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For someone who often eats pancakes for breakfast, you would think I would decline an invitation to eat more of the same type of food for snacks or lunch. But come I did as I looked forward to something more interesting than what my non-stick pan cooks up every morning.

At the 4th floor of SM Megamall in Ortigas, at the hallway entrance to the new Atrium, is a colorful place that offers crepes and cream. No, it is not a dessert place. It is not only a dessert place. They also offer savory crepes which are filled with meats, seafoods and vegetables mixed and seasoned to produce a delectable concoction that could definitely pass for a heavy meal and not just a snack.

I started off with something called Taco Crepe. My hubby argues that "This is not a taco! Tacos have hard, crisp shells." Well yeah, but the taco is not defined by the shell but more of the taste and the mix of ingredients that creates that. This particular taco was filled with ground beef, onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, and lettuce drizzled with some sour cream and taco sauce (whatever that is).

I watched as they created the taco crepe and I got mine served fresh, hot, spicy and sweet all at the same time. I am distinctly reminded of the greek gyros that I fell in love with at Cyma. Maybe its because of the sour cream mixed with the taco sauce.

The one thing that piqued my interest was the very tasty batter that made up the very thin crepe. In fact, I could eat the crepe alone and I would still be happy. It is a far cry from the instant batter that I whip up at home.

For those not too keen on making crepes their meal, then you can get a dessert with ice cream, fruit, nuts and whipped cream or you can even invent your own crepe by choosing whatever ingredient you want to put in your crepe. It was cool how they rolled the warm crepe over a big scoop of ice cream mixed with fruits that by the time you put a spoon it, the softened ice cream completely blends with the rest of the ingredients.

Personally, I would say that crepes and cream is not something you would want to take if you are craving for a light meal. It is indeed very filling and tasty (which is a good thing) that you ultimately get your money’s worth. For those who prefer sandwiches and crispy tacos, well you can always go somewhere else.

** Special thanks to Protege for the invitation

Crepes and Cream
Atrium, 4th level SM Megamall
EDSA cor. Julia Vargas Avenue
Mandaluyong City
Tel No: 687-3118