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All you need to know- Olive Oil

For years now there has been debate about healthy fats and healthy oils vs more traditional 'non-healthy' options. Aside from health, the flavor of the oil is what truly makes a difference. “It’s all about what you’re cooking and the flavors…
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Who You Callin' a Shrimp?

Everyone, locals and visitors, love the fresh supply of seafood from our beautiful Charleston waters. A popular favorite is fresh & local shrimp.  Commercially in Charleston the first shrimp season (called roe season) usually begins the…
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Cooking For Kids- Fun or Frightening?

School is officially back in session and parents all around are fighting the battle of what to cook for the kids. Rather packing a lunch or making a family friendly dinner preparing meals for kids, and teens alike, can be a difficult task. We…
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Feeding The Need- Cru Gives Back!

Cru recently participated in another successful ‘Feed The Need’ event. We love all our events, but these, well, are just awesome!   Feed the need allows us to bring our culinary skills to the table and feed those less fortunate.…
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Crazy about our Cru Customers

It’s been a while since we sent out a BIG THANK YOU to all our patrons. We appreciate each and everyone of our guests… first timers, locals, tourists… We hope each diner has something unique to take away from us at our comfy café on Pinckney…
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Raise Your Glass!

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’…
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Have You Joined the Burger Craze?

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…

We Want to Hear From You!

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…
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Insiders Scoop on Cru's Gardens

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…
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Cru is in Full Bloom

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…