Happy Hours That Give Us What We Want (What We Really Really Want)

This summer, as I strolled past a fancy sushi spot in my neighborhood, I noticed a chalkboard sign advertising hand rolls for $7 and Martinis for $10, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. And I couldn’t help but wonder what kind of happy hour dream I had just stumbled upon. Better yet, that delicious deal—exactly what I craved on a hot July evening—wasn’t an anomaly. As of late, restaurant and bar owners have seriously...