Grates Cove: A Tale of Stacked Rocks & Jambalaya

The last thing I expected to find in a remote, seaside Newfoundland village was authentic Cajun and fusion food.  With a summer population of around 250 and a winter population of 170, Grates Cove is just about the smallest town we’ve been to.  It’s so small, there are no grocery stores, and just one restaurant.  And it specializes in Cajun food.

The Best Small Town Names are in Newfoundland

One of the best things about Newfoundland is finding towns that look like perfectly preserved movie sets; bright-coloured houses and white picket fences dot picturesque harbours, and there’s usually at least two freshly-painted wooden churches.