Christine Samra

Summertime calls for the grill and lighter fare. Recently, Jessica Holmes whipped up these chicken kabob skewers for the family, which fit both of those categories.

Tucked away in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Echo Park is Henrietta, a California sandwich shop and bistro.

Two doors from the restaurant Betsy in Altadena sits its little sister, Bar Betsy, an all-day café.