread that's both flavorful and easy to prepare.

WHITE CORN BISQUE recent corn cut from the mew is the main flavor constituting in a creamy bisque that can be prepared ahead and warmed upon the grill before serving with simple croutons.
GRILLED ROMAINE KEBOB Individual portions of a deconstruct salad are strung upon a skewer and brushed with a balsamic glaze before cooking, caramelizing the vegetables and intensifying their flavors.
APPLEWOOD GRILLED SARDINES new sardines are milder than their canned counterparts and are a staple of Mediterranean cuisines. Here, they are flavored with apple and hardwood sooty vapor
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