There's a new restaurant in town with Seasons 52 opening in Oak Brook, Ill., with its 22nd location to date. After a successful spot in Schaumburg, this made a logical step in upscale dining.
Award winning Chef Clifford Pleau is inspired by the seasons changing 52 weeks a year.
Start off with the tomato and Haas avocado salad made fresh for the spring menu. For appetizers, don't miss the grilled steak and cremini mushroom flatbread that almost makes a meal in itself.
Capturing the flavor in the wood, the cedar-plank Atlantic salmon or the caramelized sea scallops are must-haves. If seafood is not your thing, then try the grilled rack of New Zealand lamb or the char-crusted filet mignon. Food specials change 52 weeks a year so make sure to stop in and visit regularly.
For libations, don't hesitate to go with wine paired by Master Sommelier George Miliotes. He custom-blends wines from South Africa for the restaurant and provides "George's Picks" seasonally. The vinho verde from Portugal is currently being featured perfectly paired by your server with certain selections.
A standard in desserts in all the restaurants are the mini indulgences in a shot glass to not overwhelm a guest with its size after dinner. Flavors include key lime pie and rocky road among others.
Although a different layout than the Schaumburg restaurant, this is a 10,000-square-foot building with seating for more than 300 diners, with 95 of the seats in the piano bar that features nightly live music. A chef's table and private dining rooms are also offered.
The opening of the restaurant has created almost 100 jobs for employees in the area.
Seasons 52 Oak Brook is conveniently located at 3 Oakbrook Center; see www.seasons52.com . The fresh grill and wine bar seems to be always forward thinking attacking people's appetites as well as their stomachs so follow them on Twitter @Seasons52.
Look for new openings in California, Texas, and Tennessee in the future with plans to eventually come to downtown Chicago one day.