ASHEVILLE – An Asheville restauranteur’s new restaurant is putting a twist on an old-time favorite.
On Jan. 22, Crêperie Bouchon opened at 62 N. Lexington Ave. downtown.
It has replaced the longstanding Bouchon, which served French comfort food like steak and frites, and is still owned by Michel Baudouin.
Crêperie Bouchon, originally introduced downtown in 2010 before closing, offers sweet and savory crepes with many more French classics and French-inspired dishes, including small plates, salads, sandwiches and desserts.
On Jan. 22, Crêperie Bouchon opened at 62 N. Lexington Ave. downtown.
The menu was designed to be more casual and convenient for lunchtime crowds and diners on the go.
Those looking for Bouchon staples may find them at its sister restaurant, RendezVous, at 184 New Haw Creek Road in the Haw Creek neighborhood in East Asheville.
Baudouin said Bouchon employees have remained on staff at Crêperie Bouchon.
Crêperie Bouchon’s hours are 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday.
Walk-ins are welcome.
Here are some highlights from the menu.:
On Crêperie Bouchon’s menu
Customers will find familiar Bouchon bites like escargots served in puff pastry with garlic butter and French onion soup prepared with Gruyère and croutons on the small plates menu.
Quiche du jour and soupe du jour add more options for light appetites or to add to a meal.
The Toulouse crepe at Crêperie Bouchon in downtown Asheville.
This winter’s fresh salad lineup includes kale topped with roasted beets, butternut squash, pepitas and herbed goat cheese, served with citrus vinaigrette.
Hearty sandwiches take a different approach to French classics like the Croque Monsieur, Croque Champignon, Croque Madame and Croque Bouchon served on local sourdough bread.
Bouchon Bánh Mì is a global sandwich with house-made post and country-style pâté dressed with mayo, pickled vegetables, jalapeños and cilantro served on a local brioche bun.
A French hot dog, the Chien Chaud, presents a kosher dog on a local baguette and Dijon mustard.
Crêperie Bouchon’s Cochon, a savory crepe, is made with andouille sausage, rice, beans, pickled onions and brie.
Appalachian flavors are incorporated for the savory crêpe called Pisgah Forest, which is stuffed with caramelized onions, sauteed mushrooms and goat cheese.
Take it up a notch by adding duck confit to make the Toulouse.
Sweet crêpes include simple yet satisfying options of chocolate sauce or strawberries with chocolate sauce, the La Chocolatée and La Cupid.
Or consider the La Fruits Rouges with mixed berries and Nutella or the sophisticated La Suzette filled with oranges, butter, sugar and Grand Marnier.
Crêpes are gluten-free.
La Chiquita, made with bananas and Nutella, are on the sweet crepes menu at Crêperie Bouchon.
Crêperie Bouchon offers a full bar with French wine, local beer, cocktails and more available.
The restaurant’s dessert menu offers another local favorite, original scoops of Ultimate Ice Cream.
The menu is subject to change.
Tiana Kennell is the food and dining reporter for the Asheville Citizen Times, part of the USA Today Network. Tips, comments, questions? Email [email protected] or follow @PrincessOfPage on Instagram/Bluesky.
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