Now Open: Cru

While you've probably heard about the recent openings of Sea Change and Galaxy Drive In, you may have missed the news about Restaurant Cru. Rick Nelson stops by the new Blaine eatery in the former T-Asia space, just in time for USA Cup's kickoff. Nelson reports that Heartland alum Rob Moore offers local ingredients and fresh seafood for small plates (pork terrine with roasted cipollinis and mustard, frisée with a poached egg and bacon) and entrees (red snapper with risotto, patty melt), and offers a $19 three-course dinner. CP review forthcoming...

10340 Baltimore St. NE., Blaine, 763-717-2235, www.restaurantcru.com. Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.