Cru Restaurant

[Lounge Lizard]

Some friends and former co-workers of mine are opening the doors of thier new Restaurant today. I wish them well and would love to read from anyone who may have a chance to visit there...tell 'em Barry sent ya.

["T"]

A wine bistro? Where? How dare you tease me like this.

[Lounge Lizard]

Cru.ca..not much on the web site yet,but location is there for you to find.

[Chef Fowke]

It is good to see the scene in Vancouver going in this direction. I love going to Le Crocodile for a quick bite and a glass of wine at the bar in the late afternoon. Pastis is a great drop in spot for a late night appetizer and glass of Bordeaux (Absinthe for dessert; done right! ). Cafe Chez Michel delivers affordable French wines and classic bistro foods on the North Shore but where else can you go for a wine orientated experience?

Toronto mastered this years ago with Le Select Bistro and the Pasta Bar at Scaramouche. It will be great to have something new in town in such a chic neighborhood.

Website is very intriguing...

["T"]

From the website it looks like the old Cyrano's location.

[Coop]

Chef Fowke. For a wine oriented experience on the North Shore, can I suggest Marine Drive. The food is okay and it's a bit pricey for what you get (not great food that trys too hard), but the list is quite good. Has Pastis re-opened?

[Chef Fowke]

Chef Fowke. For a wine oriented experience on the North Shore, can I suggest Marine Drive. The food is okay and it's a bit pricey for what you get (not great food that trys too hard), but the list is quite good. Has Pastis re-opened?

I haven't been to Marine Drive in a long time. That is a great idea. I will go down tonight and see Ken (or is he off Mondays? Maybe tomorrow night). I hear the chef has changed.

Had lunch, last week, at the Beach House at Dundarave. Spinach salad was excellent, wine list reasonably priced with a good selection and the view was nothing less then spectacular!

I will check but I believe Pastis is open, I am not sure...

[scout]

Just wanted to let everyone know there was a little snippet in today's Vancouver Sun about Cru's wine list ...

Click Me

[Lounge Lizard]

Thanks so much for posting that Scout.

[Chef Fowke]

What day should we all meet at Cru?

[Rover]

Let's do it! A Vancouver eGullet happening, very possibly the first of its kind - I'm in!

Rover

["T"]

If the day works I'm in.

[Lounge Lizard]

Wish I could join you but it will be a few weeks before I am able to get to the coast. I was their Chef at the Cellar Door in Summerland. It was a great experiance.

Let me know If you get something arranged and If you like Ill let Mark and Dana know your coming.

Dont belive a word they say about me.

[Lounge Lizard]

I see more on the web page now .....Cru.ca

[malachi]

Oh!

Do a Vancouver eGullet event in mid to late August!!

I'll be in town and would love to attend. Living where I do I really have no chance to attend such an event normally.

["T"]

Not too late in August though, I'll be out of town. France calls and I always answer the phone.

[Chef Fowke]

I vote for August 22nd @ 4pm.

[Rover]

I'll be there ... Looking forward to it!

Rover

[Lounge Lizard]

I can make that

[malachi]

I can also make it.

[Chef Fowke]

I can make that

It’s marked in my calendar. Will you make the reservations?

[Lounge Lizard]

consider it done.

[pixelchef]

Damn, you're one cool chef, Mr. Fowke.

[Rover]

Very nice review in this week's Georgia Straight ... I may not be able to wait until August.....

Rover

[Chef Fowke]

Do we make the reservation under eGullet?

Do we bring wifes and Sous Chefs?

Name tags?

Black tie formal?

Has anyone been to Cru yet? How is the food...