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Welcome to the West End, Nic & Norman’s

Nic & Norman’s is now open in Greenville’s West End
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For the first time in decades, there will be something new at 1 Augusta St. | Photo provided by Emanate Brands and Environments
The Smoke on the Water building located at 1 Augusta St. will soon be home to a Southern-inspired restaurant called Nic & Norman’s by Norman Reedus + Greg Nicotero. ICYMI, Smoke on the Water will close in March and plans to move to Pelham Road.

From TV to the kitchen

Recognize the names? The duo met on set of “The Walking Dead” and will open their fifth restaurant in the prominent building that sits at the gateway to Greenville’s West End.

Reedus is known for playing Daryl Dixon in front of the camera, and Nicotero was the special effects makeup artist on the show.

The Upstate Business Journal spoke with Senior Vice President of Operations for the restaurant David Valentine who said the concept began as a hang out spot for the cast and crew in Senoia, GA (where the show was filmed). Now, the restaurant has locations in Louisville + Lexington, KY and Chattanooga, TN.

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Take a peek at Nic & Norman’s newest location (before Greenville).| Photo by LOUtoday

The space

Get ready for some changes to the building you’ve dined at over the past two decades. Design plans for the space include moving the bar and the entrance to the front and putting the dining area in the back. Plus, there are plans to utilize the space outside the restaurant.

The eatery is described as having a “speakeasy” feel, and — though each location is unique — the existing locations feature movie memorabilia spanning the pair’s careers.

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Thanks for the sneak peek, LOUtoday. | Photo by LOUtoday

The menu

The food is Southern-inspired serving lunch, dinner, and brunch (on the weekends). The cocktail menu continues the “speakeasy” vibe and you can also sip on beer + wine.

Our friends at LOUtoday just covered the opening of the fourth location in their city in June 2023. Assistant Managing Editor Katie described the meatloaf with mashed potatoes, green beans, and cornbread as “the star dish” + tells us it’s made from a recipe that Reedus and Nicotero helped create.

Nic & Norman’s hopes to open this summer in June or July.
 
Events
Monday, Feb. 5
  1. Open Mic Night | Monday, Feb. 5 | 7 p.m. | Smileys on the Roxx, 734 S. Main St., Greenville | Free entry | Dust off your busking shoes and try your hand at open mic night — sign ups start at 5 p.m.
  2. Visual Arts Mid-Year Student Exhibition | Monday, Feb. 5-Thursday, Feb. 29 | 1:30-4:30 p.m. | South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, 15 University St., Greenville | Free | The Governor’s School Visual Arts Department presents a selection of juried works by each student in a variety of mediums.
Tuesday, Feb. 6
  1. “Girl From the North Country” | Tuesday, Feb. 6-Sunday, Feb. 11 | Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville | $45-$95 | Catch this Tony Award-winning new musical featuring Bob Dylan’s songs starring an SC native.
  2. Trivia Night with ParmeJon | Tuesday, Feb. 6 | 7-9 p.m. | The People’s Tap, 250 RiverPlace, Greenville | Free | Pick your beer from the tap list and enjoy a snack from The Lazy Goat while you test your trivia knowledge.
Wednesday, Feb. 7
  1. Belgium Is For Lovers: A Beer Event | Wednesday, Feb. 7 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | The Community Tap, 217 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville | Free entry | Sip rare Methusaleh pours of St. Bernardus 12 + a special tapping of Duchesse de Bourgogne Chocolate Cherry.
Thursday, Feb. 8
  1. Exploring Oil & Vinegars | Thursday, Feb. 8 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Oil & Vinegar, 220 N. Main St., Ste. 203, Greenville | $20 | Learn the artisan production methods and enjoy a guided tasting tour of the distinct varietals and unique flavor profiles of oil and vinegar.
Calendar of events here
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Travel

Here’s your invite to a slice of paradise
Two people kayaking on the water while vacationing in Mount Pleasant, SC.
Plan your next getaway and “Make The Most of the Coast” in Mount Pleasant, SC. | Photo provided by Town of Mount Pleasant
It’s time to start planning your next vacay. Escape to the warmth of Mount Pleasant for fresh air, sunshine, coastal views, and delicious food.

Nestled on the Charleston Harbor, Mount Pleasant is the largest coastal town in SC and the perfect destination for:
  • Outdoor activities
  • Picnics under sunsets
  • Kayaking and paddle boarding
  • Trying delicious Southern cuisine
  • And more
Plus, you don’t have to leave your pup at home — it’s a pet-friendly destination and a certified “Better City for Pets.”
Start planning your coastal getaway
News Notes
Featured
  • It may be closed for the season, but we’re still celebrating Ice on Main. The downtown rink landed on Forbes’ list titled “10 Great US Ice Skating Rinks.” We’re sharpening our skates for November.
Plan Ahead
  • Taxpayers who earn less than $60,000 a year can sign up for help from United Way of Greenville County’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. Plus, if you earn less than $79,000 you can complete your taxes on MyFreeTaxes.com.
Eat
  • Off the Grid Greenville kicked off Black History Month by sharing some of its favorite restaurants owned by local Black entrepreneurs: The Herbal Farmercy, Aunt Tel’s Sweet Potato Pie, Wing Crave, and Tasty Soul Food & Bar.
Cause
  • Cancer Survivors Park is looking for volunteers to help remove 1,200+ markers so the boardwalk can be resurfaced. Sign up for a two-hour shift on select dates between Friday, Feb. 9 and Saturday, Feb. 17.
Watch
Ranked
  • No. 2. That’s where “Live with Kelly and Mark” ranked Greenville on its list of best places to retire. They shouted out our access to outdoor activities, our lively downtown, and our markets + live music.
Family
  • Help your kid or teen find the magic in adventure this summer. Registration is now open for Summer Camp at the YMCA of Greenville. Each of the Y’s family branches offers different specialty camps and enrichment experiences — from sports, arts and science, dance, swimming, and more. Learn more + register.*
Drink
  • A new beer has entered the Upstate chat. After showcasing brews at both Euphoria and Fall for Greenville in 2023, Peak Drift Brewing is bringing seasonal selections (made by brewer Ashley Kinart-Short) from its Columbia brewery to taps around the city.*
 
History

The history of lunch counter sit-ins

The history of lunch counter sit-ins in Greenville, SC
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Vintage postcard of F.W. Woolworth’s | Screenshot from Greenville SC Natives
In the late summer of 1960, a group of Black students and alumni from Greenville’s first Black high school, Sterling High School, (including then-college freshman Jesse Jackson) walked inside the Greenville County Public Library and began browsing books and newspapers. This wasn’t allowed, as segregation was still prevalent in the South. Rather than changing its policies, the library temporarily shut down + quietly reopened as an integrated facility that September.

Following the library demonstrations, the group of activists began organizing sit-ins at segregated lunch counters at the Woolworth’s, S.S. Kress & Co., + the H.T. Grant’s stores downtown.

The student protesters were arrested and charged with trespassing. Working with NAACP lawyers, the group appealed the charges and the case was taken all the way to the Supreme Court.

In 1963, the protesters prevailed, when SCOTUS judges reviewed that case (combined with three similar cases) + decided it was unconstitutional to refuse service to someone because of their race.
Learn more
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The Wrap
 
Danielle Barilla in a purple lace shirt

Today’s edition by:
Danielle
From the editor
I had a packed weekend playing tourist in my own city with my brothers who were in town from Raleigh (hey, RALtoday). We ate at several of my favorite spots:
  • Sum Bar
  • Carmella’s
  • Daylight Burrito
  • Brick Street Cafe
  • Myles Pizza Pub
Showing off Greenville never gets old.
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