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We’ve made it through a stressful election season, so why add more stress to your plate when it comes to Thanksgiving? Let Cru Catering’s Take Home Thanksgiving meal or A La Carte Options be your go-to choices this Turkey Day and take the stress out of prepping and cooking. Order deadline is Wednesday, November 16 by 3:00 p.m. and orders will be available for pick up on Wednesday, November 23 between noon until 3:00 p.m. at Cru Catering Headquarters at 1784 Harmon Street in Charleston. All orders can be placed by calling  (843) 534-2433  or emailing Casey Finnen at  casey@crucatering.com .  It’s as easy as placing an order, picking it up the day before Thanksgiving - Wednesday, November 23 before 3:00 p.m. - and heating the dishes when you’re ready to eat.   Heating instructions will be included providing you a fool-proof, delicious meal without the hassle. How does it work?  Choose from our prix fixe menu or build your own menu by choosing item...

Annually, Cru Café closes for a week in January to give the restaurant a “freshening up”. This year, the cafe will be closed from January 5 - 13th for the aesthetic improvements to help maintain the cozy, intimate atmosphere guests have grown to love. Cru Café will reopen Tuesday, January 14 to the public. Always closed on Sunday and Monday.  For more on the cafe, visit www.crucafe.com . 

  Cru Café and Catering is proud to officially launch their new company logos along with the introduction of their two new divisions, Pit Cru and Cru On the Go . The new logos and divisions symbolize the company's focus on providing the freshest culinary creations to the Lowcountry.  The Cru Family of Brands: Pit Cru:   Pit Cru is the newest division of Cru Catering that focuses on all types of barbecue. Pit Cru specializes in Low Country favorites including whole pig roasts, pork, beef, turkey and chicken that is hickory-roasted for hours. Perfect for rehearsal dinners, company picnics, corporate events, weddings, graduations and any event in search of a laid back approach to affordable catering. Pit Cru also offers BBQ stations, oyster roasts, sandwiches, burgers, soups and more.  Cru On the Go: If you’re ready for a delicious step up from your ordinary box lunches, then Cru On the Go is for you. This corporate box lunch service pr...

January is a month for New Year’s resolutions and creating a fresh, new look at life. Cru Café is doing some touch ups of its own. With the help of the original designer, Los Angeles-based interior designer, Terry Zucker of Starting Over Design Studio - also known as Chef Zucker’s mother - the interior of the restaurant will be given a “freshening up” and will be closed the week of January 14-18 for the aesthetic improvements to help maintain the cozy, intimate atmosphere guests have grown to love. Cru Café will reopen Tuesday, January 21 to the public. Always closed on Sunday and Monday. “A new year is always about a fresh start and it’s time for the cafe to get a minor face lift” said John Zucker, owner and chef of Cru Café. “Along with the look, we will be adding new dishes to our menu along with a new menu design.  2013 is all about keeping it fresh. Just like our food”  More details of menu changes and additions will be released upon completion. F...

Ring in a delicious  new   year  with Cru Café. Make your reservations now for Cru’s annual  New   Years  Eve Celebration on Monday, December 31, where there will be two seatings serving up flavorful dishes with wine pairings. The two seatings will be at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. The 6:30 seating offers a five course dinner with wine pairings for only $65.00 per person. The 8:30 seating is a little bit more robust offering seven courses with wine pairings and a champagne toast for $115.00 per person. Make reservations by calling  (843) 534-2434 .  Please note, wine pairings are subject to change.  Cru’s  New   Years  Eve Celebration Menu:  SEATING  -  FIVE COURSE DINNER $65.00 PER PERSON FIRST COURSE Mushroom Bisque, Porcini Acquerello Risotto, Shaved White Truffles Carmel Road,  Pinot Noir,  Monterey  2010 AMUSE Creamed Cru Collards, PEI Mussel, Fried Black Eye Peas SECOND COURS...

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With Christmas 10 days away, Cru Catering wants to make the holidays a little brighter and easier for you by offering a pick-up option for a full Christmas dinner. The last day to order is Monday, December 19 by 12:00 p.m. Orders can be placed by calling (843) 534-CHEF (2433) and will be available for pick up on Saturday, December 24 between 12:00 - 2:00p.m. at the Cru Catering headquarters located at 1784 Harmon Street.  This savory menu will have your guests wanting to dine at your house every holiday season.  The Christmas Dinner Menu Available for Pick Up Includes: (minimum 4 people) Spiced Rum Glazed Christmas Ham with Traditional Ham Jus Roasted Hazelnut Stuffing Cranberry Biscuits & Cheddar, Black Peppercorn Biscuits with Apple Compound Butter Baby Spinach Salad with Housemade Pancetta Croutons, Pomegranate Seeds, Roasted Gold and Red Beets with Spiced Vinaigrette Smashed Red Potatoes Honey Glazed Baby Carrots ...