Dan Cirucci: Seasons 52: Fresh, Delicious, Friendly, Delightful

Monday, October 10, 2011

Seasons 52: Fresh, Delicious, Friendly, Delightful

Caramelized Sea Scallops grilled and served with roasted asparagus and tomato-mushroom pearl pasta.

Roasted Artichoke-Stuffed Shrimp with wilted leaf spinach, pasta pearls and clam cioppino sauce

Over the weekend we dined at Seasons 52 and once again enjoyed their fresh, beautifully-prepared food, fine service and appealing ambience.
Ever since Seasons 52 first arrived in the Philadelphia area it's been a winner with us. But here's the thing: The restaurant has maintained its high standards. There's been no atrophy whatsoever. In fact, this place just seems to get better every time we return.
We started with the Grilled Steak and Cremini Mushroom Flatbread with fresh spinach and Wisconsin blue cheese. We don't know who invented flatbreads but it may as well have been Seasons 52. They've certainly perfected the flatbread. They're crisp, tasty and make for a remarkable prelude to your dinner.
We then went on to the Organic Arugula Salad with truffle dressing, Portobello mushrooms and Parmesan cheese. Well, this is not the arugula you find in your local supermarket. This salad actually makes arugula something to look forward to. It is a perfect medley of flavors.
We selected two seafood entrees: Roasted Artichoke-Stuffed Shrimp with wilted leaf spinach, pasta pearls and clam cioppino sauce and the Caramelized Sea Scallops grilled and served with roasted asparagus and tomato-mushroom pearl pasta. The scallops were plump, firm and juicy. And the artichoke stuffing actually rivaled the significant, tempting shrimp. The presentation was beautiful (see the actual photos of our plates above) and even the vegetables were fresh and tasty.
Then of course we completed our dinner with those famous Season 52 mini-indulgences. This restaurant pioneered this unique dessert. The whole concept of the mini indulgence is just that- indulgence in a smaller portion size. These desserts are designed to feature high-impact flavors and top quality ingredients, such as Belgian Callebaut Chocolate. Season's 52 makes the real thing… dessert… in all its decadence, and then they put it into a shot-size glass. So guests get to have all of the pleasure and none of the guilt- along with the chance to try more than one in a visit.
In the Philadelphia region you can find the original Seasons 52 at the Cherry Hill Mall. Another restaurant is located at the King of Prussia Mall in suburban Philadelphia.
Steve, our waiter at the Cherry Hill location was a delight -- thorough, attentive and personable. And we were so happy to meet the restaurant's manager and other members of the staff.
Seasons 52 is a fresh grill and wine bar that invites guests to discover the sensational flavors of a seasonally-inspired menu and award-winning international wine list in a casually-sophisticated ambiance. The menu really does change with the seasons and the new fall menu features many seasonal favorites.

Seasons 52 has 21 locations. Click here to find one near you.

We promise: You won't be disappointed.

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About Dan Cirucci

He has been cited by Rush Limbaugh, quoted in the New York Times, featured at Real Clear Politics and Lucianne.com and interviewed on radio, TV and in social media.

He's Dan Cirucci, the founder and editor-in chief of the Dan Cirucci Blog, Matt Rooney's sidekick on Save Jersey's videocasts and one of the most widely honored public relations professionals in his field. He's also been a public relations consultant to numerous organizations and individuals and hosted The Advocates on RVN-TV.

Inducted into the Philadelphia Public Relations Hall of Fame, for many years he served as a Lecturer in Corporate Communication at Penn State University. A former President of the Philadelphia Public Relations Association (PPRA) he has lectured at Rowan University, Temple University, The College of New Jersey and Arcadia University. He has conducted workshops on public relations for thousands of participants throughout the nation and has taught countless others the art of public speaking. He has also advised numerous lawyers, judges, public officials and political candidates.

Cirucci is a prolific writer and his op-ed pieces have appeared in the Philadelphia Daily News, Philadelphia Inquirer, Courier-Post and other publications.

A native of Camden NJ, Cirucci is a former President of the Philadelphia chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators. Cirucci served as Associate Executive Director of the Philadelphia Bar Association for nearly 30 years. He served as Chair of Penn State University's Professional Advisory Board for the Corporate Communication major at Penn State Abington and on the Pennsylvania Bar Association's Judicial Selection Commission.

He received his MA degree from Rowan University and his BA from Villanova University. He has been named a Distinguished Alumnus of Rowan's public relations program and received the E. A. "Wally" Richter Leadership Award, the highest honor from the National Association of Bar Executives' Communications Section. He has also been honored by numerous other local, state and national groups.

In his hometown of Camden, Cirucci taught fifth grade at the Ulysses Wiggins Elementary School named for the founder of the Camden NAACP. There he was one of the first teachers in the country to teach African-American history to inner city students. He later served as editor of a local weekly newspaper, as Assistant to the Township Manager of Cherry Hill Township and as Associate Director of Communications at the New Jersey State Bar Association.

Cirucci's passions include politics, the popular culture, books and authors, art, communication, music, theatre, movies, dining and travel.

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