The energy inside the Juniper Ballroom of Hotel Effie at Sandestin on March 26 was unmistakable—joyful, electric, and deeply inspiring. As guests entered the elegant foyer, they were greeted by friendly faces and a festively framed portrait of 12 accomplished…
Since 1936, Mays-Munroe has been a choice supplier of home appliances and sleep commodities in Tallahassee. CEO Mike Munroe recently reflected on his family’s journey since they acquired the business in 1974, sharing his 90-year-old mother has decided to retire…
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…
Most birds have a few distinctive calls that identify them. The northern mockingbird is the exception, with its ability to mimic or mock the call of other birds, hence the common name. They have also been observed imitating non-avian sounds.…
Each year, there’s a short window when the core of the Milky Way is visible. Landscape and wildlife photographer Kyle Miller met up with a group of friends to see if they could capture this window in time. With the…
With food being such an integral part of life, it’s no surprise that we deem meals as worthy events on our social calendars. While at home you may opt for your coziest sweats and loungewear, dining out provides the opportunity…
The U.S. government definition of filibuster is: “A loosely defined term for action designed to prolong debate and delay or prevent a vote on a bill, resolution, amendment, or other debatable question.” Adam Reiss and Ray Berry hope to promote unlimited…
Epicurean Divinity A meal and stay at The Inn at Little Washington constitutes a rite of passage for foodies by Paul Rubio Ranking travel experiences can be a challenge, especially when privileged with a job seeking out the world’s best.…
Girl Meets Griddle The warning of “too many cooks in the kitchen” does not apply to When Southern Women Cook: History, Lore, and 300 Recipes with Contributions from 70 Women Writers (America’s Test Kitchen, $40). Clocking in at more than…
Railroad Square’s storied past is as layered as the murals that embellish its walls. Spanning nine acres, the district sits between Florida State University and Florida A&M University, with historic railroad tracks running along its edge. Originally the site of…
Imagine a Saturday afternoon in early May, driving with the windows down up canopied North Meridian Road. You’ve taken your daily antihistamine, so you smell the sweet spring air with reckless abandon. The scent of basil, strawberries, and tomato leaf…
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…
To get to know poet and Professor James Kimbrell, it may be best to think of an analogy: Picture him as a multicolored quilt made up of educational patches, literary squares, pieces of sadness, and of great joy, love of…
Rabbit Creek Market, the spacious storefront that stands on Capital Circle Northeast, began as a project between owner Renee Miller and her son, who was interested in starting a business. The two began making crafts to sell at local arts festivals…
Geographically speaking, Tallahassee is in a unique position to be influenced by the nearby locales of Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, and the Gulf Coast. We take these neighboring flavors and infuse them into our own understandings of what Southern food is…
At family-run Donut Kingdom, National Donut Day is a big deal. Each year, all three Tallahassee locations (on West Tennessee Steet, North Monroe Steet, and South Blairstone Road) give out free donuts in celebration. It’s a tradition that speaks to their…
Saccharine and soft, this smoothie time pajama set guarantees sweet dreams. Printfresh, Cami Cropped Pants Set ($138). Encouraged to buy locally at Hearth & Soul Lemon drop martinis or lemon drop earrings? Why not have both this summer? Ink+Alloy, Josephine Lemon Raffia Drop…
The art gallery’s ambience seemed turned on “low” as polite viewers wandered by paintings along the walls. They wore mostly grays and browns, were decorous and pleasant, and very possibly a little bored. Then the door opened … and Jane…
As the concertmaster of the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra, a sought-after concerto soloist, and associate professor of violin at Florida State University, Corinne Stillwell has a lot on her plate. As founder of the local Music for Food initiative, she works…
Some of our most cherished memories take place around a dining table. Whether it be a formal Christmas dinner in your holiday best or the comforting informality of ending each day with a family meal, the dining room is one…
