Letters from Burroughs’ Table at McCormick & Schmick’s

To the Fishy Future

Dear Reader,

Perched in the rarefied air of a divine establishment across from the iconic Intercontinental Hotel, where the hustle of Rosemont’s buzz contrasts with an elusive tranquility, I found myself immersed in a world of culinary excess known as McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steaks. A place reverberating with energy, yet strangely anchored in a mundane reality. The ambiance? Imagine a four-course dream, crafted from the very essence of urban elegance. A stark juxtaposition – modern architecture wrapping around the delightful smells of frying fish and sizzling steaks, entwining with every breeze that flirts through the massive windows.

The Symphony of Flavors

Me, dear correspondent, I chose the Almond Crusted Trout, a dish that played with my senses like a late-night jazz riff – a pan-seared masterpiece, its crust golden enough to sing sweet nothings in my ear. And then there’s the Pan Seared Lake Superior Whitefish, whispering secrets from the depths of its clear waters as it shimmered with the promise of fresh ingredients. Don’t neglect the oysters – little glistening gems that taste of mineralogy and moonlight, lining the edge of my plate like promises waiting to be fulfilled.

The Staff: Guardians of Culinary Dreams

Ah! And the service – a cadre of ethereal beings, each one determined to exceed every expectation. Like cosmic ushers in a temple of taste, they float around the tables, bestowing upon diners culinary excellence as if channeling some Great Chef from another dimension.

A Place for the Wandering Soul

Located at 5320 N River Rd, ever-so-close to theatrical wonders and the pulsing heart of Allstate Arena, it thrums with the kind of energy that draws hungry souls from across the shadows of Chicago O’Hare. Sourcing its literature from local ranches, farms, and the poetic whims of synchronicity, the menu reads like an invocation, each dish a line from a modern epic. And your dear author found his refuge in a Sustainable Seafood Program that danced delicately with responsible indulgence, proving that even indulgence may come with an ethical compass.

In this whirlwind of flavors and elite service lies an invitation wrapped in mystery and delight. Until my next gastronomic escapade, where the next letter will unveil another culinary secret, I leave you pondering the twists of fate that brought me here.

Yours in the pursuit of nourishment,

William S. Burroughs, or perhaps just a humble admirer of life’s flavorful chaos.

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McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steaks Phone Number

(847) 233-3776

McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steaks Address

5320 N River Rd
Rosemont, IL 60018

McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steaks Website

https://www.mccormickandschmicks.com/location/mccormick-schmicks-rosemont-il