There are notable chef’s table experiences in Atlanta, Georgia, and a number of private dining experiences, but none can touch the magic of Wick and Nick’s in Grant Park. Under red and purple lights, the question of what the evening holds isn’t immediately answered. As you open the door and round the corner from the entryway, passing a bedroom on the right, only then does the full scene unfold.
The majority of the underground dining happens in secret restaurants around Atlanta, often as pop-ups inside an established restaurant on the days it’s typically closed. Chefs Jared Warwick and Ben Skolnick instead open their home, filling it with everything they need to create a curated space to serve seven courses. It’s only after you’ve bought a ticket that they release their address, where you can join them for their tasting menu.
The Wick and Nick’s Cheat Sheet:
- The Concept: A high-end, 7-course “secret” tasting menu served inside the chefs’ private Grant Park apartment.
- The Atmosphere: Mid-century modern “living room” vibes with a vintage sound system curated by Omni’s Philip Frobos.
- The Price:$175 per person (includes 7 courses; often features “off-menu” surprises).
- How to Join: Tickets are released monthly via the Wick and Nick’s website. The exact address is only shared after booking.
- Pro Tip: Arrive exactly on time to snag the best seats in the living room, as seating is first-come, first-served.
Initial Thoughts on Wick’s & Nick’s
If you’ve ever attended an Atlanta supper club, you know it’s centered around the atmosphere and a more leisurely pace. The menu typically includes around four or five courses. But it’s the “super deluxe” spin on Wick and Nick’s and the elusive location that makes it feel like a secret supper club.
Here, the menu, which is almost always seven courses, is finalized and released after the chefs announce the dates for each month. Once the dates are released, guests can purchase tickets to attend. Once you’ve arrived and make your way toward the building, all you need to do is look up. You’ll see the corner unit’s red glow and know you’re on the right track.
What It’s Like Inside This Secret Supper Club Experience
Once you’re inside the door, guests walk by the open-concept kitchen where Chef Warwick is often adding the final touches to the amuse-bouche. Passing more doors on the left before curving to the right again, past another bedroom, that’s when it sets in: You’re taking a seat in their living room, dotted with an eclectic mix of mid-century modern tables and chairs set among their couch and shelves filled with cookbooks and art. While the seating arrangements change from time to time, there’s enough room to accommodate parties of two to six. Be sure to arrive promptly for first dibs on your seat for the night, though…