EaterWire: Korean BBQ Cook-Off, Koi Gets A "B," USC Gets Second Farmers Market

DOWNTOWN— On August 8, Yelp and a handful of other sponsors will host the first annual Korean BBQ cook-off. Resident foodie Jonathan Gold shall serve as a one of six judges as restaurants like Byul Dae Po (Star BBQ), Ham Ji Park, Jinju Galbi, Mu Dae Po, Park's BBQ, So Hyang, and Soowon Galbi compete for best Korean BBQ dish in town. Pop by and sample dishes for $10-$15 per plate. [EaterWire]

WEST HOLLYWOOD— Things weren't looking so hot yesterday for Koi as the Japanese celeb-magnet was demoted from it's "A" rating to a "B" by the heath department. Something about temperatures controls being off... [EaterWire]

EAST LA— To further their support of local farmers, USC will introduce a new monthly certified farmer's market debuting Aug 12 at the Health Sciences Campus (HSC) on the USC campus. The market will run from 11a-3p selling produce from Albert's Organic, bread from Melrose Baking Company and pastries from Homeboy Bakery, among others. [EaterWire]