Seasons 52 to Open in 2010 at South Coast Plaza

I know what you're thinking: What the heck is Seasons 52? And who are they to go against South Coast Plaza heavy weights like Hamamori, Marche Moderne and Charlie Palmer?

Well, the answer is that it is a fine-dining chain from east of the Mississippi, with eleven locations in Florida and neighboring states. This SCP venture will be the first west of the mighty river.
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But that's not what intrigues me about them: It is the fact that they tout every single item they serve as being under 475 Calories. That'll be quite a feat to witness, especially looking at their menu and accompanying wine list that reads like a phone book roll call.

Here's a sample:

	Hot N Cold Big Salads
	Autumn Market Vegetable Plate golden beets, butternut squash, tofu and organic Lundberg wild rice
	Grilled Chicken Salad roasted peppers, tomatoes, capers, Caesar dressing and Parmesan cheese
	Tamarind-Glazed Salmon Salad with tropical salsa, festive greens mix and cumin-lime vinaigrette
	Mediterranean Shrimp Salad spinach, chick peas, roasted peppers, cucumber, tomato, Feta cheese
	Grilled Duck Breast Chop Salad jícama, grilled fruit, toasted almonds, hoisin and sesame dressing
	Fish N Seafood
	Tiger Shrimp Penne Pasta market vegetables sautNed in a lemon-basil sauce with Parmesan cheese
	Caramelized Sea Scallops grilled and served with roasted asparagus and sundried tomato pearl pasta
	Roasted Crab-Stuffed Shrimp with a medley of fresh vegetables in a light garlic sauce
	Cedar Plank Atlantic Salmon whole-roasted sweet carrots, fresh asparagus and red bliss potatoes
	Grilled Boneless Rainbow Trout parsley new potatoes, fresh roasted vegetables and broiled lemon
	Grilled Poultry N Meats
	Wood-Roasted Pork Tenderloin soft corn polenta, leaf spinach, cremini mushrooms and sherry glaze
	Grilled Rack of New Zealand Lamb red bliss potatoes, asparagus, balsamic onions and Dijon sauce
	Char Crust Filet Mignon with garlic mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables and tamarind sauce
	Chicken Breast Cabernet Lundberg wild rice, broccoli, mushrooms, pearl onions and red wine sauce