McCormick & Schmick's

[osaraba]

So I don't know if any of you realized (or care, really) that I have disliked fish for most of my life. With few exceptions like certain shellfish, along with tuna and whitefish.

But recently, beginning with my experience with the delectable salmon at The Supper Club in San Francisco in October, I have become slightly more open to trying more seafood. In most cases (this one being an exception), I have been pleasantly surprised.

In Vienna I decided to be slightly adventurous at an upscale restaurant and try a fish dish, and was again pleasantly surprised. It was quite delicious! (And oh yeah, the fish-wrapped-around-sauerkraut I had for breakfast at one of the hotels was AMAZING!!!!)

And so last night, I went to a place called McCormick & Schmick's over on 52nd & 6th, and again had a yummy experience. (Halibut in a wasabi/sesame/something else sauce, over white rice, with vegetables -- but the swordfish was actually tastier!) But crap, I spent WAY too much. I don't know what I was thinking. =/

Excuse the bad pun (and alliteration), but something has turned the tide for my taste buds! ^^;

Conclusion: I like fish when it's fresh, and cooked well, and from expensive restaurants. How unfortunate for my wallet. I'm not ruling out fish that's cooked well by someone who knows how to cook it how I like it, but I haven't had that yet, so.

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[morganwolf.livejournal.com]

Fish that I'll eat:
-canned tuna
-really, really well done fresh tuna
-fried clams
-very crispy fish sticks or battered cod of the fish n' chips type
-sometimes tilapia, especially the coconut-crusted kind from one of my favorite (expensive) restaurants
-the salmon casserole one of my coworkers makes with canned salmon

I'm glad to know I'm not alone in my fish fussiness. At least you're willing to try, though.

[osaraba]

I'm glad to know I'm not alone in my fish fussiness. At least you're willing to try, though.

It also seemed to me that everyone else in the world just loves fish! But I found out recently that my boss doesn't like seafood much either. Of course, this comes at a time when I'm just starting to try it left and right. (Previously, I would not even taste it unless it was shrimp, clams, scallops, whitefish or tuna.)

Maybe you'll change your mind one day. Maybe not. Either is okay!! =D

[thedreamerworld.livejournal.com]

sakana ga suki desu ne! Oishiin desu!
heh. I hated fish, with a passion, till my father started cooking it (without butter) and sort of making me try it. Plus the sushi thing. It was a long process, like almost 5 years, till I started ordering fish instead of meat. Its really good for you. Although I don't like clams, oysters are ok, and shrimp is not my fav.

you should try some fresh water fish, like bass and trout. they are good, and have a different taste.