Lisa Nakamura, the French Laundry-trained chef who walked quietly away from Qube a few months ago, is set to jump into the small plates storm at Cru, a new restaurant opening this summer at the fancy Woodmark hotel in Kirkland. Paired with a wine list (with over 80 wines by the glass) curated by sommelier Dawn Smith, Cru’s summer appeal will undoubtedly revolve around its outdoor patio, which looks right over Carillon Marina.Cru (at the Woodmark Hotel), 1200 Carillon Point, KIRKLAND. 425-822-3700Opening Summer 2008
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