Drinks

Distilleries Worth The Drive

The craft distillery trade in Florida has exploded in recent years in the wake of regulation changes that have paved the way for independent distilleries to thrive. Counting nearly 50 independent businesses across the state—with more ramping up—many of these…

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…

Cool Takes On Hot Drinks

Even the slightest shift in temperatures makes trading in our chilled cocktail glasses for a cup of the hot and soothing a decadent affair. Fire up your bar carts, and cozy up with these three winter warmers. Winter Blues If…

Sweets And Sips

Children don’t have to be the only ones enjoying the Halloween spoils. Try pairing your childhood favorite candies with adult treats. Mairin Moore, owner of Hummingbird Wine Bar, advises which wines to pair with which candies based on their flavor…

Spook-Easy COCKTAILS

Mystic Mycelium This earthy iteration of a Scotch Sour evokes an enchanted woodland, rich in flavor and layered with intrigue. Ingredients 2 oz. blended Scotch whisky, such as Monkey Shoulder 1 oz. fresh lemon juice 1 oz. egg white 1…

The Big Chill

Frosted Starlet A lavish spin on the provocative Porn Star Martini, this icy granita is destined to be a showstopper at any summer gathering Ingredients 2 oz. Chinola Passion Fruit Liqueur 2…

In Good Spirits

Ology Brewing Co. Spirit making is part scientific endeavor and part creativity says Daniel Stewart, lead distiller at Tallahassee-based Ology Brewing Co.—a business that drew its name from a word that means “branch of knowledge.” A Tallahassee native, Stewart got…

Mix it Up!

Nothing says springtime in Tallahassee quite like a refreshing cocktail under a sprawling oak tree. We asked Lexy Cooley, bar manager at Charlie Park, and Raven Garden, lead bartender for Warhorse Whiskey Bar and Restaurant, about some of their favorite mixology…

Getting Buzzed on Honey Cocktails

With a provenance older than the cocktail itself, honey has been a beloved natural sweetener for centuries. With its floral notes and viscous texture, honey adds depth and complexity to recipes and fosters unique enzymes, vitamins, and minerals that bestow…

Mumbai on Monroe

Indian food enthusiasts might recognize one of the newest additions to the Tallahassee food scene: Zaan. The restaurant, which previously made its mark in Thomasville, recently opened along North Monroe Street, offering a fresh and authentic taste of India.  Born…