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Thanksgiving Dinner from Seasons 52<\/h2>\n

Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner for your family to enjoy at home. Their complete warm-and-serve Thanksgiving dinner box serves 4-6 people and is available for pickup on Tuesday, November 24, Wednesday, November 25, or Thursday, November 26. Store the prepared dinner in your refrigerator and simply reheat on Thanksgiving in less than an hour to enjoy.<\/p>\n

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I make a point of dining at Seasons 52 in the fall for one dish in particular – the Manchester Farms Quail. I was happy to see that the preparation as basically the same as last year<\/a>: \u00a0the Manchester Farms Quail ($29.95) is roasted and served with mushroom stuffing, leaf spinach, bacon, and balsamic sauce. I’m a spinach freak, just ask my family, and the wonderful flavor of the quail was not masked by a too-heavy sauce. The platter of three savory quail was a generous serving considering my brother also ordered the Maple Glazed All-Natural Roasted Half Chicken ($18.50) as his entree. The chicken, bathed in a zesty chicken au jus, was moist with a pleasing blend of salty from the au jus and sweet from the maple glaze. Served with al dente roasted autumn vegetables and comforting red bliss mashed potatoes, the dish is reminiscent of Sunday suppers.<\/p>\n

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International Wine List at Seasons 52<\/h2>\n

Seasons 52 has an award-winning international wine list with a list of wines hand-picked by Master Sommelier George Miliotes. The manager recommended the Jolie Saison, a premium Gamay wine and it was the perfect accompaniment to the robust flavors of the autumn-inspired dishes. Jolie Saison appears on the \u201cDrink Them Before They\u2019re Famous\u201d wine list, which features insider wines that are on the verge of becoming highly rated and widely recognized. \u00a0Miliotes traveled to France to create this exclusive, unparalleled blend with famed winemaker Georges Duboeuf. Challenging convention, Miliotes and Duboeuf selected Gamay grapes from three separate growing areas \u2014Ard\u00e8che (25%), Comt\u00e9 Tolosan (25%), and two Beaujolais Crus (50%)\u2014 to create Jolie Saison.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Gamay from Ard\u00e8che brings color and mid-palate and really helps make this wine very distinct,\u201d says Miliotes. \u201cFlesh and more color, fruitiness, and mouthfeel come from the Comt\u00e9 Tolosan site, and the complexity and bones come from the Beaujolais Crus.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Highlights of the autumn menu also include:<\/p>\n

– Lemongrass Steamed Black Mussels featuring Prince Edward Island mussels in a Thai green chile sauce, served with grilled sesame toast
\n– Butternut Squash Soup topped with crispy shiitake mushrooms and chives
\n– Brussels Sprouts roasted with garlic and topped with a parmesan-bacon crust
\n– Pumpkin Pie Mini Indulgence with a ginger snap crust<\/p>\n

About that Pumpkin Pie Mini Indulgence… Yes, the best was yet to come! A lot of folks can’t wait for the Mini Indulgences and I have a few friends who dine at Seasons 52 just for these diminutive delectable desserts that give you permission to try more than one!<\/p>\n

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We devoured three and the Pumpkin Pie with a ginger snap crust was amazing – ginger and pumpkin flavors mingle in a luscious, not-to-sweet autumn love affair topped with whipped cream.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0The Mini Indulgences are a steal at $2.75 each!<\/p>\n

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Pumpkin Pie with Ginger Crust Mini Indulgence<\/p>\n

Since its opening in Orange County in 2010, Seasons 52 has proven to be a perfect match for health-conscious diners in Orange County with a desire to keep the calories in check without sacrificing taste. Seasons 52\u2032s seasonally inspired menu strives to provide the freshest ingredients prepared using rustic cooking techniques: think wood-fired grill, brick-oven cooking, slow roasting, and caramelizing to enhance natural flavors.<\/p>\n

The evolving menu changes four times a year, celebrating the harvest of each season, and, menus for special dietary needs: low sodium, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free, are available, but the real kicker is every dish on the menu is\u00a0475 calories or less<\/em>!<\/p>\n

Seasons\u00a052\u00a0<\/b>will open for Thanksgiving for the first time. An a la carte menu will be offered along with a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings, including Plainville Farms roasted turkey, traditional herb stuffing, Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, maple-glazed butternut squash, French green beans, and house-made cranberry relish for $26.95 per adult. \u00a0A children’s portion ($12.95), as well as the full autumn dinner menu, will also be available. Service will be from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Please call \u00a0714-437-5252<\/a>\u00a0for reservations.<\/p>\n

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SEASONS 52<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

South Coast Plaza<\/p>\n

3333 Bristol St Suite # 2802<\/p>\n

Costa Mesa, CA 92626
\n(714) 437-5252<\/p>\n

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Photo credit: Sutcliffe Photography.<\/em><\/p>\n