Let me introduce myself: I'm Janet Davis, an artist and entrepreneur living and working on the North side of Bonavista Bay, on the island of Newfoundland in Eastern Canada. There are many challenges to running a business here in my small rural hometown, and there are many wonderful benefits too. This blog is where I share some of those challenges and triumphs, and share what it's like to live in this part of the world.
Lockdown continues at Norton’s Cove, with the province at the highest level in the COVID-19 Alert Level System. I am working away as usual at the studio & café, as I always do during the winter months. In January, while we were open to the public, I had 6 visitors in store- so no great loss for me by not having to shovel the front steps! I am thankful every day for how lucky I am to be able to continue on with life as usual while others are really struggling with loneliness and fear of contracting the awful disease. I feel very privileged.
We’re still working away at the Lower Deck, and I took this picture on Saturday while upstairs for a coffee break. I’m so impressed with the way Norton’s Cove Café turned out- so many craftspeople are involved to create this kind of space, from my own inspiration and choices in fixtures, to the designer’s expertise, the carpenter’s skills, the furniture makers, the upholsterers, not to mention actually running the place as a business! It has been a lot of hard work and a sharp learning curve for me to be the owner of a restaurant, but I feel like all that is paying off and I think that Team Norton’s Cove has created one of the best restaurants in the province. It’s certainly my favourite!
Did you know that many of the Café Gift-shop’s products are available through our online shop? During this lockdown period, and always, you can pick up your jams and relish and thump mats at the studio- contactless- or have them delivered to you via Canada Post.
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I am an artist and entrepreneur from a little town on the northeastern coast of Newfoundland, Canada.
I am proud of my heritage of hardworking people and I believe that we deserve good food, music, and art. I love to show off my beautiful and sophisticated little part of the island of Newfoundland.
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4 thoughts on “This Week at Norton’s Cove Café”
I admire and appreciate deeply that you risked and created your artwork and the cafe. It is also my favourite and I’m amazed by the wonderful staff you continue to attract! Thanks so much for all you contribute to this outstanding community.
I really enjoy your blog and seeing the additional work you are doing to the bottom space. Wishing you much success in your plans to expand your business.
The View from Norton's Cove 
I admire and appreciate deeply that you risked and created your artwork and the cafe. It is also my favourite and I’m amazed by the wonderful staff you continue to attract! Thanks so much for all you contribute to this outstanding community.
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Trying to make me cry this morning? ♡♡♡♡♡♡
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I really enjoy your blog and seeing the additional work you are doing to the bottom space. Wishing you much success in your plans to expand your business.
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Thanks Shirley, that means the world to me! ♡
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