Grilling

In this rendition of a classic antipasto, fresh herbs infuse the olive oil marinades, which double as dressings.

Add corn bread, a crunchy chicory salad, and peach pie for summer supper at its best.

Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 35 min

If you'd like to make the jalapeño-lime butter one day ahead, use a broiler or gas burner to char the chiles and save the grill prep for the corn.

Indigo's chef and owner is Glenn Chu, who was born in Hawaii and learned to cook from his Chinese grandmother — and by watching Julia Child on television. The result: Eurasian cuisine, which Chu showcases in selections as eclectic as goat cheese wontons with four-fruit sauce, and grilled shrimp with Thai macadamia-nut pesto. The romantic dining room has a tropical-island motif, with ceiling fans, bamboo, and bird-of-paradise.

Pour a nice Gamay to enjoy alongside.

Although bay leaves in this recipe smell delicious and look enticing, they should not be eaten because of their sharp edges.

Wild striped bass is an incredible delicacy on the order of wild king salmon. To complement its robust flavor and steak-like texture, we serve it with a beautiful and aggressive squid vinaigrette. This is not a dish for people who are on the fence about eating fish.

Grilled lamb (how special!) is best when marinated overnight. For a less salty flavor, use light soy sauce.