I had heard rumors, but I couldn't believe it 'till I saw it with my own eyes. Could it be... an "adult" restaurant/bar in this kid-friendly city? Yes, the city I live in, the city I love, Allen, TX has developed as a predominantly "family oriented" city. We've got Chili's and Bennigan's, IHOP and Mimi's, a host of fast-food chains and even a Chuck E. Cheese... but there's not one place I know of that opens just for happy hour and dinner... a place for grown-ups, where you wouldn't really feel comfortable taking the kids. Not that there's anything wrong with family places... Allen is a fantastic city and, since I just got married, I'll probably love it even more in a couple of years when I have kids... there just aren't many places to go if you want to get away from all the kids. And I've heard that sometimes even parents need a night out, sans kiddos. I seem to recall hearing that from my parents, but I digress... Anyway, a new vibe has been beginning to emanate from the Watters Creek at Montgomery Farms development. I just couldn't be sure of it until Restaurant Works, Inc. decided to help break the "family" restaurant mold in Allen. They're helping further define the slightly hip, younger, urban-esque vibe of Watters Creek with their recent opening of Crú, A Wine Bar. You might recognize the name as there is a Crú down in the trendy West Village of Dallas, and one in the sheik Shops at Legacy in Plano (not to mention locations in Houston, Austin and even Denver, CO). This fits right in line with the "urban lofts" they are planning to sell for living in Watters Creek. Fear not though families of Allen, this city will always be a great place to raise a family... it's just nice to see a place for those without kids (even if they are just without for the evening). So, my wife and I can't wait to go grab a couple of glasses of wine at Crú with some of our friends... they just asked that I please advertise on my blog for a great babysitter.  :-)