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What Are Your Thanksgiving Traditions?

Thanksgiving isn’t religious; it’s an all American Holiday through and through. There are many traditions that are assumed when people think of Thanksgiving, which of these do you and yours follow? Do you have your own set of traditions? 1-   …
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Cru in USA Today!

We were thrilled to find our quaint Café featured in USA Today’s ‘ Where Locals Eat In Charleston’ article! Check out below to see what they had to say about Cru! Cru Cafe "Tucked away in an 18th-century single house on Pinckney Street,…

Sparkling or Tap?

When dining out do you request sparkling or tap water? We have actually seen a trend in water sommeliers, yes sommeliers for water. The trend hasn’t quite reached us here on the East coast, but we would be willing to guess it will make its…
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Hats Off to March of Dimes

We are excited to announce another successful Signature Chefs Auction in the books for the March of Dimes! This event is one we are proud to participate in each year and this year’s results have WOWed us! This year’s 14th annual Signature…

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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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…