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The Ultimate Guide to Bar Snacks That ImpressGreat bar snacks do more than fill the gap between dinner and the next round. They bring contrast, fragrance, crunch and colour to the table, giving guests…
The right way to prepare a dirty martiniA dirty martini sits between a classic martini and a savoury olive cocktail. Its defining ingredient is olive brine or olive juice, which gives the drink a…
California Wines For A Relaxed Lounge EveningA well-chosen California wine brings a little sunshine to the glass, whether it is a crisp coastal white before dinner or a generous red enjoyed over a long…
How Lounge Bars Shaped American Social LifeThe American lounge bar has always been more than a place to order a drink. It is a setting for conversation, music, romance, business, celebration and quiet…
Cocktail Ice: Why It Matters More Than You ThinkA cocktail can contain excellent spirits, fresh citrus and a carefully balanced syrup, yet still taste flat if the ice is wrong. In a well-made drink, frozen…
How to taste cocktails like a proA well-made cocktail is more than a pleasant combination of spirits, juice and ice. It has aroma, texture, temperature, balance and a finish that changes as…
A tour of our lounge seating: booths, sofas and high topsA tour of our lounge seating reveals how strongly the room’s layout shapes the evening. At 31Ten Lounge, upholstered booths, low sofas and high tables serve…
Dessert Cocktails Worth Saving Room ForA well-made dessert cocktail can turn the final course into an experience of its own. It brings together texture, aroma and sweetness in a glass, whether that…
Why our Santa Monica happy hour uses special pricing31TEN Lounge brings the pace of a destination bar to Main Street in Santa Monica, with craft cocktails, a food menu, lounge-style seating and attentive table…
Smarter Cocktail Choices for a More Balanced Night OutA health-conscious guide to cocktail choices is not about removing pleasure from an evening. It is about understanding what is in the glass, choosing a pace…