"Norma, from restaurateur Alican Bayar, who previously operated Mama’s Secret Bakery and Cafe on West Third Street, opened January 9 and touts journeyman chef Jason Fullilove in the kitchen, as well as general manager/cocktail veteran Aidan Demarest at the front-of-house. Though Bayar’s Mama’s Secret was a casual Mediterranean and Turkish cafe, Norma is a full-blown lounge that promises a member’s only vibe without a requisite membership." - Matthew Kang