Best of the Beach 2016, Best Crepes: Crème de la Crepe

BOB-Logo-2016-Clear-4C-FLAT-189x200A crepe is a fragile, subtle thing, a bit of crispness to wrap around a stew, sauté, or dessert to add texture and a wisp of flavor. They’re very tricky to make and home cooks who try can discover just how much of a kitchen can be messed up by a very small amount of batter. How much easier it is to go to Crème de la Crepe, where the experts will serve you escargots, pate, beef tartare, nicoise salad, fish tacos, and other French delicacies while you wait for that perfect crepe. Wait, fish tacos? Yes, this is a South Bay creperie, so they’re available alongside the trappings of a French country meal. The crepes are more traditionally Gallic and include classics like the hearty Vendome with chicken, bacon, potatoes and mushrooms in a cognac and pepper sauce. As you prepare to enjoy that first forkful you might be inclined to raise your wine glass for a toast to French culture.

1708 ½ S. Catalina, RB (310) 540-8811, 424 Pier Ave., HB. (310) 937-2822.

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