A “Thumbs Up” Birthday Lunch October 30, 2014
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On BFF’s Birthday, we went to University Town Center for lunch at Seasons 52.
We ordered Warm Olives with Rosemary & Garlic, Flatbread Pizza, and the Hummus Duo.
The Margherita pizza was crisp, chewy, and cheesy with lots of fresh basil and tomatoes.
When the food arrived, I couldn’t take my eyes off it.
We ended lunch with a trio of Mini Indulgences, the signature dessert at Season’s 52.
Make mine Mocha Macchiato!
BFF ordered two Birthday Desserts ~> Carrot Cake and Chocolate S’Mores. Yes. I tasted them both . . . for quality control purposes only!
Before we walked around the new mall to burn off the excess calories, BFF gave the meal a Thumbs Up!
Aah . . . that’s better!
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One word. MMMMM…oh, guess that isn’t a word, but you get the sentiment!
I do get the sentiment, Suzi. Season’s 52 is one of our favorites ~ we’ve been to the one in Orlando several times when visiting my sister. This one just opened at the new mall ~ much closer!
Oh my gosh but that looks good!! Wow!
Season’s 52 is a wonderful restaurant ~ its menu changes with the seasons. But mini indulgences are always on the menu. There’s usually 10-12 from which to choose.
Happy Birthday to BFF! Oh my, you had me at “cheesy”…I’ve never met a cheese I didn’t like. The pizza looks delicious and that Mocha Macchiato…pure decadence!
I tended to end my meals there with the Pecan Pie mini indulgence until the visit when I heard “Mocha Macchiato.” It is FAB!
And we’re with you on pizza ~ one of our favorite things.
Great choices!! Happy birthday to BFF 🙂
Val x
He had a fun birthday celebration that spanned most of the week ~ and he’s still got “sweet treats” in the house to enjoy.
Sounds wonderful,but alas I would have to skip most of it. 😦
They do have a few dairy free mini indulgences on the menu that might entice you.
Looks scrumptious! Now I’m hungry. Happy birthday BFF!
Thanks, Kate! I had fun tagging along to BFF’s birthday celebrations last week ~ here’s to indulging in fun every day!
What a nice way to celebrate! Happy Birthday to BFF! And isn’t it nice when our “other” has a celebration and we get in on the goodies. 🙂 My kind of meal from beginning to end, I can assure you!
Yes! It’s great when we get in on the goodies!
If you’re interested, Seasons 52 (which started in Orlando, FL) has made it to the West Coast ~ Los Angeles/ Century City, San Diego, Santa Monica, Sacramento, Costa Mesa.
“Seasons 52 is a celebration of what’s good now. Seasonally inspired ingredients at their peak of freshness. Rustic cooking techniques that bring out natural flavors and are inherently lighter—with nothing on the menu more than 475 calories. And an ever-changing selection of global wines. All in a casually sophisticated setting. Come discover what’s good now.”
What a nice way to spend a birthday! I would have felt obliged to do the quality control thing too – can’t have the birthday boy tasting something not quite right!
Exactly my thinking, Pauline ~ quality control is so important.
Happy Belated birthday to BFF; seems like the celebrations are still continuing – and what a way to do it at Seasons 52. The food looks scrumptious!
Thanks, Barb ~ the food was yummy. But, I confess, the olives made me T~H~I~R~S~T~Y!
(Come to think of it, that’s probably what they’re designed to do).
Delicious! Happy Belated Birthday to BFF 😀
Thanks, Dianne. This is one of those posts where the photos speak for themselves.
Happy birthday BFF. That carrot cake looks mighty tasty (as does the rest of the meal).
Thanks, Eric! He enjoyed his special day . . . especially when he realized he was a year YOUNGER than he thought!
He’s reverse aging? What’s in the water down there?
It’s the Fountain of Youth!
Looks like fun – and a nice b-day celebration. Love those mini desserts… enough to indulge, but not so much it adds to the bulge 🙂
My thinking exactly, Janna. Indulge without bulge! We don’t usually “save room for dessert,” so these were perfect.
When the food arrived, I couldn’t take my eyes off it. Me too! I’ve been staring at the photos and dreaming. Happy birthday to BFF and please keep doing your ‘quality control’ thing. 😉
Yes. It’s a VIP (very important practice). Glad you enjoyed the pics, Timi.
I’ve just been whipping up some Hallow E’en concoctions in my cauldron in the kitchen ~> tabbouli, black bean salsa, and curried quinoi with potatoes and spinach. Now I’m HUNGRY!
Happy birthday to your BFF. Everything looks delicious.
Thanks, Nicki. He enjoyed himself.
The only thing I wouldn’t get again were the steak fries (not pictured). I can make better ones at home.
Happy Belated Birthday to BFF! The meal looked super yummy (especially the mini desserts!)
Thanks, NT! He enjoyed his special day/week. Those desserts are the perfect way to end a meal!
Sounds like a great light lunch.
We left Seasons 52 feeling a bit heavier than when we arrived. Good thing the indulgences were minis, not maxis!
It had hummus and olives. I count that as light!
Thanks, Greg! Now I don’t feel guilty about indulging in dessert!
Especially since I ended up taking 1/2 the olives home.