Looking for a place to get your swankiest friends together for some apps and a round or two? Consider heading to Main Street Santa Monica and Josiah Citrin's upscale casual Cache. Cache Restaurant is becoming well-known for perfecting the elusive happy hour - with great food, inventive drinks and a gorgeous clientele. And if you can't make it there before 7pm, try the Burger Night every Wednesday, featuring a seasonally inspired burger and tons of their twice-fried fries.

Sit in the gorgeous outdoor garden with the huge rectangular fire pit to keep you warm and toasty. Or stay inside and experience the sexy bar/lounge with dim lighting and a fun atmosphere. All elements point toward hanging out with friends in a laid back California vibe. This is a great place to make a meal of starters and small plates. Don't miss the Mason Jar Spreads in luxurious flavors like the silky foie gras parfait or duck confit. For the vegetarians out there, try the eggplant caviar Mason Jar or the famed truffled thick-cut french fries. Other first course items include a wood-grilled calamari and a kick ass black mussel dish (Don’t forget to get extra bread and fries to soak up the savory sauce.) If you are still hungry, you wouldn't go wrong ordering main courses like the Kurobota Pork Chop with Mint and Pineapple Chutney. Dessert? Don’t miss the Chocolate Crunch - a tempting mix of peanut butter, caramel sauce and chocolate ice cream (!!!) And what about the drinks? Choose one of Cache's many unusual cocktails - including The Georgie (Fresh watermelon juice, Grey Goose Vodka and cucumber) and Cache Cocktail (Prosecco, Nectarine and Thyme). A pretty extensive wine list by the glass is offered as well. Cache is located at 3110 Main Street, Santa Monica, 90405. For more information, check out the Cache restaurant website.

GetWize: If you are inspired to try your hand at Mason Jars of your own, follow Chef du cuisine Nyesha Arrington (who formerly worked with Joel Robuchon) and market at the Santa Monica Farmer’s Market.
A number of Cache’s signature cocktails are available for $7 during Happy Hour, daily from 5-7pm.