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| - I believe that the initial nostalgia of Seasons 52 has finally worn off for me. There are many things that I like and still appreciate about this place but I am no longer wowed by it.
What I still appreciate:
- The fact that while they have some staple items, they still have a large seasonal menu that is always full of interesting and fresh selections
- The service is always spot on when I go and the AZ location didn't let me down either. From the initial greeting at the door, to the ongoing service to the final goodbyes called from the bar when you are leaving the door, we appreciated it all.
- I can still respect the fact that the food is calorie-managed for you. If I could afford it, I'd eat here for dinner every night just so that I didn't have to count my calories
- Their alcoholic beverages are still my favorite part of the menu and I love the fact that you end up with a drink and a half in your martini mixer. =)
- Their desserts (while small) are delicious!)
What has worn thin:
- While I understand that the calories are managed tightly here, in some ways, so is the flavor. We had the ahi tuna sashimi, lamb chops and filet Mignon and while all had decent flavors, none of them really popped in my mouth. When we placed our lamb and steak dishes together they looked almost identical (see picture). We did however love the Hawaiian martini and dessert shooters.
- For what you get, their prices can still be a little questionable and are all over the place.
- They have a larger drink menu than they do food. While I don't mind liquid lunches, you sometimes wish they got a little more creative with their overall menu selections.
Seasons 52 is a wonderful concept and I love the fact that their food is healthy and proportioned the way us chubby Americans needs to eat. With a little menu updating, I think this can still continue to be a place that I prefer to dine at.
Oh, the piano bar singer is always a riot. I've been to locations here in Phoenix, Chicago and Atlanta and I always love the swanky crooning of updated hits softly breezing through the restaurant.
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