A LA CARTE: Mongolian in Redondo, Brazilian in Hermosa, food festivals and other events

Steppes to the Beach: Thanks to a recent opening, Redondo has a curious distinction -- it’s home to one of only two restaurants in greater Los Angeles serving real Mongolian cuisine. Ayan, which means “life” in Mongolian, is located in the former Denny’s at Artesia and Aviation. They opened last week, serving the dumplings, stir-fries, and other simple, mildly flavored dishes of the vast northern grasslands, as well as Asian fusion and a few Italian-inspired items. They’re still in the