This whole thing started as a joke. 2016. it was a scorching hot day in the middle of a Georgia summer, in a powerhouse pasta restaurant called Bocca Lupo a young Wick and a young Nick jokingly deliberated the name of their fabled pop-up. at this point in time our sites were set on making sandwiches, really good ones. Like sandwiches that you put your chin into without even thinking twice. That good. it will remain a mystery who shot first, but the iconic name Wick and Nick’s hot salads and cold cuts was stated for the first time in known human history. At this point everyone’s standing on the hotline was cracking up. Nobody took the young Wick and Young Nick seriously, and rightfully so, for they themselves didn’t either. But jokes on us.

After years of riding the rollercoasters doing offsite pop-ups with equal success and failure outside of their careers at their own respective restaurants the duo came upon a space. A beautiful one. One that inspired the idea in part, of Blueblood. For at this point, Wick and Nick had their ambition set higher, their love of amazing sandwiches never died; however The idea of a DIY tasting menu with them in full control of every aspect of the dining experience had them spellbound. It aligned with all aspirations to create exceptional food and more. Then they began together all necessary materials to construct the experience.

It was obvious from the jump, this was to be no easy feet. Their budget was extremely limited so thrift stores, estate sales, Storage unit auctions became the name of the game. Tables and chairs in particular followed by glassware and plates.

It is important to note that at this point, the idea of cooking good food was never lost. It is 2nd Nature to wick and nick, whereas an interior design was not.

It took several months, But after much hunting, they had obtained all materials for 12 people to eat six courses without an issue. Stoneware from Vicky, vintage glassware and crystallin from estate sales, Marcel Bruere Cescas, Chromcraft swivel chairs, all gold flatware and two dudes trying to make it happen.

So in December 2023, the boys invited a group of paying friends to come and enjoy their first ever performance. Overall a complete success. But we have come along way since then and we thank our friends greatly for sticking through that one. (We are our own critics) Of those people we’d like to thank a few people in particular. Tim Faulkner for always being supportive, and literally saving our ass on Vol.5.1. You’re a true friend. Brad from Fishmonger. Andre for believing in us. Yall are the people that kept the spark alive while we starting and we appreciate you guys 1000x.