Cru’s 2013 Top 10

Do you have a Cru Favorite? See if it made our Top 10 List for 2013. 

1. 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 these yummy crustaceans twice a year?
   
2. Pecan Smoked St. Louis Ribs 
   Pecan Smoked St. Louis Ribs, Sweet BBQ Sauce, Fried Potato Salad, Baby Arugula
3. Fried pork cutlet 
   Fried Pork Cutlet, Pepper Jack, Cornbread, Cream Corn, Petite Arugula 
4. Tuna Nicoise Salad 
   Tuna Niçoise Salad. Albacore Tuna poached in EVOO with Mixed Greens, Boiled Egg, Green Beans, Baby Potatoes, Oven Dried Tomatoes, Green Olives and a Traditional Niçoise Dressing 
5. House Cured Honey Ham 
   House Cured Grilled Honey Ham, Tabasco Goat Cream, Sweet Relish Potato Salad, Pimento Cheese Croutons.
   
6. Pastrami Sandwich
   Housemade Beef Pastrami, Country Slaw, Russian Dressing, Brioche Bun
   
7.  Italian Sausage Gnocchi 
   House made Italian Sausage and Gnocchi, Shrimp, Sun Dried Tomato, Cremini, White Wine Four Cheese Sauce
   
8.  Heirloom Tomato Salad  
   Heirloom Tomato Salad with Cherokee Tomatoes, Sweet Bay Bibb Lettuce, Onion, Fire Roasted Corn, Feta, Bacon, Basil Pesto
9. Smoked Duck Breast 
   Smoked Duck Breast, Sauteed NC Corn, Black Eyed Peas, Broccoli and Smoked Tomato Caramel10. New shirts and sign!
   (Okay, so it’s not a ‘special’- but it was a pretty awesome part of our 2013!)