562272 Sat Oct 04 07:03:48 -0700 2008 11 14 Washington DC & Baltimore Area 0 4081188 It was a little early on a Friday, but I went to Belvedere Square to pick up something for lunch, and saw two people sitting outside Grand Cru having a glass of wine at 11:15am. I thought...that's the ticket! and went inside for a glass myself...had a wonderful New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc for 7 bucks, and ordered a snack of Pheasant and cognac sausages. They brought out two fat ones with a small dish of sweet onion relish. I'm telling ya...the wine and the food was some of the best...really hit the spot as a combination! I asked if I could buy the sausages, but alas, they import them. If you're looking for a good lunch...I can highly recommend this one! (of course I had to have a SECOND glass of wine, then a nap) Sat Oct 04 07:03:48 -0700 2008 109812 crosby_p 1 4083319 Crosby- I was sitting at the bar to your left for the better part of the afternoon and I totally agree with your comments. Nelson and crew do a fantastic job and always make you feel at home. I had a few too many glasses of St. Bernardus 12 (thanks, Tim), a plate of charcuterie and some great cheeses before I stumbled out around 4:00. Can't wait to go back! Sun Oct 05 12:26:12 -0700 2008 4081188 48808 Vespa1 1 4104990 The sausages are made by D'Artagnan and I think they are listed in their catalog as "Duck and Armagnac" Tue Oct 14 20:14:38 -0700 2008 4081188 48808 Vespa1 2 4112736 Thanks Vespa1...found them. Wonder why the name change at Cru? I was there again yesterday for that great wine...this time had the smoked salmon appetizer...yummy...but do like the sausages better! Nelson said my going on Fridays was becoming a tradition! Sat Oct 18 07:38:41 -0700 2008 4104990 109812 crosby_p 3 4114399 Actually, the sausages at Grand Cru are produced by Fossil Game Farm & sold under the Chateau Royal label. http://www.fossilfarmsostrich.com/ I'm sure Nelson & the guys at Grand Cru would sell you some if you asked. Based on her menu description, I think Mulan might have Grand Cru in Baltimore confused with Grand Cru in Virginia. Understandable, since this board lumps Baltimore & DC together. WineGeek Sun Oct 19 11:17:03 -0700 2008 4112736 22233 winegeek 4 4115016 Yipes, you are right. I was talking about the one in Arlington! Sun Oct 19 17:56:27 -0700 2008 4114399 46876 Mulan 4 4117382 D'oh! Winegeek, thanks for correcting me. Mon Oct 20 18:36:02 -0700 2008 4114399 48808 Vespa1 4 4128432 thank you thank you thank you! Didn't get there for my traditional Friday lunch. :{ Sat Oct 25 11:11:01 -0700 2008 4114399 109812 crosby_p 1 4113498 I am also a big fan of the place based on my one visit. I had the escargot appetizer (excellent), chicken (excellent), and chocolate mousse (awesome). I also had the Old World wine flights (also excellent). I will be going back Monday with some gal pals. Unfortunately, I can't seem to drag my husband there--he finds the whole wine bar concept somewhat chi-chi. Sat Oct 18 17:41:38 -0700 2008 4081188 46876 Mulan 2 4113869 It is supposed to be a nice (if small) fancy beer place as well, a small number of taps (maybe even a hand pump for real ale?) and a respected selection of Belgian and other bottles. I have it on my list to check it out. Sat Oct 18 23:36:15 -0700 2008 4113498 192936 usctrojanbrian 1 4118203 Cru--Balto--also has great tart flambee Tue Oct 21 07:42:07 -0700 2008 4081188 49606 tartuffe 2 4120088 Yes, the tart flambe with bacon Tue Oct 21 19:32:19 -0700 2008 4118203 232101 Soundriven