:root {
  --brand:   #c0272d;   /* 1 · primary  — buttons, links, accents  (Byrne Eats crimson red)  */
  --brand-2: #1b3a8a;   /* 2 · secondary — green bands, footer      (deep navy blue)         */
  --brand-3: #d4960e;   /* 3 · highlight — stars, badges, small hits (warm gold)             */
  --canvas:  #f9f5ef;   /* 4 · warm section background                                      */
  --ink:     #1a1517;   /* 5 · text                                                         */
}