Trying Seasons 52

BBQ chicken salad with Flatbread, Seasons 52

I'm sure this restaurant in Hyde Park/Norwood will continue to be a hit. The location in the middle of all those appearance-conscious Hyde Park women couldn't be more perfect. Why? Well if you haven't heard, one thing that makes Seasons 52 stand out is its pledge that no food item on the menu exceeds 475 calories. (One can't help but wonder how accurate that calorie count is in some instances, but I certainly appreciate the effort. At the very least it means that the kitchen staff has been trained not to dump butter, oil and cheese on every dish to enhance the flavor.)
The interior is quite appealing, all dark wood and enough barriers between sections to keep the large room from seeming cavernous. It has a nice bar, too. There's an extensive wine-by-the-glass selection that includes a few adventurous choices, which always is a hit with me. I must say though that my eyes popped at the $18 price tag for a glass of Godello, a Spanish white wine varietal that I like but have never seen in that price range.
Above is a shot of our lunch -- barbeque chicken sandwich, and a tomato and cheese flatbread.
I'll report more information about this place after subsequent visits and perhaps a chat with management.