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What Happened to Marla's Caribbean Cuisine? (Minneapolis, MN)

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As of September 2026, Marla's Caribbean Cuisine has closed — confirmed via mprnews.org, June 17, 2019.

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mprnews.org ·
Secondary source
startribune.com ·

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What the source shows: MPR News (2019-06-17) and the Star Tribune reported that Marla's Caribbean Cuisine's owner, Marla Jadoonanan, closed the restaurant after her landlord more than doubled the rent following a change in building ownership.

  • Season / episode Season 14, Episode 5
  • Original air date
  • Address 3761 Bloomington Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Marla's Caribbean Cuisine in the 'Big Time Flavor' episode, aired 2012-04-30, spotlighting the restaurant's Trinidad and Tobago-style dishes. Marla's Caribbean Cuisine had operated for 14 years on Bloomington Avenue in south Minneapolis. According to MPR News (2019-06-17), owner Marla Jadoonanan closed the restaurant after a new landlord, who had purchased the building, more than doubled her rent. The Star Tribune reported around the same time that the closure was set for the end of June 2019, citing rising costs as the reason the owner gave for closing the location. KARE 11 also reported on the closure, describing Marla's as a longtime south Minneapolis spot known for its spice-forward Caribbean menu. No reports found indicate the business reopened elsewhere under the same name.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 14, Episode 5
Original air date
Episode title
Big Time Flavor
What was featured
Trinidad and Tobago-style Caribbean dishes
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Marla's Caribbean Cuisine

Frequently asked questions

Is Marla's Caribbean Cuisine still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Marla's Caribbean Cuisine has closed — confirmed via mprnews.org, June 17, 2019.

What happened to Marla's Caribbean Cuisine after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Marla's Caribbean Cuisine in the 'Big Time Flavor' episode, aired 2012-04-30, spotlighting the restaurant's Trinidad and Tobago-style dishes. As of September 2026, Marla's Caribbean Cuisine has closed — confirmed via mprnews.org, June 17, 2019.

Is Marla's Caribbean Cuisine permanently closed?

As of September 2026, Marla's Caribbean Cuisine has closed — confirmed via mprnews.org, June 17, 2019. We publish a closure only with a dated source behind it, and we say plainly when it has not been independently confirmed.

Where is Marla's Caribbean Cuisine located?

3761 Bloomington Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Marla's Caribbean Cuisine?

Season 14, Episode 5 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired April 30, 2012. The episode is titled “Big Time Flavor”.

Is Marla's Caribbean Cuisine still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?

KARE 11 also reported on the closure, describing Marla's as a longtime south Minneapolis spot known for its spice-forward Caribbean menu. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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3761 Bloomington Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407
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Sources

  • mprnews.org — https://www.mprnews.org/story/2019/06/17/south-minneapolis-gentrification-marlas-caribbean
  • startribune.com — https://www.startribune.com/spicy-food-mecca-marla-s-caribbean-cuisine-will-close-at-the-end-of-june/510567101

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