In a casual, yet elegant environment, the members-only club (from hospitality entrepreneurs Jeremy Umland and Max Russo) features a full-Âservice restaurant serving seasonal California cuisine from Top Chef star Chris Crary, that includes contemporary preparations of local ingredients and includes highlights of bone marrow with Fresno chili, caviar with egg, lobster with arancini, and venison loin with salsify. On the cocktail side, sip creations that combine classic California club cocktails with ingredients and techniques of today’s crafted cocktails movement. Sip them in the lounge, or piano bar, which also houses a performance stage. The club also includes a spacious outdoor patio, and screening room. Every aspect of the stylish destination thought through, from the customized database which identifies each member’s personal preferences and allows for hassle-free payment, to wine lockers where oenophiles can store their special finds. Membership invitations are open. 1541 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica. 41oceanclub.com