By Nate Abraham
BUSINESS PROFILE Recently, I was in North Charleston for a family reunion. My wife and I were discussing where we should go for lunch when I got a text from my daughter. The text said “There’s a black-owned crepes place not far from the hotel that’s been open for around a year and a half. It’s really good. You could do a story on them for The Lowcountry (Panorama).”
This daughter is not easily impressed, so I had to check it out for myself. My wife and I went there for lunch, and we were equally impressed. We were so impressed that the next morning, we went back with four more family members for breakfast.
Crepes Palace is located at 2409 Mall Drive D. in North Charleston, SC, right by the North Charleston City Hall. It was founded on February 17, 2023 by Paula Nelson, a native of Guyana, South America.
The opening date coincided with Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Black History Month, which added a layer of historical and cultural significance. Its location was formally a Confederate Museum, and its transformation into a multicultural restaurant symbolizes positive change and progress.
Paula says that her objective was to bring a unique culinary experience to the Lowcountry.
Curry Lobster Tail wrapped in Thyme Crepe With Vegetables
“The atmosphere at Crepes Palace is designed to be a welcoming and community-oriented café that offers a five-star menu,” Paula said. “It is important to create a space where customers feel at home while enjoying high-quality meals.”
Crepes are thin, delicate French pancakes that serve as a healthy alternative to traditional carbs like rice and bread. Perfect for every meal, they are ty;ically filled with everything from fruit and ice cream to vegetables and meat.
Crepes Palace’s menu is a fusion of Italian, American, Caribbean and South American cuisines. Paula’s grandmother’s recipes for jerk chicken, curry chicken, and oxtails add a unique Caribbean flair. Her head chef, trained in Italy, brings Italian-inspired dishes like grilled herb shrimp, osso buco, and lamb chops with wine reduction sauce. This blend of flavors sets
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