ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Seasons 52, the popular fresh grill and wine bar restaurant, has selected Cherry Hill Mall in Cherry Hill, NJ, as their next site for expansion. Expected to open in spring 2009, the new restaurant will be the first location beyond the company's footprint in the Southeastern United States and will increase the number of Seasons 52 restaurants to eight.

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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, who is focused on securing premium real estate locations to fuel the concept's expansion. He cited Cherry Hill's redevelopment as a key reason for this site selection. "Cherry Hill is recognized as a retail hub for southern New Jersey," Judge said. "The city's and Cherry Hill Mall's commitment to revitalization have attracted new high-quality retailers to this dense residential area, making this site a natural choice for Seasons 52."

Development of the new location will be coordinated through Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust Services (PREIT), whose portfolio of retail shopping malls and power centers includes Cherry Hill Mall. Redevelopment of the mall began in 2007 and plans include adding new upscale retail stores and a "Bistro Row" where Seasons 52 will be located. "The addition of Seasons 52 will provide shoppers and residents with a quality dining experience that complements the exciting, new retail environment at Cherry Hill Mall," said Joseph F. Coradino, President PREIT Services, LLC and PREIT-Rubin, Inc.

About Seasons 52

Seasons 52 is a unique restaurant concept that meets the taste expectations of today's culinary savvy adults. The menu features the freshest seasonally available foods ... 52 weeks a year. The award-winning wine list consistently wins praise for its adventurous international selection of 120 wines, including 60 offered by the glass. The casually upscale dining atmosphere typifies the polished casual restaurant segment, which is outpacing the growth of other restaurant industry segments.

Seasons 52 debuted in 2003 and currently operates locations in Orlando, Altamonte Springs, Boca Raton, Ft. Lauderdale and Palm Beach Gardens, FL, and in the Buckhead and Perimeter areas of Atlanta, GA. Seasons 52 is owned by one of the nation's most respected casual dining companies, Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) of Orlando, FL. For more information, visit www.seasons52.com.

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