Suya Joint

Suya Joint
Restaurant information
Established2012
ChefCecelia Lizotte
Food typeNigerian
LocationBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Websitehttps://www.suyajoint.com/

Suya Joint is a restaurant chain based in Boston, Massachusetts. It specializes in serving Nigerian food.[1][2][3] The restaurant is owned and was founded by Cecelia Lizotte in 2012.[1] It won three Best of Boston awards by the Boston Magazine.[4][5] Lizotte was a semifinalist of the 2024 James Beard award for Best Chef.[1][5]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Ashe, Alexandra (2025-02-28). "In the Kitchen: Chef Cecelia Lizotte Opens Suya Joint Location in Providence". Hey Rhody Media Co. Retrieved 2025-09-27.
  2. ↑ "At Suya Joint, Nigerian cuisine comes to Roslindale Square - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved 2025-09-27.
  3. ↑ Lurie, Julia. "He fled Boko Haram and helped build an award-winning restaurant. Now he's facing deportation". Mother Jones. Retrieved 2025-09-27.
  4. ↑ Edwards, Tanya (2025-06-24). "Acclaimed West African Restaurant Considers Closing After Manager Detained by ICE". Eater Boston. Retrieved 2025-09-27.
  5. 1 2 "Acclaimed Boston restaurant struggles to stay open after manager arrested by ICE". www.wbur.org. 2025-09-23. Retrieved 2025-09-27.