“I like an approachable table. When it’s casual, you can sort of belly up to the table and just enjoy spending time with the people you’re with.”

Lucero, with other state biologists, stunned the perch with an electrical current so they would float to the surface belly up to be able to scoop them up.

You can belly up to the bar at Three Fingered Jack’s Saloon, Washington’s oldest.

Visit the Lounge at DeLille to belly up to a blazing bar, sample wines, and nosh on shareable plates like duck confit poutine or upscale nachos featuring candied jalapeños and cipollini balsamic béchamel.

“At some point in time, they have to belly up to the bar, make a decision, and go,” said Rep. James Clyburn of South Carolina, the seasoned Democratic leader and former House whip.