Niki Gordon, the owner of Irie Jerk, a small Jamaican restaurant in Brooklyn, New York, sells an average of 400 pounds of jerk chicken daily. The restaurant’s popularity received a boost from a Tik-Tok star, according to NBC News.
Nicolas Nuvan and his videographer, Jaime, highlighted Gordon’s establishment as part of Nuvan’s spontaneous focus on New York’s boroughs.
Gordon shared her family’s influence on her work ethic and expressed the importance of perseverance. She emphasized the need to look to community institutions like her restaurant for inspiration, rather than idolizing famous people.
Nuvan echoed Gordon’s sentiment, encouraging more people to learn from extraordinary individuals in their communities. Gordon emphasized the unity within the Caribbean community in New York, noting how they come together in times of challenges.
Customers from around the world visit Gordon’s restaurant for her famous jerk chicken, showcasing the miracles that happen every day.