Debbie Sharp has returned her Gold Coast restaurant Feast to its previous incarnation as a wine bar, serving an all-occasion range of midpriced New American snacks, small plates and entrees plus a thoughtful selection of vinos, suds and house cocktails; the luxe-casual atmosphere combines bar, lounge and people-watching patio seating with decorative touches like chandeliers, a fireplace and...
When it comes to wine bars in the city, this artfully decorated Gold Coast café gets it right on all accounts. But this is an entirely new Cru, as it's expanded its services beyond the Euro cheese plates, salads and our favorite sandwich, the Cru Club (with mounds of lobster and beef tenderloin, avocado and smoked chili mayo). It's a full-dinner menu now that perfectly complements the hundreds...
A couple of blocks west of the Mag Mile, Cru draws both discriminating oenophiles and curious tourists with its welcoming interior; the velvet sofas and armchairs, Oriental rugs, and antique chandeliers make it feel like you've stepped into an elegant town house -- and the wine list of 400-plus bottles will convince you to stay awhile. Cru Café is especially cozy in the winter, when you can...