When it comes to restaurants in Southern California, there are options to satisfy every taste bud, but when a former pro snowboarder trades in his shredding skills for his searing skills in the kitchen, the result is a modern approach to Korean barbecue in the heart of West Hollywood.

Spectrum News’ Jo Kwon has chef Akira Back’s unique story for his restaurant, AB Steak.

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