SOUTHWICK — Art Ribinskas, the owner of Crepes Tea House, is seeking permission to use a smoker for cooking purposes and to place a walk-in cooler next to the restaurant.

A crepe is a classic French dish made from a simple batter of flour, eggs, and milk. Crepes are similar to pancakes, but they are not made with a leavener—like the baking powder and baking soda used in pancakes—which results in a thinner batter and delicate crepes.