,

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.…
,

Even on a Cloudy Day... We've Got Sunshine

There wasn't any gloom at Cru Cafe today. Even with the cooler temps, cloudy skies and rain showers... it still looked like Spring to us, and we thought we should spread the Sunshine with all of you! Come by and see us, no matter the…
, ,

Cru Cafe's NEW Creations

As many of you know we closed shop for a few days after the New Year for minor renovations, brainstorming and organizing. Due much to your comments and requests we made a few changes to our daily menus. Come on by and try some of these new dishes-…
, ,

Choosing the Superior Side

Planning dinners for the week? Tired of the same dishes? Do you throw frozen peas or a basic salad with every meal? Here are some great tips for pairing perfect side dishes with your main meal, courtesy of thekitchn.com 1. Flavor: There is…

We'll Drink to That!

Unless you’re Irish St. Patrick’s Day means two things… Good ‘Irish’ Food and Green Beer (or whiskey!)! Here’s the scoop behind the popular St. Patrick’s Day Libations in the US: Guinness On an average day it is said that 5.5…
, , ,

"Valentine's Day by the Numbers"

We loved this article on Valentine's Statistics... who knew?!  Valentine's Day by the Numbers Source: U.S. Census Bureau Candy 1,155 Number of U.S. manufacturing establishments that produced chocolate and cocoa products in 2010, employing…
, ,

Join us for Bacon and Bourbon

We are very excited to be a part of this NEW event benefiting the efforts of Darkness to Light (D2L)- Bacon and Bourbon on February 8th. What does this event entail? You guessed it, Bacon and Bourbon. The event will feature unlimited…
,

Eating local and fresh in Winter- It's Easier than you think.

We may be in Charleston where the winters are mostly mild, but for natives and seasoned locals the mild temperatures can still seem a bit brutal. Winter is known as the grey season, a time where everyone wants to crawl into bed and snuggle by…
, , ,

Cru's 2013 Top 10

Do you have a Cru Favorite? See if it made our Top 10 List for 2013.  Sesame Softshell Crab   Sesame Fried Softshell, Ginger Carrot Puree, Stir Fry Bok Choy, Edamame, Red Pepper, Carrot and Citrus Soy Caramel Did you know we only get…
, , ,

Hats off to Chef John

We were so honored to have Chef John featured in the ‘Artist Profile’ section of The Art Mag- we know he’s got talent but this article made us all blush! Enjoy!  Tucked away inside a pale yellow house on Pinckney Street is Cru Café:…