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La Crêpe Michel Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

400 San Felipe C2, Albuquerque, NM 87104

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Cuisine French
Hours Tues-Sun 11:30am-2pm; Tues-Sat 6-9pm
Location In or near Old Town
Reservations Reservations accepted
Phone 505/242-1251
Web site www.lacrepemichel.com
Prices Main courses $6-$24
Credit Cards AE, DISC, MC, V

La Crêpe Michel Review

Locals love this small cafe tucked away in a secluded walkway not far from the plaza, where the food is fun and imaginatively prepared. Run by chef Claudie Zamet-Wilcox from France, it has a cozy, informal European feel, with checked table coverings and simple furnishings. Service is friendly and calm, which makes this a good place for a romantic meal. You can't miss with any of the crepes. The crêpe aux fruits de mer (blend of sea scallops, bay scallops, and shrimp in a velouté sauce with mushrooms) is especially nice, as is the crêpe à la volaille (chunks of chicken in a cream sauce with mushrooms and Madeira wine). For a heartier meal, try one of the specials listed on the board on the wall, such as the beef filet (tenderloin finished with either black peppercorn-brandy cream sauce or Roquefort-brandy cream sauce) or the saumon au champagne (filet of salmon with a white wine and cream sauce). Both are served with vegetables cooked just enough to leave them crisp and tasty. For dessert, don't leave without having a crêpe aux fraises (strawberry crepe). To accompany your meal, choose from a carefully planned beer and wine menu.

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