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Zucker Conquers Okra

"Although I've lived in Charleston for 24 years, my schooling is definitely not from the Southern palate," he says. "So when I was approached to put together a recipe for okra, it instantly became a challenge. I wanted to think out of the box,…
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The Faces of Cru: Johnnie Matthews

Meet the brave man who serves at Cru Cafe along side a highly estrogen filled staff: Johnnie Matthews  Johnnie, a South Carolina native, has been an amazing asset at the cafe for the past 3 years. Since he was 15 he has been involved in…
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Watermelon: Summer 2014 Hot Food

What are we seeing a lot of this season? Watermelon! Foodies are turning this picnic favorite into a gourmet dream with preparations varying from freshly sliced to grilled. Here are a few of our favorite new ways to serve this sweet treat.  Grilled…
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SC Restaurants- the Scoop

The growth of the restaurant industry has steadily grown over the past 5 years and it remains the world’s second largest sector with a workforce of over 13.5 million  (one in ten Americans)! So how does our state add up? In South Carolina…

Chef John's Thai Seafood Risotto

Cru's Famous Thai Seafood Risotto         (Serves Four People) To Make the Risotto 1ea Box Risotto (usually a one pound box) 1ea Whole White Onion Finely Diced 2 cups White Wine 1.25 qt Chicken Stock…
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Are We Leaning Towards Digital Dining?

Does technology play a vital role in your dining choices? The National Restaurant Association recently released research with some interesting statistics. 36% of consumers say they are more likely to use technology options in restaurants…
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Keep The Comments Coming

We are thrilled to receive this honor! THANK YOU for sharing your experiences and giving Cru Cafe continuous kudos! This prestigious award recognizes businesses that consistently earn top ratings from TripAdvisor travelers. Have a Cru Cafe…
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It's Official- Cru has a Green Thumb

Spring is in full bloom and so are our Cru gardens! Planted in July 2012 these gardens have flourished- growing lots of delicious, fresh and LOCAL treats for all our Cafe visitors. It seems we may have a pretty decent Green…

Summer of Cru

Can't get enough or Cru? Check out our entire family of Divisions. Great ways to entertain guests, serve clients, add deliciousness to your event and more! If you’re ready for a delicious step up from your ordinary box lunches, then Cru…
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Almost Time for the 7th Annual Chef's Potluck

Spring has sprung in the Lowcountry and the events are plenty! One in particular that we are very excited for is the 7th Annual Chef’s Potluck. This event is one of the most popular local events, hosting more than 350 attendees each year.…