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Chef-owner Gilles Perrette has operated a crêpe stand at the State Fair of Texas for the last two years, and he's planning on being there again this year. Perrette's vision for his new spot is to offer inexpensive, true-minded French fare (he's from France's Burgundy region). Savory crêpes are made in the traditional style, using nutty buckwheat flour. Soups, quiche, sandwiches, and salads are all available to go, too, with many of the foods on display in the style of markets found in the south of France. Right now, the restaurant is only open for dinner, starting at 4 p.m. (It's BYOB at the moment as well.) Perrette said in a phone interview that he's committed to organic and local ingredients. He's a regular these days at the Dallas farmer's market. The place has been open for less than a week, so I need to wait a bit before I swing by for a crêpe Complète (egg, ham, roasted potatoes and gruyere). If you check it out, let me know. |
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Posted by brian @ 3:37 PM Tue, Jul 15, 2008
i don't get the whole crepe thing. i think i prefer tortillas.
Posted by Robert @ 5:07 PM Tue, Jul 15, 2008
Brian,
Don't think. Try one and after you'll know.
Posted by Elaine M Burke @ 7:40 AM Wed, Jul 16, 2008
I am glad a crepe place has opened again.
We had one in Dallas years ago and it was always busy.
Good luck and I will be there.
Elaine
Posted by Marie-Noelle @ 3:11 PM Wed, Jul 16, 2008
Felicitations a Mr.Gilles Perrette on his new restaurant-creperie, I have been looking for a French Creperie for some time and I will surely bring my family to taste the original crepes, hopefully they will taste like home, I am from Brittany(Une Bretonne de Carnac)and we enjoy the crepes with the traditional bottle of cider(du cidre)maybe Mr.Perrette will surprise us with that also. Congradulations et success on the opening of the "Normandie Alliance" Une Francaise a Dallas Marie-Noelle M.
Posted by Marie-Noelle @ 3:18 PM Wed, Jul 16, 2008
Felicitations a Mr.Gilles Perrette on his new restaurant-creperie, I have been looking for a French Creperie for some time and I will surely bring my family to taste the original crepes, hopefully they will taste like home, I am from Brittany(Une Bretonne de Carnac)and we enjoy the crepes with the traditional bottle of cider(du cidre)maybe Mr.Perrette will surprise us with that also. Congradulations et success on the opening of the "Normandie Alliance" Une Francaise a Dallas Marie-Noelle M.
Posted by Drew @ 7:59 AM Fri, Jul 18, 2008
We went to Normandie Alliance last night and were very impressed. Good quiche and how can you go wrong ordering a nutella crepe? It was awesome.
Posted by Anne @ 8:21 AM Fri, Jul 18, 2008
I went to Normandie Alliance last night with a group of 6 people. We tried almost everything on the menu and enjoyed every bite. The zucchini goat cheese soup was fantastic as was the quiche Campagne. Don't leave without having a nutella crepe! The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Posted by zorro @ 10:58 AM Fri, Jul 18, 2008
Went to try something different and healthy... and got both as well as a great experience! They just openened and have a few kinks to work through, but the food was great, and isn't that what it's all about? Try all of the soups, but the Zucchini soup and the Carrot soup were awesome! The Crepes were very good, I had the Chicken/mushroom and my wife had the Ratatouille and they were both scruptious. They have a great patio that will be sure to be a hit once the weather cools a bit. Can't wait for them to open for breakfast!
Posted by Valerie Gabriel-Swenson @ 4:37 PM Tue, Jul 22, 2008
We'll be there with a bottle (or 2) of Sancerre! Sounds wonderful! Website says they are open for lunch? Either way looking forward to experiencing a little bit of France!
Posted by Luc Francois @ 6:38 PM Tue, Jul 22, 2008
I eat there on a regular basis, and always find the food and atmosphere to be delightful.
Congratulations to Chef gilles! for a wonderful and refreshing authentic French fare.
I have been told by Chef Gilles that the restaurant will be open for lunch starting next week on the 28th of July.
looking forward to it!
Posted by Mark @ 7:43 PM Wed, Jul 30, 2008
I didn't know anything about French food so I thought I would give it a try. I had the Quiche Lorraine, the Complete Gallette, and for desert, Crepe Tatin. Everything was excellent, and inexpensive. Delivery to my apartment was quick and free. I look forward to dining in next time.
Posted by Peter Geier @ 11:54 AM Fri, Aug 01, 2008
Great Restaurant, outstanding quality (all fresh and healthy), phantastic price. Their Crepes and Quiches are all outstanding, their ICE-Tea a delight. Perfect lunch or dinner place. We now have been there 3 times in the last week and will definitely come back - it does not get much better then this.
Posted by Chris @ 4:44 PM Sat, Aug 16, 2008
How wonderful to have a creperie closer than Paris. I have had many nutella and banana crepes in the shadow of Notre Dame. At least I won't have to go so far this time.
Posted by Jo and Manly @ 5:24 PM Sun, Aug 17, 2008
After our first visit the other night my wife and I are very excited about it. Although it is in the new and opening phase and seems more like a true French bistro that some Dallasites might not care for, and the location is not that great, the food is excellent. Chef Giles also is going slowly to keep the price down and food this good at that price is unbelievable here. Later he hopes to expand the menu.
Posted by Gloria @ 1:54 AM Thu, Aug 21, 2008
Had a wonderful lunch on Tuesday. Brought in a bottle of Guigal Crozes Hermitage white Rhone which paired well the zuchinni and goat cheese soup. My dining companion had the potato soup. Both were fab! Then we shared two different kinds of crepes and a chocolate and banana crepe! Glad to finally see an authetic crepe place in the Dallas area. Recall fondly in the old days the Magic Pan in Northpark!
Posted by Justin @ 3:02 PM Mon, Aug 25, 2008
Monsieur Gilles -
Ma femme et j'étais à votre nouveau restaurant impressionnant il y a quelques soirs, et je dois dire, nous étions un morceau sceptique quand nous premier arrivé. Après tout, votre emplacement est nouveau, le style de service est un peu différent, et la façon l'un est salué et commande la nourriture est tout à fait différent. Nous avons changé d'avis entièrement quand vous avez fait ressortir nos dîners. Hou là ! Comment dites-vous suffisamment comment délicieux cette nourriture est ? Nous attendons avec impatience voyant que votre concept développe. Plus de gens a besoin de savoir de ce restaurant merveilleux du vôtre ! Nous serons arrières, et amènera nos amis avec nous !
Cordialement,
Justin et Kati
Posted by Carol R. @ 3:46 PM Mon, Sep 15, 2008
Sat on their lovely patio on the water with palm trees...munching on delicious crepes and siping wine. Going back often!