Although French influence on Grenadian culture is much less visible than on
other Caribbean islands, surnames and place names in French remain, and the
every day language is laced with French words and the local dialect or Patois.
Stronger French influence is found in the well seasoned spicy food and styles
of cooking similar to those found in New Orleans, and some French architecture
has survived from the 18th century. Island culture is heavily influenced by the
African roots of most of the Grenadians, but Indian and Carib Amerindian
influence is also seen with dhal puri, rotis, Indian sweets, cassava and
curries
