text: Crudo is the definition of a hidden gem This incredible barrestaurant is literally hiding in the back of a shopping center but easy to find once you know where to look and for those that find it you will likely feel like you hit the jackpotnnChef Cullen Campbell is known internationally and for good reason His creative menus along with cocktail creations from mixologist bartender Micah Olson are the talk of the Valley Now that I have been I can say with confidence that the Crudo experience exceeds expectations These local celebrities along with Maureen McGrath Campbell Chefs Wife who runs the front of the house with ease and the rest of the Crudo team have done a fabulous job with the space they are in I dined with a large group at Crudo last night and they took amazing care of us We had a cocktail paired dinner with three coursesnnst Course was Albacore Crudo with Green Apples Black Garlic and Truffle Oilnpaired with Hophead Vodka Damrack Gin Celery Juice Lime and Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacaonnnd Course was Burrata with Marinated Tomatoes Pimentos and Garlicnpaired with Maison Rouge VS Cognac Cocchi Vermouth di Torino Cardamaro Amaro Grapefruit Lemon Luxardo Maraschinonnrd Course was Beef Brisket with Pork Sugo Fonduta and Creamy Polentanpaired with Buffalo Trace bourbon Cointreau Reagans Orange Bitters Sweet VermouthnnAll of the courses were divine I could not pick a favorite when asked because I loved them all The first cocktail was my favoritennThe atmosphere is welcoming and the space is gorgeous The staff is extremely attentive without being annoying spoton all around They also did a really wonderful job catering to the dietary restrictions that certain members of our group had We sat on the restaurant side but the bar was pretty happening for a Wednesday nightnnI cannot believe it took me so long to get to Crudo but it is definitely going to be a goto moving forward If you are considering going make a reservation as soon as possible and enjoy