The party’s in full swing at Saluté Wine Bar in Santa Monica
Saluté Wine Bar in Santa Monica is a single big room with L-shaped couches and ottomans along with a few regular tables. (Christina House / For The Times)
Eileen Gibson, left, and Susan Murray enjoy themselves at Saluté Wine Bar in Santa Monica. (Christina House / For The Times)
Customer Cole Sternberg pours a taste using a new wine-dispensing technology with a row of machines that offer 2-ounce, self-serve pours at Saluté Wine Bar. (Christina House / For The Times)
Restaurant server Sarah Aherns, right, chats with Richard and Delaney Guttler of Malibu. (Christina House / For The Times)
A glass of wine is poured for Delaney Guttler of Malibu. (Christina House / For The Times)
Assorted salumi plate is served with horseradish sauce, mustard and olives topped with breadsticks. (Christina House / For The Times)
Truffle ravioli with house-made ricotta, arugula and toasted walnut pesto. (Christina House / For The Times)
Crispy braised duck leg with creamy polenta and kale. (Christina House / For The Times)
Valrhona dark chocolate mousse with caramelized banana is served with hazelnut hot chocolate. (Christina House / For The Times)
An assorted cheese plate with wild honey, house-made caramelized walnuts and house-made strawberry preserve is served with bread. (Christina House / For The Times)
