Norma G’s 14628 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit Sadly, this eastside Caribbean spot announced in September that it was closing after five years, wiht no reason given for the closure. The restaurant’s chef Lester Gouvia says he isn’t done cooking though, and to stay up to date on events and pop-ups on Norma G’s Facebook page. Whether you liked the Trini tacos, jerk chicken, or another dish, there may be hope for you to still get the food you loved again. Credit: Facebook, Norma G's

Detroit has lost another dining option with the closure of popular Caribbean spot Norma G’s.

A message announcing the closure was posted to Norma G’s Facebook page Friday morning.

“We want to start off by thanking all of you for five years of continuous support. Norma G’s wouldn’t be the same without you,” the post reads. “After careful consideration, we will be suspending operations at our current location. This decision was not easy, but it will be best for future plans.”

A reason was not given for the closure, but the announcement says to watch for “updates on upcoming events.

Owner and chef Lester Gouvia opened Norma G’s in the Jefferson Chalmers neighborhood on Detroit’s Eastside in 2018 after running Norma G’s as a food truck and pop-up for several years. It offered upscale Trinidadian and Caribbean eats like jerk wings, Trini tacos, codfish rice cakes, and pelau.

The restaurant had just celebrated its 5th year anniversary on Aug. 19.

Norma G’s

14628 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit, MI

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This article appears in Aug 30 – Sep 5, 2023.

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