RECENT PRESS

ZAGAT

The World's Top Restaurants 2010

"Oenophiles appreciate the unique, colour-coded list of scrumptious wines that match with fantastic Pacific Northwest plates to share or one of the best prix fixes in the city"

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Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards

Gold ~ Best Small Plates 2009/2010
"From food and wine pairing to measured innovation on the plate, owner Mark Taylor and chef Alana Peckham get it right every time"

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Georgia Straight Golden Plates 2010

* Reader's Choice Awards *

Best Appetizers #3

Best International Wine List #2

Best Domestic Wine List #2

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ZAGAT Vancouver

Recognized for Excellence 2008/09/10

"Focused Pacific Northwest small plates

and stellar prix-fixe deals at this consistently excellent gem"

"Perfect for a date"

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Vancouver Eating and Drinking Guide 2010

"This quietly stellar little spot delivers reliably fresh, sophisticated regional cuisine.  Room and clientele refreshingly attitude-free."

"Great wine list"

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Where to Eat in Canada 2010-2011

"Chef Alana Peckham turns out superb, imaginative cooking."

"...quiet and composed, with expert service and splendid presentation."

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The National Post

"Vancouver's Best"

"Cru works like a dream. The long, narrow room is inviting, the wine list has earned cross-country raves and the food will knock your socks into outer space."

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Bon Appetit

".. everything a food lover could want... Don't miss the caesar salad, elevated to an art form. And the duck confit is memorable: crackling outside, fork-tender inside, and drizzled with warm bacon vinaigrette."

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Vines Magazine

".. concise presentation, graceful service and thematic harmony between menu and wine list. ...a welcome oasis that guarantees a pleasurable, memorable experience. "

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Gayot.com

"The intimate and aptly named CRU, with chef Alana Peckham's smart flavor sensibility and sommelier Mark Taylor's pairing savvy, has become a Vancouver wine mecca in the tony South Granville neighborhood. Caesar salad here has been elevated to an art form---a quick grilling imparts a hint of smoke and the croutons are made to order. The duo may just have the best duck confit in town---crackling skin outside with a hint of vinegar balances the rich meaty flavor. "  

LUNCH Monday to Friday 11:30am - 2:00pm.
DINNER Every Night 5:30pm - 10:00pm.

Reserve Online or call 604.677.4111