Vicki Fan Matsusaka is the executive chef of The Gables, a stylish all-day cafe that recently opened near Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade. This time of the year she’s looking for fresh grapes for her restaurant’s chicken salad—and no joke, she recommends roasting them for maximal flavor. Laura Avery also speaks with farmer Jay Scott about the several varieties of grapes he grows at Scott Farms in Dinuba.