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• 2025

  Jan

  2

  Looks Matter: Pretty Food Tastes Better

  “Plating, in my eyes, is so important,” says Sam Lesniak, executive chef at Cru Uncorked, a fine dining establishment in Moreland Hills. “Being able to present your dish aesthetically is only the first step in creating a beautiful dish. Plating is a good way to transfer your energy and idea onto a canvas for others to absorb.”

• 2024

  Sep

  18

  David Moss and New Day Cleveland feature Chef Sam and Janine

  Sneak preview of fall menu dishes and more!

• Jun

  6

  David Moss and New Day Cleveland feature Chef Sam and Janine

  Sneak preview of a summer menu dish and more!

• Mar

  17

  Paris Wolfe interviews Chef Sam about his upcoming menu.

  Meet Chef Sam Lesniak through the lens of Paris Wolfe!

• Jan

  17

  New Day Cleveland featuring our own Janine Poleman.

  Egly-Ouriet and all things Cru!

• Jan

  1

  Sam Lesniak promoted to Executive Chef

• 2023

  Nov

  1

  Give the Gift of Cru Uncorked this Holiday Season

• Sep

  27

  New Day Cleveland featuring our own Janine Poleman.

  Janine and the Mossman discuss wine, aging, pairing, and all things Cru while tasting some Puligny-Montrachet.

• Jun

  9

  Paris Wolfe writes about Cru's garden secrets.

  MORELAND HILLS, Ohio – Cru Uncorked has one of the best backyards in Greater Cleveland, a secret garden growing produce and flowers for enjoyment and culinary use. This isn’t just any kitchen garden.

• 2021

  Dec

  17

  Cru is featured in the most recent issue of Currents Magazine

• May

  17

  Updated Dining Policies During COVID-19

  Frequently Asked Questions

• 2019

  Jul

  16

  We’ve Won the Exclusive Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence

• Jun

  4

  We’ve Earned a Certificate of Excellence

  Your consistently great reviews helped us win!

• May

  2

  Patio Season Coming Soon!

  Patio Season officially begins May 14

• 2018

  Nov

  1

  Cru Uncorked: A Cutler Family Affair

  Retired Eaton chairman and CEO Sandy Cutler dishes on his new endeavor, a French country restaurant in Moreland Hills.

• Oct

  18

  Cru Uncorked delivers memorable European dining experience

• Oct

  1

  Best of Cleveland: Foie Gras

  Cru Uncorked's appetizer, which changes daily, is an exercise in decadence.

• Sep

  25

  Touch of Elegance

  Cru Uncorked creates fine dining experience with French New American cuisine.

• Aug

  31

  Ataxia Awareness Month at Cru

  Throughout the month of September, we will be featuring two specialty cocktails and donating 15% of the proceeds to the National Ataxia Foundation.

• Aug

  23

  Design Market: Four Beautiful Cleveland Restaurants

  Cru Uncorked is featured in Restaurant Development + Design.

• May

  31

  Introducing Our New Summer Patio Menu

  We’ve launched a delicious new Patio Menu with eight unique dishes at $30 or under.

• Apr

  17

  Introducing Our Exciting New Bar Menu

  Our expanded Bar Menu includes a distinctive selection of delicious appetizers, entrées, desserts, and specialty cocktails.

• Jan

  29

  Kickin’ It with Kenny at Cru Uncorked

  Kenny Crumpton from Fox 8 News visits Cru Uncorked for Chagrin Valley Restaurant Week.

• 2017

  Dec

  14

  French New American Cuisine at Cru Uncorked

  Cru Uncorked welcomes visitors into a spectacular chateau in the Parisian countryside.

• Sep

  13

  Welcome Tom Lutz as our General Manager

  Cru Uncorked is Expanding the Team.

• Aug

  15

  Cru Uncorked brings international flavor to Moreland Hills

  French Adventure

• Aug

  7

  Drop in the Cru Lounge for a Nightcap

  Our Lounge is now available for guests without a reservation.

• Jun

  17

  Cru Uncorked Receives OpenTable Diners’ Choice Award

  Selected by OpenTable Diners as One of the Best.

• Apr

  19

  Cru, Opening Soon in Moreland Hills, Aims for Nothing Short of Absolute Luxury

  “Our biggest word here is experience.”

• Jan

  22

  Cru Uncorked Owners Create ‘Dream’ Concept

  A list of things are beginning to align.