Posts tagged with Food
New to the scene, Joe Mama's Wood Fired Pizza sounds like a tongue in cheek place to eat but they aren't kidding about their pizzas. Focusing on the demographic of people who want more out of their pizza than sheer volume, Joe Mama's brings more of an upscale vibe to the everyday pizza place.
More...My birthday passed not too long ago and Lindsay wanted to take me somewhere nice. Somewhere a little classier than my tried and true favorites. "It's your birthday," she told me. "You shouldn't waste your time ordering food at a counter." After running through the short list of the finer local establishments that we knew of, we agreed on going to Kool Beanz Café, since we have both heard so many great things about it.
More...Both my husband and I love to eat out in Tallahassee; there are many local restaurants that serve so many different types of cuisine. One of our favorite places to go is Coosh's Bayou Rouge located off of Thomasville Road in the Permission Hill shopping center. They have a great selection of all sorts of yummy Cajun food, a great kids menu and some of the best muffaletta ever!
More...Of all the places to go during the weekend in Tallahassee, I find myself spending most of my time in the Gaines Street area. I can't help it if I've fallen in love with Fermentation Lounge and all that surrounds it. Now that it's fall, sitting outside is quite magical especially if you're wearing just enough layers.
More...It's almost that time again...OPA! Time for one of my very favorite weekends of the year - the Greek Food Festival - and if you're in Tallahassee, or anywhere near, do not miss it! It all takes place at the Holy Mother of God Greek Orthodox Church on Phillips Road. Admission is free and you can park your car along the road and walk the rest of the way in to the church. Greek bands perform all day long on both days, but are especially fun at night! Tour the Church, dance, and have a fantastic lunch, dinner and dessert. When you can't eat anymore, do take home all the wonderful Greek food you can carry. I (highly) recommend that you come as early as possible...all of the most popular foods sell out first, then you have to wait a whole year to get another chance to buy them!
More...Since 1996, Gordo's restaurant has been serving authentic Cuban cuisine in Tallahassee. If you've never personally experienced their food, you're really missing out on something great. The original restaurant is on Pensacola Street near FSU's campus, but they've just expanded with a second location in Market Square, on the north side of town, just off of I-10. Their sandwiches and burgers are delicious of course, but when you go, I also recommend you branch out and try some of the traditional Cuban fare, and not JUST the famous hot-pressed Cuban. The croquetas, yucca, empanadas and maduras are nothing short of amazing. Gordo's is well known for their seasoned fries with a signature sauce (don't forget to order an extra side of it) and do come hungry, because their portions are huge. I have never had a single bad thing on their menu, so feel free to be adventurous - I promise you won't be sorry.
More...Zacadoo's Grille is a franchise that originated in Valdosta, GA, and has made its first out-of-state appearance right here in Tallahassee. Zacadoo's opened late last year on Appalachee Parkway, right next to the La Quinta Inn and across from the SunTrust bank.
When I first saw the building I was intrigued by the name and curious lack of windows. The building is a tan structure with no obvious entrance or exit. I had wondered if the place was one of those futuristic restaurants that were completely run by machines. That would explain the lack of windows and doors since robots don't need a view to produce quality and timely service.
More...Vertigo Burgers and Fries opened up a few months ago and seems like they have shaken up an already active burger community. They're located where Loopers Subs used to be on East Lafayette and Indianhead Drive. With places like Voodoo Dog, Bird's and Monks, I couldn't imagine a new burger place making that big of an impact. What else could you throw on a burger that any of the other places haven't magnificently done already?
More...Immerse yourself in Asian culture, right in downtown Tallahassee! Head over to Bloxham and Lewis Parks on Saturday, October 6th, from 10 am until 5pm and see Maturiza Taiko Drummers from Japan, The Taiwanese Youth Folk Sports Troupe, Martial Arts Performers from China, and sample all the fantastic Asian food. There will be representatives from the Chinese, Filipino, Indian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Taiwanese, and Thai communities, so this festival will be an amazing multicultural event. Bring the whole family to learn about Asian music, dance, arts, crafts and, of course, my favorite...the cuisine. The festival is sponsored by the Asian Coalition of Tallahassee, and has grown bigger and better every year.
Please visit www.asiantlh.org for exact performance times and a site map to guide you through the event.
More...Translated into English, the name means "a little sin," and for more than twenty years this tiny gem of a pastry shop has been creating the most sinfully delicious confections around! Located in Market Square, just off of I-10 this little storefront sells chocolates, cakes, cookies, pies...and even breads. Visit their website for a listing of what type of bread is baked each day that they're open, Tuesday through Saturday.
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Now this sounds like fun… You won’t want to miss the very first annual celebration of Hispanic cultural heritage right in the heart of Tallahassee. The Florida Hispanic Professionals Association has teamed up with the Tallahassee Downtown Improvement Authority to put on Tally Fiesta. Celebrate Hispanic culture while enjoying fantastic and authentic Hispanic food, then burn off all the calories by dancing the night away. Hispanic music, food AND dancing…a great way to kick off Hispanic Heritage month, which officially begins on September 15th. As home to the 3rd largest Hispanic population in the state, Tallahassee community leaders are taking great pride in planning this event to spread cultural awareness and have a great time, too. For more information, please visit their website at TallyFiesta.com.
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This past weekend I drove over to Lynn's Oriental Market with my brother to see what sort of crazy flavors of Doritos that they have. After seeing this list on Buzzfeed I had an urge to seek out and try every flavor. Only after ingesting the first chip would I read the ingredients list since I don't want to know the science behind the Doritos magic.
More...Enter this industrial purple warehouse in the All Saints District off Macomb Street in Tallahassee and you'll feel immediately transported back to the 80's. Alternative music plays over the sound system (we were greeted by a Ramones song upon arrival) and pop memorabilia surrounds you.
More...I've always been a big fan of locally owned businesses, but I have recently become infatuated with a corporate chain. It's a not so little red brick structure next to Earth Fare on Apalachee Parkway. Opening in the beginning of this year, Jason's Deli has become a hot spot for an on-the-go deli experience.
More...One of the many things I love about Tallahassee is that I can jump in the car and in no time at all experience a great weekend seafood festival. If you're a scallop lover like I am, this one will be perfect for you! Festival gates open at 5 pm on Friday with lots of local art to stroll through while you feast on scallops (prepared more ways than you ever dreamed possible). Friday's live music starts at 6 and can even be enjoyed from your boat if you pull it up close to the beach.
More...Having just moved across town and away from Tallahassee's college sector, I've had the pleasure of seeing a new side of Florida's Capital City. I rarely ventured too far east because everything I thought I needed was right by campus. Now that I've moved, I'm ready to start exploring again. First on the list was finding a good pizza place.
More...I DO love the South. There's always a festival devoted entirely to what has made a town famous. Monticello is known for its amazing watermelons and has been celebrating them for 62 years now with their Watermelon Festival. The festivities begin on June 8th, but the main events are during the weekend of the 15th and 16th, so check their website for the complete schedule www.monticellojeffersonfl.com/wmfschedule.cfm.
More...Here's something fun for the whole family - ANY Thursday night of the year... You have to feed them dinner anyway, right? Why not do something a little different this week? Load up the car (don't forget your lawn chairs) and head to the "The Food Truck Hub" where Tharpe and Monroe Streets intersect. You can't miss it, the spot is right next to Burger King, and will be filled with Tallahassee food trucks offering just about every kind of food you can imagine (and some you've never even dreamed of).
More...You're committed to shopping local, and it doesn't get any more local than this. Starting in March and running every single Saturday through the end of November, the Downtown MarketPlace really does have something for everyone. Featuring the freshest homegrown produce, organic foods, fresh breads, flowers, eggs, plants and more...
More...Mockingbird Café has recently shed its feathers and evolved into a new image. Growing past the need of being known as a "café," the name has slimmed down to just "The Mockingbird". The logo also changed from the old yellow and white impact lettering to its current minimalist mockingbird impression. I can appreciate the move towards a more elegant look. The café seems to have figured a few things out in its two year life span.
More...Lake Ella is one of the most beautiful places in Tallahassee. A short walk around that quaint body of water can release you from those nagging frustrations. I enjoy watching the ducks wade through the water and strolling under the tree branches that sway gently in the breeze. Almost any day you can stop by and experience that familiar comfort. On Wednesdays, however, the northern shore blooms with commerce.
More...I love trying new Latin restaurants, but if I’m not in the mood for Mexican food, the choices are quite limited. Ranging from authentic Mexican restaurants like Morelia’s and Los Amigos, to franchises like Moe’s and Taco Bell, Mexican cuisine is well represented all across Tallahassee. The only Non-Mexican restaurants that come to mind are Black Bean Café (Cuban), Super Perros (Colombian) and Gordos (Cuban). In Tallahassee’s Latin food realm it seems like Mexican is king and Cuban is a distant second.
More...A new Vietnamese restaurant opened up in Tallahassee and it's receiving quite a bit of attention. Pho 7 came into existence to fill the demands of Tallahassee pho (pronounced "fuh") lovers. Pho, a traditional Vietnamese noodle soup is known for its flavorful broth that both entices olfactory nerves and pleases the palate.
More...The weather in town has been a fickle beast as of late, but for those who call Tallahassee home, this isn't anything new. The mornings start cold, and the days end freezing. I've been staving off the cold bones with hot teas and coffee, but at night, my sweet tooth gets the best of me. It drives me to venture into the elements to secure a frozen delight.
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Along with countless of other Americans, I made the choice of making my New Year's Resolution affect the way I eat. It's time to be more conscious of what I put in my belly. The plan is to have less meat and carbohydrates in my diet, and have more vegetables. Hopefully I will be able to outlast my belly's desire for a late night fast food run. Historically, the cards are stacked against me.
More...As the temperature in Tallahassee drops slightly below a comfortable chill, only one remedy comes to mind that can stave off the cold. Forget stopping by CVS for some Theraflu, what you need is a heaping helping of some barbecue. With that first nip of the early morning air, I already know what to get to nurture my frozen bones--a saucy pulled pork sandwich.
More...I had first heard about Birds a few years back when my friend had invited me to see him do standup comedy. He's a funny guy, so I figured he'd have some good laughs. He promised that he had a funny set and that they had cheap Yuengling on tap. Cheap beer and some laughs? A pretty hard combination to pass up on a Wednesday night.
More...If I were to compile a list of my favorite foods, Latin American foods would be very well represented. Those flavors really bring me back to my childhood, back to when my mother would have me set the table after cutting up onions and peppers for her. I consider it a blessing that my mother was such a great chef. I grew up eating a lot of traditional Latin American foods like arroz con pollo and bistec palomilla, and, thanks to her, I find myself making very similar dishes to this day.
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Pizza is one of the few types of food that I could eat every day and not get bored. The variety of toppings available makes it possible for endless combinations. I've grown to find that the taste of cold pizza in the morning rivals hot pizza in the evening. I'm not sure if the Bagel Bites commercials in the 90's planted the idea in my brain that eating pizza any time was reasonable, but I am certain that it had something to do with it. My love for eating pizza for breakfast has added an extra requirement to my pizza demands. Every time I think about ordering a pie, I take into account whether or not I'd also enjoy the left-overs.
More...Breakfast is an odd thing to me. Since leaving the regimented comfort of my parents' household, the lines between breakfast, lunch and dinner have been blurred. During the past 4 or 5 years, it wasn't unusual for me to eat cold wings and leftover pizza at 9 am. And it still isn't. Through these experiences I've come to question what makes a food a breakfast food. Are eggs a breakfast food only if the egg is cracked into a skillet and not hardboiled? What if bacon is laid atop another piece of meat? Do breakfast type foods have to be displayed separately on a plate? But what if you somehow streamline the process of consumption by putting the meal in a bread-like enclosure? Does it find itself in the lunch or brunch territory?
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Continuing Tallahassee's celebration of earthly delights, the 15th of October was the Annual North Florida Wine & Food Festival. For the past three years, the Dedman School of Hospitality has been putting on this event to give their students some educational experience and it's been so popular that the event has become a staple of the Tallahassee's October festival line up.
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This past weekend, I was driving home from a friend's place. It was well past midnight and for some reason I wanted a burger to sit in my belly. There is a McDonalds right down the road from my place so, in my tired and hungry mind, it was the only reasonable option. As I pulled into the parking lot, I soon realized that I wasn't the only person with a hankering for some junk food. The line went around the building and almost met itself in front of those familiar golden arches which would have cemented the Idea in my mind that this "quick bite" would be more of a long wait.
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Football in the south is huge. People here live and breath for the start of fall which means it is the start of football season. If you are coming to Tallahassee on a football weekend, I can promise you that you will have lots to do!
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Wakulla Springs State Park is one of my favorite places on the planet. I have swum in the icy waters there, and I have napped on the grass with the chatter of children lulling me into a doze. I have hiked its trails, and I have taken the Jungle Cruise (my friend Linda Hall drives one of the boats) many times, never tiring of the splendid pageant of birds and alligators and silver, leaping mullet.
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If you're anything like me, towards the end of the week I start running out of ideas for what to have for dinner. I can only have pasta or stir fry so many times a week. Luckily, every Thursday there is a place where a lot of the great mobile food trucks gather together to serve some of Tallahassee's best diverse cuisine. I'm not talking about premade burgers under heat lamps or ziti on hotplates--I'm talking about Food Trucks.
More...If you're hankering for some delicious country smoked sausage and country milled grits, take a leisurely drive up Centerville Road towards Bradley's Country Store. I would suggest putting on some Creedence Clearwater Revival during the ride to put you in the right mood. As you approach Bradley's, you'll surely come to realize how fitting the name is. This quaint little establishment sits under the cool shade of some giant oaks, protected from the pull of time.
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Every first Friday of the month, I park in the dirt lot across the street from All Saints café on Railroad Ave (the lot starts to fill up fast around 6:30 pm). I get out of my car and deploy a myriad of text messages to my friends in an attempt to establish a meeting point. I am one of hundreds of people that come together to check out what is happening at Railroad Square Art Park.
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National Hot Dog Day was last Saturday (July 23rd) and I felt that the only real way to celebrate a holiday of this caliber is with a tasty dog. Instead of going to the grocery store to purchase some ball park franks to cook up yourself, a better alternative would be to pay a visit to either Dog Et All or Voodoo Dog -Tallahassee's finest hot dog destinations.
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