There’s a certain kind of craving that only Nutella can satisfy. The spread is made by grinding hazelnuts till they’re smooth, then adding sugar and cocoa powder for a chocolaty/nutty taste unlike any other. Coco’s Crepes & Coffee (218 Gray, 713-521-0700) makes a Nutella crepe ($3.90) that can be eaten either plain or with bananas or strawberries (recommended). Coco’s makes the crepes by spreading batter over the warm griddle, then flipping the crepe over, removing it, smearing it with a good helping of Nutella and adding the fruit of your choice. Folded over twice, it looks just like a slice of pizza.
This article appears in Dec 14-20, 2006.