Future of McCormick & Schmick flagship outpost uncertain.

By KELLY CLARKE

What's goin' on with McCormick & Schmick? Former WW staffer and gossip maven about town Byron Beck reported on his blog Wednesday afternoon that the Portland-based seafood empire will close its big First Avenue and Oak Street location on Thursday. M&S also owns downtown staples Jake's Famous Crawfish and Jake's Grill. Beck writes:

regarding the restaurant closing tomorrow, this is incorrect
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We are hopeful that a mutually satisfactory agreement can be reached.”
they can't
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