One of the best known chains in California with 24 locations, Norms Restaurant officially opened this week. On the west side, this hugely popular breakfast and lunch old-fashioned diner is the hit of the town! We tried it last week and again this last Saturday for their grand opening day.
The celebration began with ribbon cutting and then a fantastic media party (with numerous tv and radio stations), and a hotcake eating contest. Eleven participants for 10 minutes—smiling and absolutely stuffing their faces with hotcakes; the hot and fluffy discs of deliciousness just kept coming. The winner downed 46 to a grand prize of $5000 and another $5000 split between the other contestants.
Norms has been around for years, and everyone has heard of it. They are planning to open at least one, if not two more locations here in the next year. With their bright orange and white logos, huge menu, and fantastic service you must come by and then come by again.
As media we were invited to a buffet after the event, and a great gift box of coffee, a mug, candle, and a cute little bacon and egg dishcloth. They have tons of parking—we will be regulars.
