Tallahassee Magazine - May-June 2025

The Essence of Blues

This is Tallahassee … not New Orleans. This is Tallahassee … not an ancient dive in the Mississippi Delta. Nor a blusey joint on the old Chitlin’ Circuit.  But if you close your eyes and feel the rhythmic pound deep…

Kitchen Smarts

In the Mix There’s no need to hire a sous chef for your cooking endeavors thanks to the Thermomix TM6 ($1,649). This all-in-one multicooker offers 28 functions (including chop, blend, steam, knead, sauté, grind, whisk, sous vide, and slow cook)…

From Palate to Palette

The merits of crunchy versus creamy peanut butter are fiercely debated by enthusiasts, but for local artist Noah Verrier, there’s room for both. He likes crunchy for eating and creamy for his still life paintings, which often include PB&Js, gummy…

An Immeasurable Life

If life is measured not by the minutes you breathe but by the minutes that life takes your breath away, I would argue the lasting legacy and impact you leave behind—giving life to others—would multiply the value of a life…

Coffee’s Favorite Community

Twenty-seven years ago, Carla Reid opened Black Dog Café as a temporary plan. Now, it is a local favorite. Situated in Midtown Tallahassee overlooking Lake Ella, this bustling café boasts not only scenic views but also some truly great coffee.…