This week Norman Reedus and Greg Nicotero unveiled their highly-anticipated restaurant “Nic & Norman’s” in Senoia, Georgia. Walking Dead fans from all around the country lined up on Tuesday to check out the new eatery (as well as Greg and Norman themselves). Nicotero told PEOPLE magazine, “Norman and I were texting each other back and forth on Tuesday. It’s weird to walk into a place that you didn’t even know was going to exist six months ago.” The two Walking Dead icons threw around the idea of a joint restaurant for years until this January when they decided to make it into a reality.
“We were very excited about the idea of opening something in Senoia,” Nicotero continues. “It’s something to pay tribute to the area where we shoot the show, and have the cast and the crew have a place to call their own.”
However, this is NOT a Walking Dead-themed restaurant. Nic & Norman’s features an eclectic variety of burgers, salads, cocktails, and more that have Greg & Norman’s signature touch (so no tainted leg meat, sorry). Below we’ve compiled some of the best moments leading up to and following the launch of the delicious Nic & Norman’s. Bon appetit!
Pre-Launch
‘The Walking Dead’: Norman Reedus And Greg Nicotero Opening Nic And Norman’s In Georgia https://t.co/rggRaVsRT3
— norman reedus (@wwwbigbaldhead) June 18, 2016
light it up… we’re getting close…
end of May… early June… ish pic.twitter.com/gB39pKAtrz— Nic & Norman’s (@nicandnormans) May 14, 2016
It’s getting real-er:-). #nicandnormans pic.twitter.com/HPYJpSeUgZ
— Ronny Clark (@rpctoo) May 29, 2016
@nicandnormans it was fun watching the signs get uncovered yesterday @pintsizeddaryl will be back in Oct!! pic.twitter.com/1dgS0FcajL
— Pintsizeddaryl (@pintsizeddaryl) June 15, 2016
There is no preparing people for how ridiculously cool this place is gonna be! So excited! #nicandnormans
— Ronny Clark (@rpctoo) May 27, 2016
@nicandnormans Our tour guests are excited for your upcoming opening, & we LOVE your new sign. See you in June! pic.twitter.com/uPg2wPUMOd
— Touring Dead GA (@TouringDeadGA) May 18, 2016
It’s my birthday. Where should we go for dinner? Is #NicAndNormans open yet @wwwbigbaldhead ? pic.twitter.com/bhrHFwopgw
— Shannon Murphy (@nann54) June 10, 2016
How good-looking is this crew??!! Soon, soon, soon!#nicandnormans #nicandnormanssenoia pic.twitter.com/FrzFHvG0x6
— Ronny Clark (@rpctoo) June 18, 2016
Opening Week
Doors open today at 11. Welcome to Nic & Norman’s! pic.twitter.com/XNKXvjp7kq
— Nic & Norman’s (@nicandnormans) June 21, 2016
@ nick&normans. Senoia georgia come eat n drink n chill (lil mingus Nyc) https://t.co/IHpZXfUgs0
— norman reedus (@wwwbigbaldhead) June 22, 2016
Just so happens I got to witness the grand opening of #NicAndNormans while I was in town! @wwwbigbaldhead pic.twitter.com/vzyyUFzXxB
— kαylα (@__kayelizabeth) June 21, 2016
Yesterday… @nicandnormans !!! @wwwbigbaldhead @JillHarris69 @ldavisusa @scott_trudi @NormansCat @CubbaGirl pic.twitter.com/bfKxLdPhL1
— Sarah❤BelongToReedus (@angelwoman78) June 24, 2016
@nicandnormans is Amazing! Beautiful Vintage Atmosphere! About to eat! #NicAndNormans #TWDFamily @wwwbigbaldhead pic.twitter.com/lat1vHbXEN
— Stephen Sweet™ (@sweetstephen55) June 24, 2016
@nicandnormans had lunch there today and really enjoyed the great atmosphere and wonderful staff.
Great place Guys! pic.twitter.com/m7xsOEigJ4— Jon Knipp (@Jknipps7) June 22, 2016
Some of our TWD crew stopped by! pic.twitter.com/JouexcaXbV
— Nic & Norman’s (@nicandnormans) June 22, 2016
…and gave us the official thumbs up pic.twitter.com/zdC4EEYQDl
— Nic & Norman’s (@nicandnormans) June 22, 2016
Lunch time! A job well done @wwwbigbaldhead and gnicotero #nicandnormans https://t.co/cvGTCBtKcF
— Rebecca Paradis (@BaBaBeccaxoxo44) June 24, 2016
@nicandnormans food is great drinks are amazing so @wwwbigbaldhead @G_Nicotero have a cocktail with us #allnighters pic.twitter.com/lyxjmLmk30
— Angelia (@mysticldy) June 24, 2016
@Tjaspen57 @G_Nicotero @nicandnormans @wwwbigbaldhead A few pics I took! There are many different burger options. pic.twitter.com/ylWJ9LdhZD
— *Lindsey* (@Lindz_Jay) June 24, 2016
Fun times with friends and good food! @nicandnormans Going back to try the other great stuff! #nicandnormans pic.twitter.com/6VOhVTkoTR
— Robert Mack III (@mack_expo) June 23, 2016
@nicandnormans had lunch there today and really enjoyed the great atmosphere and wonderful staff.
Great place Guys! pic.twitter.com/m7xsOEigJ4— Jon Knipp (@Jknipps7) June 22, 2016
@G_Nicotero @wwwbigbaldhead #TWDMisfits took over Senoia tonight, T-Rex’s tried to go to #nicandnormans pic.twitter.com/qMwsndYdRv
— Becky Klessig (@becky720) June 6, 2016
@nicandnormans My husband and I had an amazing dinner last night, can’t wait to get back there again!!!
— Suzanne Leffelman (@SuzanneLeff44) June 24, 2016
@wwwbigbaldhead @G_Nicotero Tuesday @nicandnormans was an amazing first day and the food was outstanding great staff pic.twitter.com/5GorGSedwr
— Angelia (@mysticldy) June 23, 2016
@wwwbigbaldhead‘s burger @nicandnormans! #NicAndNormans #NormanReedus #Burger #Senoia #TheWalkingDead #TWDFamily pic.twitter.com/oVFIwsBjAb
— *Lindsey* (@Lindz_Jay) June 23, 2016
Just ate @nicandnormans and had the best sandwich I’ve had. Fantastic food, fantastic staff, fantastic everything pic.twitter.com/foivW7qdkP
— eryn (@ErynGuilmette) June 24, 2016
@alllovehes amazing restaurant! #openingnight #nicandnormans #Senoia #TWD pic.twitter.com/fOc7J8VGVl
— Amy Anderson (@AmyA1018) June 21, 2016
@wwwbigbaldhead @NormansCat @clanzivino @nicandnormans @G_Nicotero Lori&Nicole want to start the weekend off right pic.twitter.com/qwaSVFAXsN
— FabFork (@FabFork) June 24, 2016
#Dinner @nicandnormans! #NicAndNormans #Coffee #Hummus #TomatoBasilSoup #BisonBurger #Salad #Senoia #TWDFamily pic.twitter.com/f9nexT74bd
— *Lindsey* (@Lindz_Jay) June 24, 2016
My #NicAndNormans haul! #GregNicotero #NormanReedus #MustBuyEverything @nicandnormans @wwwbigbaldhead @G_Nicotero pic.twitter.com/l7YipdK6gY
— *Lindsey* (@Lindz_Jay) June 23, 2016
Special Guests
#TWD fangirl went to @nicandnormans and look who she ran into.#GregNicotero
(crossbow.chicks) pic.twitter.com/IDBGrG8D3R— Jill Harris (@JillHarris69) June 21, 2016
Norman’s #photobombing skills are adorable but definitely not stealthy. Wed at @nicandnormans. (michaelhendrickson) pic.twitter.com/IkwqD6LH1U
— a norman stalker (@ennoia3) June 18, 2016
I have definitely been enjoying all the happy (& #wispy) Reedus we’ve gotten lately! @nicandnormans (angeliaharrod) pic.twitter.com/LN5VmdNyLm
— a norman stalker (@ennoia3) June 16, 2016
When #GregNicotero walks in… #NicAndNormans #Senoia #TWD Thanks for the Haunted Mansion decor talk @gnicotero! pic.twitter.com/4QnGIgfVxs
— *Lindsey* (@Lindz_Jay) June 23, 2016
#TWDFamily #NicAndNormans #Bae pic.twitter.com/ntbYMWrVwa
— Mlle.Dixon (@Miss_Dixon73) June 22, 2016
Welp, we’re hungry! Who’s down to make a field trip to Georgia?? Make sure to FOLLOW Nic & Norman’s on Twitter AND Facebook for more!
That looks really nice on the inside!
http://www.bitchindixons.com/nic-and-normans.html
See our interview with Greg here folks http://www.bitchindixons.com/nic-and-normans.html so humbled for it 🙂
So awesome getting to interview Greg, we love the new restaurant‼ The Bitchin Dixons can’t wait to head back to Nic & Norman’s. You can check the interview out here http://www.bitchindixons.com/nic-and-normans.html .
We went on a family road trip 2 weeks ago from Colorado to Florida. We stopped and spent a day in Senoia and I’ve got to tell you, it’s like Disneyland for Walking Dead Fans. Nic and Norman’s was certainly a highlight. We were there on June 28th and it was awesome. Especially considering it’s 1 block away from “Alexandira” in the heart of “Woodbury”.
The food was really, really good. And the drinks were nice and strong. And for a Bar & Grill, it was surprisingly kid friendly. All kids meals are served on Nic and Norman’s Frisbees that the kids can take with them. We played Frisbee on the Train Tracks to “Terminus” after lunch.
If you’re ever in the area, I highly recommend going!