Falling Into Seasons 52 Elite Event

What a great, great YEE! I missed out on the inaugural Seasons 52 YEE, and was sooo glad I responded in time and made the cut for this one.
Seasons 52 did a superb job hosting this event. They kept the yummy variety of tidbits a’comin’ and were jovial and knowledgeable. The food? I liked it all; the stuffed mushrooms, the ravioli, the flatbreads, and the chicken skewers. Well done, folks!
The drink tickets system seems to work well at YEEs, and we had beer and/​or wine from which to choose.
There was plenty of room to move around, and it was nice sitting next to the open window/​walls with fires going, with lots of Unilocal friends around for lively and lovely conversation.
I really enjoyed this event, and it was nice to meet our interns Ashley and Eddie. As usual, a spot-​on job by our CM Alex. Mission accomplished by both Alex and Seasons 52, because due to this event, I plan on coming back soon to this fine establishment. :)

Oh I fell alright. Fell in love with Seasons 52 that is! I’ve been to this restaurant before, so when I found out that an Elite event was being hosted by Seasons 52 I got pretty excited!
Arrived at this YEE with the handsome Gabe N. and once we checked-​in we were given a few drink tickets to get our choice of wine or beer. I don’t recall the names of the wines (maybe I was a bit tipsy), but I really fell in love with the white wine. It worked well with the food they were serving at this event too. It was delicious with the goat cheese ravioli with pesto on top and along with the other appetizers like the stuffed mushrooms, the chicken skewers, and the flatbread with arugala.
This event was certainly a chill and fancy night. Sipping on wine/​beer with our pinkies up while nibbling on delicious appetizers. Spent most of the night hanging out with my girls Carol P., Latda V., Kali D., and Nicole B. Total ignore Gabe N. :P
Great meeting Scott F., Cindy S., Jefferson L., Heidi H., Christine K., San H., Devo S., and John H. (finally…you and Luci N. are adorable btw!
It was great seeing everyone else there (you know who you are! ;D)
The servers at this event did a wonderful job feeding us and making sure our glasses/​cups were full of alcohol: P
Thank you Eddie-​licious for taking the photos (those selfies though)!
And thank you again Alex L. for hosting and setting up this fancy and lovely event! (sticking all those nametags on you were a good idea)

Nice upscale-​ish mingling session with the Unilocal crew in S52’s private party type room! Considering the fair is lower calorie, everything seem tasty enough, especially the ravioli. I think pretty much everyone involved with their work’s offsite lunch planning thought to themselves «hmmmm».
Since I drove to the event I had to skip the ginormous wine pours, but thanks for the beers Unilocal,and S52! I met a few Unilocalers I hadn’t yet met. Not bad for a Tuesday.

I used to hang out at a mall when I was an aimless teenager, dropping quarters into tall, monolithic, graphic-​challenged (by today’s standards) video games hour after hour. The Gold Mine at Solano County Mall was where weekly allowances and the hopes and dreams of youth in the 80s slowly drifted away like the last 15 seconds of Boston’s «More Than a Feeling.»
But don’t be sad. This is a happy story.
Concessions like The Gold Mine don’t exist in malls anymore. Instead, we have high class restaurants like Seasons 52. And only a Unilocal Elite event could get me to cast off my teen era demons and waltz into the hallowed halls of suburban shopping bliss.
I’m glad I did.
Falling into… was an executive-​level minglefest, flavored with delicious eats (hello, ravioli!), craft beer, wine and cordial service. The venue – Seasons 52’s private dining room – was warm and inviting. It easily accommodated us Unilocalers and I felt we were all just a suit, tie or gown away from a formal event.
That’s a far cry from the video arcade and that skinny kid with a pocket full of quarters. I’ve outgrown him. I don’t waste my change, I’m not as thin and my aim, these days, is a bit more true.
I’m glad to see «the mall» has grown up, too.

I’ve been wanting to try this place for the longest time and I am glad that my first time was with my Sacramento Unilocal family. This place is conveniently located in the Arden mall. What’s great about this place is that they offer complimentary valet parking. It’s hard to believe that this place was once a Fresh Choice.
Decoration: the restaurant has a very nice ambience with the low lights and slate rock décor. I did not get a chance to check out the whole restaurant. My favorite part about this place is their outdoor seating. The fireplace at the table offers an elegant way to dine. It’s just a little weird that people who walk into the mall will watch you eat from time to time, but that is how you entice people to try this place.
The Sacramento Unilocal team and Season 52 prepared an amazing menu to allow us to sample various dishes from the menu. We have chicken skewers, ravioli with goat cheese in a broth, pulled pork sliders, loaded mushroom caps, and tuna sushi rolls. The great thing about this restaurant is the name, Season 52. They change their menu based on what produce is available for the season and their specials changes on a weekly basis (Tuesday). That is awesome that you can have different entrees based on the season.
The event provides us with drink tickets for beer or wine. Of course, I had to get the Mission IPA and it was pretty damn good. It is from a San Diego brewery and those guys knows how to brew a good beer. For my second drink, I went against my standard wine selection (Cabernet Sauvignon) and went for a Pinot noir. I forget the winery, but it was really good. It had a fruity front and a non-​dry finish. A great drink to wind down from a busy work day.
The service was amazing. It was great that all of the servers were knowledgable about the menu. I was chatting it up with Michael (ravioli server) and his knowledge and passion made me think that he was the chef. Simple amazing, that’s all I can say.
Big thanks to Alex and his Sacramento Unilocal team for throwing another amazing event. Ashley was getting people through the door like a boss. As an intern, she handled it like a pro. Great job Ashely!
Restaurant 4 stars
Unilocal event 5 stars
Enjoy!

Another fab event!
This was my first time here and I am kicking myself for dragging my feet to check this place out. Seasons 52 and Alex L. and crew graciously hosted this event to allow us to enjoy and sample their fall menu.
Seasons 52 is located at Arden Fair Mall. As I walked by, I noticed the giant windows from the banquet room were wide open, the fire pits were glowing and the water fall fountain was going. First thought — damn, this place is swanky… and at a mall?! Get outta here! The ambiance of the restaurant carries a date night-​ish vibe and the piano player in the bar area added another wow factor. The event was held in the banquet room with lots of wood paneling and warm colors. Since it was a smaller gathering, I appreciated that I was able to catch up with familiar faces and meet a few new elite members!
At registration, we were given 2 drink tickets. I tried the Viogner wine and fell in love with it. I appreciate that the staff was knowledgable about the drinks and their menu when each dish came out. Servers passed around the appetizers which looked amazing and tasted delicious. I tried the Mushroom Trio Flatbread, Garlic Pesto Flatbread, spicy tuna roll and the Ravoli. The flatbreads were flavorful and crispy. The ravoli was hot and filling. The tuna roll was fresh, but it was not spicy. I really enjoyed the food here and still can’t believe some dishes are low in calories!
A Big thank you to the Seasons 52 staff, Alex L. and crew for their hard work during the event and being fantastic hosts! The service was impressive — attentive, welcoming and courteous. During the event, I noticed that there wasn’t a designated place to put empty places and glasses. Judging from the «where the heck do I put this» look on my face, one server offered to take my plate and even asked if I was having a great time.

Great venue, yummy food and drinks and awesome company. Can’t get any better than that.

Wow!!! This is a chain AND located inside a mall? Really? No freakin way… but WAY!
But this is about the event held here, not about the actual establishment… so let us move on for now.
Seasons52 was the recent host to our latest Elite gathering. It had a classy, upscale vibe. Glasses of wine were provided along with along with a selection of beer. Passed hors d’oeuvres and flatbreads keeper us noshing with a small ravioli station. Oh wow… the beef crostini was amazing. Apparently it’s on a taco normally, I’m coming back for that! The mushroom flatbread was equally delicious!
Many thanks to Alex L and the staff at Seasons52 for taking care of us.
And a hey hello to all the Unilocalers I hung out with that night (Heidi H you rock for that ticket!).
Boo to Randy G for dragging me outta the party…

I recently attended a low-​key, understated, yet elegant affair hosted by Alex and Unilocal at Seasons 52 to welcome in the Fall food selections on their seasonally-​changing menu. It was such a treat to be able to mingle with the other elite members, have conversations that lasted beyond a quick hello, and to not have to defend myself from flying elbows and spilled drinks. Keeping the guests to 70 or so elites made this a relaxing and thoroughly enjoyable event, one that helped showcase the beautiful and intimate banquet room we were in. Wood paneling, rich shades in the carpeting, wood, and muted decorations all made it feel very elegant. The floor to ceiling windows were left open; though we could see the mall shoppers walk by and look in, it still managed to keep the setting elegant… nicely done, Seasons 52.
I was very impressed, as before, by their knowledgeable and approachable staff, some of whom I remember from prior visits: Michael (serving up the amazing Sonoma Goat Cheese Ravioli with pesto) and Mingo (clearing the plates and helping out in general). Passed appetizers included flat-​breads (Garlic Pesto Chicken, Trio of Mushroom, Artichoke & Goat Cheese, Blackened Steak & Blue Cheese), Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms (delicious), Tuna Tartare Sushi Rolls, Braised Beef Crostini and Cider Glazed Chicken Skewers. I enjoyed the Macedon Pinot and made a note of the Viognier, one of my favorite types of wine.
Another classy event, Alex and Unilocal… thanks for the experience.

Event-​wise, 5 stars. But after all, we are reviewing the restaurant, which I’m giving 4 only because I wasn’t wowed by the food.
What an outstanding event. There we were, outstanding in line and waiting to get in (that’s the penalty for arriving 15 minutes after the event start time, folks! Get in that car, jump on that Vespa, elbow the old lady out of your way and grab the last light rail seat but DON’T be late or you won’t impress your date).
But seriously folx, it was another Unilocal-​eriffic event, with Michangelo, Joe K, Chris and Priya sightings in between gulps of bottled brew and sips of delicious wine. While I may have left slightly bruised and beaten (it can be difficult to make your way to the food trays) it was a worthy fête, and Luci N. & I noshed and swilled our way past warm, dark wood paneling and hushed mood lighting as we sashayed our way around Seasons 52.
Service was spot-​on as cheerful servers brought plate after plateload of tasty (and, as they told us, healthily created) appetizers. Chicken skewers were a tad on the dry side for moi, but I appreciated that they were from happy chickens. Sushi rolls could have used sauce? But maybe that’s just my taste.
The star of the night (other than Michangelo) had to be the raviolis, drenched in roasted garlic and swimming in a savory light broth that had us knocking aside fellow Elites for more.
I do recommend wearing elbow guards (sorry Priya, are you OK?) lol j/​k. But if you haven’t yet tried Seasons 52, the indoor and outdoor seating areas both looked date-​worthy and ready for action!

There is so much more than meet’s the eye at Seasons 52! Or should I say less! The food at this restaurant consistently serves fresh, quality, seasonal dishes full of flavor and visually pleasing, which is hard to comprehend when everything is surprisingly low in calories! Including desserts!
This was my second honor to attend another Unilocal Elite function here, specifically arranged for us to taste test Seasons new fall collection of edible delights. After registering, we received two free drink tickets and were then let loose into a roomy dining area all set up for the mingling Unilocalers. This event was another of my favorites because it was limited to a smaller number of Elites and so Joe K and I got to enjoy the company of many of our friends old and new. It was fun to finally again see and meet some of my Unilocal friends in person! Intimate gatherings like this make getting to know people so worth that closer feeling of camaraderie.
We were given a choice from a collection of alcoholic beverages that included Bud, Coronas, Belgian beer, or two types of wines: Pinot Noir and Viognior. Several appetizers were served in shifts, from goat cheese ravioli, stuffed mushrooms, spicy tuna sushi, and garlic pesto chicken flatbread. I somehow missed trying out a few others, but what I managed to get was very delicious! I could tell from Michelangelo S., that the raviolis were a real hit after noticing him eat his 9^th helping! Ha! Ha!
Another big thank you to Alex L and all the staff at Seasons 52 for allowing us to sample your new fall menu and providing excellent service with a smile! Returning to dine here is a must!

I do like what Seasons 52 offered at this event. It was a nice little happy hour type that I was glad to visit with some old friends and new ones. The Sonoma room was a great spot to host it, and I can definitely see having a group gathering here in the future. I was able to try the tasty chicken skewers, stuffed mushrooms, tuna sushi rolls and some amazing goat cheese stuffed ravioli with tomato broth and a dollop of pesto. Verrrrrry tasty! We also tried the wine, and a couple beers, very enjoyable.
Props to the staff for doing their best to maneuver around the crowd to bring the appetizers out.

The Spring and Fall Unilocal events at Seasons 52 made it apparent that Seasons 52 is a sophisticated restaurant with a well designed menu that will highlight the flavors of every season depending on your time of visit.
We arrived a little after 7pm and got in line for check-​in. The line was pretty short and check-​in went quick. Once we were in it was nice to see a good mix of Unilocalers old and new. We spent a lot of time mingling since it felt like we we hadn’t seen a lot of the veteran Unilocalers in a while and there were also quite a few newbies to meet.
The servers did a great job of pouring drinks and serving appetizers. The ladies pouring were friendly and knowledgeable in their products– I had a bottle of Pranqster’s Belgian Style Golden Ale then a heavy pour of of white wine. With drinks in had the experience had just begun. The appetizers were what gave the full effect. I thought the Goat Cheese Raviolis were interesting. I really liked the sauce and even though I couldn’t really see the cheese, the flavor was there. The chicken skewers were pretty simple but the sauce on that also tasted good. The stuff shrooms and garlic pesto chicken flatbread were my favorites of the night. The spicy tuna sushi was okay. For me it was missing something… the size was good but needed more tuna and less rice or something? I’d eat them, but probably not something I’d order with so many other delicious items on the menu to try.
I liked the design and ambiance of the room where the party was located. My fiancé and I are getting married next year and since the last event we’ve been considering Seasons 52 for our rehearsal dinner. Now to decide what to each and whether or not we like the patio or the back room better! Thanks to the Seasons 52 staff and Alex and the Unilocal Crew for a great introduction to Fall.

Yet another great event! :D
I’ve been to Seasons 52 once before with Amy T. and we loved the food there, so I was excited to come back here for an event. Amy T. and I arrived at about 7:05 where many Unilocalers were waiting outside the bar area to check in.
Once inside, we helped ourselves to some wine and beer. I personally really liked the Pranqster Belgian Ale. The pinot noir was also pretty good, but perhaps a little too earthy (don’t know if that’s the word) for me. Flatbreads, stuffed mushrooms, chicken on a stick, ravioli and other food were brought out on trays. I didn’t have a chance to try everything, but it’s okay. I’ll be back here some time for more food! I especially liked the chicken pesto flatbread.
It was great catching up with friends: Carol P., Latda V., Kali D. and Connie C. to name a few. I was super glad to have met some super cool people as well! Shout out to Joe K., John H., Luci N., Todd G., Devo S. and San H. Hope to see you guys again in the future!
Thanks Alex L. for setting up the event like always. Thanks to Eddielicious for the pics too!

What a most wonderful event!
I got to talk football with Jefferson, construction with Chris C., books with Luci N., mentors with Connie C., and had many many wonderful conversations with all of my other great Unilocaler friends. I had almost forgotten how great these events really are. What a completely awesome group of people!
I indulged in a couple of bottles of ale while nibbling on a cheese ravioli, various flat breads, beef crostini, and a very delicious stuffed mushroom. With my CHF I had to limit my intake of these wonderful tasting foods otherwise I probably would have special ordered a whole tray of the stuffed mushrooms and beef crostini.
Thanks Season’s 52 and Alex L. for another wonderful Unilocal event. I am embarrassed to say that Ida and I still never have gone to Seasons 52 on our own but I am sure we will be going in the near future.

This was an excellent, sophisticated and classy Elite Unilocal event. I have been to Seasons 52 at their Atlanta location and here twice and was excited to be invited to this event. If interested see my previous review under Seasons 52 if you want to read my thoughts. It’s a great place to get healthy, fresh and flavorful tasting food and the servers always appear to be knowledgeable about their menu items and ready to please.
I loved the double room that they provided us, with the open windows that let plenty of fresh air in. Although the two rooms did get crowded with happy Unilocalers, it was still comfortable. Room enough to mingle, and enough seats and tables to chill if you wanted to sit down.
I stuck to the Viognier white wine which was crisp and fruity but not too sweet. My favorite food item of the night was Beef Crostini, it didn’t look like much but once I bit into that crispy little delight I was hooked. I could have eaten that whole platter. Those of you that know me or read my reviews know I have a major sweet tooth. I did sneak off to the bar to get a glass of water and ordered one of their famous dessert shots. I could have sworn I told the waitress that I wanted the pecan pie shot but she brought me the chocolate fudge brownie shot. No worries as I am a major chocolate lover too, especially in small amounts. I gobbled it up before any of my Unilocal friends discovered I was missing and soon joined the party again.
Fellow Unilocalers Kali D, Carol P, Latda V, and others helped close the event down. It was also great meeting Marion I, Joe K, and Ida.
Thanks Alex and company, and Seasons 52 for a memorable evening.

Great People, Great Food, Great Vino = My kind of event!
I had never been to Seasons 52, unfortunately we never think to come to Arden for dinner, our usual destination is downtown. But that will have to change after last night! Latda V. and I arrived a few minutes before 7:00 pm to a bar full of Elite Unilocalers waiting for the doors to open.
We all piled in, and let the tasting begin! With a glass of Pinot Noir in hand (Thanks to Kaitlyn, very nice pour and friendly demeanor!), we began tasting all the wonderful bites from Seasons 52 kitchen. My favorites included the mushroom and goat cheese flat bread and the shredded beef crostini. Both very satisfying to my palette!
Between nibbling, sipping, talking, laughing; it was a wonderful classy affair! Kudos to Alex and his staff, another great one to put in the books!
The only question I have is; Who has the photo of me, Carol P, Nicole B and Latda’s hood/​prison pose by the Unilocal sign??? I need a copy of that ASAP!!! :-)

Absolutely delicious. I love all their flat bread pizza appetizers. The environment was suber with just the right amount of classy. A piano right in the middle of the bar!!! I L o v e this place!!!
Oh and the best part was the amazing customer service. Sweet. Funny. And very professional. Can’t wait to come back.

My first Unilocal event!
Ambience: overall it was nice. I like that there were some chairs around the perimeter of the room so that you can rest your legs when tired of standing. The large windows were a plus. The candles added a nice touch.
Food: Steak flat bread was crispy and delicious. I really like the chicken pesto flat bread. I was disappointed with the ravioli as mine seems to be deflated and had no goat cheese filling. The chicken on skewer had good flavor but slightly dry. Not sure if there were other food items since the food disappears pretty quickly and the servers don’t actually make it to the back of the room unfortunately. I have been to seasons 52 before and was hoping that this would be an opportunity for me to try out their «fall featured dishes» but it wasn’t the case.
Evening highlight: It was so nice to finally meet other Unilocalers. I met quite a few awesome people.
Thanks, Unilocal for hosting!

This was really a great event. I had the chance to talk to other Unilocalers and taste great food and drink. I had some good beer. My favorite food was the mushrooms. They also had some great flatbreads. I also tasted some chicken on a skewer. Another item was sushi that tasted pretty good to me. Another item was some ravioli that tasted delicious. Overall, I had a fun time at this event. It was fun talking and socializing with people and tasting some yummy food bites.
I did have trouble finding the place so just so you know, its basically at the main entrance to the Arden Fair Mall. The directions I got from the maps were wrong. Its easy to find if you just go to the main entrance of the Arden Fair Mall.
I had some good food and drink at this event. I appreciate all that was put on by the Unilocal staff.

Falling Into Fantastic Fresh Food!
SITREP
The good folks of Seasons 52 in the Arden Faire Mall have grabbed Autumn by both horns (of plenty) and let us enjoy their new seasonal menu which was an absolute CORNUCOPIA of delights!
Wait. Back up the tape. Did I just say «Arden Faire Mall»? Bejesus, I just did! [For outside of Sacramento yeeps, let’s just say whether or not it deserves these monikers & perjorative terms that have attached themselves to this venue, many consider it now ghetto & blighted — but personally, I think that is too harsh.]
But believe it or not, THAT’s where the site of tonight’s frolic & fun was located! [I know, right? Let’s pick up our jaws from the floor.]
THE SETUP
And tonight was indeed an elegant mixer with the Sacramento Elite Squad and a treat for me since this was my first time at Seasons 52.
THE ROOM & DECOR
Everything tonight was in a rich wood color. The walls. The tables & chairs. The floor height wine racks. Everything bespoke of a private club room where one only goes upon invitation. And so the vibe was one of quality & elegance.
But this was only part of the experience! For we were about to partake of a sumptuous feast of treats!
AUTUMNAL FOOD BITES & LIBATIONS!
And «show off» their new Autumn menu the staff at Seasons 52 did indeed! With both a number of exquisite food bites and incredible refreshing drinks.
*** THE STARS OF SEASONS! ***
LE MENU
Along the lines of tasty morsels, bites included:
* Beef Crostini:
* Cheese Raviolis:
* Chicken Skewers:
* Stuffed Mushrooms:
* And spicy tuna sushi!:
* Artichoke & Feta Cheese Flatbread:
* Mushroom Trio Flatbread:
* Garlic Pesto Chicken Flatbread.
VIVA LA ALCOHOL!
There was also an abundance of wines, and since I am an avid fan of Pinot Noir, I was decidedly happy to enjoy this varietal all night! Also in line-​up: the Viognier which I tried for the first time in Napa Valley back in August.
Also plenty of beer offerings as pedestrian as Bud & Coronas, to stylish microbrews like Pranqster’s Belgian Style Golden Ale. Man! When it comes to both food and drinks, this was a helluva great time!
TIPPING OBSERVATION
Yes, this was a free event to sample & enjoy the free bites & libations that Seasons 52 had to offer. BUT STAFF WERE STILL WORKING. Some «get this», but some don’t. And some of you were also asking me «How could I be on my 4^th or 5^th drink with only 2 tickets?» Guess what? Show some deserved courtesy with tipping & drinks continue to flow your way!
KUDOS
My hats off to the wonderful energies and delicious work that the management & staff of Seasons 52 displayed in their elegant treatment of the Elite squad and a HUGE thanks to (and I apologize if I leave someone’s name out):
* Phillip (Raviolis):
* the other Phillip (food trays);
* Becca (food trays):
* Gabrielle (food trays):
* Minko (water & clean-​up):
* Hailey (the WINE!):
and,
* Jessica (the IPAs & Beer!):
And a big sloppy wet kiss to CM Alex L., and to Interns Extraordinaire Ashley & Eddie for letting me come and hang out at this delightful event. He and his Unilocaloteers did an amazing job of arranging and executing tonight’s fun!
THE LOWDOWN
An outstanding event in Arden Faire Mall of all places. [Go figure.]