McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant AND A GIVEAWAY!!!!

I just wanted to highlight two events going on at McCormick & Schmick’s – their new Crab Special Menu and their St. Patrick’s Day events. Then read on for your chance to win a $25 gift certificate!!!!

ST. PATRICK’S DAY, MARCH 17TH

Here’s the deal:

• Visit any McCormick & Schmick’s restaurant location (see website for Maryland locations) on Wednesday, March 17
• Buy someone a featured “Kiss” Cocktail – Leprechaun Kiss -see picture (Sour Apple Pucker + Vodka + Lemon Juice + Simple Syrup) or Chocolate Kiss (Baileys + Vodka + Crème de Cacao + Half and Half + Guinness!)

• For each Kiss Cocktail purchased, you’ll receive three “I Got Kissed” stickers
• Give out the “I Got Kissed” stickers to strangers as an easy way to make friends (and get some potential real kisses)
• The guest at each restaurant/bar that night with the most “kisses” will win fun prizes, which may include dining certificates, promotional items from beverage partners and much more!
  

Plus, there will be plenty of special menu items available that day, starting at just $3.95! Special items include: Corned Beef Sliders and Guinness-Steamed Shrimp at the bar, or Corned Beef & Cabbage and Lamb Stew in the dining room.

And, there’s more! Visit the McCormick & Schmick’s Facebook page and enter the “Pucker Up & Try Your Luck” photo contest and be entered to win a $300 gift card to McCormick & Schmick’s! (And don’t forget…..read further down for ANOTHER chance to win a $25 giveaway!!!)


DISCOVER AMERICA’S CRAB

Through the end of April, McCormick & Schmick’s is giving guests the opportunity to “Discover America’s Crab” with a special menu showcasing several varieties and preparation styles for crab. Check out the deliciousness:

Lobster Ravioli

Discover America’s Crab Special Menu (will run until the end of April):

• California Sushi Roll with Dungeness Crab, Sticky Rice, Cucumber and Avocado

• Lobster Ravioli Topped with Blue Crab in White Wine Cream Sauce with Roasted Tomatoes and Spinach
  
  

King Crab Leg Dinner

• 1LB King Crab Leg Dinner with Seasonal Vegetables and Melted Butter

Crab Cake

• Regional Crab Cake, regional/house preparation

• Create Your Own Crab Surf & Turf
  Pair a 6oz Filet Mignon with your choice of Crab Leg Sections, our Crab Cake or have your Filet Prepared Oscar-Style, topped with Crab, Asparagus and Hollandaise

• Chocolate-Raspberry Trifle with Vanilla Custard, Fresh Berries and Whipped Cream
  

Sounds GREAT, right? Especially the Lobster Ravioli, yum!!!! And then finish that off with Trifle!?!?!?!? I LOVE TRIFLEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

But what if you don’t really know too much about crabs? Perhaps you are new to the area and afraid to ask any of the locals :) Well, the good folks over at McCormick & Schmick's have included some “Crab 101” tips to share with you. Along with their descriptions, they’ve also included sample menu items that correlate:

Crab 101 - Supplied by McCormick & Schmick's
Crab, like many forms of seafood, is a healthy food option.
o An excellent source of protein, crab contains important minerals and amino acids.
o Crab is also low in calories, cholesterol and fat.

Dungeness Crab is a tender white meat, known for a delicate, sweet flavor.
o Fun Fact: The estimated life span of the Dungeness crab is between eight and 13 years.
o Menu Item to Try: California Sushi Roll with Dungeness Crab, Sticky Rice, Cucumber and Avocado.

King Crab is known for meaty claws and legs and a full, rich flavor.
o Fun Fact: The size of a King crab can be up to six feet from toe to toe.
o Menu Item to Try: One pound King Crab Leg Dinner with Seasonal Vegetables and Melted Butter.

Blue Crab has a tender texture with a rich, buttery taste.
o Fun fact: Blue crabs walk sideways on their middle three pairs of legs.
o Menu Item to Try: Lobster Ravioli Topped with Blue Crab served in White Wine Cream Sauce with Roasted Tomatoes and Spinach.

$25 GIFT CERTIFICATE GIVEAWAY
So friends, want to win a McCormick & Schmick’s dining certificate for $25 (valid at ANY location)? Then leave me a comment on this post - only one comment will count!

This contest will be open until Sunday, March 21st 11:59PM and I will pick the winner on Monday 22ND. Make sure I have some way of contacting you!!!

McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood
http://www.mccormickandschmicks.com/
See website for locations in Baltimore, Annapolis, Bethesda, and Oxon Hill