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An innovative food designer teamed up with a Syracuse University sculpture designer to grill steaks in an innovative way — over a bed of molten lava.

“You get a really thick char on the outside which, frankly, tastes delicious,” said Sam Bompas. “And when cut into it medium-rare, it’s juicy and unctuous.”

Jeanne Moos reports for the KTLA 5 News on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2014.