When my sister and friend were in town, I wanted to take them to a really nice dinner. I had originally tried to get reservations to Scarpetta but was on the waitlist for a whole week with no avail. Cru was on my list to try after several recommendations from friends and luckily they had availability. I was a little nervous taking them to a restaurant I haven't eaten at before, but thankfully Cru delivered. We had an amazing meal with impeccable service. I did not have a single complaint or criticism about any of the dishes. That's pretty rare for me...only a handful of meals have been "perfect." The sommelier did a great job selecting a versatile wine to go with all the courses...a 1998 Movia Cabernet Sauvignon from Slovenia!
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I don't remember all the garnishes but these were pan seared Nantucket Bay scallops....perfectly cooked.
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The fluke crudo was really fresh and velvety soft. Again, really can't remember the garnishes.
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This was the chilled foie gras with white chocolate and some sort of sweet jam. It was served with mini brioche. I love foie gras but I always find that the portions are just too big for me to finish. I ate/shared most of this wheel but it was too rich to eat in its entirety on my own.
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We ordered the pasta tasting for the table ( which I think is the coolest concept) and let the chef decide which two pastas he would serve us. The first one was sweetbread ravioli with lamb jus....absolutely amazing.
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I had to force myself to not finish this pasta because I was so full and the entrees had not even come out yet. This was orechiette with fave beans and a light parmesan broth. I loved the saltiness of the cheese. Highly addicting.
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This veal shank was enormous and SO GOOD. It was cooked perfectly and the sauce was really flavorful.
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This was black cod with mushrooms. It was melt in your mouth soft and delicious. I finished this all off even though I was stuffed. Could not be wasted!
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Oh, and we ordered sides. I have no idea why we ordered so much food but the fingerling potato puree was creamy, buttery and super addicting. The asparagus was well cooked.
For once, I didn't order dessert. After putting away all those dishes, I simply couldn't fit any more food in (my dress was also a physical restraint.) I loved this whole meal and can't wait to eat here again.
Restaurants mentioned:Cru24 Fifth Ave.
New York, NY 10011
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