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Mediterranean skewers with red pepper hummus. Happier happy hour Our all-new happy hour in Hagerty's and Torchy's Bar now runs from 3–7 pm daily. More than a dozen new menu items—from sliders to lobster bites— and new beer and wine specials are being offered. Even more reasons to get happy. supplier that provides a veritable cheese one of his personal quests, and he's shop on wheels. bringing cutting-edge cooking techniques As he tasted and smelled his way through his options, dressed in his standard white chef's to the kitchen. Peter smiles at the thought, and coat, Eric smiled. A roquefort and picante members can expect some of the WAC's Gorgonzola were among the chosen rounds. new approaches to be inspired by his more than three decades in the restaurant biz. Dinners that dazzle Anticipate menus to be updated more often Whatever the season, Eric promises a menu and a fresh approach committed to keeping that will run the gamut from health-conscious the Club's dining options focused on what's preparations to decadent—depending on din- new and what's wanted. ers' occasions and needs. he particularly enjoys it's no easy task in a city where nationally being able to dazzle members at Winemaker acclaimed eateries abound. "This is a great Dinners. "They're not there to make money," restaurant town, and we're right in the he says. "They're there to impress and create middle of it," Peter says. an incredible culinary experience." —Rebekah Denn is a Seattle-based Elevating the Club's banquet cuisine is freelance writer.