The menu at Riviera 31 at the Sofitel hotel. The cocktail is the Elyx Caipiroska made with Absolut elyx and fresh muddle lime. (Jenn Harris / Los Angeles Times)
The roasted figs. (Jenn Harris / Los Angeles Times)
The “bar snacks” at Riviera 31 include mixed nuts, popcorn and marinated olives. (Jenn Harris / Los Angeles Times)
The blue cheese gougeres. (Jenn Harris / Los Angeles Times)
The Parmesan crisps. (Jenn Harris / Los Angeles Times)