Magnolia Lounge

A sturdy and graceful magnolia tree surrounded by twinkling firefly lights sets the stage for potential mates on the move at this elegant bistro, where your hands can spend more time on your date than in your wallet, at least Tuesdays through Fridays 4:30-7:30 p.m. and Sundays and Mondays until closing. That’s when prices are slashed $2 and $3 on bottled and draft beers, wells are $5, margaritas, mojitos and martinis are $6. Warm your date up with a Sour Bitch made with watermelon and sour-apple pucker. Or stick to any of six wines at $6 per glass. A subdued 30-something crowd of Caltech types and Lake Avenue shoppers stop in for 30 percent off all menu items including the Magnolia Sirloin Cheeseburger (regularly $11), White Cheddar Mac and Cheese (regularly $9) and the mighty Onion Ring Volcano (regularly $8). 492 S. Lake Ave., Pasadena. (626) 584-1126, magnoliaonlake.com.