GREAT EATS HAWAII: MCCORMICK & SCHMICK'S

MCCORMICK AND SCHMICK'S

BURBANK, CALIFORNIA

We were visiting the NBC Studios in Burbank to watch a taping of the Jay Leno Show. Prior to waiting in line for three hours we had lunch just around the corner from the studio and McCormick & Schmick's. This upscale eatery features fresh seafood. We were seated in a very private booth overlooking the main dining area. Really nice place to talk without having people all around you. My Dad and his wife Heide joined us for the show and the meal. I had a bowl of Crab Bisque. Huge chunks of crab bathed in a delicious soup. Probably one of the best Bisque's I have ever tasted. Simply perfect. I followed the soup up with the Wedge Salad. A chunk of Iceberg Lettuce topped with dressing, bacon crumbles, tomatoes and some really bland dressing. Not the best Wedge I have had. My Dad had the Chopped Salad which he really enjoyed. His wife Heidi had a perfectly cooked piece of salmon that was delicious. I tried it and it was perfect. My lovely bride did not enjoy her Seared Ahi Salad. While the Ahi was red, it was not too fresh she said. Did not eat all the Ahi and left half on the plate. The highlight of the meal were an appetizer of fresh oysters. Fresh and tasty.