Cocktails and drinks are a personal affliction. Some love the rich flavors of a good aged red wine while others adore the crisp cold taste of perfectly brewed pale ale. Wine aficionados have lately expressed that it is no longer ‘faux pas’ to drink white wine with red meat or red wine with fish- it’s […]
With Independence Day still on our minds we can’t think of a better American tradition than a good old fashion BURGER. Recently renown chefs, fast food joints and backyard grillers everywhere have redefined our favorite Summer meal. According to Webster a burger is defined as “a sandwich similar to a hamburger <tofu burgers> —often used […]
We learn new things from those that enter our quaint café everyday, and we hope you learn a little something from us; whether it’s a new wine or a favorite dish! “I had the Shrimp BLT which was simply the best sandwich I’ve ever had. The fruit that came with it was fresh and perfect. […]
From the creative and brilliant mind of our own Chef John Zucker is his insight into the beautiful gardens flourishing in a parking lot on Harmon St. The idea of planting the raised gardens just simply developed. We had an empty parking lot next to our kitchen and wanted to see if we could grow […]
We are very excited about participating in the 5th Annual Little Chef, Big Chef Fundraiser at the South Carolina Aquarium on June 13th. The event, hosted by Piggly Wiggly, is a cooking competition to benefit Louie’s Kids, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting childhood obesity. Some of the most talented ‘Big Chefs’ in the Lowcountry […]
Last July we decided to make the most of some extra space next to our Catering office in the ‘neck’ of Charleston on Harmon St. and build some raised gardens. We figured what better way to use fresh and local ingredients in the café and our catering division than to grow some?! Once built here […]
There is definitely no shortage of places to lunch in Charleston. You can get any cuisine you want from oriental to all American, but do you always have the time? If you are ready for a new way to lunch in Charleston and an innovative professional way to feed clients, employees, and serve lunch at […]
This time of year in the Holy City there is always something to do, the city is bustling with events, festivals, plays, you name it! Here are some of our top picks for things to do this month: – Thursday, May 16th, Yappy Hour, James Island Count Park,: Bring your favorite furry friend and enjoy […]
Beach days and BBQs are among us- welcome Summer in Charleston! Cru Catering loves helping to create menus for any occasion. From the large, formal wedding to your back yard family reunion, Cru can design exactly what you need. Think Cru may be ‘too much’ for your get together? Try Pit Cru! Pit Cru is […]
With today’s population living longer health and wellness is a prominent focus in many people’s lives. Also with the advancements of medicine we now know much more about how what we eat affects our health. There are a variety of specialty diets people have chosen to ‘follow’ in order to live healthy lifestyles and feel […]
Catch Cru at Charleston Wine & Food FestivalMarch 2, 2017 - 10:27 pmCatch Cru Cafe & Catering this weekend at some tasty Charleston Wine & Food Festival Events!
Local Love ~ EVO Craft BakeryFebruary 23, 2017 - 9:19 pmCru Cafe is proud to be a small part of such an amazing city, and while our chefs, cooks and staff make it a wonderful place our local partners are a big key to our success. Bread is something we at Cru don’t take lightly and that’s why our local bakers mean so much to us, […]
Trip Advisor Tuesday ~ Cru Cafe, Charleston SCFebruary 21, 2017 - 8:40 pmWe always love hearing from our patrons whether first timers or our beloved regulars. It makes our day learning how Cru Cafe satisfied your cravings and left you with a smile. While we love all of your kind words, and hearing how our food rocks, hearing about our staff means just as much which is […]
