Madeleine. Perhaps you've heard of her? For the last four years, Madeleine has been making crepes in the little hut near the Columbus Circle entrance to Central Park. Most people know her as 'The Crepe Lady,' and some would even go so far as to call her 'The Famous Crepe Lady.' Yet Madeleine does more than just make crepes for park wanderers. She talks to people, exchanges stories, and yes, even exchanges recipes. She's known throughout the city for her wonderful conversation, and of course, her incredible deserts.
With the weather cooling off to a decent temperature, I went off in search of Madeleine to Central Park yesterday. When I got to her little green crepe-shack, though, I was startled to find just another soda and candy vendor. Tragedy! Where is Madeleine? I asked the lady selling these pre-packaged sweets. Where is her wonderful crepe grill? The gave me a flier. She's moved.
Once I found her, in her new trendy cyber cafe location, I was a little put off by the place. But Madeleine is still the same. She made some delicious crepes, and sat down to chat all about the move from Central Park to this new cafe. She even brought a slice of lemon meringue pie, on the house. A hopeful quest for a crepe resulted in an hour and a half of fantastic food, wonderful conversation, and that warm-hearted good feeling you get when everything just works out.
It's almost like being in a small town again.
If you're in New York, or ever come to the city, go to the Cyber Cafe on 49th Street between Broadway and 8th Ave. Ask for Madeleine. Bring an empty stomach. Leave yourself plenty of time.
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Just when I'm about to give up on finding community in New York, I find something from Andrew.
Perhaps you've heard of him? Your friendly neighborhood astrophysicist?
No? Well, be sure to ask a hot-dog vendor, or a taxi-cab driver, or a traveling priest, or a lady in Washington Square, or a crepe-maker. They can introduce you.
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