ERIN ZIRCHER, JANE STODDARD, and CARLOS HIDALGO are the founders and partners of CRU Oyster Bar. Erin is Executive Chef and one of the most celebrated chefs on the island. Her skills have been featured in national media including Saveur, Town & Country, Wine Spectator, and Cooking Channel TV. Jane is Managing Partner and is responsible for ensuring the customer experience at CRU is always exceptional. Carlos is Managing Partner, focusing on the financial aspects of the restaurant and creating its signature wine list and cocktail menu that compliments the food and season.
MARTHA W. MURPHY is the co-writer of the CRU Oyster Bar Nantucket Cookbook. She is an award-winning writer with a specialty in food, health, and how-to books, including The Low Glycal Diet, The Bed & Breakfast Cookbook, and How to Start and Operate Your Own Bed & Breakfast.