:root {
    --black: #070707;
    --black-soft: #111111;
    --gold: #d6b36a;
    --gold-light: #f0d18b;
    --cream: #f5f1e8;
    --white: #ffffff;
    --text-dark: #1c1c1c;
    --muted: #9e9e9e;
    --border: rgba(214,179,106,.25);
    --max: 1240px;
}

* {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
    background: var(--black);
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.7;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

img,
video {
    max-width: 100%;
    display: block;
}

a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.container {
    width: min(92%, var(--max));
    margin: auto;
}

.narrow {
    max-width: 900px;
}

.section-dark {
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 10% 10%, rgba(214,179,106,.08), transparent 35%),
        var(--black);
}

.section-light {
    background: var(--cream);
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

section {
    padding: 110px 0;
}

.eyebrow {
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.eyebrow.dark {
    color: #9a7435;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
.brand,
.footer-brand,
.signature {
    font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif;
}

h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.7rem, 6vw, 5rem);
    line-height: 1;
    font-weight: 500;
}

h2 span,
h1 span {
    color: var(--gold);
}

p {
    font-size: .96rem;
}

.gold-line {
    width: 90px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gold);
    margin: 26px 0;
}

.centered {
    text-align: center;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    max-width: 900px;
}

.section-heading {
    margin-bottom: 65px;
}

.section-heading > p:last-child {
    margin-top: 22px;
    color: var(--muted);
}


/* NAVIGATION */

.site-header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    transition: .4s ease;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,.8), transparent);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
    background: rgba(5,5,5,.96);
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}

.nav-container {
    width: min(94%, 1400px);
    margin: auto;
    min-height: 90px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.brand {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-main {
    font-size: 2rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
}

.brand-sub {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
    font-size: .48rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

nav {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
}

nav a {
    font-size: .72rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: .3s;
}

nav a:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: transparent;
    border: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.menu-toggle span {
    width: 28px;
    height: 2px;
    background: white;
    display: block;
    margin: 6px;
}


/* HERO */



.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,0,0,.88) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.62) 48%, rgba(0,0,0,.25) 100%),
        linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0,0,0,.7), transparent 50%);
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: min(90%, 1100px);
    margin: auto;
    padding-top: 70px;
}

.hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(4rem, 9vw, 8rem);
    line-height: .82;
    max-width: 950px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.hero-intro {
    max-width: 680px;
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    color: #ddd;
}

.hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 35px;
}

.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 54px;
    padding: 0 28px;
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.7px;
    transition: .3s;
}

.btn-gold {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #080808;
}

.btn-gold:hover {
    background: var(--gold-light);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn-outline {
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.6);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold);
}

.hero-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 45px;
    margin-top: 60px;
}

.hero-stats div {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.hero-stats strong {
    font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif;
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    color: var(--gold);
}

.hero-stats span {
    font-size: .58rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: #bbb;
}

.scroll-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    right: 35px;
    bottom: 35px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: .55rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    z-index: 3;
}

.scroll-arrow {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}


/* INTRO */

.intro-section {
    text-align: center;
}

.intro-section h2 {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: auto;
}

.large-copy {
    color: #b8b8b8;
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    margin-top: 30px;
}


/* ABOUT */

.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-image-wrap {
    position: relative;
}

.about-image {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    object-fit: cover;
    filter: saturate(.9);
}

.image-caption {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: 25px;
    background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(0,0,0,.85));
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.image-caption span {
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    font-size: .8rem;
}

.image-caption small {
    color: white;
}

.about-content h2 {
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.about-content p {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: #555;
}

.about-content .lead {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #222;
}

.signature-block {
    margin-top: 35px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.signature {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: #927033;
}

.signature-title {
    font-size: .65rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}


/* EXPERIENCE */

.timeline {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: auto;
}

.timeline-item {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
    padding: 35px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.timeline-number {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif;
    font-size: 2rem;
}

.timeline-item h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.timeline-item p {
    color: #aaa;
}


/* EDUCATION */

.education-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);
    gap: 25px;
}

.education-card {
    padding: 45px 35px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.12);
    background: white;
    transition: .35s;
}

.education-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: #c59b50;
}

.education-icon {
    color: #a57c37;
    font-size: 2rem;
}

.card-label {
    color: #9a7435 !important;
    font-size: .62rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.education-card h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.05;
    margin: 8px 0 12px;
}


/* SERVICES */

.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);
    gap: 18px;
}

.service-card {
    padding: 40px 32px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.025);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: .4s;
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    background: rgba(214,179,106,.06);
}

.service-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.service-card h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.service-card p {
    color: #999;
}

.service-line {
    display: block;
    width: 45px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gold);
    margin-top: 25px;
}


/* CUISINE */

.cuisine-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.15);
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.15);
}

.cuisine-item {
    padding: 45px 30px;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.15);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.15);
}

.cuisine-icon {
    color: #a47a34;
    font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif;
    font-size: 2rem;
}

.cuisine-item h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin: 15px 0 10px;
}


/* PASTRY */

.pastry-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: .9fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
}

.pastry-content h2 {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.pastry-content p {
    color: #aaa;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.pastry-content .lead {
    color: #ddd;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.feature-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 30px;
    color: #ddd;
    font-size: .85rem;
}

.feature-list div::first-letter {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.pastry-gallery {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr);
    gap: 12px;
}

.pastry-image {
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 1;
}

.pastry-image:first-child {
    grid-row: span 2;
}

.pastry-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: .5s;
}

.pastry-image:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}


/* GALLERY */

.gallery-grid {
    columns: 3 280px;
    column-gap: 14px;
}

.gallery-item {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    break-inside: avoid;
    background: #ddd;
}

.gallery-item img {
    width: 100%;
    transition: .6s;
}

.gallery-item:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.gallery-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: auto 0 0 0;
    padding: 40px 20px 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(0,0,0,.85));
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    color: white;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: .3s;
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}

.gallery-overlay span {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: .65rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.gallery-overlay small {
    font-size: .7rem;
}


/* VIDEOS */

.video-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.video-card {
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: #0d0d0d;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.video-wrapper {
    position: relative;
}

.video-wrapper video {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    object-fit: cover;
    background: #000;
}

.video-number {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    left: 15px;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #000;
    font-size: .7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.video-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    padding: 20px 20px 4px;
}

.video-card p {
    color: #888;
    padding: 0 20px 25px;
    font-size: .8rem;
}


/* WHY */

.why-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);
    gap: 1px;
    background: #d5d0c6;
}

.why-card {
    background: var(--cream);
    padding: 40px 30px;
}

.why-card > span {
    color: #9b7434;
    font-size: .7rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.why-card h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin: 15px 0;
}

.why-card p {
    color: #555;
}


/* TESTIMONIALS */

.testimonial-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.testimonial-card {
    padding: 40px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.025);
}

.quote-mark {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif;
    font-size: 5rem;
    line-height: .6;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.testimonial-card p {
    color: #bbb;
    font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-author {
    margin-top: 30px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.testimonial-author strong {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.testimonial-author span {
    font-size: .65rem;
    color: #777;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}


/* CTA */

.cta-section {
    min-height: 650px;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background-image: var(--hero-image);
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-attachment: fixed;
}

.cta-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,.76);
}

.cta-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 850px;
}

.cta-content h2 {
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 6rem);
}

.cta-content p {
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 25px auto;
    color: #ccc;
}


/* CONTACT */

.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr);
    gap: 15px;
}

.contact-card {
    padding: 35px 20px;
    background: white;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: .3s;
}

.contact-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: #b48a40;
}

.contact-icon {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: #a37835;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.contact-card span {
    font-size: .6rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: #888;
}

.contact-card strong {
    margin-top: 8px;
    font-size: .82rem;
    word-break: break-word;
}

.social-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-top: 55px;
}

.social-links a {
    padding: 12px 18px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.15);
    font-size: .7rem;
    transition: .3s;
}

.social-links a:hover {
    background: #111;
    color: var(--gold);
}


/* FOOTER */

footer {
    background: #030303;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 60px 0 25px;
}

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

.footer-brand {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
}

.footer-content p {
    color: #777;
    font-size: .75rem;
}

.footer-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 25px;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-links a {
    font-size: .7rem;
    color: #aaa;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.footer-bottom {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    border-top: 1px solid #191919;
    padding-top: 25px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 20px;
}


/* BACK TO TOP */

#backToTop {
    position: fixed;
    right: 20px;
    bottom: 20px;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    background: #080808;
    color: var(--gold);
    cursor: pointer;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: .3s;
    z-index: 999;
}

#backToTop.show {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}


/* ANIMATION */

.reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity .8s ease, transform .8s ease;
}

.reveal.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}


/* RESPONSIVE */

@media (max-width: 1000px) {

    nav {
        gap: 15px;
    }

    .services-grid,
    .education-grid,
    .video-grid,
    .testimonial-grid,
    .why-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr);
    }

    .cuisine-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr);
    }

    .contact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr);
    }

    .about-grid,
    .pastry-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

}

@media (max-width: 700px) {

    section {
        padding: 75px 0;
    }

    .nav-container {
        min-height: 75px;
    }

    .menu-toggle {
        display: block;
        z-index: 1001;
    }

    nav {
        position: fixed;
        inset: 0;
        background: rgba(5,5,5,.98);
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 25px;
        transform: translateX(100%);
        transition: .4s;
    }

    nav.open {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    nav a {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .brand-main {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }

    

    .hero h1 {
        font-size: clamp(3.3rem, 15vw, 5rem);
    }

    .hero-intro {
        font-size: .92rem;
    }

    .hero-stats {
        gap: 18px;
        margin-top: 40px;
    }

    .hero-stats strong {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .hero-stats span {
        font-size: .48rem;
    }

    .services-grid,
    .education-grid,
    .video-grid,
    .testimonial-grid,
    .why-grid,
    .contact-grid,
    .cuisine-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .about-grid,
    .pastry-grid {
        gap: 45px;
    }

    .timeline-item {
        grid-template-columns: 50px 1fr;
    }

    .feature-list {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .footer-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .scroll-indicator {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* =====================================================
   DEDICATED CHEF BEN HERO IMAGE
   ===================================================== */



.hero-overlay {
    background:
        linear-gradient(
            90deg,
            rgba(0,0,0,.82) 0%,
            rgba(0,0,0,.55) 48%,
            rgba(0,0,0,.20) 100%
        ),
        linear-gradient(
            0deg,
            rgba(0,0,0,.65) 0%,
            transparent 55%
        ) !important;
}
/* =====================================================
   PREMIUM CLIENT REVIEWS
   ===================================================== */

.stars {
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    font-size: .78rem;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.review-note {
    text-align: center;
    margin: 35px auto 0;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(214,179,106,.18);
    color: #777;
    font-size: .68rem;
    letter-spacing: .5px;
    max-width: 650px;
}

.review-note span {
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-right: 7px;
}


/* =====================================================
   FLOATING WHATSAPP
   ===================================================== */

.floating-whatsapp {
    position: fixed;
    right: 24px;
    bottom: 24px;
    z-index: 2000;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;

    background: #25D366;
    color: #071a0d;

    min-height: 56px;
    padding: 8px 18px 8px 9px;

    border-radius: 50px;

    box-shadow:
        0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.35),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.15);

    font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .4px;

    transition:
        transform .3s ease,
        box-shadow .3s ease;
}

.floating-whatsapp:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.02);

    box-shadow:
        0 14px 35px rgba(0,0,0,.4),
        0 0 0 3px rgba(37,211,102,.15);
}

.whatsapp-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.whatsapp-icon svg {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    fill: #25D366;
}

.whatsapp-text {
    white-space: nowrap;
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {

    .floating-whatsapp {
        right: 15px;
        bottom: 15px;
        min-height: 52px;
        padding-right: 15px;
    }

    .whatsapp-icon {
        width: 38px;
        height: 38px;
    }

    .whatsapp-text {
        font-size: .65rem;
    }
}

/* =====================================================
   CHEF BEN - DEFINITIVE HERO IMAGE
   ===================================================== */

.hero {
    position: relative !important;

    min-height: 100vh !important;

    background-image:
        linear-gradient(
            90deg,
            rgba(0,0,0,0.82) 0%,
            rgba(0,0,0,0.55) 45%,
            rgba(0,0,0,0.18) 100%
        ),
        url("../images/hero.jpg") !important;

    background-size: cover !important;
    background-position: center center !important;
    background-repeat: no-repeat !important;

    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Make sure any old hero overlay cannot hide the photo */
.hero-overlay {
    background:
        linear-gradient(
            90deg,
            rgba(0,0,0,0.45),
            rgba(0,0,0,0.10)
        ) !important;
}

/* Keep hero content above the image */
.hero-content {
    position: relative !important;
    z-index: 5 !important;
}

/* =========================================================
   CHEF BEN - PREMIUM ORGANIZATION SYSTEM
   ========================================================= */

:root {
    --chef-gold: #d6b36a;
    --chef-gold-light: #f0d89a;
    --chef-black: #080808;
    --chef-dark: #101010;
    --chef-panel: #151515;
    --chef-text: #f4f1e9;
    --chef-muted: #aaa69c;
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   GLOBAL STRUCTURE
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    background: var(--chef-black);
    color: var(--chef-text);
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

.container {
    width: min(1180px, calc(100% - 40px));
    margin: 0 auto;
}

section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.section-dark {
    background:
        linear-gradient(
            180deg,
            #080808 0%,
            #101010 50%,
            #080808 100%
        );
}

.section-heading {
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto 60px;
}

.section-heading.centered {
    text-align: center;
}

.section-heading h2 {
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.section-heading h2 span {
    color: var(--chef-gold);
}

.section-heading p {
    color: var(--chef-muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   PREMIUM SECTION RHYTHM
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.about,
.services,
.cuisine,
.pastry,
.gallery,
.videos,
.testimonials,
.contact {
    padding-top: 110px !important;
    padding-bottom: 110px !important;
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   NAVIGATION
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.navbar,
nav {
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}

.navbar a,
nav a {
    transition:
        color .25s ease,
        opacity .25s ease;
}

.navbar a:hover,
nav a:hover {
    color: var(--chef-gold) !important;
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   HERO
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.hero {
    min-height: 100vh !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(
            90deg,
            rgba(0,0,0,.84) 0%,
            rgba(0,0,0,.62) 43%,
            rgba(0,0,0,.18) 100%
        ),
        url("../images/hero.jpg") !important;
    background-size: cover !important;
    background-position: center center !important;
    background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
}

.hero-content {
    max-width: 760px;
    padding-top: 80px;
    padding-bottom: 80px;
}

.hero-content h1 {
    line-height: .98;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.hero-content p {
    max-width: 650px;
    line-height: 1.8;
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   MEET THE CHEF / ABOUT
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.about .container,
.meet-chef .container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(360px, .95fr);
    gap: 70px;
    align-items: center;
}

.meet-chef-image,
.about-image {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 520px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(214,179,106,.28);
    background: #111;
    box-shadow:
        0 25px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.42);
}

.meet-chef-image::after,
.about-image::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(214,179,106,.25);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.meet-chef-image img,
.about-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 520px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    display: block;
}

.about-content {
    max-width: 650px;
}

.about-content p {
    color: var(--chef-muted);
    line-height: 1.9;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   SERVICES
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.services-grid,
.service-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
}

.service-card {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 260px;
    padding: 36px 30px;
    background:
        linear-gradient(
            145deg,
            rgba(255,255,255,.045),
            rgba(255,255,255,.015)
        );
    border: 1px solid rgba(214,179,106,.17);
    transition:
        transform .3s ease,
        border-color .3s ease,
        box-shadow .3s ease;
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(214,179,106,.55);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}

.service-icon {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(214,179,106,.45);
    color: var(--chef-gold);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
}

.service-card h3 {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.service-card p {
    color: var(--chef-muted);
    line-height: 1.75;
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   CUISINE
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.cuisine-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 18px;
}

.cuisine-card {
    padding: 30px 22px;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(214,179,106,.16);
    background: #111;
    transition: transform .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
}

.cuisine-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: rgba(214,179,106,.5);
}

.cuisine-card h3 {
    color: var(--chef-gold);
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   PASTRY
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.pastry-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, .9fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr);
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

.pastry-image {
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(214,179,106,.25);
}

.pastry-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 560px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform .6s ease;
}

.pastry-image:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.experience-grid,
.education-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 25px;
}

.experience-card,
.education-card {
    padding: 34px;
    background: #111;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--chef-gold);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(214,179,106,.12);
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(214,179,106,.12);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(214,179,106,.12);
}

.experience-card h3,
.education-card h3 {
    color: var(--chef-gold);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.experience-card p,
.education-card p {
    color: var(--chef-muted);
    line-height: 1.75;
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   GALLERY
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.gallery-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 16px;
}

.gallery-item {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #111;
    border: 1px solid rgba(214,179,106,.12);
}

.gallery-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition:
        transform .6s ease,
        filter .6s ease;
}

.gallery-item:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
    filter: brightness(1.08);
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   VIDEOS
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.video-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
}

.video-card {
    background: #111;
    border: 1px solid rgba(214,179,106,.16);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.video-card video {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.video-card-content {
    padding: 22px;
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   TESTIMONIALS
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.testimonial-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
}

.testimonial-card {
    position: relative;
    padding: 38px;
    background:
        linear-gradient(
            145deg,
            rgba(255,255,255,.045),
            rgba(255,255,255,.012)
        );
    border: 1px solid rgba(214,179,106,.18);
    min-height: 300px;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(214,179,106,.42);
}

.testimonial-card p {
    color: #d2cec4;
    line-height: 1.85;
}

.quote-mark {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 28px;
    font-family: Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 5rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: rgba(214,179,106,.12);
}

.testimonial-author {
    margin-top: 25px;
    padding-top: 18px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(214,179,106,.13);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
}

.testimonial-author strong {
    color: var(--chef-gold);
}

.testimonial-author span {
    color: #777;
    font-size: .75rem;
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   CONTACT
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
}

.contact-card {
    padding: 30px;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(214,179,106,.17);
    background: #111;
}

.contact-card h3 {
    color: var(--chef-gold);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.contact-card p {
    color: var(--chef-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   PREMIUM BUTTONS
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.btn,
.button,
.cta-button {
    transition:
        transform .25s ease,
        box-shadow .25s ease,
        background .25s ease;
}

.btn:hover,
.button:hover,
.cta-button:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   FOOTER
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

footer {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(214,179,106,.14);
    background: #050505;
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   FLOATING WHATSAPP
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

.floating-whatsapp {
    position: fixed;
    right: 24px;
    bottom: 24px;
    z-index: 9999;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;

    min-height: 56px;
    padding: 8px 18px 8px 9px;

    background: #25D366;
    color: #071a0d;

    border-radius: 50px;

    box-shadow:
        0 12px 35px rgba(0,0,0,.4),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.12);

    font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
    font-size: .72rem;
    font-weight: 700;

    transition: transform .3s ease;
}

.floating-whatsapp:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.whatsapp-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.whatsapp-icon svg {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    fill: #25D366;
}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   RESPONSIVE TABLET
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

@media (max-width: 1000px) {

    .services-grid,
    .service-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }

    .cuisine-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }

    .video-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }

    .about .container,
    .meet-chef .container,
    .pastry-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 45px;
    }

    .experience-grid,
    .education-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   RESPONSIVE MOBILE
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

@media (max-width: 700px) {

    .container {
        width: min(100% - 28px, 1180px);
    }

    .about,
    .services,
    .cuisine,
    .pastry,
    .gallery,
    .videos,
    .testimonials,
    .contact {
        padding-top: 75px !important;
        padding-bottom: 75px !important;
    }

    .section-heading {
        margin-bottom: 38px;
    }

    .services-grid,
    .service-grid,
    .cuisine-grid,
    .gallery-grid,
    .video-grid,
    .testimonial-grid,
    .contact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .meet-chef-image,
    .about-image {
        min-height: 400px;
    }

    .meet-chef-image img,
    .about-image img {
        min-height: 400px;
    }

    .pastry-image img {
        height: 420px;
    }

    .testimonial-card {
        padding: 28px 24px;
    }

    .floating-whatsapp {
        right: 14px;
        bottom: 14px;
        padding-right: 14px;
    }

}


/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   ACCESSIBILITY / IMAGE QUALITY
   --------------------------------------------------------- */

img {
    max-width: 100%;
}

a {
    text-decoration-thickness: 1px;
    text-underline-offset: 4px;
}

:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--chef-gold);
    outline-offset: 4px;
}

/* ============================================================
   CHEF BEN - PREMIUM MENU SAMPLES
   ============================================================ */

.menu-samples {
    padding-top: 120px !important;
    padding-bottom: 120px !important;
    background:
        radial-gradient(
            circle at 50% 0%,
            rgba(214,179,106,.07),
            transparent 40%
        ),
        #080808;
}

.menu-showcase-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 34px;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.menu-showcase-card {
    position: relative;
    background:
        linear-gradient(
            145deg,
            rgba(255,255,255,.045),
            rgba(255,255,255,.012)
        );
    border: 1px solid rgba(214,179,106,.18);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition:
        transform .35s ease,
        border-color .35s ease,
        box-shadow .35s ease;
}

.menu-showcase-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(214,179,106,.52);
    box-shadow:
        0 25px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.38),
        0 0 35px rgba(214,179,106,.05);
}

.menu-image-wrap {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #111;
}

.menu-image-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition:
        transform .7s ease,
        filter .7s ease;
}

.menu-showcase-card:hover .menu-image-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.045);
    filter: brightness(1.06);
}

.menu-image-wrap::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(
            180deg,
            transparent 50%,
            rgba(0,0,0,.68) 100%
        );
    pointer-events: none;
}

.menu-image-label {
    position: absolute;
    left: 22px;
    bottom: 20px;
    z-index: 2;

    padding: 8px 13px;

    border: 1px solid rgba(240,216,154,.55);

    background: rgba(0,0,0,.62);

    color: #f0d89a;

    font-size: .65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;

    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.menu-card-body {
    padding: 34px 34px 38px;
}

.menu-category {
    color: var(--chef-gold);
    font-size: .65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.menu-card-body h3 {
    font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: #f4f1e9;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.menu-line {
    width: 55px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--chef-gold);
    margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.menu-course {
    padding: 0 0 23px;
    margin-bottom: 23px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(214,179,106,.11);
}

.menu-course:last-child {
    padding-bottom: 0;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    border-bottom: 0;
}

.course-label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;

    color: #8f8a80;

    font-size: .62rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.menu-course h4 {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: #e9e4d9;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.menu-course p {
    margin: 0;
    color: #96928a;
    font-size: .84rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
}

.menu-showcase-note {
    max-width: 850px;
    margin: 48px auto 0;

    padding: 18px 24px;

    text-align: center;

    border-top: 1px solid rgba(214,179,106,.16);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(214,179,106,.16);

    color: #88847c;

    font-size: .76rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.menu-showcase-note span {
    color: var(--chef-gold);
    margin-right: 8px;
}


/* ============================================================
   MENU MOBILE
   ============================================================ */

@media (max-width: 900px) {

    .menu-showcase-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

}

@media (max-width: 600px) {

    .menu-samples {
        padding-top: 80px !important;
        padding-bottom: 80px !important;
    }

    .menu-card-body {
        padding: 27px 24px 30px;
    }

    .menu-card-body h3 {
        font-size: 1.45rem;
    }

    .menu-image-label {
        left: 15px;
        bottom: 15px;
    }

}

/* Chef Ben Menu Samples Note */
.menu-samples-note {
    max-width: 850px;
    margin: 45px auto 0;
    padding: 22px 28px;
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.25);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.25);
}

.menu-samples-note p {
    margin: 0;
    color: #cfcfcf;
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.menu-samples-note strong {
    color: #d4af37;
}