Bill Erath has been selected as the executive chef partner for Indiana’s first Seasons 52, the highly acclaimed fresh grill and wine bar, set to open on March 7, 2011 at Keystone at the Crossing in Indianapolis. Erath brings a wealth of experience and passion for upscale dining and innovative cuisine.
“Bill is an accomplished chef and is the perfect choice to lead the culinary team in Indianapolis,” said Clifford Pleau, senior culinary director for Seasons 52. “His expertise and familiarity with the Indianapolis restaurant scene will be invaluable as we introduce ourselves to this new market.”
Before joining the Seasons 52 team, Erath worked as the executive chef at Weber Grill in downtown Indianapolis, leading a team of 50 and honing his skills in grilling and meat and seafood preparation.
Erath will continue the Seasons 52 tradition of having nothing on the menu more than 475 calories, from its signature flatbreads and appetizers, to all entrees and its mini indulgence desserts, which were originally created at Seasons 52 in Orlando in 2002. Seasons 52’s promise of “a fresh dining experience that celebrates living well” has been consistently praised by restaurant critics across the country and people’s choice awards alike.
The Seasons 52 at Keystone at the Crossing will seat 300 diners in its main dining area and in the piano bar, which will feature live music every night. The restaurant will also offer two private dining rooms and an exclusive Chef’s Table. Seasons 52 provides the perfect ambiance for business lunches, romantic dinners, socializing with friends and any private group celebration or corporate event.
Seasons 52 is a unique restaurant concept that meets the taste expectations of today’s culinary savvy adults. The menu is orchestrated by award-winning Chef Clifford Pleau, and is inspired by the seasons and the fresh appeal of the farmer’s market… 52 weeks a year. The award-winning wine list, which is created and developed by Master Sommelier George Miliotes (the 152nd master sommelier in the world), consistently wins praise for its diverse international selection of 100 wines, including 60 offered by the glass. The casually sophisticated dining ambiance typifies the upmarket restaurant segment, which is outpacing the growth of other restaurant industry segments. Seasons 52 debuted in 2003 and currently operates locations in Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Illinois, California, Texas and Arizona; locations will open in Indianapolis, IN in March, 2011; North Bethesda, MD in Spring 2011; McLean, VA in Summer 2011; and Naples, FL in Fall 2011. For more information, visit www.Seasons52.com.