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Posted: 11/3/05 at 11:00am
Hi,
Happy Turkey Month. Check out a new feature about fine dining on my website.
http://www.corinescorner.com
Go to Chef Corner.
Thanks.
With a sleek, modern atmosphere in the heart of Midtown, McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant is a favorite destination not just for fresh seafood but also for a meticulous attention to detail. Each day brings new surprises here, as Executive Chef Stephen Calise prepares the “Fresh List” of the day’s finest catches, complemented with local, farm-grown produce. Having studied at the prestigious Leiths School of Food in London, Calise knows whereof he cooks. Corine Cohen of City Info sat down with him recently to learn his secret recipe for a truly unique dining experience.
Corine Cohen: Tell me about McCormick & Schmick's.
Chef Calise: McCormick & Schmick’s is a great place to work – it’s a lot of fun as I have a great staff. My partner and general manager, Rick Jurmack, is like family.
Corine: What makes this restaurant unique?
Chef Calise: We don't have a set menu. I use the freshest seasonal ingredients and offer over 30 kinds of seafood daily. The menu varies each day depending on the ingredients. There is no substitute for fresh and we only serve the freshest food.
Corine Recommends:
Appetizers: Start with the Fried Calamari or Coconut Shrimp – both delicious and perfect for sharing. If you want to avoid fried foods, try the Bruschetta with portabella, fresh mozzarella and tomato.
Entrees: The Swordfish was a very thick cut grilled to perfection and topped with sun dried tomato butter and grilled artichokes. The Jumbo Sea Scallops with sweet pea risotto and lobster sauce were also exceptional.
Desserts: Stand-outs included the Upside-Down Apple Cake and the Peanut Butter Pie with white and dark chocolate shavings.
Happy Hour: Weekdays from 3:30-6:30pm and 9:30- 11.00pm. Buy two drinks and get a selection off the bar menu for just $1.95.
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant
1285 6th Avenue at 52nd Street
Tel: 212-459-1222
Happy Turkey Month. Check out a new feature about fine dining on my website.
http://www.corinescorner.com
Go to Chef Corner.
Thanks.
With a sleek, modern atmosphere in the heart of Midtown, McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant is a favorite destination not just for fresh seafood but also for a meticulous attention to detail. Each day brings new surprises here, as Executive Chef Stephen Calise prepares the “Fresh List” of the day’s finest catches, complemented with local, farm-grown produce. Having studied at the prestigious Leiths School of Food in London, Calise knows whereof he cooks. Corine Cohen of City Info sat down with him recently to learn his secret recipe for a truly unique dining experience.
Corine Cohen: Tell me about McCormick & Schmick's.
Chef Calise: McCormick & Schmick’s is a great place to work – it’s a lot of fun as I have a great staff. My partner and general manager, Rick Jurmack, is like family.
Corine: What makes this restaurant unique?
Chef Calise: We don't have a set menu. I use the freshest seasonal ingredients and offer over 30 kinds of seafood daily. The menu varies each day depending on the ingredients. There is no substitute for fresh and we only serve the freshest food.
Corine Recommends:
Appetizers: Start with the Fried Calamari or Coconut Shrimp – both delicious and perfect for sharing. If you want to avoid fried foods, try the Bruschetta with portabella, fresh mozzarella and tomato.
Entrees: The Swordfish was a very thick cut grilled to perfection and topped with sun dried tomato butter and grilled artichokes. The Jumbo Sea Scallops with sweet pea risotto and lobster sauce were also exceptional.
Desserts: Stand-outs included the Upside-Down Apple Cake and the Peanut Butter Pie with white and dark chocolate shavings.
Happy Hour: Weekdays from 3:30-6:30pm and 9:30- 11.00pm. Buy two drinks and get a selection off the bar menu for just $1.95.
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant
1285 6th Avenue at 52nd Street
Tel: 212-459-1222