Freep visits Le Petit Zinc, Detroit's newest French creperie in Corktown

Detroit now has a second creperie, and a full-fledged French cafe, in Le Petit Zinc.

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Le Petit Zinc, which loosely means "local bar," seats just 25 in a dining room splashed with color -- yellow walls, turquoise shelves, green trim and a vibrant flower-market mural painted by Karima.

The menu is light and casual: sweet and savory handmade crepes, fresh salads, baguette sandwiches, snack plates, light breakfast items and beverages including espresso drinks.

The food is delightful. At lunch one day last week, I loved the big, robust cappuccinos, served in chartreuse café au lait bowls. My crepe -- filled with goat cheese, fresh baby spinach and pine nuts -- came with a lightly dressed green salad. A side order of herb-flecked ratatouille reminded me of summer. Prices are competitive: Cappuccinos and lattes are $3; most other drinks are $2. Crepes range from $3.50 to $6.75. Salads and sandwiches are $4.75 to $7.95.

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