Very, very pleased with tonight’s expedition to Seasons 52, a “fresh grill” specializing in “seasonally inspired healthier dining.”
In addition to introducing us to the restaurant, friend JPH introduced us to the restaurant’s rosemary & parmesan cheese crispbread — light, savory, perfect. I followed this up with an oak-grilled chicken salad, which I could scarf down with confidence given that all items on the menu contain less than 475 calories.
At that calorie level, you’d think the servings would be meager — you know, like those stingy, “New Wave” entrees consisting of, say, a single scallop topped with a lonesome radish curl. But no! My salad plate was piled high with leafy greens, packed with some rather tasty yard bird, and drizzled with an exquisite dressing that, frankly, made eating a salad worthwhile. 
Even the deserts are unique: single-serving “just enough” portions of excellent pecan pie, rocky road mousse, key lime pie, cheesecake, and more … stuffed into fanciful shot glasses.
Other restaurants could learn a lot from Season 52’s approach to desserts! Instead of serving me a hubcap-sized platter of calorie-laden mediocrity for $8.95, why not bring me an exquisite right-sized portion for about two bucks? (And at 250 calories or so per dessert … why not eat a bit lighter than usual and sample two?)
I didn’t care much for the off-key American Idol wannabe who was deep-throating the microphone in the lounge. Otherwise, the bustling atmosphere, friendly waitstaff, and excellent food made this meal the best we’ve had — a good value for the money, and very much in line with my weight-watching goals, to boot!
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