
  :root {
    --ember:        #b12027;
    --ember-glow:   #d83a1f;
    --flame:        #f4a23c;
    --gold:         #c9a35c;
    --gold-soft:    #b8975a;
    --cream:        #efe4cc;
    --bone:         #d8cdb6;
    --char:         #0a0807;
    --soot:         #14100d;
    --smoke:        #1c1814;
    --ash:          #2a2520;
    --ink:          #f5ebd6;
    --muted:        rgba(245, 235, 214, 0.55);

    --font-display: 'Cormorant Unicase', 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    --font-serif:   'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif;
    --font-script:  'Pinyon Script', cursive;
    --font-condensed: 'Bebas Neue', Impact, sans-serif;
  }

  * { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
  html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
    overflow-x: hidden;
  }
  body {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    background: var(--char);
    color: var(--ink);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100vw;
    position: relative;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-weight: 400;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    min-height: 100vh;
  }
  body.no-scroll { overflow: hidden; }

  /* Visually hidden but accessible to screen readers and search engines */
  .visually-hidden {
    position: absolute !important;
    width: 1px; height: 1px;
    padding: 0; margin: -1px;
    overflow: hidden;
    clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
    white-space: nowrap;
    border: 0;
  }

  /* === SUBTLE SECTION SNAP (desktop only, proximity not mandatory) === */
  @media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) and (min-width: 1025px) {
    html.snap-on {
      scroll-snap-type: y proximity;
    }
    html.snap-on .hero,
    html.snap-on .story,
    html.snap-on .pillars,
    html.snap-on .experience,
    html.snap-on .rituals,
    html.snap-on .visit {
      scroll-snap-align: start;
      scroll-snap-stop: normal;
    }
  }

  /* === EMBER TRAIL — section transition particles === */
  .ember-trail {
    position: absolute;
    top: -1px; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 80px;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: visible;
    z-index: 6;
  }
  .ember-particle {
    position: absolute;
    width: 3px; height: 3px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--flame);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--flame), 0 0 14px var(--ember-glow);
    bottom: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
  }
  .ember-trail.active .ember-particle {
    animation: emberDrift var(--dur, 2.4s) ease-out forwards;
    animation-delay: var(--delay, 0s);
  }
  @keyframes emberDrift {
    0%   { opacity: 0; transform: translate(0, 0) scale(0.5); }
    15%  { opacity: 1; transform: translate(0, -10px) scale(1); }
    100% { opacity: 0; transform: translate(var(--dx, 20px), -120px) scale(0.3); }
  }
  .ember-trail::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: center;
    width: 240px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--ember-glow), transparent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--ember-glow);
    transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  }
  .ember-trail.active::before { transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(1); }

  /* === LIGHTBOX === */
  .lightbox-trigger {
    position: relative;
    cursor: zoom-in;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
  }
  .lightbox-trigger:hover { transform: scale(1.01); }
  .lightbox-trigger::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    width: 40px; height: 40px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    background: rgba(10,8,7,0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 5;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='16' height='16' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23efe4cc' stroke-width='1.5'><circle cx='10.5' cy='10.5' r='6.5'/><path d='M15 15l5 5' stroke-linecap='round'/><path d='M10.5 8v5M8 10.5h5' stroke-linecap='round'/></svg>");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.8);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
  }
  .lightbox-trigger:hover::after { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }

  .lightbox {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(5,4,3,0.96);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    z-index: 300;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 40px;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, visibility 0.5s ease;
  }
  .lightbox.open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
  .lightbox::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(177,32,39,0.15), transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .lightbox-grain {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='200' height='200'><filter id='lg'><feTurbulence baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='3' seed='3'/><feColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 0.95   0 0 0 0 0.92   0 0 0 0 0.85   0 0 0 0.5 0'/></filter><rect width='100%' height='100%' filter='url(%23lg)'/></svg>");
    opacity: 0.06;
    mix-blend-mode: overlay;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .lightbox-frame {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 880px;
    width: 100%;
    max-height: 86vh;
    aspect-ratio: 4/5;
    z-index: 2;
    transform: scale(0.92) translateY(24px);
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.3, 1);
  }
  .lightbox.open .lightbox-frame { transform: scale(1) translateY(0); }
  .lightbox-frame-inner {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: var(--char);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,163,92,0.3);
  }
  .lightbox-frame-inner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 100%, rgba(216,58,31,0.6), transparent 60%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, #1a0e08 0%, #2a1208 50%, #b12027 95%, #f4a23c 100%);
  }
  .lightbox-frame-inner::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='400' height='400'><filter id='tl'><feTurbulence baseFrequency='0.04' numOctaves='4' seed='8'/><feColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 0  0 0 0 0 0  0 0 0 0 0  0 0 0 0.4 0'/></filter><rect width='100%' height='100%' filter='url(%23tl)'/></svg>");
    mix-blend-mode: multiply;
    opacity: 0.7;
  }
  .lightbox-corners {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 22px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,163,92,0.5);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 3;
  }
  .lightbox-corners::before, .lightbox-corners::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 22px; height: 22px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  }
  .lightbox-corners::before { top: -6px; left: -6px; border-right: none; border-bottom: none; }
  .lightbox-corners::after { bottom: -6px; right: -6px; border-left: none; border-top: none; }

  .lightbox-content {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 4;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--cream);
    padding: 40px;
  }
  .lightbox-content svg.hero-flame {
    width: 110px;
    height: auto;
    color: var(--cream);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 36px rgba(244,162,60,0.8));
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    animation: flicker 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  .lightbox-script {
    font-family: var(--font-script);
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.4rem);
    color: var(--cream);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  }
  .lightbox-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.6vw, 2.8rem);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .lightbox-divider {
    width: 60px; height: 1px;
    background: var(--gold);
    margin: 8px 0 24px;
  }
  .lightbox-caption {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.6vw, 1.2rem);
    color: var(--bone);
    max-width: 480px;
    line-height: 1.7;
  }
  .lightbox-meta {
    margin-top: 40px;
    font-family: var(--font-condensed);
    letter-spacing: 0.5em;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--gold);
  }

  .lightbox-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 28px; right: 28px;
    background: rgba(10,8,7,0.6);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,163,92,0.3);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    width: 48px; height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--cream);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 5;
  }
  .lightbox-close:hover {
    background: var(--ember);
    border-color: var(--ember);
    transform: rotate(90deg);
  }
  .lightbox-close svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
  .lightbox-hint {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 28px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    font-family: var(--font-condensed);
    letter-spacing: 0.4em;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    z-index: 5;
  }
  .lightbox-hint kbd {
    font-family: var(--font-condensed);
    background: rgba(201,163,92,0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,163,92,0.3);
    padding: 2px 8px;
    margin: 0 4px;
    color: var(--gold);
  }

  ::selection { background: var(--ember); color: var(--cream); }

  /* === FILM GRAIN === */
  body::before {
    content: '';
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 9999;
    opacity: 0.08;
    mix-blend-mode: overlay;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='200' height='200'><filter id='n'><feTurbulence baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='3' seed='5'/><feColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 0.95   0 0 0 0 0.92   0 0 0 0 0.85   0 0 0 0.55 0'/></filter><rect width='100%' height='100%' filter='url(%23n)'/></svg>");
  }

  /* === BRAND COLOR GRADE — applied to all photography for unified mood === */
  /* Slightly warm, contrast bumped, shadows deepened. Sits over a subtle ember tint. */
  .brand-grade {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .brand-grade > img,
  .brand-grade > picture > img {
    filter:
      brightness(0.92)
      contrast(1.08)
      saturate(0.95)
      sepia(0.08);
    transition: filter 0.6s ease, transform 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.3, 1);
  }
  /* Subtle ember tint overlay — pushes mid/highlights toward the brand palette */
  .brand-grade::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 70%, rgba(216,58,31,0.10), transparent 55%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 30%, rgba(244,162,60,0.06), transparent 50%);
    mix-blend-mode: overlay;
    z-index: 1;
  }
  /* On hover, soften the grade slightly so users can see the food more truthfully */
  .brand-grade:hover > img,
  .brand-grade:hover > picture > img {
    filter:
      brightness(1)
      contrast(1.04)
      saturate(1.08)
      sepia(0.02);
  }
  /* Variant for hero/background images — heavier grade for atmosphere */
  .brand-grade-bg > img,
  .brand-grade-bg > picture > img {
    filter:
      brightness(0.78)
      contrast(1.12)
      saturate(0.9)
      sepia(0.12);
  }
  /* Variant for plates that need maximum food appeal — lighter grade */
  .brand-grade-light > img,
  .brand-grade-light > picture > img {
    filter:
      brightness(0.96)
      contrast(1.05)
      saturate(1.0)
      sepia(0.04);
  }

  /* === CUSTOM FLAME CURSOR (desktop only) === */
  .cursor-flame, .cursor-trail {
    position: fixed;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 10001;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    will-change: transform;
  }
  .cursor-flame {
    width: 12px; height: 12px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--flame) 0%, var(--ember-glow) 60%, transparent 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 0 16px var(--ember-glow), 0 0 32px var(--flame);
    mix-blend-mode: screen;
  }
  .cursor-trail {
    width: 6px; height: 6px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--flame), transparent);
    opacity: 0.5;
    mix-blend-mode: screen;
  }
  .cursor-flame.hover { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
  @media (hover: none), (pointer: coarse) {
    .cursor-flame, .cursor-trail { display: none !important; }
  }

  /* === SCROLL PROGRESS — burning fuse === */
  .progress-fuse {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    height: 2px;
    width: 0%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ember), var(--flame));
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--flame), 0 0 24px var(--ember-glow);
    z-index: 9998;
    transition: width 0.1s linear;
  }
  .progress-fuse::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: -2px;
    top: -3px;
    width: 8px; height: 8px;
    background: var(--flame);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 16px var(--flame), 0 0 24px var(--ember-glow);
    animation: pulse 0.8s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  @keyframes pulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
    50%      { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(1.3); }
  }

  /* === NAV === */
  nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    z-index: 100;
    padding: 22px 56px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,8,7,0.85) 0%, rgba(10,8,7,0) 100%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(0px);
  }
  nav.scrolled {
    background: rgba(10,8,7,0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    padding: 14px 56px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 163, 92, 0.12);
  }
  .nav-logo {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.32em;
    color: var(--cream);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
    z-index: 102;
  }
  .nav-logo .flame-mark {
    width: 22px; height: 22px;
    color: var(--ember-glow);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(216,58,31,0.6));
    animation: flicker 3s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  .nav-logo-img {
    height: 60px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(216,58,31,0.35));
  }
  @keyframes flicker {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
    25%      { opacity: 0.85; transform: scale(0.97); }
    50%      { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.03); }
    75%      { opacity: 0.9; transform: scale(0.99); }
  }

  .nav-links {
    display: flex; gap: 44px;
    list-style: none;
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .nav-links a {
    color: var(--bone);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-family: var(--font-condensed);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    padding: 4px 0;
  }
  .nav-links a::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px; left: 50%;
    width: 0; height: 1px;
    background: var(--ember-glow);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
  .nav-links a:hover { color: var(--cream); }
  .nav-links a:hover::after { width: 100%; }

  .nav-cta {
    font-family: var(--font-condensed);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.32em;
    padding: 11px 26px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    color: var(--char);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    background: var(--gold);
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 102;
    border-radius: 999px;
  }
  .nav-cta:hover {
    background: var(--flame);
    border-color: var(--flame);
    color: var(--char);
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(177, 32, 39, 0.5);
  }

  /* Mobile menu toggle */
  .nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    width: 32px; height: 24px;
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 102;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .nav-toggle span {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 1.5px;
    background: var(--cream);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
  }
  .nav-toggle span:nth-child(1) { top: 4px; }
  .nav-toggle span:nth-child(2) { top: 11px; width: 70%; right: 0; left: auto; }
  .nav-toggle span:nth-child(3) { top: 18px; }
  .nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) { top: 11px; transform: rotate(45deg); background: var(--flame); }
  .nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(20px); }
  .nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) { top: 11px; transform: rotate(-45deg); background: var(--flame); }

  /* Mobile menu overlay */
  .nav-mobile {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: var(--char);
    z-index: 101;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 80px 16px 32px;
    transform: translateX(100%);
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.7, 0, 0.3, 1);
    overflow-y: auto;
  }
  .nav-mobile.open { transform: translateX(0); }

  /* Explicit close button inside mobile menu */
  .nav-mobile-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    right: 22px;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(177, 32, 39, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 163, 92, 0.4);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--cream);
    z-index: 5;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .nav-mobile-close:hover, .nav-mobile-close:active {
    background: var(--ember);
    border-color: var(--ember);
    transform: rotate(90deg);
  }
  .nav-mobile-close svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
  }
  .nav-mobile::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 50% 100%, rgba(177,32,39,0.4), transparent 50%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(216,58,31,0.2), transparent 40%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .nav-mobile-links {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 360px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .nav-mobile-links li {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
    width: 100%;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,163,92,0.12);
  }
  .nav-mobile-links li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .nav-mobile.open .nav-mobile-links li {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  .nav-mobile.open .nav-mobile-links li:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.10s; }
  .nav-mobile.open .nav-mobile-links li:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
  .nav-mobile.open .nav-mobile-links li:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.22s; }
  .nav-mobile.open .nav-mobile-links li:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.28s; }
  .nav-mobile.open .nav-mobile-links li:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.34s; }
  .nav-mobile.open .nav-mobile-links li:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.40s; }
  .nav-mobile.open .nav-mobile-links li:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 0.46s; }
  .nav-mobile.open .nav-mobile-links li:nth-child(8) { transition-delay: 0.52s; }

  .nav-mobile-links a {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--cream);
    text-decoration: none;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    line-height: 1;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 18px 22px;
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .nav-mobile-links a::after {
    content: '\2192';  /* arrow → */
    font-family: var(--font-condensed);
    color: var(--gold);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-8px);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
  .nav-mobile-links a:hover, .nav-mobile-links a:active {
    color: var(--flame);
    background: rgba(216,58,31,0.06);
    padding-left: 28px;
  }
  .nav-mobile-links a:hover::after, .nav-mobile-links a:active::after {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
    color: var(--flame);
  }
  /* Reserve gets emphasized — last item */
  .nav-mobile-links a[data-reserve], .nav-mobile-links li:last-child a {
    color: var(--flame);
    background: rgba(177,32,39,0.08);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(216,58,31,0.3);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(216,58,31,0.3);
    margin-top: 8px;
  }
  .nav-mobile-links a[data-reserve]::after, .nav-mobile-links li:last-child a::after {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  .nav-mobile-links a.active {
    color: var(--flame);
  }
  .nav-mobile-links a.active::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 20%;
    bottom: 20%;
    width: 2px;
    background: var(--ember-glow);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--ember-glow);
  }
  .nav-mobile-links a:hover, .nav-mobile-links a:active { color: var(--flame); }

  .nav-mobile-divider {
    width: 60px; height: 1px;
    background: var(--gold);
    margin: 22px 0;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease 0.7s;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  .nav-mobile.open .nav-mobile-divider { opacity: 1; }

  .nav-mobile-foot {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease 0.8s;
  }
  .nav-mobile.open .nav-mobile-foot { opacity: 1; }
  .nav-mobile-foot a {
    display: block;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-family: var(--font-script);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .nav-mobile-foot .nav-mobile-meta {
    font-family: var(--font-condensed);
    letter-spacing: 0.32em;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--muted);
  }

  /* === HERO === */
  .hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    min-height: 100svh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 80%, #3a1810 0%, #14100d 45%, #0a0807 100%);
  }

  .hero-ember {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 22% 88%, rgba(244, 162, 60, 0.35) 0%, transparent 28%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 78% 92%, rgba(216, 58, 31, 0.30) 0%, transparent 32%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 50% 100%, rgba(177, 32, 39, 0.45) 0%, transparent 45%);
    pointer-events: none;
    will-change: transform;
  }
  .hero-smoke {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='800' height='800'><filter id='s'><feTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.012' numOctaves='3' seed='2'/><feColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 0.05   0 0 0 0 0.03   0 0 0 0 0.02   0 0 0 0.6 0'/></filter><rect width='100%' height='100%' filter='url(%23s)'/></svg>");
    opacity: 0.5;
    mix-blend-mode: screen;
    animation: smokeDrift 40s linear infinite;
    will-change: transform;
  }
  @keyframes smokeDrift {
    0% { transform: translate(0,0); }
    100% { transform: translate(-200px, -100px); }
  }

  .sparks { position: absolute; inset: 0; overflow: hidden; pointer-events: none; }
  .spark {
    position: absolute;
    width: 2px; height: 2px;
    background: var(--flame);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--flame), 0 0 12px var(--ember-glow);
    bottom: -10px;
    animation: rise linear infinite;
  }
  @keyframes rise {
    0%   { transform: translateY(0) translateX(0); opacity: 0; }
    10%  { opacity: 1; }
    90%  { opacity: 0.4; }
    100% { transform: translateY(-100vh) translateX(var(--drift, 30px)); opacity: 0; }
  }

  .hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 1100px;
    padding: 80px 24px 60px;
    will-change: transform;
  }
  .hero-eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--font-condensed);
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.55em;
    font-size: clamp(0.7rem, 1.5vw, 0.85rem);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeUp 1.2s 0.3s forwards;
  }
  .hero-eyebrow::before, .hero-eyebrow::after {
    content: '';
    display: inline-block;
    width: clamp(20px, 5vw, 36px);
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--gold);
    vertical-align: middle;
    margin: 0 clamp(10px, 2.5vw, 18px);
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 13vw, 11.5rem);
    line-height: 0.88;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--cream);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.4), 0 0 80px rgba(216,58,31,0.25);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.02em;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
  }

  /* === HERO LOGO (replaces the FUEGO letter/script combo with the brand image) === */
  .hero-logo {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 380px;
    height: auto;
    margin: 0 auto;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.86) translateY(28px);
    filter: blur(14px) drop-shadow(0 0 0 transparent);
    animation:
      heroLogoEnter 1.6s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1) 0.35s forwards,
      heroLogoFloat 6s ease-in-out 2.0s infinite,
      heroLogoGlow  4.5s ease-in-out 2.0s infinite;
  }
  @keyframes heroLogoEnter {
    0%   {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: scale(0.86) translateY(28px);
      filter: blur(14px) drop-shadow(0 0 0 rgba(216,58,31,0));
    }
    55%  { opacity: 1; }
    100% {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
      filter: blur(0) drop-shadow(0 8px 32px rgba(216,58,31,0.32));
    }
  }
  /* Subtle vertical bob — feels like the logo is breathing */
  @keyframes heroLogoFloat {
    0%, 100% { translate: 0 0; }
    50%      { translate: 0 -6px; }
  }
  /* Warm ember glow that pulses between deep ember and gold flame */
  @keyframes heroLogoGlow {
    0%, 100% { filter: blur(0) drop-shadow(0  6px 26px rgba(216,58,31,0.30)); }
    50%      { filter: blur(0) drop-shadow(0 10px 42px rgba(244,162,60,0.50)); }
  }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .hero-logo {
      animation: heroLogoEnter 0.4s ease forwards;
    }
  }
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-logo { max-width: 240px; }
  }
  .hero-title .letter {
    display: inline-block;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(60px) rotate(8deg);
    animation: letterIn 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.3, 1) forwards;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    will-change: transform;
  }
  .hero-title .letter:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.5s; }
  .hero-title .letter:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.62s; }
  .hero-title .letter:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.74s; }
  .hero-title .letter:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.86s; }
  .hero-title .letter:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.98s; }
  @keyframes letterIn {
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) rotate(0); }
  }
  .hero-title .flame-letter {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--flame) 0%, var(--ember-glow) 60%, var(--ember) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 24px rgba(244,162,60,0.5));
  }

  .hero-script {
    font-family: var(--font-script);
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 7vw, 5.2rem);
    color: var(--gold);
    line-height: 0.9;
    margin-top: -22px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeUp 1.4s 1.4s forwards;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(201,163,92,0.3);
  }

  .hero-rule {
    width: 1px; height: 70px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
    margin: 14px auto 28px;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeIn 1s 1.7s forwards;
  }

  .hero-tagline {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.6vw, 1.3rem);
    color: var(--bone);
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    max-width: 560px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeUp 1.2s 1.9s forwards;
  }

  .hero-meta {
    margin-top: 48px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: clamp(20px, 5vw, 64px);
    font-family: var(--font-condensed);
    letter-spacing: 0.32em;
    font-size: clamp(0.65rem, 1.4vw, 0.78rem);
    color: var(--muted);
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeUp 1.2s 2.1s forwards;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .hero-meta span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
  .hero-meta .dot {
    width: 4px; height: 4px;
    background: var(--ember-glow);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--ember-glow);
  }

  /* Hero CTA row — two buttons replacing the meta pills */
  .hero-cta-row {
    margin-top: 48px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeUp 1.2s 2.1s forwards;
  }
  .hero-cta-row .btn-primary,
  .hero-cta-row .btn-ghost {
    min-width: 200px;
  }

  /* Live status pill */
  .live-status {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,163,92,0.3);
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-family: var(--font-condensed);
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    margin-top: 28px;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeUp 1s 2.3s forwards;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
  }
  .live-status .live-dot {
    width: 8px; height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: relative;
  }
  .live-status .live-dot::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: ripple 1.6s ease-out infinite;
  }
  .live-status.open { color: #6cd07b; border-color: rgba(108,208,123,0.4); background: rgba(108,208,123,0.05); }
  .live-status.open .live-dot { background: #6cd07b; }
  .live-status.open .live-dot::before { background: #6cd07b; }
  .live-status.closed { color: var(--ember-glow); border-color: rgba(216,58,31,0.4); background: rgba(216,58,31,0.05); }
  .live-status.closed .live-dot { background: var(--ember-glow); }
  .live-status.closed .live-dot::before { background: var(--ember-glow); }
  @keyframes ripple {
    0%   { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.7; }
    100% { transform: scale(2.6); opacity: 0; }
  }

  .scroll-cue {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 28px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-family: var(--font-condensed);
    letter-spacing: 0.4em;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    z-index: 5;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeIn 1s 2.5s forwards, bob 2.4s 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .scroll-cue::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 1px;
    height: 28px;
    background: var(--gold);
    margin: 12px auto 0;
  }
  @keyframes bob {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(-50%, 0); }
    50%      { transform: translate(-50%, 8px); }
  }

  @keyframes fadeUp { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
  @keyframes fadeIn { from {opacity:0;} to {opacity:1;} }

  /* === SECTION SHELL === */
  section { position: relative; padding: 140px 56px; }
  .container { max-width: 1320px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .section-eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--font-condensed);
    color: var(--ember-glow);
    letter-spacing: 0.5em;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
  }
  .section-eyebrow::before {
    content: '';
    display: inline-block;
    width: 32px; height: 1px;
    background: var(--ember-glow);
    vertical-align: middle;
    margin-right: 16px;
  }
  .section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5.5vw, 4.6rem);
    line-height: 0.95;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: var(--cream);
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .section-title em {
    font-family: var(--font-script);
    font-style: normal;
    color: var(--gold);
    text-transform: lowercase;
    font-size: 1.2em;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 0;
  }

  /* === STORY === */
  .story { background: var(--soot); overflow: hidden; }
  .story::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 200px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--char), transparent);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .story-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 100px;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .story-visual {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 4/5;
    background: var(--char);
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .story-visual::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 100%, rgba(216,58,31,0.5), transparent 60%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, #1a0e08 0%, #2a1208 50%, #b12027 95%, #f4a23c 100%);
  }
  .story-visual::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='400' height='400'><filter id='t'><feTurbulence baseFrequency='0.04' numOctaves='4' seed='8'/><feColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 0  0 0 0 0 0  0 0 0 0 0  0 0 0 0.4 0'/></filter><rect width='100%' height='100%' filter='url(%23t)'/></svg>");
    mix-blend-mode: multiply;
    opacity: 0.7;
  }
  .story-frame {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 18px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,163,92,0.35);
    z-index: 3;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .story-frame::before { content:''; position:absolute; top:-1px; left:30%; right:30%; height:1px; background:var(--gold); }
  .story-frame::after  { content:''; position:absolute; bottom:-1px; left:30%; right:30%; height:1px; background:var(--gold); }

  .story-mark {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 4;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--cream);
  }
  .story-mark svg {
    width: 90px;
    height: auto;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 30px rgba(244,162,60,0.7));
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    animation: flicker 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  .story-mark-year {
    font-family: var(--font-script);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--cream);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  }
  .story-mark-label {
    font-family: var(--font-condensed);
    letter-spacing: 0.5em;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--cream);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(239,228,204,0.4);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(239,228,204,0.4);
    padding: 10px 22px;
  }

  .story-content .section-title { margin: 14px 0 32px; }
  .story-lead {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.45rem);
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    padding-left: 22px;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--ember);
  }
  .story-content p {
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.4vw, 1.05rem);
    color: var(--bone);
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    line-height: 1.8;
  }
  .story-signature {
    margin-top: 44px;
    font-family: var(--font-script);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.6rem);
    color: var(--gold);
    line-height: 1;
  }
  .story-signature-line {
    font-family: var(--font-condensed);
    letter-spacing: 0.4em;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-top: 6px;
  }

  /* === PILLARS === */
  .pillars { background: var(--char); padding: 160px 56px; }
  .pillars-head { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 100px; }
  .pillars-head .section-eyebrow { display: block; }
  .pillars-head .section-eyebrow::before { display: none; }
  .pillars-head-sub {
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 26px auto 0;
    color: var(--bone);
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
  }

  .pillars-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 4px;
  }
  .pillar {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--soot);
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: default;
    aspect-ratio: 3/4.6;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
  }

  /* Full-bleed photo background */
  .pillar-photo {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    margin: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 0;
  }
  .pillar-photo img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 1.6s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.3, 1), filter 0.8s ease;
    filter: saturate(1.1) contrast(1.05);
  }
  .pillar:hover .pillar-photo img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
    filter: saturate(1.2) contrast(1.1);
  }
  /* Bottom-only dark overlay — keeps the upper photo clean, fades to near-black behind text */
  .pillar-photo::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg,
        rgba(10,8,7,0) 0%,
        rgba(10,8,7,0) 45%,
        rgba(10,8,7,0.55) 75%,
        rgba(10,8,7,0.96) 100%
      );
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: background 0.6s ease;
  }
  .pillar:hover .pillar-photo::after {
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg,
        rgba(10,8,7,0) 0%,
        rgba(10,8,7,0) 45%,
        rgba(10,8,7,0.55) 75%,
        rgba(10,8,7,0.96) 100%
      );
  }
  /* Subtle ember radial glow on hover, tracking cursor */
  .pillar::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%), rgba(216,58,31,0.25), transparent 45%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    mix-blend-mode: screen;
  }
  .pillar:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

  /* Decorative gold corner frame */
  .pillar-frame {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,163,92,0.25);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: inset 0.5s ease, border-color 0.5s ease;
  }
  .pillar:hover .pillar-frame {
    inset: 12px;
    border-color: rgba(201,163,92,0.45);
  }

  /* Content sits at the bottom, on top of gradient */
  .pillar-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    padding: 36px 32px 36px;
  }
  /* Dark backdrop layered above the image, behind the text — only appears on hover */
  .pillar-content::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(10,8,7,0.88);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.45s ease;
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .pillar:hover .pillar-content::before {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  .pillar-num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.32em;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  }
  .pillar-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2.8vw, 2.1rem);
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--cream);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
  }
  .pillar-title-script {
    font-family: var(--font-script);
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 1.9rem);
    color: var(--gold);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  }
  .pillar-body {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--bone);
    line-height: 1.6;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    max-width: 90%;
  }
  .pillar-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-condensed);
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
  }
  .pillar-tag::before {
    content: '';
    display: inline-block;
    width: 22px; height: 1px;
    background: var(--gold);
    vertical-align: middle;
    margin-right: 10px;
  }

  /* Hide old icon class and old photo placeholder rules */
  .pillar-icon { display: none; }
  .pillar:nth-child(1) .pillar-photo[data-empty]::before,
  .pillar:nth-child(2) .pillar-photo[data-empty]::before,
  .pillar:nth-child(3) .pillar-photo[data-empty]::before { display: none; }

  /* === TESTIMONIALS (replaces experience section) === */
  .experience {
    position: relative;
    padding: 0;
    min-height: auto;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #2a1208 0%, #14100d 60%, #0a0807 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .experience::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 20% 70%, rgba(177,32,39,0.4), transparent 40%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 80% 30%, rgba(244,162,60,0.2), transparent 40%);
  }
  .experience-grain {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='600' height='600'><filter id='e'><feTurbulence baseFrequency='0.02' numOctaves='4' seed='3'/><feColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 0.1   0 0 0 0 0.06   0 0 0 0 0.04   0 0 0 0.5 0'/></filter><rect width='100%' height='100%' filter='url(%23e)'/></svg>");
    opacity: 0.6;
  }
  .experience-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    padding: 110px 0 110px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .testimonial-head {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 70px;
    padding: 0 56px;
  }
  .testimonial-head .section-eyebrow { display: block; }
  .testimonial-head .section-eyebrow::before { display: none; }
  .testimonial-head .section-title {
    margin-top: 14px;
  }
  .testimonial-head .testimonial-stars {
    display: inline-flex;
    gap: 6px;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 24px;
    font-family: var(--font-condensed);
    letter-spacing: 0.32em;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--gold);
  }
  .testimonial-head .stars-row {
    display: inline-flex;
    gap: 3px;
  }
  .testimonial-head .stars-row svg {
    width: 16px; height: 16px;
    color: var(--flame);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(244,162,60,0.4));
  }

  /* Marquee rows */
  .marquee-row {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 14px 0;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, black 8%, black 92%, transparent 100%);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, black 8%, black 92%, transparent 100%);
  }
  .marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    width: max-content;
    animation: marquee-left 60s linear infinite;
    will-change: transform;
  }
  .marquee-row.reverse .marquee-track {
    animation: marquee-right 70s linear infinite;
  }
  .marquee-row:hover .marquee-track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
  }
  @keyframes marquee-left {
    from { transform: translateX(0); }
    to   { transform: translateX(calc(-50% - 12px)); }
  }
  @keyframes marquee-right {
    from { transform: translateX(calc(-50% - 12px)); }
    to   { transform: translateX(0); }
  }

  /* Testimonial card */
  .testimonial {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    width: 380px;
    padding: 28px 28px 24px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(28,24,20,0.7), rgba(20,16,13,0.65));
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,163,92,0.18);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    position: relative;
    transition: border-color 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
    cursor: default;
  }
  .testimonial:hover {
    border-color: rgba(201,163,92,0.4);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
  }
  .testimonial::before, .testimonial::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 10px; height: 10px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    opacity: 0;
  }
  .testimonial::before { top: -1px; left: -1px; border-right: none; border-bottom: none; }
  .testimonial::after  { bottom: -1px; right: -1px; border-left: none; border-top: none; }
  .testimonial:hover::before, .testimonial:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

  .testimonial-stars {
    display: flex;
    gap: 3px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .testimonial-stars svg {
    width: 14px; height: 14px;
    color: var(--flame);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(244,162,60,0.3));
  }
  .testimonial-quote {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--cream);
    margin-bottom: 22px;
  }
  .testimonial-quote::before {
    content: '\201C';
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    color: var(--ember-glow);
    font-size: 1.6em;
    line-height: 0;
    vertical-align: -0.35em;
    margin-right: 2px;
    opacity: 0.7;
  }
  .testimonial-foot {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    gap: 12px;
    padding-top: 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,163,92,0.18);
  }
  .testimonial-author {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--cream);
    line-height: 1.1;
  }
  .testimonial-author-meta {
    font-family: var(--font-condensed);
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-top: 4px;
  }
  .testimonial-source {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-family: var(--font-condensed);
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .testimonial-source svg {
    width: 12px; height: 12px;
  }

  /* Stats strip below the marquees */
  .testimonial-stats {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 60px;
    margin-top: 64px;
    padding: 0 56px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .t-stat {
    text-align: center;
  }
  .t-stat-num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--cream);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 4px;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .t-stat-num em {
    font-family: var(--font-script);
    font-style: normal;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.55em;
    font-weight: 400;
  }
  .t-stat-label {
    font-family: var(--font-condensed);
    letter-spacing: 0.32em;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--bone);
  }

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .marquee-track { animation: none !important; }
  }
  .stat {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,163,92,0.3);
    padding-top: 22px;
  }
  .stat-num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--cream);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .stat-num em {
    font-family: var(--font-script);
    font-style: normal;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.55em;
    font-weight: 400;
  }
  .stat-label {
    font-family: var(--font-condensed);
    letter-spacing: 0.32em;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--bone);
  }

  /* === BAR / FLAVOR WHEEL === */
  .rituals {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--soot);
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
  }

  /* Full-bleed cocktail photo as section background */
  .rituals-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .rituals-bg img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    opacity: 0.32;
    filter: saturate(1.15) contrast(1.05);
  }
  /* Heavy gradient overlay for legibility */
  .rituals-bg::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(28,24,20,0.65) 0%, rgba(20,16,13,0.92) 60%, rgba(10,8,7,0.98) 100%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20,16,13,0.85) 0%, rgba(20,16,13,0.55) 35%, rgba(20,16,13,0.85) 100%);
  }
  /* Soft ember accents */
  .rituals-bg::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 18% 80%, rgba(177,32,39,0.25), transparent 40%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 82% 20%, rgba(244,162,60,0.15), transparent 40%);
    z-index: 1;
  }

  .rituals .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
  }

  /* Centered header — no more side-by-side with photo */
  .rituals-head {
    display: block;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 70px;
    max-width: 760px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .rituals-head .section-eyebrow { display: block; }
  .rituals-head .section-eyebrow::before { display: none; }
  .rituals-head .section-title { margin: 14px 0 24px; }
  .rituals-intro {
    max-width: 560px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    color: var(--bone);
    line-height: 1.75;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  /* Hide the old bar-photo card — full-bleed bg replaces it */
  .bar-photo { display: none; }

  /* Flavor wheel container — slight glass-morphism feel sitting on photo bg */
  .flavor-wheel-wrap {
    background: rgba(20,16,13,0.45);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,163,92,0.18);
    padding: 70px 60px;
    position: relative;
  }
  .flavor-wheel-wrap::before, .flavor-wheel-wrap::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 14px; height: 14px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  }
  .flavor-wheel-wrap::before { top: -1px; left: -1px; border-right: none; border-bottom: none; }
  .flavor-wheel-wrap::after  { bottom: -1px; right: -1px; border-left: none; border-top: none; }

  /* Center mark on the wheel — slight glass effect */
  .flavor-wheel .center-mark {
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  }

  /* Flavor wheel */
  .flavor-wheel-wrap {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .flavor-wheel {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    max-width: 520px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .flavor-wheel svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: visible;
  }
  .flavor-wheel .center-mark {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%; left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    text-align: center;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 5;
    width: 38%;
  }
  .flavor-wheel .center-mark .center-eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--font-condensed);
    letter-spacing: 0.4em;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .flavor-wheel .center-mark .center-name {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
    color: var(--cream);
    line-height: 1;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  }
  .flavor-wheel .center-mark .center-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-script);
    color: var(--flame);
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.4rem);
    margin-top: 6px;
  }
  .wheel-segment {
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    transform-origin: 50% 50%;
    outline: none;
    -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
  }
  .wheel-segment:focus { outline: none; }
  .wheel-segment:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
  }
  /* Keyboard focus: subtle gold glow on the path instead of the rectangular outline */
  .wheel-segment:focus-visible path {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 16px var(--gold));
  }
  .wheel-segment path {
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
  }
  .wheel-segment:hover path,
  .wheel-segment.active path {
    fill-opacity: 1;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 24px var(--ember-glow));
  }
  .wheel-label {
    font-family: var(--font-condensed);
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    fill: var(--cream);
    text-anchor: middle;
    dominant-baseline: middle;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: fill 0.3s ease;
  }
  .wheel-segment:hover .wheel-label,
  .wheel-segment.active .wheel-label { fill: var(--char); font-weight: 600; }

  .flavor-detail {
    min-height: 360px;
    padding: 0 0 0 20px;
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(201,163,92,0.2);
  }
  .flavor-detail-num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--ember-glow);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  }
  .flavor-detail-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 2.6rem);
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--cream);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  }
  .flavor-detail-script {
    font-family: var(--font-script);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.6vw, 2.2rem);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  }
  .flavor-detail-desc {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    color: var(--bone);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  }
  .flavor-detail-spirits {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  }
  .flavor-detail-spirits .chip {
    font-family: var(--font-condensed);
    letter-spacing: 0.25em;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,163,92,0.35);
    color: var(--gold);
    background: rgba(201,163,92,0.04);
  }
  .flavor-detail.fading > * { opacity: 0; }

  .wheel-hint {
    margin-top: 40px;
    text-align: center;
    font-family: var(--font-condensed);
    letter-spacing: 0.4em;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--muted);
  }
  .wheel-hint::before {
    content: '';
    display: inline-block;
    width: 6px; height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--ember-glow);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--ember-glow);
    vertical-align: middle;
    margin-right: 12px;
    animation: pulse 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
  }

  /* === VISIT === */
  .visit {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--char);
    padding: 140px 56px 80px;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
  }

  /* Full-bleed dining room photo as section background */
  .visit-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .visit-bg img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    opacity: 0.28;
    filter: saturate(1.15) contrast(1.05);
  }
  .visit-bg::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(10,8,7,0.55) 0%, rgba(10,8,7,0.92) 70%, rgba(10,8,7,0.98) 100%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,8,7,0.85) 0%, rgba(10,8,7,0.5) 35%, rgba(10,8,7,0.9) 100%);
  }
  .visit-bg::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 18% 80%, rgba(177,32,39,0.22), transparent 40%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 82% 20%, rgba(244,162,60,0.15), transparent 40%);
    z-index: 1;
  }

  .visit .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
  }

  /* Centered header */
  .visit-head {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 70px;
    max-width: 760px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .visit-head .section-eyebrow { display: block; }
  .visit-head .section-eyebrow::before { display: none; }
  .visit-head .section-title {
    margin: 14px 0 22px;
  }
  .visit-head-sub {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--bone);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 520px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  /* === Hours + Map row (50/50) === */
  .visit-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 14px;
    align-items: stretch;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto 50px;
  }

  /* Compact hours block — replaces the old big card */
  .visit-hours {
    background: rgba(20,16,13,0.55);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,163,92,0.25);
    padding: 36px 36px;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .visit-hours::before, .visit-hours::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 12px; height: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  }
  .visit-hours::before { top: -1px; left: -1px; border-right: none; border-bottom: none; }
  .visit-hours::after  { bottom: -1px; right: -1px; border-left: none; border-top: none; }

  .visit-hours-label {
    font-family: var(--font-condensed);
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.4em;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .visit-hours-label::before {
    content: '';
    width: 22px; height: 1px;
    background: var(--gold);
  }

  .visit-hours-list {
    list-style: none;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 0;
  }
  .visit-hours-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 11px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,163,92,0.12);
    align-items: center;
  }
  .visit-hours-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .visit-hours-row.today {
    color: var(--flame);
  }
  .visit-hours-row.today .visit-hours-day {
    color: var(--flame);
  }
  .visit-hours-row.today::before {
    content: '';
    display: inline-block;
    width: 5px; height: 5px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--flame);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--flame);
    margin-right: 10px;
    vertical-align: middle;
    animation: pulse 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  .visit-hours-day {
    font-family: var(--font-condensed);
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    color: var(--bone);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }
  .visit-hours-time {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--cream);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  .visit-hours-time.closed {
    color: var(--ember-glow);
    font-style: normal;
    font-family: var(--font-condensed);
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

  /* Map block */
  .visit-map {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--soot);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,163,92,0.25);
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 380px;
  }
  .visit-map::before, .visit-map::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 12px; height: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    z-index: 3;
  }
  .visit-map::before { top: -1px; left: -1px; border-right: none; border-bottom: none; }
  .visit-map::after  { bottom: -1px; right: -1px; border-left: none; border-top: none; }
  .visit-map iframe {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: 0;
    display: block;
    /* Subtle dark tint to match brand */
    filter: saturate(0.85) brightness(0.82) contrast(1.05);
    transition: filter 0.5s ease;
  }
  .visit-map:hover iframe {
    filter: saturate(1) brightness(1) contrast(1);
  }
  .visit-map-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    padding: 18px 22px;
    background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(10,8,7,0.92) 0%, rgba(10,8,7,0.6) 60%, transparent 100%);
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .visit-map-address {
    color: var(--cream);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }
  .visit-map-address span {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-script);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
  }
  .visit-map-link {
    pointer-events: auto;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-condensed);
    color: var(--gold);
    text-decoration: none;
    letter-spacing: 0.32em;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,163,92,0.4);
    background: rgba(10,8,7,0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .visit-map-link:hover {
    background: var(--ember);
    border-color: var(--ember);
    color: var(--cream);
  }
  .visit-map-link svg {
    width: 12px; height: 12px;
  }

  /* === Contact strip — clean horizontal row === */
  .visit-contact {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto 50px;
    padding: 36px 40px;
    background: rgba(20,16,13,0.4);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,163,92,0.18);
    border-left: none;
    border-right: none;
  }
  .visit-contact-item {
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
  }
  .visit-contact-item:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: -15px;
    top: 12%;
    bottom: 12%;
    width: 1px;
    background: rgba(201,163,92,0.18);
  }
  .visit-contact-label {
    font-family: var(--font-condensed);
    letter-spacing: 0.4em;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .visit-contact-value {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--cream);
    line-height: 1.35;
  }
  .visit-contact-value a {
    color: var(--cream);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,163,92,0.3);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }
  .visit-contact-value a:hover {
    color: var(--flame);
    border-color: var(--flame);
  }
  .visit-contact-sub {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    margin-top: 6px;
  }

  /* CTA row */
  .visit-cta-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  /* Hide old visit-card / visit-info / visit-photo styles — replaced */
  .visit-card, .visit-info, .visit-photo { display: none; }
  .btn-primary, .btn-ghost {
    font-family: var(--font-condensed);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.32em;
    padding: 16px 36px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 1px solid;
    display: inline-block;
    background: transparent;
    text-align: center;
    min-height: 50px;
    border-radius: 999px;
  }
  .btn-primary { background: var(--ember); color: var(--cream); border-color: var(--ember); }
  .btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--ember-glow);
    border-color: var(--ember-glow);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(216,58,31,0.4);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }
  .btn-ghost { color: var(--cream); border-color: var(--gold-soft); }
  .btn-ghost:hover { background: rgba(201,163,92,0.1); border-color: var(--gold); }

  /* === RESERVATION MODAL === */
  .modal-backdrop {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(10,8,7,0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    z-index: 200;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 24px;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease, visibility 0.4s ease;
  }
  .modal-backdrop.open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }

  .modal {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--soot), var(--char));
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,163,92,0.3);
    max-width: 540px;
    width: 100%;
    max-height: 90vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
    padding: 50px 44px;
    position: relative;
    transform: translateY(40px) scale(0.95);
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.3, 1);
  }
  .modal-backdrop.open .modal { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }

  .modal::before, .modal::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 14px; height: 14px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  }
  .modal::before { top: -1px; left: -1px; border-right: none; border-bottom: none; }
  .modal::after  { bottom: -1px; right: -1px; border-left: none; border-top: none; }

  .modal-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 18px; right: 18px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--bone);
    transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .modal-close:hover { color: var(--flame); transform: rotate(90deg); }
  .modal-close svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

  .modal-eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--font-condensed);
    letter-spacing: 0.45em;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--ember-glow);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .modal-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.4rem);
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--cream);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .modal-title em {
    font-family: var(--font-script);
    font-style: normal;
    color: var(--gold);
    text-transform: lowercase;
    font-weight: 400;
  }
  .modal-sub {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--bone);
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
  }

  .form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }
  .form-field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
  .form-field.full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .form-label {
    font-family: var(--font-condensed);
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .form-input, .form-select {
    background: rgba(10,8,7,0.6);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,163,92,0.3);
    color: var(--cream);
    padding: 14px 16px;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    min-height: 48px;
  }
  .form-input:focus, .form-select:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--flame);
    background: rgba(10,8,7,0.9);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(244,162,60,0.15);
  }
  .form-select {
    appearance: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8'><path d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' stroke='%23c9a35c' stroke-width='1.5' fill='none'/></svg>");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 16px center;
    padding-right: 40px;
  }

  .modal-submit {
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 12px;
    padding: 18px;
    background: var(--ember);
    border: 1px solid var(--ember);
    color: var(--cream);
    font-family: var(--font-condensed);
    letter-spacing: 0.4em;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    border-radius: 999px;
  }
  .modal-submit:hover { background: var(--ember-glow); box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(216,58,31,0.4); }

  .modal-foot {
    margin-top: 24px;
    text-align: center;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }
  .modal-foot a { color: var(--gold); text-decoration: none; }

  .modal-success {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 30px 0 10px;
    display: none;
  }
  .modal-success.show { display: block; }
  .modal-success svg {
    width: 60px; height: 60px;
    color: var(--flame);
    margin: 0 auto 24px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 24px var(--ember-glow));
    animation: flicker 2s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  .modal-success-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--cream);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .modal-success-text {
    color: var(--bone);
    line-height: 1.7;
  }

  /* === FOOTER === */
  footer {
    background: var(--soot);
    padding: 80px 56px 40px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,163,92,0.15);
    position: relative;
  }
  footer::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -1px; left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 200px; height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--ember-glow), transparent);
  }
  .footer-grid {
    max-width: 1320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
  }
  .footer-logo {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 0;
  }
  .footer-logo-img {
    display: block;
    height: 64px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .footer-brand {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    color: var(--cream);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .footer-brand .flame-letter { color: var(--ember-glow); }
  .footer-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-script);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .footer-blurb {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--bone);
    line-height: 1.75;
    max-width: 380px;
    font-style: italic;
  }

  .footer-col-title {
    font-family: var(--font-condensed);
    letter-spacing: 0.4em;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--ember-glow);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,163,92,0.18);
  }
  .footer-col ul { list-style: none; }
  .footer-col li { margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--bone); }
  .footer-col a { color: var(--bone); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s ease; }
  .footer-col a:hover { color: var(--flame); }

  .footer-bottom {
    max-width: 1320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding-top: 36px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,163,92,0.15);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .footer-copy {
    font-family: var(--font-condensed);
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--muted);
  }
  .footer-socials { display: flex; gap: 18px; }
  .footer-socials a {
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,163,92,0.3);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--bone);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
  }
  .footer-socials a:hover {
    background: var(--ember);
    border-color: var(--ember);
    color: var(--cream);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }
  .footer-socials svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

  /* === REVEAL ANIMATIONS === */
  .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px); transition: opacity 1s ease, transform 1s ease; }
  .reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  .reveal-stagger > * { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); transition: opacity 0.9s ease, transform 0.9s ease; }
  .reveal-stagger.visible > * { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  .reveal-stagger.visible > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.15s; }
  .reveal-stagger.visible > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
  .reveal-stagger.visible > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.45s; }

  /* === RESPONSIVE === */
  @media (max-width: 1024px) {
    nav, section, footer { padding-left: 32px; padding-right: 32px; }
    nav.scrolled { padding-top: 14px; padding-bottom: 14px; }
    .nav-links, .nav-cta { display: none; }
    .nav-toggle { display: block; }

    .story-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 60px; }
    .story-visual { max-width: 460px; margin: 0 auto; }

    .pillars-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .pillar { aspect-ratio: 4/3; min-height: 420px; }
    .pillar-content { padding: 30px 28px 32px; }
    .pillar-frame { inset: 14px; }

    .rituals-head { gap: 32px; margin-bottom: 56px; }
    .flavor-wheel-wrap { padding: 50px 36px; }
    .flavor-wheel-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 60px; }
    .flavor-detail { padding-left: 0; border-left: none; border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,163,92,0.2); padding-top: 40px; }

    .experience-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 50px; }
    .experience-photo { grid-column: 1 / -1; max-width: 380px; margin: 0 auto; aspect-ratio: 16/9; }
    .experience-content { padding: 90px 0; }
    .testimonial-head { padding: 0 32px; margin-bottom: 50px; }
    .testimonial-stats { padding: 0 32px; gap: 36px; margin-top: 50px; }
    .testimonial { width: 340px; }

    .visit-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 14px; }
    .visit-hours { padding: 28px 28px; }
    .visit-map { min-height: 360px; }
    .visit-contact { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 28px; padding: 28px 32px; }
    .visit-contact-item:nth-child(2)::after { display: none; }
    .visit-photo { aspect-ratio: 16/9; max-width: 520px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }

    section { padding-top: 110px; padding-bottom: 110px; }
    .pillars { padding-top: 110px; padding-bottom: 110px; }
    .visit { padding-top: 110px; padding-bottom: 60px; }

    /* Gallery: tablet — thumbs strip on top, featured below */
    .gallery { padding: 100px 32px; }
    .gallery-layout {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
      grid-template-rows: auto 1fr !important;
      gap: 14px;
    }
    .gallery-layout .gallery-stack-wrap { grid-column: 1 !important; grid-row: 1 !important; height: auto !important; position: relative; }
    .gallery-layout .gallery-featured { grid-column: 1 !important; grid-row: 2 !important; aspect-ratio: 16/10; width: 100% !important; }
    .gallery-layout .gallery-stack {
      position: relative !important;
      inset: auto !important;
      flex-direction: row !important;
      max-height: none !important;
      overflow-x: auto !important;
      overflow-y: hidden !important;
      padding-right: 0 !important;
      padding-bottom: 4px !important;
      gap: 10px !important;
      -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    }
    .gallery-layout .gallery-thumb {
      flex: 0 0 200px !important;
      aspect-ratio: 16/9 !important;
    }

    .flavor-photo { display: none; }
  }

  /* ========== MOBILE / SMALL TABLET — ≤ 640px ========== */
  .mobile-only { display: none; }
  .desktop-only { display: inline; }
  .desktop-only-block { display: block; }

  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    .mobile-only { display: inline; }
    .desktop-only { display: none !important; }
    .desktop-only-block { display: none !important; }

    nav { padding: 14px 16px; }
    nav.scrolled { padding: 10px 16px; }
    .nav-logo { font-size: 1.15rem; letter-spacing: 0.22em; }
    .nav-logo .flame-mark { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

    /* --- tighter section padding everywhere --- */
    section, footer { padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 16px; }
    section { padding-top: 64px; padding-bottom: 64px; }
    .pillars, .visit, .rituals, .story { padding-top: 60px; padding-bottom: 60px; }
    .pillars { padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px; }
    .visit { padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px; }

    .section-title { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 9vw, 2.4rem); line-height: 1; }
    .section-eyebrow { font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.4em; margin-bottom: 14px; }
    .section-eyebrow::before { width: 22px; margin-right: 12px; }

    /* === HERO === */
    .hero { min-height: 100vh; min-height: 100svh; }
    .hero-content {
      padding: 110px 20px 110px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
    }
    .hero-eyebrow { font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.42em; margin-bottom: 36px; }
    .hero-eyebrow::before, .hero-eyebrow::after { width: 18px; margin: 0 10px; }
    .hero-title { font-size: clamp(4.2rem, 22vw, 6.5rem); line-height: 0.9; gap: 0; letter-spacing: 0; margin-bottom: 4px; }
    .hero-title .letter { transform: none !important; }
    .hero-script { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 11vw, 3.4rem); margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 28px; }
    .hero-rule { height: 44px; margin: 4px auto 20px; }
    .hero-tagline { font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.55; max-width: 300px; }
    .hero-meta { margin-top: 30px; gap: 10px; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
    .hero-meta span { font-size: 0.66rem; letter-spacing: 0.26em; }
    .hero-cta-row { margin-top: 32px; gap: 12px; width: 100%; padding: 0 24px; }
    .hero-cta-row .btn-primary, .hero-cta-row .btn-ghost { width: 100%; min-width: 0; padding: 14px 24px; font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.28em; }
    .live-status { font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; padding: 6px 14px; margin-top: 26px; }
    .scroll-cue { display: none; }

    /* === STORY === */
    .story-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
    .story-visual {
      max-width: 100%;
      width: 100%;
      margin: 0;
      aspect-ratio: 4/5;
      order: -1;
    }
    .story-mark svg { width: 56px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
    .story-mark-year { font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
    .story-mark-label { font-size: 0.65rem; letter-spacing: 0.32em; padding: 7px 16px; }
    .story-content .section-title { margin: 8px 0 18px; }
    .story-lead {
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      line-height: 1.45;
      margin-bottom: 18px;
      padding-left: 14px;
    }
    .story-content p { font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 14px; }
    .story-signature { margin-top: 24px; font-size: 1.9rem; }
    .story-signature-line { font-size: 0.66rem; letter-spacing: 0.32em; }

    /* === PILLARS — full-bleed on mobile === */
    .pillars-grid { gap: 1px; }
    .pillar {
      aspect-ratio: 4/3.2;
      min-height: 280px;
    }
    .pillar-content { padding: 24px 20px 28px; }
    .pillar-frame { inset: 12px; }
    .pillar-photo { margin: 0; aspect-ratio: auto; }
    /* Heavier bottom-only dark layer behind text — image stays untouched above */
    .pillar-photo::after,
    .pillar:hover .pillar-photo::after {
      background: linear-gradient(180deg,
        transparent 0%,
        transparent 55%,
        rgba(10,8,7,0.55) 75%,
        rgba(10,8,7,0.92) 92%,
        rgba(10,8,7,0.96) 100%
      );
    }
    .pillar-num { font-size: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.28em; }
    .pillar-title { font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
    .pillar-title-script { font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
    .pillar-body { font-size: 0.78rem; line-height: 1.55; margin-bottom: 14px; }
    .pillar-tag { font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.26em; }
    .pillar-tag::before { width: 14px; margin-right: 8px; }

    .pillars-head { margin-bottom: 36px; }

    /* === TESTIMONIALS MOBILE === */
    .experience { min-height: auto; }
    .experience-content { padding: 60px 0; }
    .testimonial-head { padding: 0 16px; margin-bottom: 36px; }
    .testimonial-head .testimonial-stars { font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.24em; margin-top: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
    .testimonial-head .stars-row svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
    .marquee-row { padding: 8px 0; }
    .marquee-track { gap: 14px; }
    .testimonial { width: 280px; padding: 22px 20px 18px; }
    .testimonial-quote { font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 16px; }
    .testimonial-author { font-size: 0.95rem; }
    .testimonial-author-meta { font-size: 0.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.22em; }
    .testimonial-source { font-size: 0.58rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; }
    .testimonial-stats { padding: 0 16px; gap: 24px 18px; margin-top: 40px; }
    .t-stat-num { font-size: 1.7rem; }
    .t-stat-label { font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.26em; }

    /* === BAR / FLAVOR WHEEL === */
    .rituals-head { gap: 18px; margin-bottom: 36px; }
    .rituals-intro { font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; }
    .flavor-wheel-wrap { padding: 32px 16px; }
    .flavor-wheel-wrap { gap: 32px; }
    .flavor-wheel { max-width: 100%; width: 100%; }
    .wheel-label { font-size: 0.95rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; font-weight: 600; }
    .flavor-wheel .center-mark { width: 32%; }
    .flavor-wheel .center-mark .center-eyebrow { font-size: 0.55rem; letter-spacing: 0.28em; margin-bottom: 6px; }
    .flavor-wheel .center-mark .center-name { font-size: 1.05rem; }
    .flavor-wheel .center-mark .center-tag { font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 4px; }
    .flavor-detail { padding-top: 24px; min-height: auto; }
    .flavor-detail-num { font-size: 0.78rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
    .flavor-detail-title { font-size: 1.55rem; margin-bottom: 2px; }
    .flavor-detail-script { font-size: 1.45rem; margin-bottom: 14px; }
    .flavor-detail-desc { font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 18px; }
    .flavor-detail-spirits .chip { font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; padding: 6px 11px; }
    .wheel-hint { font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.32em; margin-top: 24px; }

    /* === VISIT === */
    .visit { padding: 60px 16px 50px; }
    .visit-head { margin-bottom: 36px; }
    .visit-head-sub { font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; }
    .visit-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 32px; }
    .visit-hours { padding: 22px 20px; }
    .visit-hours-label { font-size: 0.66rem; letter-spacing: 0.3em; margin-bottom: 14px; }
    .visit-hours-row { padding: 9px 0; gap: 10px; }
    .visit-hours-day { font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.22em; }
    .visit-hours-time { font-size: 0.88rem; }
    .visit-hours-time.closed { font-size: 0.7rem; }
    .visit-map { min-height: 280px; }
    .visit-map-overlay { padding: 14px 16px; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; }
    .visit-map-address { font-size: 0.95rem; }
    .visit-map-address span { font-size: 0.95rem; }
    .visit-map-link { font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.26em; padding: 7px 12px; }

    .visit-contact {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 22px 16px;
      padding: 24px 18px;
      margin-bottom: 32px;
    }
    .visit-contact-item:not(:last-child)::after { display: none; }
    .visit-contact-item { padding-bottom: 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,163,92,0.12); }
    .visit-contact-item:nth-last-child(-n+2) { border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 0; }
    .visit-contact-label { font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.32em; margin-bottom: 8px; }
    .visit-contact-value { font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.3; }
    .visit-contact-sub { font-size: 0.78rem; margin-top: 4px; }

    .visit-cta-row { flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; margin-top: 0; }
    .visit-cta-row .btn-primary, .visit-cta-row .btn-ghost { width: 100%; padding: 14px 28px; font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.28em; }

    /* === FOOTER === */
    footer { padding: 50px 16px 28px; }
    .footer-grid {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
      gap: 28px 24px;
      margin-bottom: 36px;
    }
    /* The brand block (first column) spans full width on top, centered */
    .footer-grid > :first-child {
      grid-column: 1 / -1;
      text-align: center;
    }
    .footer-grid > :first-child .footer-logo {
      margin-left: auto;
      margin-right: auto;
    }
    .footer-logo-img { height: 84px; }
    .footer-brand { font-size: 1.5rem; }
    .footer-tag { font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 14px; }
    .footer-blurb {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      line-height: 1.65;
      max-width: 420px;
      margin-left: auto;
      margin-right: auto;
      text-align: center;
    }
    .footer-col-title { font-size: 0.66rem; letter-spacing: 0.32em; margin-bottom: 14px; padding-bottom: 8px; }
    .footer-col li { font-size: 0.88rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
    .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; padding-top: 24px; gap: 16px; }
    .footer-copy { font-size: 0.66rem; letter-spacing: 0.22em; }

    /* === MODAL === */
    .modal { padding: 32px 22px 26px; }
    .modal-title { font-size: 1.5rem; }
    .modal-sub { font-size: 0.92rem; margin-bottom: 22px; }
    .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
    .form-label { font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.24em; }
    .form-input, .form-select { font-size: 0.95rem; padding: 12px 14px; min-height: 44px; }
    .modal-submit { padding: 14px; font-size: 0.82rem; letter-spacing: 0.32em; }
    .modal-foot { font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 18px; }

    /* === LIGHTBOX === */
    .lightbox { padding: 20px; }
    .lightbox-content { padding: 24px; }
    .lightbox-content svg.hero-flame { width: 70px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
    .lightbox-script { font-size: 1.8rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
    .lightbox-title { font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 14px; }
    .lightbox-divider { margin: 4px 0 14px; width: 40px; }
    .lightbox-caption { font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.6; }
    .lightbox-meta { margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.36em; }
    .lightbox-close { top: 16px; right: 16px; width: 40px; height: 40px; }
    .lightbox-hint { display: none; }

    /* === GALLERY MOBILE — thumbs on top, featured below === */
    .gallery { padding: 60px 0 !important; }
    .gallery-head { margin-bottom: 36px; padding: 0 16px; }
    .gallery-sub { font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.6; margin-top: 14px; }
    .gallery-layout {
      gap: 12px;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
      grid-template-rows: auto 1fr !important;
      max-width: none !important;
      margin: 0 !important;
      padding: 0 !important;
    }

    /* Force order: stack-wrap first, featured second */
    .gallery-layout .gallery-stack-wrap { grid-column: 1 !important; grid-row: 1 !important; height: auto !important; padding: 0 !important; margin: 0 !important; }
    .gallery-layout .gallery-featured { grid-column: 1 !important; grid-row: 2 !important; aspect-ratio: 4/3; width: 100% !important; margin: 0 !important; }

    .gallery-featured-content { padding: 22px 20px; }
    .gallery-featured-num { font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.32em; margin-bottom: 8px; }
    .gallery-featured-script { font-size: 1.4rem; }
    .gallery-featured-title { font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
    .gallery-featured-cue { font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.26em; }
    .gallery-featured-frame { inset: 12px; }

    /* Heavier bottom-only dark layer behind text — image stays untouched above */
    .gallery-featured::after {
      background: linear-gradient(180deg,
        transparent 0%,
        transparent 55%,
        rgba(10,8,7,0.55) 75%,
        rgba(10,8,7,0.92) 92%,
        rgba(10,8,7,0.96) 100%
      );
    }

    /* Stack becomes a 4-column grid on mobile (no scroll, all visible) */
    .gallery-layout .gallery-stack-wrap { position: relative; }
    .gallery-layout .gallery-stack {
      position: relative !important;
      inset: auto !important;
      display: grid !important;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr) !important;
      flex-direction: unset !important;
      max-height: none !important;
      overflow: visible !important;
      padding: 0 !important;
      margin: 0 !important;
      gap: 0 !important;
    }
    .gallery-layout .gallery-thumb {
      flex: unset !important;
      aspect-ratio: 1 !important;
    }
    /* Hide captions on mobile thumbs — image alone is enough */
    .gallery-layout .gallery-thumb .gallery-thumb-content { display: none; }
    .gallery-thumb-mark { width: 12px; height: 12px; top: 4px; right: 4px; }

    /* Lightbox mobile */
    .glightbox { padding: 16px; }
    .glightbox-stage { max-height: 75vh; }
    .glightbox img { max-height: 60vh; }
    .glightbox-close { top: 12px; right: 12px; width: 40px; height: 40px; }
    .glightbox-arrow { width: 44px; height: 44px; }
    .glightbox-prev { left: 8px; }
    .glightbox-next { right: 8px; }
    .glightbox-caption-script { font-size: 1.3rem; }
    .glightbox-caption-title { font-size: 1.2rem; }
    .glightbox-caption-meta { font-size: 0.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.32em; }
    .glightbox-counter { bottom: 16px; font-size: 0.66rem; letter-spacing: 0.32em; }
  }

  /* === IMAGE UTILITIES === */
  .img-frame {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--soot);
  }
  .img-frame img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.3, 1), filter 0.6s ease;
  }
  /* Cinematic vignette + warm tint over every photo */
  .img-frame::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse at center, transparent 50%, rgba(10,8,7,0.55) 100%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,8,7,0.1) 0%, transparent 30%, transparent 70%, rgba(10,8,7,0.5) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  /* Placeholder when no image present */
  .img-frame[data-placeholder]::before {
    content: attr(data-placeholder);
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 30px;
    font-family: var(--font-condensed);
    letter-spacing: 0.32em;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 100%, rgba(216,58,31,0.4), transparent 60%),
      linear-gradient(135deg, #2a1208 0%, #1a0e08 50%, #0a0807 100%);
    z-index: 1;
  }

  /* === HERO IMAGE BACKDROP === */
  .hero-image {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .hero-image img,
  .hero-image video {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0.35;
    filter: saturate(1.1) contrast(1.05);
    pointer-events: none;
    user-select: none;
    -webkit-user-select: none;
  }
  /* Hide WebKit's media controls overlay where suppressible via CSS */
  .hero-image video::-webkit-media-controls,
  .hero-image video::-webkit-media-controls-panel,
  .hero-image video::-webkit-media-controls-play-button,
  .hero-image video::-webkit-media-controls-start-playback-button,
  .hero-image video::-webkit-media-controls-overlay-play-button,
  .hero-image video::-webkit-media-controls-enclosure {
    display: none !important;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    appearance: none;
    opacity: 0;
  }
  /* Image inside <video> is the touch-device fallback — show it only on touch
     devices, where iOS Safari forces a PiP/AirPlay indicator badge over any
     <video> element. On desktop the <video> takes over. */
  .hero-image video > img { display: none; }
  @media (hover: none) and (pointer: coarse) {
    .hero-image .hero-video { display: none !important; }
    .hero-image .hero-video-fallback { display: block !important; }
  }
  .hero-image .hero-video-fallback { display: none; }
  .hero-image::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse at center, transparent 30%, rgba(10,8,7,0.7) 100%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,8,7,0.85) 0%, rgba(10,8,7,0.4) 50%, rgba(10,8,7,0.95) 100%);
  }
  /* Fire-themed placeholder when no real image yet */
  .hero-image[data-empty]::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 70%, rgba(244,162,60,0.4) 0%, transparent 35%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 80%, rgba(216,58,31,0.5) 0%, transparent 40%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 100%, rgba(177,32,39,0.6) 0%, transparent 50%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, #1a0e08 0%, #2a1208 50%, #4a1810 100%);
  }
  .hero-image[data-empty]::after {
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse at center, transparent 25%, rgba(10,8,7,0.65) 100%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,8,7,0.75) 0%, rgba(10,8,7,0.3) 50%, rgba(10,8,7,0.92) 100%);
  }

  /* === STORY IMAGE — replaces gradient flame block === */
  .story-visual.has-image .img-frame {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
  }
  .story-visual.has-image::before { display: none; }
  .story-visual.has-image::after { display: none; }
  .story-visual.has-image .story-frame { z-index: 3; }
  .story-visual.has-image .story-mark {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 50%, rgba(10,8,7,0.85) 100%);
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding-bottom: 40px;
  }
  .story-visual.has-image .story-mark svg { display: none; }

  /* === GALLERY SECTION === */
  .gallery {
    background: var(--char);
    padding: 140px 56px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .gallery-head {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 70px;
  }
  .gallery-head .section-eyebrow { display: block; }
  .gallery-head .section-eyebrow::before { display: none; }
  .gallery-sub {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--bone);
    max-width: 460px;
    margin: 22px auto 0;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
  }

  /* === GALLERY: FEATURED + STACK === */
  .gallery-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 220px;
    gap: 14px;
    max-width: 1320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  /* Featured (large) card on the left — landscape/wide */
  .gallery-featured {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--soot);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,163,92,0.18);
    cursor: zoom-in;
    aspect-ratio: 16/10;
    transition: border-color 0.4s ease;
    grid-column: 1;
    grid-row: 1;
  }
  .gallery-featured:hover { border-color: rgba(201,163,92,0.4); }
  .gallery-featured-img-wrap {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
  }
  .gallery-featured img {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    filter: brightness(0.92) contrast(1.08) saturate(0.95) sepia(0.06);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.3, 1), filter 0.6s ease;
  }
  .gallery-featured img.active {
    opacity: 1;
  }
  .gallery-featured:hover img.active {
    transform: scale(1.04);
    filter: brightness(1) contrast(1.04) saturate(1.08) sepia(0.02);
  }
  /* gradient overlay */
  .gallery-featured::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 50%, rgba(10,8,7,0.55) 85%, rgba(10,8,7,0.92) 100%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse at center, transparent 65%, rgba(10,8,7,0.3) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  /* gold corner frame */
  .gallery-featured-frame {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 18px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,163,92,0.25);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 3;
    transition: inset 0.5s ease, border-color 0.5s ease;
  }
  .gallery-featured:hover .gallery-featured-frame {
    inset: 14px;
    border-color: rgba(201,163,92,0.5);
  }

  .gallery-featured-content {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    padding: 36px 44px 36px;
    z-index: 4;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .gallery-featured-num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.4em;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
  }
  .gallery-featured-script {
    font-family: var(--font-script);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2.6vw, 2.2rem);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  }
  .gallery-featured-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--cream);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
  }
  .gallery-featured-cue {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-family: var(--font-condensed);
    letter-spacing: 0.32em;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    color: var(--bone);
    pointer-events: auto;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
  }
  .gallery-featured-cue svg {
    width: 14px; height: 14px;
    color: var(--flame);
  }

  /* Right column stack — wide-but-short tiles, scrollable, height matches featured */
  .gallery-stack-wrap {
    grid-column: 2;
    grid-row: 1;
    position: relative;
  }
  .gallery-stack {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    /* Subtle scrollbar styling */
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    scrollbar-color: rgba(201,163,92,0.4) transparent;
    padding-right: 4px;
  }
  .gallery-stack::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 4px; }
  .gallery-stack::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: transparent; }
  .gallery-stack::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: rgba(201,163,92,0.3);
    border-radius: 2px;
  }
  .gallery-stack::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: rgba(201,163,92,0.6);
  }

  .gallery-thumb {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--soot);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,163,92,0.12);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    aspect-ratio: 16/11;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .gallery-thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    filter: brightness(0.7) contrast(1.08) saturate(0.92) sepia(0.08);
    transition: transform 1s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.3, 1), filter 0.5s ease;
  }
  .gallery-thumb::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 30%, rgba(10,8,7,0.7) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: background 0.4s ease;
  }
  .gallery-thumb:hover {
    border-color: rgba(201,163,92,0.5);
  }
  .gallery-thumb:hover img {
    filter: brightness(0.92) contrast(1.05) saturate(1.05) sepia(0.04);
    transform: scale(1.06);
  }
  .gallery-thumb:hover::after {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 20%, rgba(10,8,7,0.5) 100%);
  }
  /* Active thumb (currently shown in featured) */
  .gallery-thumb.is-active {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--gold), 0 0 18px rgba(201,163,92,0.3);
  }
  .gallery-thumb.is-active img {
    filter: brightness(0.96) contrast(1.05) saturate(1) sepia(0.04);
  }
  .gallery-thumb.is-active::after {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 30%, rgba(10,8,7,0.4) 100%);
  }
  .gallery-thumb.is-active .gallery-thumb-mark {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  .gallery-thumb-content {
    position: absolute;
    left: 14px; right: 14px; bottom: 12px;
    z-index: 3;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .gallery-thumb-script {
    font-family: var(--font-script);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
  }
  .gallery-thumb-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--cream);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.85);
  }
  /* Active mark — small flame on the active thumb */
  .gallery-thumb-mark {
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px; right: 10px;
    width: 18px; height: 18px;
    color: var(--flame);
    z-index: 3;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(244,162,60,0.6));
  }

  /* Auto-advance progress line on active thumb */
  .gallery-thumb-progress {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 2px;
    width: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--flame), var(--ember-glow));
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--ember-glow);
    z-index: 4;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: width 0.1s linear, opacity 0.3s ease;
    opacity: 0;
  }
  .gallery-thumb.is-active .gallery-thumb-progress {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* === GALLERY LIGHTBOX (separate from existing one) === */
  .glightbox {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(5,4,3,0.96);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    z-index: 320;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 60px;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, visibility 0.5s ease;
  }
  .glightbox.open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
  .glightbox::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(177,32,39,0.12), transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .glightbox-stage {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1100px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    max-height: 80vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  .glightbox-image-wrap {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 100%;
    transform: scale(0.94) translateY(20px);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.5s ease;
  }
  .glightbox.open .glightbox-image-wrap {
    transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
  }
  .glightbox img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 80vh;
    display: block;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,163,92,0.25);
  }
  .glightbox-caption {
    margin-top: 22px;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--cream);
  }
  .glightbox-caption-script {
    font-family: var(--font-script);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }
  .glightbox-caption-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .glightbox-caption-meta {
    font-family: var(--font-condensed);
    letter-spacing: 0.4em;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--gold);
  }

  /* Lightbox controls */
  .glightbox-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 28px; right: 28px;
    width: 48px; height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(10,8,7,0.6);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,163,92,0.3);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--cream);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 5;
  }
  .glightbox-close:hover {
    background: var(--ember);
    border-color: var(--ember);
    transform: rotate(90deg);
  }
  .glightbox-close svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

  .glightbox-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 56px; height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(10,8,7,0.6);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,163,92,0.3);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--cream);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 5;
  }
  .glightbox-arrow:hover {
    background: var(--ember);
    border-color: var(--ember);
    color: var(--cream);
  }
  .glightbox-arrow svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
  .glightbox-prev { left: 24px; }
  .glightbox-next { right: 24px; }
  .glightbox-prev:hover { transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(-3px); }
  .glightbox-next:hover { transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(3px); }

  .glightbox-counter {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 28px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    font-family: var(--font-condensed);
    letter-spacing: 0.4em;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    z-index: 5;
  }
  .glightbox-counter strong {
    color: var(--cream);
    font-weight: 400;
    margin-right: 2px;
  }

  /* Legacy gallery-item rules retained as no-op fallbacks (no longer used) */
  .gallery-item, .gallery-caption { display: none; }

  /* === BAR — cocktail photo === */
  .flavor-wheel-wrap {
    position: relative;
  }
  .flavor-photo {
    position: absolute;
    right: -40px;
    bottom: -40px;
    width: 220px;
    aspect-ratio: 3/4;
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0.5;
    filter: blur(1px);
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *, *::before, *::after {
      animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
      animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
      transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    }
    .hero-smoke, .sparks { display: none; }
  }
  /* ========== BOTTOM NAV (mobile only) ========== */
  /* Reset inherited nav rules across all viewports */
  .bottom-nav {
    display: none;  /* hidden on desktop */
    top: auto;
    padding: 0;
    background: none;
    backdrop-filter: none;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
    transition: none;
  }

  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .bottom-nav {
      display: grid !important;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      position: fixed !important;
      bottom: 0 !important;
      top: auto !important;
      left: 0 !important;
      right: 0 !important;
      z-index: 90;
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, #2a120a 0%, #1a0c08 100%) !important;
      backdrop-filter: blur(20px) !important;
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) !important;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,163,92,0.45);
      box-shadow: 0 -10px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.65), 0 -2px 0 rgba(216,58,31,0.18);
      padding: 0 !important;
      padding-bottom: env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0) !important;
      justify-content: stretch !important;
      align-items: stretch !important;
    }
    .bottom-nav-item {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 8px;
      padding: 16px 6px 18px;
      color: var(--cream);
      text-decoration: none;
      font-family: var(--font-condensed);
      letter-spacing: 0.14em;
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      transition: color 0.3s ease;
      position: relative;
      -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
    }
    .bottom-nav-item:not(:last-child)::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      right: 0;
      top: 22%;
      bottom: 22%;
      width: 1px;
      background: rgba(201,163,92,0.22);
    }
    .bottom-nav-item:hover, .bottom-nav-item:active {
      color: var(--flame);
    }
    .bottom-nav-item.active {
      color: var(--flame);
    }
    .bottom-nav-item.active::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 20%;
      right: 20%;
      height: 2px;
      background: var(--ember-glow);
      box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--ember-glow);
    }
    .bottom-nav-icon {
      width: 30px;
      height: 30px;
      stroke-width: 1.5;
    }
    .bottom-nav-item.active .bottom-nav-icon {
      filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(216,58,31,0.5));
    }

    /* Push content up so bottom nav doesn't cover footer */
    body { padding-bottom: 92px; }
    footer { margin-bottom: 0; }
  }

  /* ========== SOCIAL RAIL (right side, desktop/tablet only) ========== */
  .social-rail {
    position: fixed;
    right: 24px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 80;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 14px 12px;
    background: rgba(10,8,7,0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,163,92,0.22);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
  }
  /* Gold corner brackets to match brand */
  .social-rail::before, .social-rail::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 8px; height: 8px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  }
  .social-rail::before {
    top: -1px; left: -1px;
    border-right: none; border-bottom: none;
  }
  .social-rail::after {
    bottom: -1px; right: -1px;
    border-left: none; border-top: none;
  }

  .social-rail-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 38px; height: 38px;
    color: var(--bone);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
  }
  .social-rail-item svg {
    width: 18px; height: 18px;
    stroke-width: 1.6;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }
  .social-rail-item:hover {
    color: var(--flame);
    background: rgba(216,58,31,0.12);
  }
  .social-rail-item:hover svg {
    transform: scale(1.12);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(216,58,31,0.5));
  }

  /* Tooltip on hover (left side of icon) */
  .social-rail-item::after {
    content: attr(data-label);
    position: absolute;
    right: calc(100% + 14px);
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(8px);
    background: rgba(10,8,7,0.95);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201,163,92,0.3);
    color: var(--cream);
    font-family: var(--font-condensed);
    letter-spacing: 0.32em;
    font-size: 0.66rem;
    padding: 7px 12px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .social-rail-item:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0);
  }

  /* Mobile: show but smaller and tucked to the edge */
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .social-rail {
      right: 8px;
      gap: 6px;
      padding: 8px 6px;
      /* Lift slightly above center so it doesn't overlap bottom nav */
      top: 45%;
    }
    .social-rail-item {
      width: 32px;
      height: 32px;
    }
    .social-rail-item svg {
      width: 15px;
      height: 15px;
    }
    /* Hide tooltip on touch devices (no hover anyway) */
    .social-rail-item::after { display: none; }
    /* Smaller corner brackets on mobile */
    .social-rail::before, .social-rail::after {
      width: 6px;
      height: 6px;
    }
  }

