It's the quintessential French bistro, environmentally and culinarily. The goodness of the cooking and the underpricing of the menu has always kept the sixty or so seats full, while hopeful diners wait in the bar or out on the sidewalk for their turn. For the many regulars, the people they meet during the delay is part of the charm.
La Crepe Nanou began as its name implies: a crepe shop, serving both savory and dessert crepes, but little else. Over the years it grew into adjacent buildings, and increased the breadth of its menu. Although the owner is very French, for a long time the kitchen was staffed mostly by Vietnamese.
The restaurant fills what were once three small buildings. Walk more than a few feet and the decor changes. Recent renovations have removed the worn-out Parisian feeling the place used to have, but added more charm with the new comforts. The tables on the sidewalk now serve food, too.
Count on waiting at least a little while for a table. You'll probably run into someone you know, and soon you're attending an ad-hoc Uptown cocktail party.
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