The GOODS from Cru Restaurant

Vancouver, BC | The truth of the old adage that it’s better to give than to receive is easily proved by Cru’s upcoming Mother’s Day brunch. On Sunday, May 8 2011, treat your mother to our three-course brunch and you’ll both enjoy outstanding local cuisine in an elegant yet relaxed setting. The delicious brunch menu was designed by Cru’s Executive Chef, Alana Peckham, recent winner of Where Magazine’s “Where to Dine” Reader’s Choice Award for Best Small Plates. Details and menu after the jump…

Sunday, May 8 2011 | 10am. – 2pm.
$29 per person (exclusive of taxes and gratuity) and children under 12 half price

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH MENU

Assortment of House Baked Goodies and Spreads
banana pecan bread, cheddar and dill scones, cranberry and orange scones, chocolate chip mini muffins, strawberry and fig jams

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“Croque Madame”
toasted sourdough, prosciutto, gruyere cheese and a sunny side up egg

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Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
warm apple and raisin compote maple brown butter and sour cream mousse

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Crispy Duck Leg Confit
a Cru classic, with goat cheese spätzle hash and warm bacon vinaigrette

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Grilled Romaine Heart Caesar Salad
asiago cheese, pickled red onions, cooked egg lardons and fresh butter croutons

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Smoked Salmon and Asparagus Frittata
fried capers and dill crème fraîche

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Leek and Gorgonzola Foccacia Bread Pudding
served with braised beef short rib

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Classic Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée
green tea short bread

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Dark Valrhona Chocolate Mousse
hazelnut biscotti

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Coconut Carnaroli Rice Pudding
toasted coconut with a lime and white chocolate ganache

Reserve your space for Mother’s Day brunch, and see for yourself why Chef Peckham has won glowing accolades for her work!

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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