Seasons 52 is offering a prized seasonal offering of one of the world’s best-tasting and nutritious varieties of wild salmon – Copper River Salmon. Available for lunch and dinner, Seasons 52’s Grilled Alaska Wild Copper River Salmon is served over summer corn risotto with roasted asparagus, grilled red peppers and dill mustard sauce. With a limited season of just three to four weeks nationwide, the salmon will be featured on the Seasons 52 menu through July 4.
“Copper River Salmon is bright and silvery with firm, red flesh and a rich flavor making it a nourishing and delicious dish, perfect for summer dining,” said Chef Clifford Pleau, Senior Director of Culinary for Seasons 52. “Seasons 52 is proud to add Copper River Salmon to our menu, fulfilling our promise to deliver the highest quality, fresh ingredients that capture the flavors of the season.”
Beginning in May, the first salmon of the season make their way up Alaska’s Copper River, a swift, 300-mile stretch of glacier-fed water riddled by hundreds of rapids, to spawn and lay their eggs. As they travel upriver, the salmon store extra fat and oil in order to survive the long trip, making this species high in beneficial omega-3 fatty acids, which many experts believe contributes to heart health.
In addition, Copper River Salmon provides an excellent source of protein, as well as other nutrients,making it an ideal addition to the Seasons 52 menu and reflecting the brand’s reputation as a forward-thinking restaurant concept that is “right for the times,” offering guests a fresh dining experience that enables them to celebrate living well.
To complete the meal, Seasons 52’s Master Sommelier George Miliotes suggests two varietals that pair well with the Grilled Alaska Wild Copper River Salmon. From Seasons 52’s diverse international selection of over 100 wines, at least 52 of which are available by the glass, Miliotes recommends Markham Vineyards Chardonnay or Schug Pinot Noir as the perfect complement to the dish’s rich, fresh flavor.
Seasons 52 currently operates 17 locations in ten states across the country and will open additional restaurants in McLean, VA (Tysons Corner Center) in summer 2011; Naples, FL (Mercato Center) and Jacksonville, FL (St. Johns Town Center) in fall 2011; Oak Brook, Ill (Oakbrook Center) and Garden City, NY (Roosevelt Field) in spring 2012, and Santa Monica, CA (Ocean and Broadway) in fall 2012.
About Seasons 52
Seasons 52, which debuted in 2003, is a fresh grill and wine bar that provides guests with a fresh dining experience, enabling them to celebrate living well. The menu is orchestrated by award-winning Chef Clifford Pleau, and is inspired by the seasons and the fresh appeal of the farmers’ market – 52 weeks a year. The award-winning wine list created and developed by Master Sommelier George Miliotes – the 152nd master sommelier in the world – is consistently praised for its diverse international selection of 100 wines, including more than 52 offered by the glass. Seasons 52 is recognized as a forward-thinking restaurant concept that is “right for the times” and always offers guests something new to discover. For more information, please visit Seasons52.com.
