Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Are You In Need of a Date Night?


Ok, mamas, 'fess up. When's the last time you and your man had a date night? Taking time out with your husband or partner can be so important to keeping our marriages running smoothly, as well as to give ourselves a little time off from putting the kids to bed, but can often get lost in the shuffle. Why not get out a calendar and set a date? If hiring a sitter is cost prohibitive (we all know how quickly that can add up) call a relative or make plans with a neighboring family to take turns watching each other's kids. Whether you go all out for a fancy dinner or just go and sit at your favorite coffee shop, it's time together with your husband to connect, one-on-one, that really counts.

McCormick and Schmick's is a wonderful seafood restaurant that has been around since 1972. Offering the finest in seafood, along with steaks and gourmet desserts, it's a wonderful location for a romantic evening out. Take a peek at their menu and see if your mouth doesn't start watering! You can order a la carte, full dinners or dinners for two that even includes chocolate lava cake and make for a wonderful evening. Through the month of September McCormick and Schmick's has a Reel to Reel Promotion going on where you can get a movie ticket for just five dollars (that's about half price here in Raleigh). It helps make dinner and a movie a little more affordable!

Win It
To help make date night a little more accessible we're giving one winner a $25 gift certificate to McCormick and Schmick's. To enter, tell us where your nearest McCormick and Schmick's is, as well as what you'd order from the menu. Deadline is Sunday, August 16, 2009. Please don't forget your email. Good luck!

* Congratulations to our winner, Katie A. We hope you enjoy a delicious night out!

86 comments:

PatZ said...

Every body needs a date night. This would be perfect.

suburban prep said...

There are two that are close. One is in Schaumburg, Illinois and the other is in Skokie, Illinois.
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Amanda said...

My nearest McCormick and Schmick's is in Chicago on Wacker and the one on Chestnut is close by too. I would order Tilapia - San Jose, Costa Rica - Cashew Crusted with Jamaican Hot Rum Butter! Yum-o!

Thank you for the giveaway :)
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idahomom said...

We would have to go to the one in Las Vegas when we go there this fall.

alycep said...

I love McCormick & Schmick's and there is one in the Bridgewater Mall about 45 mins from that I go to when I can. If I win I would get the NE Clam Chowder and the
Blue Lump Crab Cakes –
Served with Wild Rice and Tartar Sauce. These are my favorites.


apoalillo at hotmail dot com

clarissa said...

the nearest to me is in beechwood ohio i'd order the cashew crusted tilapia

Anonymous said...

nearest me is in Uptown Park, Houston.....their crab cakes are the BOMB!!!

Margo
margo_nic at yahoo dot com

lise said...

we'd go to the one in san francisco. I'd order the Scarlet Snapper.

freaaa1 said...

the nearest one is in the tech center on e. union in denver. i would get the crabcakes. thanks!

Anonymous said...

Yes, my husband was recently laid off this is perfect. There is one near us in Troy. Bring out the fish and wine...
Diane Baum
esldiane@gmail.com

Mike and Jill said...

I would LOVE to win this for date nite! Our closest is McCormick & Kuleto's in San Francisco. I would order the sea scallops-YUM!
Thanks,
Jill

cstironkat said...

The nearest one is MCCORMICK & SCHMICK'S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
17 West County Center
Des Peres, MO 63131
I would get the Sea Scallops - Georges Bank, Massachussetts - Seared with Prosciutto, Mushrooms and Asiago Cheese.

LittleEagle said...

The nearest one is in Sacramento and I would order the Kumamoto oysters and the lobster ravioli.

Amanda S. said...

Seattle is the nearest one and I'd order the Filet Mignon. :)

marelsa said...

Their clam chowder is tops

mverno said...

boston park plaza 300 miles away probably the crabcakes
mverno@roadrunner.com

thinkingbrain135 said...

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant
3965 New Bond Street
Columbus, OH 43219

This is what I'd order:

Steak and Lobster Combination –
7 oz Top Sirloin and Half Stuffed Lobster,
and for Dessert, Our Signature Crème Brulee


thinkingbrain135 at gmail dot com

denyse said...

MCCORMICK & SCHMICK'S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 20.1 mi
400 Commons Way
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
908.707.9996

denyse_g@hotmail.com

Monica said...

MCCORMICK & KULETO'S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
900 North Point St.
(Corner of Beach and Larkin)
San Francisco, CA 94109
415.929.1730

is our closest one,

henneymj@aol.com

1agordon said...

p in beechwood, oh...i love their chowder and the the cashew crusted tilapia is quite healthy and tasty

ohstac said...

There is one in Beachwood, OH and I would order the filet mignon...yum, yum!

Kelly said...

I have one within walking distance of my apartment in Beverly Hills, CA. My husband and I always say we should go again, then never do. A gift card would help!

O Boys Mommy said...

Crabtree Valley Mall, Raleigh. The dinner for two looked great to me! Lindsay47@nc.rr.com

Anonymous said...

Just across the Willamette River, right on the waterfront is the Harborside at the Marina.

You know what sounds MARVELOUS?
Sea Scallops, Seared with Prosciutto, Mushrooms and Asiago Cheese!

Yum!

riceburns (at) hotmail (dot) com

Mllbs3 said...

The closest is Burbank, CA about 20 min away. The sea scallops sound terrific!

Kris said...

I was born and raised in New England so I LOVE all kinds of seafood but especially clams and lobster.

I would definitely try the New England Clam Chowder and the Steak and Lobster combo.

Nearest M&S is in Raleigh, NC.

redshoe61 at gmail dot com

april said...

always in need for a date!

Anonymous said...

oooh a date! We can barely afford to go anywhere, so this would be heavenly!!!

mzpaw@yahoo.com

semtaylor said...

This is a place I have not tried but have heard a lot of good comments on. Would love to try it. I would order the New England clam chowder and the jumbo lump crab cake. Two of my favorites. The closest location to me is 600 Ashwood Parkway in Atlanta Ga. semtaylor(at)yahoo(dot)com

allancarol said...

McCormick & Schmick"s Seafood Restaurant
170 South Market Street
San Jose, CA 95113 thats 0ver 2 hours away

SunnyView said...

The closest is in Bethesda, MD, and I would order the Baja, Mexico Kuamoto Oysters. Thanks for the giveaway!

Anonymous said...

Been there; ate there; ready to go back again!

wkfr said...

my fiance and I need a night out!!!!

Rebecca Graham said...

I would order blue lump crab cakes. The closest one is in Birmingham AL.

Marlene said...

there are two close to me, both Arizona locations are a reasonable distance. and I would order the sea scallops. yum!!

cdziuba said...
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cdziuba said...

I'd get the Salmon Penne, and here's the locale closest to us:

MCCORMICK & SCHMICK'S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
175 Riverside Square
Hackensack, NJ 07601
201.968.9410


cdziuba@aol.com

Laura said...

The closest location to us is at Easton, about 20 minutes away. I would love to try the Lobster Ravioli with Pan Roasted Mushrooms
in a Cognac Tomato Cream Sauce!

Don said...

Ours is the Bethesda, MD one. I would be all over the Lobster Ravioli.

jennem said...

MCCORMICK & SCHMICK'S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 3.48 mi
1285 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019

Schlafly Pale Ale Battered Cod Fish and Chips –
Beer Battered with Fries and Cole Slaw

Jennifer, jennem22 at yahoo dot com

hale2005 said...

My nearest store is orlando florida. I would order dinner for two.
hellrzr(at)juno(dot)com

degood said...

The closest one to me is in Bellevue WA and I would go at lunch time and order SW Chipotle Chicken Salad Wrap

Yummy!
kerrie at littlejason dot com

iggysaysno said...

Our is in Reston, VA at the Town Center.

meechla said...

The closest ones to me are in Minneapolis. The Lobster Ravioli sounds divine!

Anonymous said...

downtown san diego
bacon wrapped shrimp
timgus at cox dot net

Anonymous said...

There is one in portland, Oregon about 45 minutes away.
Thanks!
Monica
moni-777@hotmail.com

Linda said...

Our closest one is in Anaheim. Everything on their menu looks yummy! I would settle for anything!

courtneystoffel said...

There's one near me in Austin. I;d get the Lobster Ravioli with Pan Roasted Mushrooms. It sounds yummy.

hebert024 at aol dot com

Anonymous said...

675 L Street in sunny San Diego, CA!!!!!
I would order the San Francisco Seafood Stew!!!!!
oldnehamkin at yahoo dot com

Randominities said...

The nearest one is downtown Pittsburgh. This sounds like a great restaurant.

mmentor said...

sign me up

Erica C. said...

My closest is in the Inner Harbor of Baltimore, MD...I'm always looking for good scallops, so I'd have to order their sea scallops. Thanks :)

tabbah said...

I found one close to where I work, at Disneyland! There is one within walking distance at "Garden Walk". Can't wait to check it out. Thanks for the nice giveaway!

wendy said...

The nearest one is in NYC on avenue of the americas and I would order 14 oz New York Strip Steak

madamerkf at aol dot com

J said...

My nearest one is in the Twin Cities, but I would save my card for my next trip to Vegas. Always Sea Scallops!!

guettel78 said...

I love McCormick & Schmick's! I live in Columbus, OH, so my closest location is about 10 miles away at 3965 New Bond Street. I don't get to go there as often as I'd like - I'm a student and live on a pretty tight budget - so I'm grateful for the chance to win a date night! My favorite menu item would have to be the Walleye Pike with Sweet Potato Hash - it's delicious comfort food, which is my favorite kind of meal. Thanks for the giveaway!

gkaufmanss@yahoo.com

msrodeobrat said...

theres one about 2 hours from here in birmingham al

Sonya said...

There's one about 10 minutes from me house. I want the Lobster Ravioli with Pan Roasted Mushrooms in a Cognac Tomato Cream Sauce! I haven't had good lobster ravioli in years!

erma said...

There is one here closested to me; 3965 New Bond Street
Columbus, OH 43219
I would order the crab cakes.
erma.hurtt@sbcglobal.net

catherine said...

Raleigh, NC I have never eaten there, but love seafood.

Gregg said...

There are two locations in Denver, CO, nearest to me. The dinner for two sounds fabulous, what could be better than lobster, steak, and a lava cake to finish off the night!

Joseph said...

The nearest McCormick's & Schmick's is:

9945 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway
Beaverton, OR 97005

And I would order:

Appertizer - Fried Calamari with Three Dipping Sauces
Salad - Caesar Salad with Parmesan and Garlic Crostini
Dinner - Grilled Halibut with Dijon Mustard and Smoked Honey Butter

Marcia said...

The nearest one to me is in Atlanta, Georgia. I would probably order a filet mignon.
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Cynthya said...

The closest one to me is in downtown Indianapolis, about 25 minutes away. I'd get the Seasonal Mixed Greens with Balsamic Vinaigrette and the Tilapia - San Jose, Costa Rica - Cashew Crusted with Jamaican Hot Rum Butter (that sounds so good!)

chromiumman said...

closest is in sacramento
we'd love to try their sea scallops

electricisland said...

The nearest one to me is Southside Pittsburgh about 20 miles away.
I'd get the Mahi Mahi

Tina said...

Nearest to me is Beverly Hills and I would love to order the lobster ravioli!

Anonymous said...

The nearest location to me is Orlando. The Steak and Lobster Combination looks yummy: 7 oz Top Sirloin and Half Stuffed Lobster and Signature Crème Brulee for dessert!

Kim
turtles8861(at)gmail(dot)com

Anonymous said...

We have 2 locations in Charlotte, only a short drive for us. I'd start with Littleneck clams and proceed to the King Crab or steamer dinner.

racer03@rhtc.net

chazvgo said...

11600 Century Oaks Terrace
Austin, TX about 15 miles away :)
And I would get Alaska King Crab Legs. Yummy

blah blah blah said...

we have 2 in atlanta. omg. lets see the food is fabulous!! we have had the snapper and its delish, but i have always wanted to try their crabcakes!!

weblynx said...

wow, there is a McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant 2 miles away and I never knew it

weblynx at hotmail.com

weblynx said...

oh and I forgot, I would get the Atlantic Salmon - New Brunswick, Canada - Stuffed with Blue Crab, Bay Shrimp and Brie Cheese

weblynx at hotmail.com

Meet the Browns said...

Our nearest location is in Orlando on Conroy Road, and I would love to try their Creme Brulee--I've always heard it's good!

Katie
showbizkp[at]gmail[dot]com

K said...

Closest one is in Anaheim, CA

thanks

ksweeper21@gmail.com

Ardy22 said...

The nearest one to me is in Charlotte NC

I would order their Ayden, North Carolina Catfish

Anonymous said...

Theres a McCromick and Schmick basically across the street from my house. We don't go there too often because its a little on the pricey side, but their happy hour is very nice and I usually take guests there because its fancy and impressive. Thanks for the contest!

kanderspina~at~yahoo~dot~com

Carole said...

My nearest is about 3 miles away in Beachwood Ohio. I would order, among other things, a bowl of whatever seafood bisque is on the menu.

Charity said...

MCCORMICK & SCHMICK'S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
4325 Glenwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27612

This is my nearest. I would order the Oregon Bay Shrimp & Angel Hair Pasta Fresh Bay Shrimp, Broccoli & Sun Dried Tomatoes.

I'm so hungry! Thanks

charisscharity [at] yahoo [dot] com

purango said...

My nearest location is 190 Marietta St. Atlanta, GA. I would order the Swordfish "Casino". garrettsambo@aol.com

bridget3496 said...

My closest is in Va. Beach. I've been there once and they have the BEST calamari I have ever tasted!

masonsgranny59 said...

the closest one 2 me is kansas city mo:)
Thank you for the awesome review,giveaway,and 4 the entry:)

Jinxy and Me said...

The nearest is in Minneapolis and I would order the Filet Mignon.

liliesrnice said...

there is one not far from my house on westpark drive here in mclean va. i would get the cashew crusted tilapia with jamaican hot rum butter. sounds delicious!

lilyk said...
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lilyk said...

The nearest McCormick and Schmick's to me is in Las Vegas, Nevada. I would order the Lump Crab Cake with Tartar Sauce.

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