Crescent Springs, KY

Looking for a local treasure to discover this weekend but don't know where to start? Check out the NKY Friday Find!

This week's find is It's Just Crèpes in Crescent Springs.

(Logo courtesy of It's Just Crepes)

Maybe you haven't ever had a crèpe and have no idea what it is. Maybe your teacher told you once that it's a pancake. Or maybe, like me, your a Francophone and have been dying for a great crèpe since returning stateside. However you spin it (haha, spin, get it??? That's a knee-slapper if you know what I mean!), IJC is a great restaurant that is well-priced and offer huge, fresh portions. It began as a downtown lunch hotspot and quickly grew to two more locations, including one in good old NKY. You can find IJC on Buttermilk Crossing in the first section of the stores on the left.

(Pic taken by me at original Downtown Cincy location)

The always-friendly staff lets you pick your fillings (choose from a robust and varied set of standards or whatever combination your heart desires) and spins out the batter, flipping and filling your crèpes just like a European street vendor would. Think putting savory items in a "pancake" is gross? Crèpe batter isn't naturally sweet like some pancake batters; try to see it as more like a softer tortilla shell for a wrap.

You can find a menu and directions at IJC's website, here. My favorite is the Club, with smoked Gouda cheese, sliced turkey, diced bacon, tomatoes, and ranch dressing. YUM!

Try something a little different - I'm sure it will quickly become your new favorite place!