The new crepe restaurant La Crepe et la Vie, 1715 Foster Avenue between East 17th & 18th Streets, hosted an evening of art and music on Feb 16, 2014, featuring their chef, Brooklyn College student Michael Ferrara, singing and playing his original music on guitar, as well as art for sale by local artists. Guest artists on the bill were Aya Kiyohisa and Sae Yasuda on violins, who are also Brooklyn College students. The event was fund-raiser to help Michael Ferrara launch the production of an album for his music, and the owners Konstantino and his wife Charlene were gracious enough to turn the restaurant into a warm and intimate concert experience complete with wine, cheese and candle light.
Michael Ferrara songs were lovely rock ballads that ran a gamut from strong and passionate to soft and lyrical. Aya Kiyohisa and Sae Yasuda were delightful on violins and surprised the audience by playing Rocky Mountain High, by John Denver. For some it was a throwback to the old Vox Pop café that hosted music and used to be on Cortelyou. All in all it was an evening of pleasure with neighbors meeting neighbors and sharing an evening together. Here’s hoping that Konstantino and Charlene host more events like this again in the future.
If you have an opportunity stop into La Crepe et la Vie and meet Michael Ferrara the singing chef, or check out the art on the walls by local artists, and certainly don't miss the wonderful antique shop at the back of the restaurant run by Charlene called Tresor en Fleur.
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FYI- They recently added gluten free waffles and crepes to the menu.
A Look See at the Menu
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La Crepe et la Vie
(347) 350-6627
Sweet Crepes
Crepe Naturelle plain, with brown sugar.
4.00
Crepe Sucree with butter & honey or maple syrup.
5.00
Crepe Chantilly with sweet whipped cream.
5.00
Crepe Marshmalleur with marshmallow & chocolate syrup.
6.00
Crepe Nutella with chocolate hazelnut spread and banana or strawberries.
7.00
Crepe Banane with banana and strawberries or blueberries, whipped cream & chocolate syrup.
8.00
Crepe Suzette with orange marmalade, grand marnier butter & sugar.
8.00
Crepe Fraise with strawberries, strawberry sorbet & sweet whipped cream.
+ 9.00
Crepe Port Royal with rum-preserved raisins, currents, prunes & dates.
10.00
Crepe Salees
Savory Crepes
Crepe Fromage with goat cheese, roquefort, swiss or mozzarella.
7.00
Crepe Jambon with ham and swiss cheese.
7.00
Crepe Greque with spinach, feta cheese & dill
8.00
Crepe Margeurite with fresh buffalo mozzarella cheese, tomatoes & onion.
9.00
Crepe Ratatouille with grilled eggplant, zucchini, green peppers, tomatoes & onions.
10.00
Crepe Mexican with chili con carne
10.00
Crepe Champignons with sauteed mushrooms and sausage.
12.00
Brunch $15
Served Saturdays-Sundays: 11am-3pm. Includes The Crepe Of Your Choice, French Pressed Coffee Or Tea, And A Sparkling Orange/Apple Juice.
Crepe Ratatouille with grilled eggplant, zucchini, green peppers, tomatoes & onions.
Crepe Petit Dejeuner with eggs, sausage or bacon, & cheese.
Crepe Caraibes with jamaican curry chicken & chickpeas
Crepe Saumon smoked salmon with dill sauce.
