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Seasons 52 Summer Menu Review and Tasting Notes

Posted on June 20, 2012 | Leave a comment

Strawberry Lemon Smash

Strawberry Lemon Smash

Last night I had the pleasure to preview the new Summer menu items at Seasons 52 in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. The Spring menu tasting event in March had been wonderful so I was really looking forward to seeing what new items they’d be introducing for the summer season, and Seasons 52 did not disappoint. Overall I liked nearly everything I tasted and appreciated how these new offerings celebrated so much of what makes summer my favorite season for food and dining.

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Seasons 52: New Spring Menu Review

Posted on March 22, 2012 | 1 Comment

Seasons 52 Exterior

On Tuesday night I had the pleasure and privilege of being able to experience the new offerings on Seasons 52 spring menu, as well as hear the restaurant’s Culinary Director Clifford Pleau and Master Sommelier George Miliotes talk about these latest appetizers, entrees and drinks via a live webcast. Now, those who know me well know that I am often skeptical about “chain restaurants”, even as I admit they have a respectable place and time in the dining world. When I’m on the road in unfamiliar territory, especially in suburban areas lacking many local, unique dining experiences, there are certain chains I’m relieved to find because I know I will be able to enjoy a certain constant, consistent level of food. Yet in general I always prefer to dine at local, independent, non-chain establishments when I can.

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Recipe: Shrimp Stir-Fry with Bok Choy and Wax Beans

Posted on September 14, 2011 | 1 Comment

 

Shrimp Stir Fry with Bok Choy and Wax Beans

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Broiled Chicken Skewers in a Balsamic Marinade

Posted on February 7, 2011 | Leave a comment

Broiled Chicken Skewers in Balsamic MarinadeHonestly, when I know I need a quick yet crowd-pleasing dinner, one of the first ideas I get is for skewers. Who doesn’t love meat (and/or veggies) on a stick? Cooking doesn’t get much simpler yet so rewarding at the same time. I also like grilled or broiled skewers because the high-heat, low-fat cooking technique is healthy and filling.

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Recipe: Winter Warmer Sunny Fish Chowder

Posted on January 23, 2011 | Leave a comment

Winter Warmer Sunny Fish ChowderYes, I realize the name is kind of goofy. But I was trying to come up with some way to describe my chowder/Italian fish soup mash-up, and since it looked so pretty and bright on a cloudy winter day, that’s what I came up with.

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