So it had been a few days, and we still hadn't had any crêpes in Paris. Not that there was a shortage of choices—far from it. There are crêpe stands everywhere, but we wanted our first one to be special. After consulting a reputable blog on the subject, we ventured into the Latin Quarter in search of a certain crêperie. We found it—but there was a stack of pre-made crêpes sitting there waiting to be reheated. Not exactly what we had in mind. We gave up on that recommendation (you really can't trust bloggers), and decided to discover our own place. We came across a small snack stand that didn't seem to have a name, just a line of frenchies waiting for paninis and crêpes. If the place doesn't even have a name, and it's crowded, it must be good.
Our man was making fresh ones on the spot, filled with all sorts of savory (or sweet) goodness, depending on what you wanted. We ordered a jambon et fromage one (ham and cheese). With a flick of his wrist the batter hit the pan, and he deftly crafted a masterful crêpe for us. Sammie told him "Vous etes un artiste!", to which he graciously nodded as if to say "finally someone understands me."
Check out the video below. He was a one-man-gang, simultaneously cooking crêpes and paninis whilest taking money and making change. The results? Delicious. We went back later for dessert (a nutella one!).
It's amazing how he just makes it so effortlessly. And it looked quite delish!
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