News from Scout supporter Cru Restaurant

Vancouver, BC | Vancouver’s CRU Restaurant is welcoming the change of the seasons by stirring up its menu with some exciting new dishes and offering a dinner special to theatergoers. As well as the ever-popular Salade Niçoise, CRU’s lunch menu now includes dishes that provide comforting warmth in even the gloomiest weather:  Cavatelli Bolognese, Mushroom Truffle Risotto, or Crispy Duck Confit served with warm bacon vinaigrette and spätzle goat cheese hash. The restaurant’s award-winning small plates menu still has favourites like Syrah-braised Beef Short Rib and the “Cellar Door” Caesar, but has expanded to include some new taste combinations. Take a look after the jump…

Warm Ricotta Flan, Caramelized Onion Tart or Brandy-cured Liver Terrine

Pan-seared Qualicum Bay Scallops on cod brandade, with lemon-caper foam and pancetta chips

“Bacon & Eggs on Toast” crispy pork belly, soft-poached egg on toasted brioche with maple dijon

CRU’s three-course prix fixe menu also features a selection of seasonal dishes such as

Riesling-poached Pear with toasted filberts, gorgonzola & baby greens

Roasted Pork Loin, pearl barley and wilted kale, oloroso sherry shiitake cream

Mushroom Truffle Risotto with parmesan curls and fresh pea tendrils

Warm Apple Spice Cake with sour cream mousse and caramel drizzle

Guests who order prior to 6:30 pm can take advantage of CRU’s Pre-Theatre Dinner Special. If they present tickets to any Arts Club, Playhouse or Pacific Theatre production they will receive 15% off their dinner bill.

About Cru

Cru is a modern yet relaxed intimate space, located in the South Granville gallery and shopping neighborhood. The stars of this show are fabulous small plates, a stellar prix-fixe menu and more than 35 wines by the glass, all featured in this delightful wine bar restaurant. Oenophiles love it. Foodies are in heaven.

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