Bayou Blue native, Nicholls culinary grad owns successful Cajun restaurant in Saskatchewan
Colin Campo
He opens a Cajun restaurant, of course.
Karl Cantrelle Jr. and his wife Charity Cantrelle bring Cajun culture and cuisine to the Great White North with their restaurant, Southern Roots, in Dalmeny, Saskatchewan.
Karl, who hails from Bayou Blue, said the restaurant is modelled after the culture of his hometown. The walls are lined with trawling nets, the radio blares swamp pop and meals are served in the traditional ways Karl grew up with. Asked if his potato salad was with or without mustard, he assured it was with.
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The establishment was launched by Karl Cantrelle Jr. and Charity Cantrelle in November 2019. It features a menu inspired by Karl s roots from the deep south in particular, the swampy areas of Louisiana. I want to give people a little change of scenery, a little change of culinary experience, Karl Cantrelle said. Some people can t or (haven t) travelled, Cantrelle Jr. says. I want to send you somewhere else. You come in, you relax, you sit down, you enjoy your company, enjoy your food.
He says that approach has garnered many comments from guests who say that they don t feel like they are eating in Canada, because of the atmosphere.