Jorge's Tasca restaurant closing in Norwich's Pivotal House

Jorge Santos has announced that tapas and brunch bar Jorge's Tasca in Pivotal House, Norwich, will shut at the end of the year Picture: Steve Adams/Eleanor Santos <i>(Image: Steve Adams/Eleanor Santos)</i>
Jorge Santos has announced that tapas and brunch bar Jorge's Tasca in Pivotal House, Norwich, will shut at the end of the year Picture: Steve Adams/Eleanor Santos (Image: Steve Adams/Eleanor Santos)
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A brunch and tapas bar in Norwich will close at the end of the year so the owner can get a better work-life balance. 

Jorge Santos announced in a post on social media that Jorge's Tasca in the glass-fronted Pivotal House in Orford Yard, off Red Lion Street, will have its final day of trading on December 23 2023. 

The Portuguese eatery was originally called Go Bifanas and it opened in the former home of Loose's Cookshop in late 2021. 

Then in January this year, it was rebranded to Jorge's Tasca to bring greater cohesion with his other business Jorge's Restaurant, which is located next door and serves steaks, seafood, tapas and more. 

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Norwich Evening News: The Yard Coffee, which shares the space in Pivotal House with Jorge's Tasca, will remain open Picture: Steve AdamsThe Yard Coffee, which shares the space in Pivotal House with Jorge's Tasca, will remain open Picture: Steve Adams (Image: Steve Adams)

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Mr Santos, who runs both restaurants with his wife Eleanor, said: "I have decided that in the new year, I want to spend more time with my family and focus on Jorge's Restaurant, where I will be introducing some new Portuguese dishes.

"I have been working 70 hours a week and I want to slow down a little bit." 

The Yard Coffee, which is also in Pivotal House, will remain open. 

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