Today The Bite skips the latest big opening and has a dalliance with the crepes at Cafe L’Aube.

Sweet Surprise at cafe [Metro Philadelphia]

Today, The Bite stays home for a French Staycation. It starts with crepes or at Cafe L’aube, an America meets France lunch at Le Bec-Fin and dinner off of Cochon’s new summer menu or dinner and a movie at Bistrot La Minette.

Speaking of Cochon’s new summer menu, it and the latest menu are available after the jump.

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It seems everyone is in agreement when it comes to the service at Cafe L’Aube, it’s slow. But everyone, including Craig LaBan also agrees, it’s worth the wait.

A touch of buckwheat flour lends the delicate rounds an earthy, nutty hue especially nice for the savory crepes. And this classic filled with buttery leeks, crispy bacon, crème fraîche and melted emmentaler ($7.50) is a tasty reward for patience.

Good Taste [Philadelphia Inquirer]
Cafe L’Aube [Official Site]

It might take forever but Adam Erace finds that Cafe L’Aube is worth the wait.

Feather-light and tissue-thin, L’Aube’s lovely crepes washed out the bad taste. Cooked on a traditional circular griddle, blended wheat and buckwheat batters formed the sweet and savory canvases for ham, mushrooms and Swiss; sliced turkey, crushed walnuts and a drizzle of honey; simple cinnamon-sugar brightened with lemon; and the classic crepe trio: strawberries, bananas and the cure to all the world’s problems, Nutella.

Daily Grind [Philadelphia Weekly]
Cafe L’Aube [Official Site]

Somehow Cafe L’Aube’s snuck in under the radar about a month ago. Drew Lazor has the details on the promising sounding South Street cafe. [Feeding Frenzy, City Paper]

AD Amorosi says Jose Garces’ plans for his corner spot at 20th and Sansom includes a “pricey whiskey bar as one of its components.” [Icepack, City Paper]

Kung Fu Necktie hosts its first show this Saturday night at 9 with three bands on the bill. [The Clog]

A Creole influence looks to spice up Chestnut Hill as Soul is looking to open around October 25th. [Table Talk, Philadelphia Inquirer]

Red Tea espresso will be on the menu when Caffeination opens October 27th. [The Clog]

Lynda’s Mediterranean is about a week out. The Passyunk Ave BYOB will serve Mediterranean food with an Algerian slant. [Table Talk, Philadelphia Inquirer]

The West Chester Chili Cook Off was this past weekend and WC Dish has the winners. [WC Dish]

The Beer Lass enjoys Cafe Estelle immensely. [Beer Lass]

“Sublime” is the adjective Living on the Vedge uses to describe dinner at Shouk. [Living On The Vedge]

Fig crepes and crème fraîche waffles dot the menu at Cafe L’Aube, a new spot at 15th and South. [Living on the Vedge]

Mac & Cheese wishes Adobe Cafe luck but doesn’t see herself returning. [Mac & Cheese]

David McDuff heads on down to Rehoboth and has a hearty “Indulgence Burger” and 90-Minute IPA at Dogfish Head Brewing & Eats. [McDuff's Food & Wine Trail]