Seasons 52 Announces Plan to Open New Restaurant in Birmingham, Ala.

ORLANDO, Fla., July 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Seasons 52, the highly acclaimed fresh grill and wine bar, today announced its plans to open its first Alabama restaurant in Birmingham in the spring of 2013.  The Birmingham restaurant will be located at The Summit and will create approximately 100 new jobs in the area.

"We are excited to bring Seasons 52 to Birmingham. This is an ideal setting for our guests – people who celebrate living well while enjoying upscale dining, shopping and entertainment," said Stephen Judge, president of Seasons 52.

Known for its seasonally inspired menu and fresh approach to dining, Seasons 52 offers notable menu selections such as: Steak and Cremini Mushroom Flatbread, Cedar Plank Salmon, Caramelized Sea Scallops and Maui Tuna Crunch Salad.  Menus change four times a year with weekly specials that truly capture the flavors of each season.  Nothing on the menu is more than 475 calories, from the signature flatbreads and appetizers, to all entrees and the popular Mini Indulgence desserts. 

In addition, Seasons 52's Master Sommelier George Miliotes has developed a diverse international wine list featuring over 100 wines with more than 52 selections offered by the glass, highlighted by several organic wines as well as Miliotes' ever-changing selection of "Drink Them Before They're Famous" recommendations.

Seasons 52 in Birmingham will feature a warm, welcoming ambiance with rich mahogany accents, custom-built wine cellar, casually sophisticated dining room, large outdoor patio and piano bar featuring live music nightly.  Additionally, the restaurant will offer three private dining rooms and an exclusive chef's table. 

"The addition of Seasons 52 will provide shoppers with a unique, new dining experience that fits in perfectly with the exciting retail environment here at The Summit," said Jeffrey Bayer, CEO of Bayer Properties. "Birmingham is a great place to live and work and I believe that Seasons 52 promotes the same positive lifestyle benefits that are valued in the region."

About Seasons 52

Seasons 52 currently operates 23 restaurants in 13 states across the country and will open in Birmingham, Ala. in spring 2013.

Seasons 52, which debuted in 2003, is a fresh grill and wine bar that provides guests with a fresh dining experience, enabling them to celebrate living well.  The menu is orchestrated by award-winning Chef Clifford Pleau, and is inspired by the seasons and the fresh appeal of the farmers' market – 52 weeks a year. The award-winning wine list created and developed by Master Sommelier George Miliotes – one of over 180 Master Sommeliers worldwide – is consistently praised for its diverse international selection of 100 wines, including more than 52 offered by the glass. Seasons 52 is recognized as a forward-thinking restaurant concept that is "right for the times" and always offers guests something new to discover.

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