Stellar Wisdom
It’s not every day one gets to have coffee with an astronaut. This was the privilege I had on a cool spring morning at Argonaut Coffee, when I sat down with retired US Navy Captain and NASA Astronaut Winston Scott,…
Author: Olivia SokolowskI
March/April Calendar
TALLAHASSEE BALLET’S NUTCRACKER GOLF CLASSIC MARCH 2 Tallahassee Ballet’s largest fundraiser of the year, the thirtieth annual Nutcracker Golf Classic, will be held at the Seminole Legacy Golf Club. Participants enjoy first-class golf and a chance to win one of…
Bucket List Dishes
From biscuits to brioche, from grouper to gumbo, it feels like we may never have enough time to try all of the best dishes in Tallahassee. Luckily, we have a bit of guidance here from local VIPs who are spilling…
Where To Brunch?
It’s a Sunday morning. You and your closest friends are feeling hungry. Are you thirsty, too? Madison Social Madison Social’s come-as-you-are environment translates seamlessly to brunch. They’ve got all the breakfast bases…
Rushing Around
When a Floridian hears the word “adrenaline,” a roller coaster might first come to mind. Add water to the equation, and it might be surfing or jet skis. I’m pleased to report, though, that we in the Panhandle have access…
Delicious Rituals
At the sunset of a bad day, my best friend and I have a routine. We always go to Charlie Park. We go around 6 o’clock to catch happy hour and golden hour. We sit at the same two bar…
Cats About Town
Under the bushes, around the corners, perched on branches overhead. The campus cats are everywhere. It started with a few feral cats around Florida State University and a few kind professors feeding them. It progressed when alumna Megan McEnery established…
New Year, New Changes
There was a time when New Year’s Eve was not one of my favorite holidays. It’s fun to gather with friends, don sparkles, and pop a bottle of bubbly, but what if I liked the old year and all its…
January-February 2026 Calendar
Jan. 10 World Athletics Cross Country Championships For the first time in over 30 years, the World Athletics Cross Country Championships return to the United States with Tallahassee as the chosen site. This prestigious competition will be held at Apalachee…
Walk This Way
Tallahassee is known for a number of things: the Capitol, of course; the copious ancient oaks and Spanish moss bewitching the quiet streets; the wealth of educational (and sports-watching) opportunities; the endless summer weather … but Tallahassee is not typically…
Strike Gold
What happens when the creative, driven, and outspoken students of Florida State University enter the fashion world? Strike Magazine happens. Strike is the nation’s preeminent student fashion publication, known for its experimental approach to garments, scenes, and photo editing. Now masterminded via independent…
Grace and Gratitude
In the world of floristry, ivory roses are said to represent grace, thoughtfulness, and timeless charm. All of these values were in attendance—as well as a stunning myriad of white and ivory flowers—at the twenty-seventh annual Best of Tallahassee event:…
Gifted Writers
A book is something of a perfect gift: it expresses the taste of the giver, reflects the passions of the receiver, and loops in the perspective of the author, reminding us that the world is always bigger than we see.…
The Best Is Yet To Come
I first visited Tallahassee in March of 2020 to attend an open house for Florida State University’s graduate creative writing program. I stayed downtown on Park Avenue, ate alone at the now-closed Goodie’s Eatery, and walked to campus and back…
Best of Tallahassee 2025
Doesn’t it feel good to do business with a crew, a collective, or an expert you can really trust—one that goes above and beyond in the services they provide and makes the time you spend with them truly worthwhile? These…
The Great Snowy Mountains
If you’re anything like me, seeing our snow-covered city this past January might have lit a fire under you (or frozen one). The icicles, the makeshift sledding, the cozy nights at home with a cup of tea … it’s a…
Best of Tallahassee 2025 Winner Interviews
Doesn’t it feel good to do business with a crew, a collective, or an expert you can really trust—one that goes above and beyond in the services they provide and makes the time you spend with them truly worthwhile? These…
The Quiz Biz
If you and your crew have a competitive streak, chances are you’ve tackled questions as a team at your favorite bar or restaurant. If you haven’t yet, trivia nights are the perfect way to bring a brainy group together for…
Liquid Grace
n Homer’s Iliad—an epic poem written almost 3,000 years ago—the mother of hero Achilles is Thetis, a sea nymph or nereid. Another type of water nymph was the naiad: beautiful, long-living creatures who resided in the mesmerizing world of fresh…
Where Bruises Are Badges
The wheels are cleaned, the helmets are on, the floor is marked with an oval track. The war paint is streaked, the skates are laced, the opponents take their places. It’s a summer Saturday, and the Tallahassee Roller Derby is…
