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Norma G's

The Detroit News
Diners sample dishes like Jerk chicken wings, fried plantains, curried goat and other tastes of the Caribbean at Norma G's.
Diners sample dishes like Jerk chicken wings, fried plantains, curried goat and other tastes of the Caribbean at Norma G's.
Brandy Baker / Special To Detroit News
On their first night out with new baby Waylon, 4 weeks, Danielle and David Risk, of Birmingham, visit the Caribbean via the food at Norma G's.
On their first night out with new baby Waylon, 4 weeks, Danielle and David Risk, of Birmingham, visit the Caribbean via the food at Norma G's.
Brandy Baker / Special To Detroit News
Bubble decorations throughout the eatery advertise the house's Jerk chicken.
Bubble decorations throughout the eatery advertise the house's Jerk chicken.
Brandy Baker / Special To Detroit News
Doubles are a classic Trinidad street food of sautéed chick peas, onions, and spices tucked into house-made fried dough. They are served with tamarind sauce.
Doubles are a classic Trinidad street food of sautéed chick peas, onions, and spices tucked into house-made fried dough. They are served with tamarind sauce.
Brandy Baker / Special To Detroit News
Doubles are a classic Trinidad street food of sautéed chick peas, onions, and spices tucked into house-made fried dough. They are served with tamarind sauce.
Doubles are a classic Trinidad street food of sautéed chick peas, onions, and spices tucked into house-made fried dough. They are served with tamarind sauce.
Brandy Baker / Special To The Detroit News
Jumbo cut chicken wings are marinated in house jerk seasoning, grilled, then served with chipotle mayo.
Jumbo cut chicken wings are marinated in house jerk seasoning, grilled, then served with chipotle mayo.
Brandy Baker / Special To Detroit News
Jumbo cut chicken wings are marinated in house jerk seasoning, grilled, then served with chipotle mayo.
Jumbo cut chicken wings are marinated in house jerk seasoning, grilled, then served with chipotle mayo.
Brandy Baker / Special To Detroit News
Sweet fried plantains are offered as a side dish.
Sweet fried plantains are offered as a side dish.
Brandy Baker / Special To Detroit News
Owner / chef Lester Gouvia named his new Caribbean restaurant for his mother Norma, and her photograph hangs above the front door.
Owner / chef Lester Gouvia named his new Caribbean restaurant for his mother Norma, and her photograph hangs above the front door.
Brandy Baker / Special To Detroit News
Owner / chef Lester Gouvia shows off a house speciality--curried goat. Gouvia named the restaurant for his mother, Norma.
Owner / chef Lester Gouvia shows off a house speciality--curried goat. Gouvia named the restaurant for his mother, Norma.
Brandy Baker / Special To Detroit News
A house speciality is the Curry Goat marinated in house seasoning, sauteed in yellow curry sauce with veggies and served over jasmine rice.
A house speciality is the Curry Goat marinated in house seasoning, sauteed in yellow curry sauce with veggies and served over jasmine rice.
Brandy Baker / Special To Detroit News
RaShaunda Weaver, left, of Sterling Heights, samples the Jerk chicken sliders while Brittany Adams, Detroit, tries the curry chicken.
RaShaunda Weaver, left, of Sterling Heights, samples the Jerk chicken sliders while Brittany Adams, Detroit, tries the curry chicken.
Brandy Baker / Special To The Detroit News
Jerk chicken wings, fried plantains, curried goat and other tastes of the Caribbean fill the menu.
Jerk chicken wings, fried plantains, curried goat and other tastes of the Caribbean fill the menu.
Brandy Baker / Special To Detroit News
Norma G's, a new restaurant on Jefferson Ave..
Norma G's, a new restaurant on Jefferson Ave..
Brandy Baker / Special To Detroit News