seasons 52

OK girls and boys, listen up. There is a really GREAT restaurant where you can get a good, filling meal and the entrees are no more than 475 calories. I shit you not. And if you know me, you know how much I love to eat.

Last night I had my first experience at Seasons 52. Steven has been here a few times (there are a few scattered around the Fort Lauderdale area) and for some reason I have been a little resistant to go. But last night we met a friend of his from work and we all headed over for some din din.

I would call it a fancy restaurant, because the ones that I frequent have paper napkins and plastic cups, neither of which you can get at Seasons 52. We sat in the bar which had comfy booths (we actually had a large round banquette for the 3 of us) and a guy playing piano with soft rock hits that we all know the words to. The only problem is that the bar area is first come, first seated, so we had to hover around tables that looked like they might open up. We weren't alone and there are few things that I hate more than battling retired ladies for a table (they might hit you with their purse, trust me). Anyway, we got a great table.

For an appetizer we had Grilled Steak & Cremini Mushroom Flatbread with Salmon Valley blue cheese . My word, this was delicious. And remember, under 500 calories divided by three people = not a lot of calories.

For my entree I had the BBQ Grilled Chicken Salad romaine lettuce, spinach, corn, peppers and crumbled blue cheese. Mmmmm is all I can say. And there was plenty. It didn't seem like they skimped on the chicken or the blue cheese, which are two of my favorites.

Dessert is really cool because they come to your table with all the desserts in little shot glasses and you pick what you want and the waiter hands them to you. No waiting needed. We had Old Fashioned Carrot Cake, Pecan Pie with Vanilla Bean Mousse, German Chocolate Cake and one other that I can't remember. They are very yummy and not big at all. Oh, and they cost $2.25 a piece. You can't beat that!

With drinks, appetizers, entrees, and dessert it can be a little pricey for a midweek meal, but it is a great experience and one that you should definitely try if you're near a Season's 52. Take a peek at their menu.