The week's specials are posted on a chalkboard in the front room, which has an upscale yet cozy European feel. The light-fare menu has been selected to complement wines. A massive chrome bar anchors the room, and there's plenty of seating around it and nearby at several cocktail tables. Patrons can choose from a list of 50 wines by the tasting, glass, flight or bottle. There's a good variety here, from moderately priced to expensive.
Staff is highly trained and effecient.
Cru is a new wine bar that has more than 400 selections on its menu. Photo by James Crump Cru Cafe and Wine Bar. Of course patrons can order by the bottle, but what's unusual here is that they can also order by the half bottle. Which waiter you get will determine how much you learn about the wine you select. The luxurious lounge, which features a zebrawood bar, leather sofas and intimate corner booths, plays a nice selection of grooves.