We were staying nearby and decided to stop-in for a light dinner at Season 52 in Phoenix. We like good wine, small plate meals and tasty food - so, it is a natural for us. This particular Season 52 visit was made even better ... as our server was "Tommy"; he was fantastic. This gentleman is a true professional that was both knowledgeable and extremely helpful .... Additionally, these attributes were complimented by a great, witty sense of humor. I recommend you ask for him!
We started with wine, the Lake Sonoma, Alexander Cab for me and a Cakebread Chardonnay for my lady. I also ordered a sparkling water. The first glasses of wine were enjoyed with the Ahi Tuna Tartare which was spiced up with just the right amount of wasabi-avocado mousse and some king of tropical tasting salsa.
Then we shared an order of Sea Bass as well as a plate of Sea Scallops. The Chilean Sea Bass was served on top of black rice backed up by snow peas and shitake mushrooms. Really, really good - nice texture, moist yet pleasingly flaky and a subtle, rich flavor. Our Sea Scallops were grilled and caramelized. They were presented with butternut squash risotto and broccoli. The lemon butter made it even better.
We ended the culinary experience with coffee. I order a triple espresso (I needed to stay awake) and my partner had a regular coffee. We find Season 52 consistently satisfying.