Holiday shopping is hard even in good times, and these aren't exactly good times. But this year Gold Coast shoppers have it a little easier thanks to a good lunchtime deal at Cru Café & Wine Bar. The New American restaurant noted for its extensive wine list (and two fireplaces) is running a lunch special until Christmas that offers soup, salad and a glass of organic wine for only $20. The soups and salads change weekly but recent preparations include a frisée salad with bacon and poached quail eggs in a pancetta vinaigrette, and a creamy celery root soup with chanterelles and leeks (11:30 AM–5 PM until December 25; 312-337-4001).