Seasons 52 Plans to Open New Restaurant in Tampa, FL

ORLANDO, FL, June 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Seasons 52, (top right photo) the popular fresh grill and wine bar restaurant, has selected WestShore Plaza in Tampa, FL, as their next site for expansion.

Expected to open in spring 2010, the new restaurant will be the company's first location on Florida's west coast, increasing the total number of Seasons 52 restaurants to nine.

Seasons 52 has been recognized as a forward-thinking restaurant concept with proven consumer appeal.

Known for its seasonally inspired menu and fresh approach to dining, the award-winning concept has capitalized on the growing consumer interest in fresher seasonal foods that offer positive lifestyle benefits.

Leading the strategic growth plan for Seasons 52 is company President Stephen Judge,(middle right photo) who is focused on securing premium real estate locations to fuel the concept's expansion.

"With its central and scenic location, WestShore Plaza is a recognized retail hub for the greater Tampa area," Judge said. "WestShore has kept itself fresh and exciting, with popular and upscale retailers that provide a lifestyle environment compatible with the Seasons 52 concept."

Development of the new location will be coordinated through Glimcher Realty Trust (NYSE:GRT), whose portfolio of regional and super-regional malls and community shopping centers include WestShore Plaza.

"We are very pleased and excited to be adding Seasons 52 to our roster of outstanding restaurants at WestShore Plaza," said Michael Glimcher, (bottom left photo) Chairman and CEO of Glimcher Realty Trust.

"We believe shoppers and residents will find this brand's unique approach to dining very appealing, with its fresh, flavorful foods, international wines and a casually sophisticated atmosphere."

Seasons 52 debuted in 2003 and currently operates locations in Orlando, Altamonte Springs, Boca Raton, Ft. Lauderdale and Palm Beach Gardens, FL, in the Buckhead and Perimeter areas of Atlanta, GA, and Cherry Hill, NJ. Seasons 52 is owned by one of the nation's most respected casual dining companies, Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) of Orlando, FL.

Contact: Rachel Summers of Seasons 52, +1-215-875-4365, fax,+1-215-545-6293, rsummers@stargroup1.com

Web Site: http://www.seasons52.com/