Consumers Name Seasons 52 the 2016 Socially Responsible Restaurant of the Year

Fresh grill and wine bar, Seasons 52 was named consumers' top socially responsible full service restaurant of choice, receiving top honors from Technomic Inc.'s 2016 Chain Restaurant Consumers' Choice Awards. Winners were selected by consumers themselves, who rated Seasons 52 highest out of over 120 leading restaurant chains reviewed.

"We're dedicated to operating responsibly at every level - from minimizing our physical footprint to giving back to the employees we call family and the communities we call home," said Brian Foye, President, Seasons 52. "It's an honor to receive this recognition from our guests, to know they see and share our commitment."

Seasons 52 is a fresh grill and wine bar known for its seasonally changing menu built around ingredients sourced at the peak of freshness. Wherever possible, Seasons 52 partners with suppliers to bring fresh, sustainably sourced ingredients to the table, realizing that sustainable sourcing is a complex journey.

"Not only is what we do inside our four walls important to us, we also take pride in supporting our local communities," added Foye. "In the past year our teams have donated nearly 100 Chef's Table experiences to local community partners, and participated in more than 200 local galas and events."

Guests may also have noticed initiatives like "Water Upon Request" where water is served to guests who request it, rather than automatically serving an entire table. These types of efforts have helped to reduce water usage by nearly 25% since 2008, reflecting Seasons 52's commitment to use natural resources even more efficiently in their operations, and to reduce per-restaurant energy and water usage.

To find out more about what's good now at Seasons 52, please visit Seasons52.com.

About Seasons 52:
Seasons 52 is a fresh grill and wine bar that offers a seasonally changing menu inspired by the appeal of a local farmer's market. Seasons sources ingredients at their peak of freshness and uses rustic cooking techniques, like brick-oven roasting and open-fire grilling over oak and mesquite wood to bring out the natural flavors of food. The menu is paired with an ever-changing international collection of more than 100 wines, with 52 available by the glass, along with exceptional signature handcrafted cocktails.

About the Award:
Technomic asks consumers to rate more than 120 leading restaurant chains on 60+ different attributes. The attributes capture the consumer experience from every angle, from the quality of the food to the overall brand reputation. The ongoing study records more than 80,000 consumer visits annually.

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