Crêpe la Madeleine filled with balsamic chicken, rice Provençal, broccoli, mushrooms and Swiss cheese; topped with mushroom sauce, Parmesan and tomatoes
Crêpe with a Flavor Complex
La Madeleine | Based in Dallas
Erik Von Illyes
Legacy restaurant brands often walk a narrow menu-development tightrope between innovating and sticking to a flavor model with deep roots. Fast casual La Madeleine has built its success on evoking the rustic elegance of the French countryside through both its menu and its restaurant décor. In 2022, it leveled up with a made-to-order crêpe program that today features five varieties. The standout is the Crêpe la Madeleine, filled with roasted balsamic chicken, broccoli, rice Provençal, Swiss cheese and sautéed mushrooms. It’s topped with a creamy mushroom sauce and a garnish of Parmesan and tomatoes.
“While classic French crêpes typically lean toward sweet or simple savory flavors, the combination of mushrooms, cream and roasted chicken adds a rich complexity that makes this dish stand out,” says Erik Von Illyes, culinary and training manager. “It strikes a balance between refined and rustic, perfectly embodying the comfort of the French countryside.” All crêpes are made fresh, and Von Illyes attributes the success of the dish to the flavor build and a dedication to culinary craftsmanship.
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