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Mediterranean Month | World of Wine | Cocktail Corner 16 WAC Magazine | wac.net Mediterranean Month Cocktail Corner World of Wine Oktoberfest Taste It's the planet's largest inland sea and home to some of the world's most flavor- ful cuisine. is August, WAC members can sit down to the bounty of the Medi- terranean at Hagerty's during Mediterra- nean Month at the Club. Following our popular Seafood and Barbecue months, we're turning our attention to a regional focus we're sure you're going to savor. Drawing from the diverse culinary tra- ditions surrounding this iconic waterway, the WAC kitchen will spend late summer dishing up recipes focused on bright flavors and fresh ingredients. Imagine rosemary-marinated lamb loin with roasted eggplant purée. Or how about a saffron-scented seafood risotto brimming with prawns, clams, and calamari. en there's our grilled Spanish octopus atop a warm salad of chickpeas and preserved lemons! Feel like something lighter? Try our new mezze plate, featuring whipped feta, kalamata tapenade, and rosemary-scent- ed flatbread. Or the Mediterranean grain bowl, layered with harissa-roasted vegeta- bles, farro, and lemon-tahini dressing. e flavors of Italy, Greece, and Spain meet the spices of North Africa as we dive into the essence of the Mediterranean. Whether you're looking for a delicious lunch, elegant dinner, or shareable bites, Mediterranean Month is here to serve. By Eric Floyd, Executive Chef Savor the Mediterranean Celebrate the rich flavors of the world's largest inland sea R E V A K E L L E R ( 2 ) This bowl features farro, a chewy and nicely nutty ancient Mediterranean grain. Served with harissa-roast- ed vegetables for a spicy smokiness that's balanced and brightened with lemon-tahini dressing.