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Party appetizers | Cocktail Corner | Beer dinners 16 WAC Magazine | wac.net Taste As part of the Crystal Ballroom's 50th anniversary, attendees at our Crystal Celebration fundraising gala will get a chance to time-travel back to 1974 with some throwback appetizers from the WAC's menu archives. ese historic recipes will deliver a bit of whimsy among the evening's modern culinary offerings, including sit-down dinner, while the Crystal Cocktail— "e Candelabra"—will serve as the night's featured libation. See Cocktail Corner on page 18. Interested in joining the party? Learn more about our 50th anniversary Crystal Celebration, set for Friday, September 13, on page 10 or visit wac.net/crystal-gala. 1 CRAB-STUFFED MUSHROOMS Rich Dungeness crab with beurre blanc, topped with crispy breadcrumbs. These brilliant bites burst with a buttery and earthy bouquet. 2 DEVILED EGGS Bright yellow yolks piped into perfectly boiled whites are the perfect party fuel between celebratory toasts. A bacon garnish makes them even better. 3 CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP This cold shooter refreshes with creamy asparagus and crackly sourdough bread bits. 4 THE HOT WAC This sandwich, complete with pepper bacon, shaved turkey, asparagus, mushroom, and a drizzle of mornay sauce on sourdough toast, is a staple from our 1970s menus. We've reimagined it as bite-sized, but the story remains the same—delish! 5 BLUE CHEESE–STUFFED OLIVES Briny, funky, and bright. Disco fever fuel! 6 FONDUE Tender chicken, sourdough squares, and roasted vegetables … the perfect match for fondue, that decadent cheese dip that never goes out of style. Snackin' in the '70s Enjoy these groovy hors d'oeuvres at our 50th anniversary Crystal Celebration in September 1 2