Late last month, reader Jan D. wrote in and asked a straightforward question: “Is there a great crepe place in Lexington?”

Several years ago, the answer would have been Le Petite Creperie, near Woodland Park, but it’s no longer around. No other spot leaped to mind. I told her I’d investigate and report back.

I went to consult experts, aka pals deeper in the Lexington foodie-gossip know. They had an answer. I’d never heard of it because much like the full moon, all-you-can-eat crepes night for $29.50 at Le Deauville typically comes only once a month. On the first Wednesday of the month, to be precise.

Breaking happy news. The restaurant has added a second crepes Wednesday this month, tonight, May 13. You can read my full report and, if it convinces you, no waiting, just go.

If you’ve never been to Deauville, it’s a vibes-heavy French-style bistro. Their other long-running special, Tuesday night all-you-can-eat mussels and frites for $22.50, is one of the most high-end bargains in town. The food is rich and fabulous, the atmosphere classically elegant yet unfussy, with low light, white tablecloths, rich wood paneling, and the periodic sound of champagne bottles popping. The wine list is excellent, as are the cocktails. The bread? Yes, it comes with the good butter. The people-watching is always a treat. You never know who you might see dropping in for a glass of red or a bowl of French onion soup gratineé.

Pro tip: Enjoy the leisurely service. Linger. One doesn’t visit Le Deauville to rush.

I arrived in the early evening, settled in at the bar, and explained I was going to order an unseemly amount of crepes. The bartender didn’t blink. The couple sitting nearby (LEXtoday readers) agreed that I was very brave. Or, at least, agreed they could understand why I love writing this newsletter.

A quick primer on crepes before we get to the main course. While there are variations, crepes are made from a thinner, pancake-like batter cooked on a flat surface, then folded around a filling and/or topped. They’re remarkably tricky to master, and come in sweet and savory types.

Deauville offers a full range of both. The savory are named for famous French men, and the sweet for famous French women.

I ordered two savory crepes to begin, called: the Marcel Pagnol (goat cheese and tomato) for the novelist, playwright, and film auteur, and the Jean Gabin (ham and Swiss cheese) for the actor and singer. We’re eating and we’re learning.

The crepes themselves were presented with little fanfare. The server slid a plate with each offering in front of me. The verdict?

Tomato and goat cheese crepe on plate, ham and cheese on plate. — The first two crepes arrive. The body is ready. | LEXtoday

When I say they were the perfect crepes… They have the right thin yet airy consistency, browned but not burned, folded beautifully with ample fillings, and zero greasiness.

The menu offers many kinds of sweet crepes too. I first tried: the Arletty (traditional sugar and lemon) named for the actress, model, and singer, and the Brigitte Bardot (chocolate sauce and almonds) for the famous actress. My favorite of the entire meal turned out to be the Simone Signoret (strawberries and whipped cream) named for the actress who, among other things, won a 1959 Academy Award for Best Actress for “Room at the Top.”

Crepe with strawberries and whipped cream. — The Smone Signoret won my heart. In real life, she won French, British, and American film awards. | LEXtoday

Then, fine, I’ll confess. I wasn’t up to the task of sampling the entire menu. Not even close, on either the savory or the sweet side. So you may see me there again tonight, with friends in tow. This, Jan, is the not-as-straightforward answer: While not a crepes place, Le Deauville has great crepes.

Please write in and let us know if there’s somewhere else you recommend for crepes.