LA West Elite Event At Seasons 52

This was a great event. The second I walked int he door one of the wait staff handed me a drink and directed me towards the food. The pizza and finger food was enjoyed and spent a few rounds in the photo booth there which is always fun. The restaurant staff was very friendly and made it a friendly and relaxing experience. The best part was undeniably the dessert glasses. In about 10 minutes I filled myself with so much dessert a sugar coma was inevitable. The cannoli dessert was undoubtedly the best of the bunch.
Really glad the Unilocal crew picked and set up this event, it was a great way to end my day!

The only reason I’m giving it a 4 star review is because we asked the Matradee for some of the chicken dish and it was never delivered to us. We were standing the whole time and I suspect that if we had been at a table we would have had our order delivered.
The wine was very good and so was the Mojito, It was natural and not a sugar bomb. I had a few tastes of the different drinks but stuck with my trusted glass of red wine. It was like a Cabernet Sauvignon but better. Unfortunately, I can’t remember the name.
The flat bread was good, the place was lively and crackin’ in the back. We enjoyed the desserts at the end as everyone swooped in like ravenous vultures. I actually got pushed outta the way. Reminds me of Black Friday at Walmart, hence the reason I don’t go. Oh, girls and chocolate… They can get crazy can’t they.
There were some awesome servers here and the photo booth was a great addition. I’m looking forward to more Unilocal events and meeting fellow Elitists like MYSELF!

Elite time is always a good time! I was accompanied by the wife along with my friend and his wife.
Foods
— Wine
— Awesome assortment of flatbread pizzas
— Skewers of mean
— Pork tenderloin
— Scallops
— Desserts!!!
Food was awesome, not so much the layout. I was able to try everything except the scallops (which are one of my favorite foods!) because the other Unilocalers were standing by the entrance hawking over every passed tray. I seriously felt like I was at a wedding reception!
Aside from that, I had some great wine, good food and nice conversation. Also got to say hi to the big boss Brittany! Thanks again, Brittany!

Had a great time at yet another FANTASTIC Unilocal Elite event! Thanks Brittany B for another fun-​filled time!
Awesome photo booth, verde-​vino it up like a sleuth (?)
Delicious flatbread galore, need I say more?
Welcome, Season 52!

Another fun elite event with lots of wine and plenty of apps being passed around. One of the first time i can remember when the trays of food don’t get snatched up before it gets into the middle of the room.
They served some very good wines and had a photobooth which is always fun. Met some new Unilocal elites also which was cool.

This was my first Unilocal event and it was a lot of fun, and a great way to spend Monday night.
The Unilocalers that I met were some interesting folks, and we had some great conversations discussing food and life.
My favorite Seasons 52 foods there were the chicken, beef, and tomato thin crust pizzas, the scallops, and the potatoes.
Hope to see Unilocalers again soon at another event!

Once again, what a fun night! Yes, there was yummy food. Yes, there were fun new Unilocalers to meet. And yes, there were goofy faces to be made in the photo booth. But what stood out most of all was the friendly staff at Seasons 52!
Servers passed spicy sushi rolls, scallops, quesadillas, chicken skewers and more — and really did their best to make sure everyone get a chance to try them all. The flat breads never stopped coming out of the kitchen. Bartenders were knowledgeable about the wines (oh, how I love Cartlidge & Brown) and explained how the specialty lemon mojito was made with herbs from their very own garden. Chef Lee introduced himself before his speech and explained how Seasons 52’s menus take «seasonal» to a new level. Every staff member went out of their way to be friendly, helpful, and make sure that us Unilocalers had a great time.
And we did!
The food was great. But the best part? Dessert!!! Who can resist tiny shot glasses with huge flavors? My husband loved the tropical cheesecake and I’ll be back for the lemon tart. YUM.
Thanks to Seasons 52, Brittany and all you fellow Unilocalers for a fun night! Oh, and SORRY for turning off the lights :)

Is it possible to overdose on dessert shots? I’m not sure if it is, but I think I gave myself a hangover. :) These were definitely the highlight of the evening, and I tried at least five different kinds. The carrot cake shot was my favorite, and I probably could have devoured a whole tray of the little cups. Yum!
There were generous pours of wine and a plethora of food. I definitely filled up on everything. Most notable were the scallops (large, tender, and not at all rubbery) and the pork loin bites (moist and delicate). The little quesadillas were nice as well, but I only got to grab half of one, since everyone was attacking that particular plate all evening.
Seasons 52 may have a low-​calorie theme, but I enjoyed everything we ate and didn’t miss a thing.
The restaurant itself is beautiful and seems like a great place for dinner or drinks. With three hours of free parking in the lot, you almost can’t beat it.
Time passed so quickly that before I knew it, the event was already done. Great food, great drinks, great dessert, great company, and a great atmosphere.
Right before leaving, we jumped in the photo booth and got some crazy shots. It was a wonderful night overall!

Great event at Seasons 52! I’ve been wanting to check this place out when a friend mentioned it was one of her favorite places. So I’m glad I made the cut to this Unilocal event!
The flatbreads were probably my favorite — the steak and chicken. The special mojito was tasty.
I wasn’t a fan of the sushi, scallops (overcooked), and chicken skewers. The fresh fruit dessert cup was delicious, but the others were too sweet for me.
The chef mentioned that this location has their own herb garden, how cool is that. And that they change their menu weekly. I’ll come back here for happy hour with my coworkers!
Thanks Seasons 52 for having us be your guests!

I finally got my «Event» wings!
This was my first Elite Event. Honestly, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Part of me was expecting a high school dance setting and another part of me was expecting a work symposium.
I was wrong on all accounts!
Britney selected an awesome venue. The event was classy, well organized, and spacious. The servers were cruisin the room like IRS agents in April. The wine was flowing like the salmon of Capistrano. And yes, the Unilocalers were buzzin like air was free :)
I had a great time. BTW, God bless those scallops! OMG!

So happy to finally attend my first Elite Event! It was pure perfection! From the amazing venue, the delicious food, wine, and smiling faces of my fellow food enthusiasts! The check-​in process was simple, the Unilocal swag was adorable, and who doesn’t love a photo booth?!
As for Seasons 52, I am completely impressed with the menu, their vision, the atmosphere, and of course the fantastic and very knowledgeable staff. It was such a pleasure, and I can’t wait to go back!
Thank you, Brittany! You are a great host, truly the Queen B!

My very first Elite Unilocal event. I had a blast!
There was lots (and lots and lots) of flatbread, seemingly in endless supply. It was like eating delicate veggies and chicken on thin crackers. You get the flavors of toppings without the carb-​heavy calories of traditional pizza dough. Not much cheese, either.
The other passed appetizers were also delish: Rice-​paper-​wrapped ahi tuna sushi rolls (though no dipping sauce, would have added a bit of flavor), little mini chicken quesadillas in whole wheat wrappers, chicken skewers, braised scallops, stuffed mushrooms, etc. Initially, the servers were positively bombarded the moment they walked in the room, but as peoples’ appetites were sated, and supplies kept coming, the supply/​demand equation evened out.
I liked the lemon verbena mojitos (didn’t try the wine). The little shot glasses filled with a variety of desserts at the end were a blast. I tried the lemon tart one — perfect, vibrant and light.
No real complaints about the evening’s experience, except that it was mystifying how few chairs/​tables were provided, considering the large crowd in attendance. My feet ached about an hour into the event. But that’s really small compared to the awesomeness of the event.
I know that the traditional a la carte menu at Seasons52 is sometimes criticized for consisting of too-​small portions (considering the restaurant’s emphasis on calorie counting). Clearly that wasn’t an issue at this event. All I can say is, if you are in the mood for mass quantities of food, go elsewhere. Here, it’s about seasonal treats in reasonable portions.
As others have said, I’m amazed that Seasons52 changes their menu constantly. How can this be accomplished without a total disaster in the kitchen? Also very impressive that the sous-​chefs of this mega-​chain restaurant actually frequent the Santa Monica farmers market for fresh produce. I’ll bet that the Cheesecake Factory can’t say that…

Another great event put together by Brittany! Thanks so much! And of course thanks to Seasons 52! The atmosphere of the restaurant itself seems pretty nice, and they were so accommodating to all us Unilocalers in the back room. The bartenders were very knowledgeable about what they were serving and the servers were very very brave. It was just another wonderful night!
The delicious flatbread that Seasons 52 just kept coming out platter after platter. I wonder if they were amazed at how fast the food went? Other kinds of finger foods were brought out by some brave men and women. They were instantly bombarded by at least 10 people at a time as soon as they stepped into the room. Yet somehow, they were still able to move round the room effectively and even got to the middle every now and then. There was the pork tenderloin bites, the scallops, chicken skewers, quesadillas, mushrooms, tuna sushi with avocado, truffle potatoes, and desserts.
The bartenders were wonderful and described each of the 4 wines they were serving very well. One of them really sold me on one them with the way she described it. She let us taste our choices first before pouring us a glass of each.
And as always… there was a photo booth!!! Yeah! Always fun and now an essential for every Unilocal event.
Yes…I ate a lot… and drank some wine… what else to do but to enjoy myself?

I never knew Seasons 52 existed until last night! The restaurant had a sort of comforting ambiance and upon walking in; I thought we were in the wrong place because the hostess greeted us and there weren’t Unilocalers in line outside! We were immediately taken to the private room in the back, and were happily greeted by our very own Brittany B!
I think my husband and I snaked the last two seats at a table, allowing us to meet our new Unilocal!friends, Amy and Danny. As soon as we sat down, we were greeted by a server with food in hand! We grazed on so many different delectable dishes throughout the evening, my favorite being the scallops. The tomato flatbread and stuffed mushrooms were also some of my favorites.
I was surprised to hear (from two different servers) that Seasons 52 has their own herb garden on location, which they use in all of their recipes, even the drinks! They’re pretty proud of that fact, as they should be!
The mini desserts were like little pieces of heaven! My favorite was the pecan pie, but I did sample the carrot cake and chocolate one too!
Throughout the evening, the food just kept on coming! The servers were all very friendly, professional and went out of their way to make sure our evening was one to remember. AMAZING! …pretty much sums up this event! Thanks, Brittany B, you’ve done it again!

Yum! What a great event! :)
Accompanied, by the lovely Val, we had a blast!
The flatbreads were very tasty! :) I really enjoyed the steak and mushroom flatbread but the garlic chicken one was tasty as well, as well as the classic cheese and tomato one. I must have had a ton of those little slices. :) These were constantly flying off the tables, but there was always a crew of employees bringing out more flatbread! Yum!
I also enjoyed the chicken skewers, chicken quesadillas and the stuffed mushroom caps! Yum! I also heard the scallops were tasty and they looked so large… but I’m not a seafood eater… so I don’t know how they could not be.
Those mini desserts were like little works of art. I had a chocolate cream one which was so tasty and rich. :) I devoured it in a second… and they kept them coming. There certainly wasn’t any sort of shortage of food at this event! :)
Aside from the food, I had a great time talking with fellow Unilocalers! It was great to meet some interesting new people! :)
It was also quite amazing to meet the young chef who creates all these dishes. I was really impressed that their menu changes weekly (hence Seasons 52) and that they get most of their ingredients locally and also go down to the Santa Monica Farmer’s Market to pick out fresh ingredients for the week. Really awesome! :)
It was very impressive to hear that they have their own herb garden where they grow all their own herbs for their recipes and drinks. Very cool! :)
I also loved the little photo booth where we took some silly pictures! It was fun and I love photo booths! :) It’s certainly something I don’t do nearly enough! Yay!
The service was amazing. All the servers were so amazingly kind and went above and beyond with everything! :)
The only gripe was the seating: there were about six tables and everyone else had to stand.
Thanks again Brittany for curating another great LA West event! :)

YEAH!!! GO CLIPPERS!!! So Alice and I ran into Grant Hill right as we were arriving. We stopped with Grant for a bit and it was a great start to the evening haha
Quality food, wine, crowd, and service! I love how S52 offers food with quality ingredients while also keeping calorie count under control
This placed runs like a well oiled machine. NEVER at any point did I notice a shortage of ANYTHING! The flat breads kept poppin, the servers with the small dishes kept circling, and the drinks kept pourin! The BEST example was dessert time. Servers brought out generously filled out trays of dessert. Everyone «appeared» to have gotten at least a little taste and then the dessert trays were exhausted. Then out of nowhere servers come out again with another tray! I walked over to get a different sample BUT was too late and the desserts ran out again. (Thanks goes out the the one guy and girl who EACH took like 5+ desserts before dashing out of the room! WTF is this Unilocal Elite or Unilocal HOMELESS and STARVING??) Anyways, the servers came out AGAIN with more desserts and I got a chance to taste a second item! Impressive!
FOOD:
Flat breads — steak, chicken, and tomato (?) types. All decent. They were nice and thin. like eating crackers topped with cheese and other toppings.
Scallops, tuna rolls, chicken skewers, mushrooms — All fresh, tasty and served at the right temperature.
Desserts — I tried a the fruit cup with strawberries and pineapple. Fresh and sweet. I also tried this really good one with a small chocolate straw thing sticking out…
DRINK:
I don’t like wine. I hate wine. And on this night all they had was wine! Ok, fine, i don’t HATEEE wine and yes, they did have this lemon mojito thingie too… Well it turns out, the lemon drink tasted a bit too «healthy». The Aveleda was suprisingly good though! I even had two.
SERVICE:
Excellent. All of the S52 and photobooth employees were great. Friendly, courteous and informative. It was nice that they offered the $ 100 gift card raffle and it was also a nice gesture by Monica to send a follow up email the day after the event.
PARKING: 3hrs free in the structure. awesome

It’s the morning after — and I think I’m still full of flatbread.
Not because the food was heavy, but because it was SO GOOD and I ate SO much. (oops)
As a picky eater, I’m always a bit hesitant to try new things or new foods. The traditional me would have stuck to the tomato and cheese flatbread, but the adventurous me went all out an indulged on the garlic chicken flatbread. Ahh! Such a wonderful flavor! Not too garlic-​y where I’d have to cover my mouth — but just enough zip to excite my tastebuds. Even up until the end of the evening, the generous-​sized flatbreads kept rolling out of the kitchen. Let no Unilocaler go hungry!
My absolute favorite of the evening were the chicken quesadillas. Yum, yum, YUM! I don’t know what they did to them — but my quesadillas never turn out that darn good. My tummy is getting rumbly just thinking about them. I can’t wait to go back and order a portion all for myself… I will be greedy!
Another favorite of mine was the stuffed mushroom (stuffed with spinach, I think). I could pop those babies in my mouth all night!
But what I REALLY enjoyed: the amazing selection of desserts. When all the desserts were being explained, my mouth was on the floor. So much variety to satisfy any palate. I’m not a huge sweets person, but oh my — how could I resist? I opted for a lemony one… which was just right — nice and light — just what I needed to end the night.
As Randy B. mentioned, portions of the menu change weekly, so I can’t wait to go back and enjoy some tasty bites. I just hope they have the chicken quesadillas!

Ahhhh what a Fun Night. I’m sooo Thankful to Unilocal,Seasons 52 and Brittany for Hosting this event and allowing me to have a night out, it’s been a while =)
Seasons 52 definitely has great ambience, it’s a beautiful restaurant and definitely great food. It’s been a while since I went to a Unilocal event and I’m soo glad I attended.
Some of the highlights of the evening were the photobooth, my friend and I got first dibs on it and had a great time taking some silly photos/​color and black and white so thank you to I heart Photo for their photobooth rental.
Seasons 52 had the flatbread rolling on night, I mean seriously one after another it just kept coming and coming and I kept going and going helping myself to seconds maybe thirds. =O The garlic chicken flatbreade with the caramelized onions ooooh definitely my favorite. They also had other flatbreads but I passed. I also enjoyed the Artichoke parmesean crusted crustini, at first I just stared at it while the server asked me if I wanted one, I stared again and I just had to ask crustini hmm is that a crustacean as in fish he said no all vegetarian. Okay sure why not, took one bite mmm. took a 2^nd bite ALL GONE! Yeah it was good! :)
Lastly the BBQ chicken quesidillas boy oh boy now those bad boys were reallly goood! I had no problem helping myself to seconds, it was sooo flavorful it had nice seasoning tamarand seasoning, it was on my favorites.
Seasons 52 also offered wines and mojitos which I passed on as I don’t drink but it looked like everyone else was enjoying them I know my friends Randy and Mina sure did. :)
I really enjoyed the sweet and helpful service from the entire staff. When I wanted to try the BBQ chicken quesidillas one of the managers was kind enough to bring our table a whole tray of it. The servers were also wonderful and very professional. Oh and the desserts. the desserts were FANTASTIC. Fresh fruit in a cup finely chopped pineapple, mmm. the Cheesecake and the canoli dessert. fabulousss!
The chef also came out to say hello and introduced himself to us and gave us a brief intro of the restaurant, I was surprised when he said that they did a menu change 4 times per year and half of their menu changes weekly, I guess that’s where 52 comes in. I also like that they have their own herb garden.
Overall it was a good night, the only downfall was that there were more Unilocalers than tables so seating was limited. Also, not that many people introduced themselves compared to previous Unilocal events people were very friendly and open arms this time everyone was kinda reserved and in their «own lil crew» However, I did go out and introduce myself to a few people and made a few friends.
I had a great night thanks for my +1 Mina and my friend Randy. Thank you both for an AMAZINGGG night! I had a greatt time Thanks to you too, appreciate the laughs and memories. Looking forward to doing it again!
Thank you again Seasons 52 and Thank you again for Unilocal for hosting a wonderful event.

A pregnancy utopia!
OK, so I probably said that I was with child about a hundred times this evening (when refusing the delicious-​looking ahi cut rolls, checking if the desserts had raw eggs in them, explaining why I had to refuse the refreshing mojito, or asking if the cheese was pasteurized), but the waiters & waitresses (especially Ryan!) made me feel like a queen so I would say it a hundred more times if I felt so inclined. They delivered me plate upon plate of goodies & truly turned a great event into a heavenly buffet of treats.
The event was awesome: the place was swanky & packed. I’m not sure why they hosted this event because it was clear they weren’t desperate for patrons, but I’m not one to complain when fresh, delectable goodies are being shoved in my face all night. From start to finish, the event was flawless. Show up, stake out a table, forge new Unilocal friendships, eat tons of tapas, and enjoy a deliciously crisp drink. I asked Ryan the Amazing if I could have a mojito with no alcohol & in no time at all he delivered a massive glass of sweetness. A prefect compliment to the flatbread, scallops, pork, quesadillas, artichoke ‘n’ parmesan bites, chicken skewer, and stuffed mushrooms. Not to mention the desserts of all flavors — could not leave without polishing off the «pecan pie.» See? Even the menu is a mouthful!
I could not be more thankful to the staff at Seasons 52 for the fresh, healthy, & abundant piles of food & elite treatment, the lovely host & hostess at the photo booth, & Brittany B. for planning such an excellent shindig. We will definitely be back for more…

I’m a big Rent Head, so whenever I think of the word «seasons», I think of «Seasons of Love» (the opening and closing of both movie and Broadway musical), and then I break immediately into singing it (oh, and you would so love my version). You may know it as «Five hundred twenty-​five thousand six hundred minutes»? Next, I think of seasons, like spring, summer, winter, fall — and all the changing colors of leaves, changes of jackets, shoveling of snow, and bikinis — er, the beach. But, despite popular opinion of men, I’m not so stubborn that I can’t add one more definition to my book.
«Seasons 52», you got potential with me with your kindness, super generosity, and abundance of food, drink, and desserts. The reason to have a Unilocal event was a success. You put your restaurant on the my radar, and I’ll certainly return on my own. Everything was fun and tasty to try, but my fav’s of the night: The Lemon Verbena Mojito (my new bestie), the Garlic Chicken flatbread (oh that chicken was tasty), Caramelized Sea Scallops (I could have 52 of’em), and all of the desserts (yes, 100% of’em). THANK YOU.
I feel that another highlight was the warm, sweet, and wonderful service by the entire staff. I had a lot of fun with all — lots of joking with, while they still kept professional in service.
When the chef came to say hello and give an introduction to Seasons 52 — I was impressed, and a bit shocked, that the menu does a complete change 4x per year, and 40% of the menu changes weekly. I suppose that’s where the ‘52’ comes from 52 weekly changes (or perhaps it was 52 types of items I ate tonight?). But holy cow, how does the kitchen staff or the servers ever get efficient and knowledgeable about the current menu and each of the ingredients? It’s almost as if it’s run like a small place in small town, shopping for local ingredients at the Santa Monica farmers market (which they do), and grow their own herbs (which they do). Duly impressed indeed, but is it sustainable? Do customers get upset at favorite dishes that they can no longer get the next time they come in?
Always so nice to spend time in-​person with my fellow Unilocalers & other foodies with an equal passion about food and dining (just sorry I couldn’t meet or chat with all). Brittany, thank for you being YOU — always looking fab, and I appreciate the special events you host! Again, thank you to the Seasons 52 — Nicole, Chef, and all the servers — a great introduction to your establishment. Last, but not least, a special shout-​out to my pal, Rashmi — YOU are AWESOME!