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September 19th - 20th, 2025
A regional celebration of the natural gifts of Newfoundland & Labrador Food, Culture, Land & Sea

Nick Van Mele
The Grounds Cafe
Portugal Cove - St. Philips
Chef Nick has been cooking up farm to table food at The Grounds Cafe in Portugal Cove, NL since 2017. He released a cookbook in 2023!
Chef Nick loves to cook local vegetables and seafood with a rustic but unique approach, always delivering eye pleasing and flavour packed dishes.
Outside of the culinary scene, Chef Nick loves enjoying Newfoundland outdoors, biking, hiking, and playing squash.
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