And not even the alcoholic kind.
Mini Indulgences at Seasons 52
Just something I’ve noticed (and enjoyed): the trend for some restaurants to offer mini-desserts. Little mini parfaits/sundaes/layer cakes in shot glasses, for the low, low price of $2.50. Seasons 52 has a nice assortment, brought to the table on a nice tray (I had their Rocky Road). Applebee’s features their own version (Dessert Shooters), and I’m sure this isn’t just a two-restaurant trend. I think its brilliant; I never want more than a bite or two of something sweet after dinner and don’t usually make a full-dessert commitment.
Interesting, too, after a discussion with some coworkers about gargantuan meal portions after a session wrestling with our food at the Cheesecake Factory. Not a bad mini-trend, these dessert shots, at a time where our economy is shrinking and our waist sizes need even more help in that area.
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March 13, 2008 at 3:02 pm
Susan
The restaurant Sage near Soulard serves “Sweet Shots” for $2 that you can choose immediately off of a tray.
March 13, 2008 at 3:24 pm
Annie
The first time I saw a dessert shot was in Minneapolis at Bank. It’s such common practice now that the cafeteria at my employer (a large metro hospital) is doing them as well.
March 13, 2008 at 3:47 pm
Biscuit Rising
Wow, am i behind the curve, then!
March 17, 2008 at 9:26 pm
Maya
Good news! Archer Farms at Target actually carries dessert shots that are way yummy. It’s a great way to indulge and not feel guilty
April 14, 2008 at 10:40 pm
Liz
I’ve only seen the ones at Applebees but I’ll be on the look out from now on.
June 27, 2008 at 9:03 pm
Julia
I must be the only person who hates these things. I’m all for portion control and being served in a shot glass certainly helps there, but I find it’s actually downright tricky to eat out of one! Maybe it was all the wine with dinner…
December 28, 2008 at 11:54 pm
Roma
does anyone know where you can buy those exact shot glasses in the picture? I was given a holder for them and need more!!! Can’t find a supplier. Help would be greatly appreciated!
January 18, 2009 at 11:27 pm
cathy b
The ones at 52 are absolutely incredible!! and to my surprise at my birthday dinner they came out with the tray and offered me one as a birthday gesture after a dinner at 52! Yeah, Seasons 52!!!! Had Sunday dinner at Chili’s today, they are also doing it now… for those that are portion control conscious. way to go… you have to try the Mocha Machiatto if you have dinner at Season 52… delicious!