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So long, McCormick and Schmick’s

As you’ve probably already heard or read, McCormick & Schmick’s original location on SW First has shut its doors. Citing the economy and the inability to negotiate a new lease with the landlord the venerable restaurant closed on Wednesday for good. I hate to see this happen, regardless if the quality had gone down somewhat.… Read More So long, McCormick and Schmick’s

06/05/200902/09/2020 John Chilson1 Comment

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