VisitorView 2012-2013

Fall 2012 - Summer 2013

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››› The best spots to 6 set up shop before the big game

››› From vintage 14 to boutiques, Tallahassee shopping has it all

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››› Satisfy Seminole-sized appetites 20 ››› World-class theater on a local stage 36 ››› Get your garnet & gold on — literally 8 ››› Post-game watering holes for ’Noles 40 ››› The outdoors are right next door 30

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Contents “Hi! Pleasure to meet you.”

Welcome to our home

Table of contents

Eliza LePorin General Manager Emily Ostermeyer Editor-in-Chief Eric Todoroff Managing Editor Editorial Staff Kayla Becker Brendan Bures Gerald Johnson II Jessica Militare Design and layout Justin Christopher Dyke Design Support Glenishia Gilzean Shanika Robb

We’re glad you’re here

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elcome to Tallahassee, the home of Seminole football and the coolest mix of people you’ll ever meet. The list of things to do during your visit to Florida’s Capitol is as diverse as the people that live here.

Tallahassee holds a rich history that’s tangible to visitors today. You just need to tailgate before a game at Doak, or dine at one of our many fine local eating establishments to see it. From its sports tradition to its classic southern hospitality, for whatever reason you are visiting Tallahassee, you made the right choice!

Tallahasseans, students and established locals alike, hold a healthy pride in this town. It’s what makes visiting the city so great. We want our visitors to fall in love with this city just like we did. And here’s the best part—because you’re Photos by Zachary Goldstein/FSView

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About the writer

Sports...................................................6 Shopping............................................14 Food.......................................................20 Outdoors............................................30 Arts........................................................36 Nightlife.............................................40 FSU Map..............................................46

Emily Ostermeyer is the Editor-in-Chief at the FSView and a senior studying creative writing at FSU.

reading a visitor’s guide written by students, we’ll fill you in on all the local secrets.

If you’re an avid vintage shopper or antique collector— yeah, we students know our antiques—we’ve talked to the local shopping experts to give you the lowdown.

If you’re looking for the perfect game-day attire to fit in with the die-hard Seminoles, we’ll point you in the right di-

When the game’s over, you may want to trade in the jersey for some hiking boots.

We’ll let you in on the best trails to explore the natural beauty that neighbor’s the bustling Capitol.

And when the day is done and you need to unwind, we’ll guide you to the best place to fill your stomach with good food and drink.

So first things first: Tallahassee’s heart bleeds Garnet and Gold, so we’ll start with a look at all things Seminole sports.

From there we’ll explore the shopping options and tantalizing eats Tallaclassy offers.

Next we’ll take a kayak tour of the best outdoor pursuits available to locals, whether you would prefer hiking in

Cover Prepare for a great visit

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On the cover Elizabeth Rosario, an alumnus of Florida State University and Tallahassee local, is the winner of the FSView & Florida Flambeau’s VisitorView cover contest.

When she is not working, Elizabeth loves taking advantage of the beautiful outdoors Tallahassee offers its locals, especially its parks where she enjoys running and biking.

We asked our readers to tell us their favorite thing to do in Tallahassee, and Elizabeth’s response won us over.

“Many friends that have moved on ask me all the time, ‘why are you still here?’ ” Rosario said. “My response will always be the same: ‘Because I can not get the quality of life I get here anywhere else in the U.S.’ ”

“I have lived in Tallahassee since 1993 and every day I fall in love with it a little bit more,” Elizabeth wrote us.

A message from the president

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Dear Visitor,

And the arts. Oh man, the arts. The bohemian charm of Tallahassee is personally my favorite thing about this city.

We know where the best local bands go to play, the exceptional theater productions are performed, and where to get your tickets to the latest museum exhibit.

And when the lights go down, this little town comes alive.

Never underestimate the nightlife of a southern capital like Tallahassee. Whether you’re looking for a dance club, an upscale lounge, or a chill bar, we will show you the

night spot to fit your preference.

We here at the FSView & Florida Flambeau have thought long and hard about what to include in this annual visitor guide, and we’re excited we get to share with you our favorite things to do in Tallahassee. If you think we’ve overlooked something, slap our wrists and shoot us an e-mail at editor@ fsview.com. This is your visitor guide. We hope you enjoy the View.

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Wakulla or drifting in an inflatable tube down a lazy river at Bear Claw.

On behalf of the Student Government Association at The Florida State University, I would like to welcome you to the Capitol City of Tallahassee. We are pleased to have you in our presence, and welcome you to exRueben M. Stokes II is the perience all that the great city president of the Student has to offer. During your time Government Association and a here, please travel to the Home graduate student at FSU. of the Unconquered Seminoles.

From the breath-taking fountain at the Westcott Building to the magnificent brick structure of Doak S. Campbell Stadium, we are sure that the 400 acre campus will provide you with spectacular scenery and a taste of Tallahassee hospitality. For more information concerning the prestigious university, please contact the FSU Visitor Center at (850)645-1318.

In Seminole Pride,

Emily Ostermeyer Editor-in-Chief

Rueben M. Stokes II Student Body President, 2012-2013 The Florida State University

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SPORTS Pre-game rituals

Tailgating Tallahassee style

Seminole spirit starts in the parking lot

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Tailgating centers around the age-old testaments of eat, drink and be merry. Seminole fans take the tailgating tradition very seriously on Saturday afternoons outside of Doak Campbell, as do the folks in charge of making sure game days go as smoothly as possible.

So before you can park your garnet and gold pickup, raise your tent and break out the burgers and cornhole set, FSU has a set of procedures and rules in place to keep tailgaters and fans safe and to keep the day’s events as orderly as possible.

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hances are that if you ask a football fan about the best parts of game day, he or she might list tailgating, watching the game, cheering or the atmosphere of the stadium—in that order.

Alexis Schulman is a staff writer at the FSView and a senior studying communications and creative writing.

• Parking on sidewalks is not allowed, nor is parking on unmarked grassy areas. Weapons are not allowed in vehicles on FSU’s campus.

• Alcohol is allowed at tailgates, but the legal drinking age is strictly enforced and excessive consumption is strongly discouraged. The use of charcoal at tailgates is also discouraged.

Cooking set-ups and tents are welcome, but such items

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should not interfere with others and adjacent spots • The Seminole Boosters are in charge of the official game day parking on FSU’s campus and manage 14 parking lots.

All parking lots surrounding Doak Campbell are designated Booster lots. A color-coded parking map can be found on the Seminole Boosters’ website.

• The lots are numbered and designated based on Booster membership. Boosters will need to show their permit to the parking attendant to be able to park in a lot. Your permit should hang on your rearview mirror for the duration of the time you are parked in the lot, otherwise your vehicle may be towed. Permits cannot be replaced. Certain lots have assigned parking within them, whereas other lots are

‘scramble’ lots and parking is first come, first served.

• Booster lots open five hours before kickoff.

• All lots directly surrounding the stadium are Golden Chief lots. Lots behind those are for Silver Chief Boosters.

The Parking lots next to and across from Tully Gym and the Leach Center and the IM fields are reserved for Tomahawk level Boosters. Warrior level Booster lots are scattered across campus and include the parking garage across from the soccer fields. Renegade level Boosters receive two tickets every game day to park at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center and to take the Spirit Express, which drops passengers off at Langford Green.

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• The Spirit Express is also available to the general population and begins running two hours prior to kickoff. It runs continuously up until one hour after the game ends and drops off at Gate H on the bus loop.

• Langford Green is the home to many pre-game activities that cater to families and kids.

Food and merchandise vendors set up shop, as well as local restaurants and businesses that represent some local Tallahassee flavor. Concerts often kickoff the afternoon and the festivities feature games and activities for kids, face painting, photo opportunities and an appearance by Osceola and Renegade.

Another tailgating option for students or recent alumni is Jimbo’s True Seminole Tailgate event that is held at Wildwood Plaza, adjacent to the Wildwood and Ragans halls. The free event kicks off an hour and a half before every home game and features music, food, games and prizes.

Tailgaters come stocked with food to share, so chances are if you walk around the tailgating lots, you’ll find plenty of welcoming fans. After all, you both bleed garnet and gold.

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SPORTS Where Seminoles shop

Stock up on Seminole gear

The good news is that you won’t have to look too hard to find Florida State-related items around town. From stores like Garnet and Gold and Bill’s Bookstore, which exclusively deal in FSU gear, to larger chain stores which also stock some Seminole items, there are plenty of garnet and gold goodies to be had.

Fittingly enough, the store simply titled Garnet and Gold is the standard for FSU shopping in Tallahassee. The store began in earnest with the opening of the Governor’s Square Mall in 1979, and has continued to grow since then.

Beginning with that one small location, Garnet and Gold has grown to include three locations. Aside from the location that remains in Governor’s Square, there is also a location on West Pensacola Street, two blocks east of Doak Campbell

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hen you come to Tallahassee, one thing you can count on is seeing plenty of the colors near and dear to our hearts— garnet and gold. Florida State fans are everywhere, and they consistently sport Seminole colors everywhere around town. If you’re wondering where you can get yourself some gear with Tallahassee’s favorite colors, fear not. That’s what I’m here for.

Eric Fisher is a staff writer at the FSView and a senior studying communications and editing, writing and media.

Stadium, and a third location off of Thomasville Road. The store remains the only locally owned FSU apparel specialist in town, as well. Store owner Guy Moore is proud of his store’s local roots, and has a strong relationship with the community.

“Because you’re locally owned, you contribute a lot to the community,” Moore said.

“I think in the Mayor’s initiative, he said for every dollar spent in a locally owned company, 68 percent of it stays in the community”.

The Garnet and Gold location at Governor’s Square is the best one-stop destination for anything FSU in town.

The massive storefront covers 6,000 square feet, and houses a formidable collection of FSU shirts, jerseys, hats, sweatshirts, shorts and other apparel.

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“They’re gonna have everything there,” Moore said.

Garnet and Gold also carries a large amount of collectible FSU memorabilia, including framed art and photographs, and autographed items. The store has an ongoing relationship with Bobby Bowden, Charlie Ward and Derrick Brooks to keep autographed items by those Seminole legends available.

If Garnet and Gold doesn’t satisfy your craving for FSU gear, there are other options. The Florida State University bookstore, located in the heart of campus near the student union, also features a wide selection of FSU clothing and accessories. Bill’s Bookstore also features a long-standing tradition and multiple locations in Tallahassee. Bill’s is located on campus on Copeland Street, on the corner of Stadium Drive and Tennessee Street, and on Pensacola Street. All three of their locations carry a variety of FSU apparel and accessories.

The FSU-centered stores are your best bet if you’re a fan of a particular FSU sport, too.

If you’d prefer a Florida State football, basketball, or baseball shirt rather than a general FSU T-shirt, you can find them at Bill’s, the University Book-

store, or Garnet and Gold. If the big revenue sports aren’t closest to your heart, the FSU Bookstore carries T-shirts featuring about any sport you can think of.

When you think of FSU-related items, your thoughts probably are mostly of shirts, jerseys and other game-day centric choices. But you’d be amazed at the wide variety of items representing the Seminoles that you can find.

There are FSU ties, pens, mousepads, license plates, cell phone cases, wallets, backpacks and stickers, among countless other items. So if representing the Seminoles via clothing isn’t your cup of tea, there are still plenty of ways to work some garnet and gold into your life. And the good thing about all the FSU items you can buy is that all of them help support the University.

“10 percent of the cost of the garment goes to [the university] so if a shirt costs 10 dollars to make, FSU gets a dollar,” said Moore.

So now that you’re briefed on the ins and outs of Tallahassee’s best spots for Seminoles fans, go check out some FSU gear. It’s a worthy investment.

SPORTS Chat with Stan

Stan Jones on hoops Basketball’s assistant head coach shares ’Nole pride

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FSView & Florida Flambeau: You’ve been here about ten years now, right?

Stan Jones: Yup. FFF: What has Florida State meant to you? And how have the Florida State fans and experience been?

SJ: Being at Florida State has been a really, really neat experience of my coaching career.

First, it’s been the longest stop in my career. It’s been really neat to see not just our program grow from the wins and losses and the quality of the players we’ve been able to recruit, but to see our fans start to understand basketball in Tallahassee and to start seeing the crowds grow and set record for attendance growth—

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tan Jones is Florida State basketball’s assistant head coach. He helped lead the program to their first ACC Championship in school history. The FSView & Florida Flambeau sat down with Stan to talk about FSU and what the program has meant to him.

Brendan Bures is the Sports Editor at the FSView and a junior studying editing, writing and media.

hopefully that’s going to be a trend that will continue for a long, long time more.

FFF: Speaking of those fans, what does it mean to see all those people there support you guys as you continue to rise in success?

SJ: I don’t think our fans still yet understand [what] our building is and our crowd is.

I talk to a lot of coaches when I’m on the road in the summer recruiting, and they talk about when our place is packed and

our fans are engaged. We’re right at the top of the hardest places to play in the country because of the noise factor in our gym and the enthusiasm and passion of our fans. Hopefully, our fans are going to continue to get behind coach Hamilton and our program and realize our kids have a great edge when they get there early and they get there loud and they get there full of energy to see a Seminole win.

FFF: How would you say being here has impacted your life? Just being in Tallahassee, being in the community?

SJ: Professionally, it’s been great. Personally, Tallahassee has been fantastic. My children have ended up going to school here. My daughter graduated from here. My son graduated from here. It’s been a tremendous blessing from above to have a chance to be at Florida State and to have my family be a part of it.

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SPORTS Sports program directory

Seminole athletics profiles Get to know the teams that bleed garnet and gold

BASEBALL: Head Coach: Mike Martin (33rd Year) 2011-2012 Record: 50-17 (246 ACC) Significant Players: Brandon Leibrandt (Starting pitcher); Josh Delph (Outfielder) Outlook: After reaching the Final Four in the College World Series in 2012, the Seminoles will once again look to go out in 2013 and compete at a high level. However, the ’Noles will be losing the majority of their infield, fan favorite James Ramsey and their closer Robert Benincasa.

five seniors, the 2011-2012 ACC champs will rely on star guard Michael Snaer and returning vets Ian Miller and Terrance Shannon to defend their ACC title.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Head Coach: Sue Semrau (15th Year) 2011-2012 Record: 14-17 (610 ACC) Significant Players: Alexa Deluzio (Guard); Natasha Howard (Forward) Outlook: The Seminoles hope to reach the NCAA Tournament once again without the services of Cierra Bravard, as she left for the WNBA. After a rather disappointing 20112012 season which included a first round exit in the NCAA Tournament, Florida State Women’s Basketball has great players coming back such as the talented scorer in Alexa Deluzio and dominant rebounder in Natasha Howard.

FOOTBALL:

MEN’S BASKETBALL:

Head Coach: Jimbo Fisher (Third Year)

Head Coach: Leonard Hamilton (11th Year)

2011-2012 Record: 9-4 (5-3 ACC)

2011-2012 Record: 25-10 (124 ACC)

Significant Players: EJ Manuel (Quarterback); Brandon Jenkins (Defensive End)

Significant Players: Ian Miller (Guard); Michael Snaer (Guard) Outlook: In a very exciting yet disappointing season, the Seminoles managed to beat both rivals Duke and North Carolina twice last season and were crowned ACC champions but only made it to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. After big man Bernard James’ departure, along with

Outlook: After a season full of blow-out wins, close losses and the injury of star quarterback EJ Manuel during the big game versus top-ranked Oklahoma, the ’Noles will look to emerge as a top school this year in college football. Fisher recruited another top class in 2012, including five-star recruit and top defensive tackle Mario Edwards, Jr. With many returning player, the ’Noles

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lorida State is being recognized as having one of the best universities in the nation and usually is in talks of competing for the national championship in various sports. After an exceptional 2011-2012 campaign for all FSU sports, FSU should continue to succeed in 20122013. Here’s a brief outlook for the sports programs for the 2012-13 athletic year.

crown and become champions during their second season.

SOCCER: Head Coach: Mark Krikorian (Eighth Year)

Matt Zobel is a contributing writer at the FSView and an incoming freshman at Florida State.

will look to compete for the national championship.

GOLF: Head Coaches: Trey Jones (Men, Ninth Year) and Amy Bond (Women, Second Year) 2011-2012 Highlights: Men finished ninth in the NCAA Championship Finals, Women tied for 10th place in the NCAA Central Regional Championship.

Significant Players: Lauren Castelain; Doug Letson Outlook: The Seminoles reached their seventh consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance in 2012. Both men and women will look to continue their dominance this coming season after recordsetting seniors Brooks Koepka and Maria Salinas have departed.

SAND VOLLEYBALL Head Coach: Danalee Corso (First Year) 2011-2012 Record: 16-2 Significant Players: Aurora Newgard; Brittany Tiegs Outlook: After an incredible debut season for the Sand Volleyball team which led to a third place finish in the national championship, the Seminoles will look to capture the

2011-2012 (5-5 AC)

Record:

18-7-1

Significant Players: Tiffany McCarty (Forward); Kelsey Wys (Goalkeeper) Outlook: In six years as head coach, Mark Krikorian has led the team to many victories as well as a national championship appearance in 2007.

With great coaching and outstanding play, the ’Noles captured the ACC Championship last season. After a successful season in the books, the Seminoles expect to repeat as ACC champs.

SOFTBALL: Head Coach: Lonni Alameda (Fifth Year) 2011-2012 Record: 47-16 (165 ACC) Significant Players: Tiffani Brown (Infielder); Monica Perry (Pitcher) Outlook: In 2012, the Seminoles recorded their best record in the last eight years. Although the softball team only reached the ACC Semifinals this past season, there were noteworthy performances from pitchers Monica Perry and Lacey Waldrop as both finished in the top 30 nationally in ERA. Next season the ’Noles will look to return to the NCAA Regionals for the 13th straight year.

SWIMMING & DIVING: Head Coach: (13th Year)

Neil

Harper

SPORTS Seminole sports teams 2011-2012 Highlights: Men and women finished fourth in the ACC. Significant Players: Tiffany Oliver (Sprint Free); Mark Weber (Free) Outlook: After finishing fourth in the ACC, the Seminoles hope to improve on the previous year and compete for the ACC Championship in 2013.

TENNIS: Head Coaches: Dwayne Hultquist (Men, 14th Year) and Jennifer Hyde (Women, Ninth Year) 2011-2012 Highlights: The men were selected to their 10th straight NCAA appearance; the women were selected to their sixth straight NCAA appearance.

Significant Players: Francesca Segarelli; Connor Smith Outlook: With solid squads,

the men’s and women’s tennis teams will look to advance further in the NCAA Tournament in 2013 and keep their appearance streaks alive.

their resume by winning the national championship this coming season.

TRACK AND FIELD/CROSS COUNTRY:

Head Coach: (Fifth Year)

Head Coaches: Men’s team: Bob Braman (13th Year) and Women’s team: Karen Harvey (Fifth Year)

2011-2012 Record: 28-7 (18-2 ACC)

2011-2012 Highlights: The Seminoles were chosen as the nation’s most outstanding men’s cross country/track & field program for the second year in a row; the women placed fourth at the NCAA meet.

Significant Players: Stephen Newbold (Sprints); Amanda Winslow

VOLLEYBALL: Chris

Poole

Significant Players: Sareea Freeman (Middle Blocker); Ashley Neff (Middle Blocker) Outlook: The Seminoles had a great overall year including an ACC Championship, Coach Poole winning ACC Coach of the Year and the team reaching the Final Four for the first time in school history. They’ll lose Jekaterina Stepanova, but will be one of the top competitors in the ACC once again.

Outlook: After being recognized as one of the top men’s cross country and track & field program in consecutive years, the ’Noles will look to improve

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Shopping The chic Capitol

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intage and antique enthusiasts will find an abundance of charming shops in Florida’s Capital City, each with a distinct personality. Tallahassee is rich in history; its name translates to “Old Fields,” from early 16th century Appalachian Indians.

Faithful to the town’s heritage, local shops maintain their own traditions, boasting treasures from bygone days. Local vintage haven, Avant Garb, blends period and modern men’s and women’s clothing, accessories and memorabilia—sequined ’80s party dresses, patterned bow ties, antique and locally

made jewelry and a stellar record collection make the shop the bee’s knees. Owner Heather Wade, an antiquarian herself, believes obtaining a piece from another time creates a lasting memory.

“I grew up here, so it’s like [you’re buying] a little piece of Tallahassee,” Wade said.

“In my shop, you can find vintage Florida items, so let’s say someone is from another state.

They can take home a really neat vintage Florida item, not made in China in some souvenir shop, but something different and interesting.”

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Running daily business errands, Wade relishes time spent at her local favorites, including Good Finds, plentiful in classic furniture, (she recently bought a 1940’s mannequin bust there), Remember When, a cottage shop on Lake Ella filled to the brim with ’50s kitchenware and Wade’s neighbor, The Other Side Vintage, a warehousestyle emporium. She admires the ’40s era, and always scores a genuine piece at the vintage bazaar.

“It’s madness in there,” said Wade. “There is so much stuff

Shopping Embrace your vintage side

Whether you’re a vintage and antique connoisseur or you’re new to the scene, Wade advocates a daylong shopping trip to discover the novelties Tallahassee has to offer.

“I love Saturdays at my store because a lot of times it’s moms and daughters, and they’re making a day of it, they’re having fun,” said Wade.

“You always think about that fun day every time you wear that hat or put on that dress.

It’s like the experience lives on with you.”

When Wade embarks on her own excursions, she creates a list of stores she wants to visit, including their closing times.

She advises giving yourself plenty of time to look around.

“If you’re one of those real hardcore vintage shoppers that loves to look at every single thing in the store, come early, before it gets totally packed in the afternoons,” said Wade.

The majesty of vintage and antique items is their everlasting appeal. A pair of ’60s mod heels or a mahogany china cabinet from the ’30s are never passé; their elegance transcends the times, and each piece has a story. The Other Side Vintage owner, Zan Bielec, believes these nonpareils can make a modern look eclectic.

“You can mix and match [vintage] with items you purchased at the mall and make your wardrobe shine with

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and it’s wonderful. Zan, the owner, has done a great job making it a fun, funky vintage store.”

Jessica Militare is the Arts & Life Editor at the FSView and a senior studying editing, writing and media.

individuality and flare,” said Bielec. “When you wear them, you are adding to the glam and the stories behind these treasures. Antiques have also managed to last throughout the years. They have history and will enhance your home with that history.”

Bielec’s choice local spots are Marsha’s Killearn Antiques, Avant Garb, Fisher’s Antiques and Lighthouse Children’s Home. Situated in the Railroad Square Art Park, The Other Side Vintage is frequented during the First Friday Gallery Hop, held every first Friday of the month in the park. Accustomed to large crowds in her shop, Bielec recommends if you find something you love, don’t think twice.

“The next day when you go, back it may not be there,” said Bielec. “If I had a dollar for every time this happens to a customer I could retire.”

Bielec’s vintage and antique megastore offers an array of trinkets, furniture, accessories, records and clothing to satisfy a penchant for any era.

Patrons may find themselves overwhelmed among the assemblage of knickknacks, but

once a gem is found, the scouring becomes worthwhile.

“Sometimes you have to walk through one time and then make a second loop around the store as you will probably see things the second time around that you did not see on the first tour,” said Bielec. “If you are looking for something in particular you collect, let the vintage shop staff know.

They usually can find the unusual for you.”

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Shopping Affordable options

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“Whenever I go to big-box retailers, I don’t get any specialized attention,” said Ringeman. “We act more as a personal shopper and stylist, especially if someone has a special event.”

Seventeen years ago, Michelle Torregrosa opened Divas and Devils House of Style to carry a mix of on-the-cusp designers and vintage clothing. Her store carries the same intimate feel as Narcissus.

“Our employees greet you from the moment you walk in,” said Torregrosa. “We try to ask people if they want help and spend two hours pulling out jeans and dresses and making them comfortable until they find what they’re looking for.”

Torregrosa believes if she gives the customer a more personal shopping experience, they will return. She carries a variety of Australian designers, staying ahead of trends with rare items.

“At specialty boutiques, we take the risks with small independent companies,” said Torregrosa. “Once boutiques prove it’s a good seller, then department stores pick it up.”

Narcissus

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Carrie McNeill, who opened local boutique Cole Couture six years ago, holds a newer stake in the flourishing Tallahassee boutique scene. She finds many of her customers stop by on a regular basis to see what’s new in the store.

“It’s like coming in and playing dress-up in an oversized closet,” said McNeill. “We hear what is wanted and deliver it to the area.”

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Bustling boutiques

allahassee is home to a local boutique scene with a character all its own. The oldest of the sprawl of shops, Narcissus, has been in business for 23 years, offering three locations. Manager Kyli Ringeman says the business first opened to carry lingerie, and now sells swimwear, formal gowns and the popular brand, Lilly Pulitzer.

Karlanna Lewis is a staff writer at the FSView, a Tallahassee local and a Rhodes Scholar Finalist

Although boutiques may seem synonymous with high prices, Tallahassee shops offer something for every pocket. Narcissus’ Midtown location is geared toward college students with tighter budgets. The shop carries affordable clothing and accessories that showcase individuality.

“Boutiques are changing and have more price points,” said Torregrosa. “If something looks amazing but costs less, I will go for it. If you think boutiques are too expensive, give them a try again and tell them your price point.”

Boutique employees often know their customers on a first-name basis and host instore events for the community who keeps their businesses going strong. Local shops receive multiple shipments a week, steadily bringing fresh looks to the rack.

“Each boutique has its own interesting fashion and feel— that’s exciting for the Tallahassee shopper to have something different each place they go,” said McNeill.

With many local store owners working over ten years in the fashion industry, they know which items will look stunning on their customers.

“We love it when our customers come in and ask for help,” said Torregrosa. “We say, ‘Oh, you’ve never had a pair of designer jeans? Let me help you, this is so exciting, so fun!’ ”

Shopping Shop until you drop 621 Gallery 621 Industrial Dr., Tallahassee, FL 32310 850-224-6163 Thursday - Sunday: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. www.621gallery.org Avant Garb Vintage 522 West Gaines St., Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-514-4272 Sunday - Monday: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Tuesday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/avantgarb Bali Hi Trading Company 619 Industrial Dr., Tallahassee, FL 32310 850-766-7175 First Friday’s: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. www.balihi.us Bella Blue Boutique 1125 North Adams St., Tallahassee, Florida 32303 850-597-8709 Monday – Saturday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/pages/BellaBlu-Boutique Bill’s Bookstore 1411 West Tenessee St., Tallhassee 32304 850-561-1495 Monday- Thursday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Friday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Saturday: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Sunday: 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. & 2020 West Pensacola St., Tallahassee FL 32304 850-224-3178 Monday- Thursday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Friday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Saturday: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Sunday: 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. & 111 South Copeland Street Tallahassee (850) 224-3178 Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Friday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Saturday: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Blue Abaco 1690 Raymond Diehl Rd. # A4, Tallahassee, FL 32308 850-325-2323 Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. https://www.facebook.com/ BlueAbaco Capital City Runners 1866 Thomasville Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32303 850-422-1857 Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Sunday: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. http://www.capcityrunners.com/ Capitol Ark 3686 Woodville Hwy., Tallahassee 32305 850-668-1004 Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. http://www.ecahanimals.org Chocolate’s 2090 Thomasville Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32308 850-383-0439 Monday – Thursday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Friday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturday: 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. www.chocolatesboutique.com

Cole Couture 1240 Thomasville Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32303 850-553-3327 Sunday: 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Monday - Thursday: 10:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Friday: 10:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Saturday: 10:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. www.colecouture.com Diamond Exchange 2711 Killarney Way, Tallahassee, FL 32309 850-877-9800 Tuesday- Friday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturday: 11 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. http://diamondexchangefl.com Divas and Devils House of Style 1300 North Monroe St., Tallahassee 32303 850-580-6662 Sunday: 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Monday - Saturday: 10:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. www.divas-devils.com Downtown Marketplace Park Ave. and Monroe St. 850-224-3252 Every Saturday, March-November: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. www.downtownmarket.com Elinor Doyle Florist and Gifts 111 East College Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-222-1298 Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. http://www.elinordoyleflorist.com/ Flea Market Tallahassee 5353 Capital Cir SW., Tallahassee, FL 32305 850-877-3811 Saturday- Sunday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. http://fleamarkettallahassee.com Florida’s History Shop 500 South Bronough St., Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-245-6396 Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Sunday & holidays: 12 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Third Thursday: 4:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. http://floridashistoryshop.com/

Gem Collection 3501 Thomasville Rd., Tallahassee, FL, 32309 850-893-4171 Tuesday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. www.gemcollection.com

Images of Tallahassee 227 East 6th Ave., Tallahassee, FL 32303 850-894-5596 Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. http://www.imagesoftallahassee.com

Gameday Chic 1350 N. Gadsden Street #B, Tallahassee, Fl. 32303 850-597-7753 www.facebook.com/gamedaychic

Jos A. Bank 1350 Market St., Tallahassee, FL 32312 850-668-2492 Sunday: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. www.josabank.com

Glasshopper 1419 Market St., Tallahassee, FL 32312 850-668-5007 Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. www.glasshopperonline.com Governor’s Square Mall 1500 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-877-8106 Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. www.governorssquare.com Henri Girl Boutique 2020 West Pensacola St., Tallahassee, FL 32304 850-575-0952 Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Sunday: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/ HenriGirlBoutique/ Higher Ground Bicycle Company 2819 Mahan Dr., Suite 108 Tallahassee, FL 32308 850-942-2453 Tuesday- Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. www.Hgbco.com

Kanvas - Luxury Beauty Essentials 1123 Thomasville Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32303 850-224-7467 Monday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Tuesday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. www.kanvasbeauty.com Lofty Pursuits 1415 Timberlane Rd. #410, Tallahassee, FL 32312 850-521-0091 Monday – Friday: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Sunday: 11 p.m. – 9 p.m. https://www.facebook.com/ loftypursuits

Narcissus 1410 Market St., Tallahassee, FL 32312 850-668-4807 Sunday: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. www.onlynarcissus.com Nic’s Toggery 212 South Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-222-0687 Monday - Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. www.nicstoggery.com Olde Fields Clothing Co. 519 West Gaines St., Tallahassee, FL 3204 850-425-2785 Sunday - Saturday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. www.oldefieldsclothing.com Paisley Daisy 1626-1 Capital Circle, Tallahassee, FL 32308 850-877-8888 Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. https://www.facebook. com/pages/PaisleyDaisyTally/169246109793123 Continued on page 19

My Favorite Things 1410 Market St., Tallahassee, FL 32312 850-681-2824 Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. www.shopmft.com

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Florida State University Bookstore 104 North Woodward Ave., Tallahassee, FL 32304 850-644-2072 Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Folmar’s Pawn Shop 808 North Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32303 850-224-6836 Monday- Friday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. http://www.folmars.com/

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Garnet & Gold Governor’s Square Mall 1500 Apalachee Pkwy., Tallahassee, FL. 32301 850-942-ACC1 Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Sunday: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. & 1001 W. Pensacola St., Tallahassee, Fl 32304 850-222-1FSU Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sunday: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. www.garnetandgold.com

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Shopping Retail details

When you’re looking for main labels, search no further than Tallahassee

It’s all at the mall

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ith the many prime attractions Tallahassee has to offer, visitors will find its shopping options just as satisfying. With two plentiful malls, shoppers can indulge in the latest fashions. The city’s newer mall, Governor’s Square, is a twolevel shopper’s dream with a copious number of department stores and retail shops that cater to any age group and style. Conveniently located in the middle of the city, the dynamic mall is a popular shopping destination.

“Governor’s Square is centrally located and [is] very close to both universities and the central business district daytime employees,” Governor’s Square’s Senior General Manager, Eric Litz said. “We offer a large selection of merchants that are popular across all demographics and our hours are convenient for most shoppers.”

Before you visit an unfamiliar mall, it’s common to wonder what stores it has to offer.

Governor’s Square boasts an array of options for any style.

“For men, [we have] department stores, Garnet and Gold, Buckle, American Eagle, Gap, and for women, Talbots, Ann Taylor, White House Black Market, Limited and Maurice’s,” said Litz.

The mall’s major department stores include Dillard’s, Macy’s, JCPenney and Sears.

Recently, Governor’s Square added a brand new Sephora,

Governor’s Square a major cosmetics store, to a roster of other big names like Forever 21 and The Limited.

Not only does the mall have options for adults, but it also offers prime children’s fashion

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at stores like Gymboree and The Children’s Place. The food court boasts a play area for the kids as well. When it’s time to refuel, the food court provides a variety of dining options, in-

cluding Chick-fil-A, Cinnabon, Starbucks, Sarku Japan and A & D Buffalo’s. Governor’s Square Mall is open Monday through Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Sun-

Shopping Convenient buys

Tallahassee Mall grants visitors a rich shopping experience, as well. With a massive Victoria’s Secret, trendy shoe haven Journeys and the affordable Burlington Coat Factory, Tallahassee Mall provides shoppers plenty of options at great prices. The mall is frequented for its AMC movie theatre, reliable cell phone repair shops and spacious Barnes and Noble. Popular food vendors include Cold Stone Creamery, Subway and Tropical Smoothie Café. The shopping center is known for its various retail options without the overcrowded atmosphere many malls have. Tallahassee

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day from 12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.

Montrez Lucas is a senior staff writer at the FSView and a graduate student at Florida State.

Mall is open Monday through Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m., and Sunday from 12:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m.

While enjoying the sites of Tallahassee, be sure to visit the fabulous malls that contribute to the greatness of Florida’s capital city.

Phaze one Skate Shop 429C West Gaines St., Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-681-8711 Sunday: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Monday - Saturday: 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Really Knit Stuff 545 Industrial Dr., Tallahassee, FL 32310 850-907-3590 Wednesday - Sunday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. www.reallyknitstuff.com

Quarter Moon Imports 1641 North Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32303 850-222-2254 Monday- Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Sunday: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. http://www.quartermoonimports.com

Retrofit Records 439 West Gaines St., Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-597-9046 Monday – Sunday: 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. http://retrofitrecs.com

Railroad Square Art Park 567 Industrial Dr., Tallahassee, FL 32310 850-224-1308 Wednesday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. www.railroadsquare.com

Robert’s Jewelry & Design 1950 Thomasville Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32303 850-422-1373 Tuesday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. www.robertsjewelry.net

Ragz 2827 Industrial Plaza Dr., Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-391-7396 Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. www.ragz.biz

Sandal Beat 415 All Saints St. #111, Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-576-3338 Monday – Saturday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Sunday: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Strauss Gallery 1950 Thomasville Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32303 850-222-6983 Tuesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sweet Patina 2030-5 Thomasville Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32308 850-727-4834 Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Sweet-Patina/141681815885686

Textures Handmade Market 1123 Thomasville Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32303 850-765-0378 Tuesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. www.textureshandmademarket.com

Way Out West 1212 North Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32303 850-727-8460 Monday - Saturday: 10:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. www.wowtally.com

The Cottage Collection at the Grey Fox 206 East 6th Ave., Tallahassee 32303 850-894-8372 Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. www.thegreyfoxonline.com

Walkabout Shop 2657 North Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32303 820-422-9255 Monday – Saturday: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Sunday: 12 p.m.- 6 p.m. www.thewalkaboutshop.com/

Tallahassee Mall 2415 North Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32303 850-385-7145 Sunday: 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Monday-Saturday: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. www.shoptallahasseemall.com

The Other Side Vintage 607 McDonnell Dr., Tallahassee, FL 32310 850-224-6666 Sunday: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Tuesday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. www.theothersidevintage.com

Ten Thousand Villages 1415 Timberlane Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32312 850-906-9010 Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. www.tenthousandvillages.com

The Walking Shoe Shop 1415 Timberlane Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32312 850-656-1010 Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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Food Good eats

A taste of Tallahassee Avenue Eat & Drink

Clusters & Hops

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This city longs for a day where its regional specialties are not only enjoyed, but revered; a day where electric, innovative cuisine is not just available, but expected and savored, where local farmers and fishermen aren’t just necessary pieces of a puzzle, but heros in the public light.

Perhaps I’m a little zealous, but there are already signs of this day’s arrival. Food trucks and the culture surrounding them have invaded Tallahassee en masse. They all congregate, at least weekly, for an evening of food under the blanket of a southern evening.

The sounds of their whirring generators is already cause for salivation.

That’s not all. More and more restaurants, both new and well established, are turning to local ingredients and buying into the slow food movement. From lunch counters to fine dining establishments, you can begin to see the visceral acceptance and pride in the true culinary ideals of the South: harvesting from local sources, taking pride in one’s work, and a sense of hospitality that comes not just from

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hink about it for a moment: the city itself is in the middle of a transition from a small, sleepy southern town to something more vibrant, more palpable. It’s longing to become an Austin or an Ann Arbor, a bustling metropolis that revolves around the ideals of a shining beacon of higher education. And while those cities have incredible food scenes, I argue that neither of them are so perfectly set up for an arena of local gourmet cuisine as Tallahassee.

Zachary Goldstein is a Content Specialist and resident food columnist at the FSView.

He is a senior studying music.

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servers, but from the food itself.

When it comes to food, Tallahassee is perfectly set up in the middle of one of the best areas in the world. Surrounding it to the north, east, and west is lush agricultural land, peppered with farms and dairies that produce worldclass products to those within reach; to the South, the Gulf of Mexico, which produces some of the finest seafood in the country (and likely the most profound oyster). Chefs in Tallahassee are among the luckiest in the country.

Miccosukee Root Cellar

Yet it hasn’t completely taken off yet. Right now, chefs in the area are taking baby steps, reacting to the general acceptance of the slow food movement. But it’s picking up speed, and now more than ever, food purveyors are popping up that say, “we refuse to partake in the processed food that we are told to serve. We will only serve food that we are proud of, and it will be local, and trust me, you’re gonna love it.”

While you’re here in Tallahassee, join the culinary revamp and taste what this city has to offer. It’s a city that offers so much to food lovers, and it’s only here to grow.

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Food “Oh, you fancy, huh?”

Live well, eat even better

Clusters & Hops

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ith the plethora of incredibly fresh and diverse raw ingredients on the Florida Panhandle, it’s no surprise that Tallahassee is home to a fine array of upscale dining establishments. Diners can expect diverse offerings that showcase and reflect the nature of the Big Bend, including superb Gulf seafood and various varieties of fresh and local produce from farms in the area, all prepared with finesse and respect.

Kool Beanz Cafe: Despite its unorthodox name, Kool Beanz is one of the freshest, most vibrant restaurants in Tallahassee. With a menu featuring local food that changes daily, the dining experience at this quaint and energetic eatery is dynamic and unique every time. They tend to highlight unique preparations of traditional platings using clever fusion-based methods, all while preserving an element of simplicity and letting the food itself shine. Diners are encouraged to “eat, drink, and talk loudly—you’re among friends”; the open kitchen and eclectic decor promote this laid-back atmosphere that you can enjoy as much as the food.

Avenue Eat & Drink: The general concept of this restaurant’s food is “70 percent local, 50 percent organic.” That being said, creator and owner

Avenue Eat & Drink Chris Clark insists that focusing on southern culinary roots and flaring out is the way to go at Avenue, starting from the ground up: every drop of water that comes into Avenue Eat & Drink is completely filtered of any contaminants or chemicals, and the attention to detail only goes up from there. With a combination of an intimate and calming atmosphere and attentive service, this restaurant nestled next to the Double Tree Hotel downtown provides Tallahasseans and visitors alike with an excellent dining experience. Try the arugula salad with pecans, dried figs, and a bacon vinaigrette, or if it’s available the seared medium-rare salmon with a white haricot cassoulet and either a pomme purée or wilted kale.

Clusters & Hops: This place could be described as a purveyor of culinary hedonism, and that’s exactly what they’re trying to do: present over-thetop food to those who want to go all out and indulge all of their senses in food. Dining

here doesn’t feel like you are set up in a completely private atmosphere—with several two tops squeezed into the back of the front-end wine shop, you may be forgiven for thinking that food is the afterthought here. But food is anything but an afterthought, and some of the most decadent and delicious plates served in Tallahassee come out of the tiny kitchen in the back. Whether it’s a nine-cheese macaroni with white and black truffle shavings or a slow-roasted pork shank ossobuco with a dark chocolate demi-glace and a mushroom madiera, if you need to submit your tastebuds to something dominant, this is your place.

Miccosukee Root Cellar: This is the epitome of farm-to-table dining. While the menu is not as extensive as many other restaurants, this keeps deciding simple, and everything you can eat here is phenomenal. Everything tastes fresh, vibrant, and as though it actually came from the earth. A somewhat rustic setting and a

bluegrass-oriented vibe provide diners with a true grassroots dining experience, complete with frequent live music and impeccable service. Virtually everything on the menu is farm fresh from the surrounding areas, and the wine and beer list change seasonally with the food. When it’s in season, the lemony kale salad is one of the best things to eat in Tallahassee, as are the chicken rillettes and the various local cheeses and charcuteries.

A La Provence: Many people consider fine dining and French cuisine inseparable. If this is your point of view, A La Provence is a place you might want to check out. Focusing on classic French cuisine with forays into Euro-American fusion, patrons can expect excellent service, a wide array of menu choices either à la carte or in a prix-fixe, and a complimentary amuse-bouche before every meal. As with many Tallahassee establishments, this restaurant makes use of its local resources, including fresh produce from Turkey Hill Farms and cheeses from Thomasville’s Sweet Grass Dairy. From frog legs provençale and foie gras French toast to a Boudin-stuffed Georgia quail with red eye gastrique or Korubota pork cheek cooked sous-vide, come here to try some of the best food Tallahassee has to offer. Zachary Goldstein Photos by Zachary Goldstein/FSView

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Food Places to drink

Wet your whistle Fermentation Lounge

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here is no shortage of places to drink in Tallahassee. Being a college town, there are of course the typical bars that sell cheap beer to undergrads trying to exercise their newfound right to drink. However, there’s far more than that to enjoy while you’re here.

Fermentation Lounge: This is the place to go if you want a chill experience drinking craft beer and wine. Fermentation caters to the younger intellectual crowd, although the atmosphere is very diverse. There are no TVs, but they do have vintage films playing on a projection screen. The bartenders are very knowledgeable and have no problem giving tastes. Go here if you want to have a real conversation with your drinking buddies.

Mockingbird Cafe: This bar tends to cater more to the indie crowd, although again, the clientele is very diverse. It is one of the best bars in town with great service, excellent drinks, and a unique atmosphere. Oil paintings adorn the walls, and they usually have some kind of live music on the stage in the corner. Known for Whiskey Wednesday, a special with two-dollar whiskey drinks and dollar PBR tallboys, this is one of the most popular places in town for those who are looking for something a little out of the norm.

Potbelly’s: This is your typical college bar. It smells like beer, Southern Comfort, and raw undergraduate spirit. Go there for happy hour on Friday afternoon to socialize and pregame for the rest of your weekend. Also, if you’re a parent of a college kid at Pot’s, you’re usually well taken care of by everyone. Embrace it—you’ve earned it.

Waterworks

Waterworks: This is probably the most unique drinking hole in Tallahassee. Fashioned after a vintage tiki bar in the tradition of Don the Beachcomber, this place serves up not only vintage tiki creations, but just about any cocktail you could imagine. They also have a delicious short-order menu, including their amazing turkey meatball sub. Various themes take place during the week, from live jazz to science night. Come here to get in touch with your vintage side.

Leon Pub: This is the awesome dive bar you’ve been looking for.

You can smoke inside, and no dammit, they’re not apologizing for it. They really don’t have to, with the 350 beers they have available. Two pool tables, some bar stools, vintage draft towers, and a telephone booth that actually charges your cell phone, this place is one of the local favorites. Parking is a bit tough, but don’t let that stop you from enjoying a few pints here.

Bullwinkle’s: This is the other typical college bar, except that it’s known for its inexpensive all-you-can-drink specials on any given night. Also exceptional is its membership program where students can buy a “Bull’s card” for the semester and not have to pay cover—hence, once you’ve paid your for your card, you don’t have to pay for anything for the rest of the semester, except the dignity you probably lost somewhere along the way. Go here if you want a true Tallahassee experience—one that you’ll be able to share with college students twenty years down the line.

Wine Loft: This is a wine bar that exemplifies the Midtown aesthetic. Clean, upscale and elegant without being stuffy, they offer about 50 wines by the glass and 120 by the bottle. A great place to try a selection of tasty small plates, enjoy some wine, and sit on the wrap-around terrace and overlook the live oaks on Thomasville Road. Zachary Goldstein

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Food A new fast food

There goes a food truck!

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he man in the window hands me a hot sandwich. wrapped in aluminum foil. I peel off its metallic layer and find a prized bahn mi, a Vietnamese sandwich better thought of as the culinary love child of the French baguette and traditional Vietnamese fillings during the period of French colonization in Vietnam. It’s known as one of the best examples of the evolution of food, and praised the world over for it’s combination of crunchy goodness and savory delight. And no, I am not eating this in Vietnam, or even in a storefront in a Vietnamese enclave in a major city, but on a park bench in Tallahassee.

If you live in a city, it’s almost impossible not to notice the recent trend of mobile food purveyors in the past few years.

Food trucks are on the rise in urban areas, and people are starting to realize that some of the best food that you can buy in any one city is from one of these rolling restaurants.

Some of the best food that I’ve

ever eaten has been served from the small window on the side of a chrome-covered truck, exchanging a crumpled wad of ones for a taste of one chef’s ideas about food. That’s the point of what food trucks are doing: they are giving chefs everywhere the ability to showcase their innovations and ideas more easily. Tallahassee Food Truck Association president Rebecca Kelly agrees with me, and thinks that this mobile food movement is not just a flash in the pan.

“Food Trucks are not just a hot trend, in my opinion,” Kelly said. “This economy is making it increasingly more difficult for chefs and cooks that want to bring their food to the community to open a traditional restaurant. Mobile units are regulated under the same laws as brick and mortar units are, but only cost a fraction of what brick and mortar ones do.”

The capital city is lucky: it seems to have more than the

average number of food trucks per capita than many other cities, ranging from barbecue joints to Asian-Southern fusion trucks. There’s even one that focuses on grilled cheese.

And what’s even better, while most cities would never see the congregation of all of its food trucks in one place even once a year, Tallahassee sees this happen every Thursday night.

Food Truck Thursday, as it’s known, is the best way to taste what Tallahassee’s kitchenson-the-move have to offer.

Simply come to the meeting lot off of Tharpe Street and peruse the offerings of dozens of trucks. Munch your way through countless interpretations of staples and obscurities alike. Dine al fresco on concrete picnic tables underneath giant oaks illuminated with strings of lights and glowing lanterns. If not for the food, the atmosphere of Food Truck Thursday proves the point that food trucks are a hot commodity in Tallahassee, and have gained a large

following among the food-loving community. Food trucks represent spontaneity to me, however. You don’t always know where to find them, yet when you stumble upon one of your favorites, it’s like reuniting with an old friend.

They teach us that it’s okay to take risks and try things that may be outside our comfort levels. And most importantly, they shatter the idea that good food comes only from the confines of four walls with tables and servers and preconceived notions.

My empty bahn-mi foil rests on my lap, my stomach satisfied, and the warm Tallahassee summer evening envelopes me. Sitting on this bench, I can’t help but hope that this concept of mobile dining isn’t just a fad, like so many of the food fads before it. Then I notice the sprawling line of people queuing up to eat like I have just done, and I am assured by a comforting feeling that I don’t have much Zachary to worry about.

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Food Locally grown, locally run

Charm of the local farm

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ocal farmers and their culture never get enough credit. For anything.

the farm’s distribution, about the ideals of local organic farming.

It’s always the restaurants and markets that get the praise for culinary innovation in any major urban area, Tallahassee included. And yes, this city is a veritable tinderbox of food culture, waiting for the right spark to explode. But while it’s true that many of our restaurants are starting to embrace the local food movement, they couldn’t do it without some stellar raw material to work with.

“The main goal is to bring the community together with the farmer, and to promote sustainability and healthy lifestyle choices,” Russ said.

Take, for example, the organic produce from Orchard Pond Organics. A scenic drive under the lush canopy of live oaks on Meridian Road takes you to the outskirts of town, where the folks at Orchard Pond farm some of the finest produce the South has to offer. I talk with Mary Russ, who is in charge of

I mention my hypothesis that within a few years, Tallahassee’s food scene is going to turn into another Charleston.

She likes that idea a lot.

“I think Tallahassee is fantastic,” Russ said. “I grew up in Panama City, and I kind of consider that a food desert.

I didn’t grow up eating fresh produce. When I moved here, it was really overwhelming. I mean, the farming community isn’t the biggest and it’s not saturated here like it is in California, but everyone is really close and it’s a family.”

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When you consider the sheer variety and quality of the ingredients you can get here, it makes a lot of sense that this town is poised to become a major player in the Southern food arena. To the East and West, you have small farms producing world-class produce and dairy and meat; to the South, you have an ocean that sustains some of the best seafood in the world, and in my opinion, the most profound oyster you’ll ever taste (sorry, France). It’s a chef and a foodie’s dream-come-true. Mary adds that this kind of mentality is just in its infancy, and it’s doing nothing but grow.

food movement. Right now there’s a lot of information on rhomarket.com. That was our first big project—it’s an online farmer’s market where people can go and shop and use a credit card, and then the farmers drop off their food at Bread and Roses Food Co-op.

It’s about a year old, and so far it’s been fantastic.”

“We’re kind of just starting this here in the South, so everything you do feels like something meaningful,” Russ said.

“We’re ten or twenty years behind what’s going on in California, so we’re truly building the foundation for this local

“We’re the largest certified organic farm in the Tallahassee area,” Russ said. “And we are one of the only true ‘urban farms’—we’re on this large plantation, but we’re in the middle of the town. It’s really great, because a lot of people

But what makes a place like Orchard Pond different than another organic farm, and more importantly, how does that affect the food scene in Tallahassee? For one thing, it takes the definition of local to a completely heightened level.

Food For the caffeine dependent... can come out constantly.

And for me, a personal goal is education and outreach, and that’s great because of how accessible we are. There’s nothing better than seeing a firstgrader pull a radish out of the ground, wipe it on their pants, and take a bite out of it. It’s awesome.”

One of the big key concepts of the new food movement is that food you get locally is not only going to taste better than produce from large scale industrial agriculture, but will be better for you. Mary assures me that there is a lot of truth in this.

“The stuff from industrialized farming, well, the farmers aren’t getting paid for it to taste good, they’re getting paid for it to be heavy,” Russ said.

“Strawberries that are huge and look really nice? They really don’t have any flavor. And they’re covered in pesticides.

Oops! You’re eating pesticides now. But back to flavor, we have people who grew up in the foothills and grew strawberries on their little homesteads, and it’s so sweet to see these elderly ladies come and try these strawberries and almost cry because they haven’t had anything like this since their childhoods.”

Something unique really has the potential to take hold in Tallahassee. It’s palpable. This community has everything that it needs to lift itself off the ground from sleepy southern town into a booming culinary metropolis, a beacon of where food ought to be in the lives of Americans. And Mary thinks that local farms can be the key.

“We all have something special here,” Russ said. “There’s this link with our produce that has kind of been lost in our generation. Unless you grow it or know about it, it’s hard to know that better produce is out there.”

It’s here under our very noses.

We just have to know where to look for it. Zachary Goldstein

Coffee, cream and sugar W

hile Tallahassee may not be known as a coffee or dessert scene in the same way as a larger city, there is no shortage of good coffee and sweets here. Like all things local, different coffee and dessert joints have their different ideals and different attitudes. Branch out of the things that you can taste anywhere and dive into what Florida’s capital city has to offer those who want something savory or sweet.

fee is tasty and just what you need to stay awake as you’re penning your magnum opus.

Atomic Coffee: This is on the top of the list. They import their coffee daily from Counter Culture Coffee in Durham, North Carolina, which is known as perhaps the premier coffee roasters in the country. They are perfectionists in their work and serve with smiles. Go here for their espresso-based drinks, handpoured coffees, and beverages that aren’t made by a robot.

Food Glorious Food: In the depths of a building whose façade looks more like a deconsecrated church than a restaurant lie some of the best dessert options that Tallahassee has to offer. With a Culinary Institute of Americatrained pastry chef on hand, you’re bound to find a multitude of creative and tasty options to satisfy your sweet tooth. They serve great food as well, so don’t be afraid to come in for dinner before you have dessert.

All Saints Cafe: This was the original locally-owned coffee shop in town. It’s known as a haunt for the hipster artsy population of Tallahassee, and caters to the environmentally conscious with an array of vegan options to munch on.

It’s open 24/7, so it’s known as a place to study away from the glaring fluorescent lights of a library or the insufferably loud music of a roommate. The cof-

Red Eye Coffee: Unique among coffee shops, this nonprofit business donates all the money it makes on its fairtrade coffee to humanitarian charities, both here in Tallahassee and abroad. The coffee is tasty, the ambiance is clean and conducive to focus, and every sip brings help to people in need.

Lofty Pursuits: While it may not look like much on the outside, this is one of those places that is hard to replicate anywhere else. One of the only truly authentic and operating soda fountains left in the country, Lofty blesses the population of Tallahassee with readily available ice

Atomic Coffee cream sodas, egg creams, phosphates, rickeys, handmade artisan candy, and other various treats from a bygone era. If you have a penchant for things of the past, this is the one place you cannot leave town without trying.

Big Easy Snowballs: This is a bonafide New Orleans transplant. Not even open for a year, this purveyor of Louisiana-style snowballs is already making a splash with the young and young-at-heart in Tallahassee. Finely shaved and compacted ice is artfully covered with colorful, flavorful syrups to create a sweet mound of frost that soothes away the Panhandle heat.

Try them stuffed with vanilla soft serve, or covered in condensed milk for a completely different take on a classic.

The Cake Shop: If baked goods are your thing, head to this pastry shop where you’ll find a gratuitous assortments of freshly baked treats. Known among the younger crowd for some of the best cupcakes in Tallahassee, they also offer a huge variety of cakes and pies for the sweet tooth who wants something a bit bigger.

Zachary Goldstein

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Food If you need some nosh...

101 Restaurant 215 West College Ave., Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-391-1309 Monday - Friday: 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.

Saturday - Sunday: 4 p.m. - 2 a.m. www.101tallahassee.com

Hopkin’s Eatery 1660-9 North Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-386-4258 Monday - Friday: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Saturday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. www.hopkinseatery.com

Avenue Eat and Drink

A La Provence French~Mediterranean Cuisine 1415 Timberlane Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32312 850-329-6870 Monday - Saturday: 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Lunch) Monday - Saturday: 5:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. (Dinner) www.aprovence.com

Jacob’s on the Plaza 101 South Adam’s St., Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-224-7200 Saturday - Sunday: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Monday - Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. www.facebook.com/ jacobsontheplazatallahassee Jasmine Cafe & Lounge 109 East College Ave., Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-681-6868 Sunday: 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Monday - Thursday: 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Friday: 11:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Saturday: 12 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. www.jasmine-cafe.com

Andrew’s Downtown 228 South Adams St., Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-222-3444 Sunday: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., 2 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Monday - Saturday: 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., 5:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. www.andrewsdowntown.com Angelette’s Cajun Kitchen 3551 Blairstone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-656-1772 Wednesday - Friday: 7 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Saturday - Sunday: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. www.angelettescajunkitchen.com Anthony’s Wood Fire Grill 1355 Market St., Tallahassee, FL 32312 850-224-1447 Sunday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. www.anthonyswoodfiregrilltallahassee.com Atomic Coffee 625 West Tennessee St., Tallahassee, FL 32304 850-727-8744 Saturday - Sunday: 8 a.m. - 12 a.m.

Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. - 12 a.m. www.atomiccoffee.org Avenue Eat and Drink 115 East Park Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 32303 850-224-0 115 Sunday: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Monday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. www.avenueeatanddrink.com Azu - Lucy Ho’s Restaurant 3220 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32311 850-893-4112 Sunday: 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Monday - Friday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Saturday: 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. www.azulucyhos.com Bagel Bagel 2401 West Pensacola St., Tallahassee, FL 32304 850-574-1814 Sunday - Saturday: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. www.bagelbagelcafe.com Bagel Heads 1935 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-574-1122 Sunday: 8:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m.

Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Saturday: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. www.ilovebagelheads.com

Bahn Thai 1319 South Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32301 Monday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Friday: 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m. 10:30 p.m.

Saturday: 5 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Barnacle Bill’s 1830 North Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32303 850-385-8734 Sunday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Monday: 4 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Tuesday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. www.barnaclebills.com Bella Bella 123 East 5th Ave., Tallahassee, FL 32303 850-412-1114 Monday - Friday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Saturday: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. www.bellbellatallahassee.com Big Easy Snowballs 1120 North Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32303 850-0329-6010 Sunday: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Monday: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Wednesday - Thursday: 1 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Friday - Saturday: 1 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. www.bigeasysnowballs.com Birds Aphrodisiac Oyster Shack 325 North Bronough St., Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-222-1075 Sunday - Friday: 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.

Saturday: 2 p.m. - 2 a.m. www.birdsoystershack.com Black Bean Cafe 2205 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-329-7581 Sunday: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Monday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Friday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Cabo’s Island Grill and Bar 1221 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32301 Sunday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Monday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Friday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. www.cabosgrill.com

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Cancun’s 2609 West Tennessee St., Tallahassee, FL 32304 850-391-9452 Sunday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 2 a.m. www.cancunssportsbar.com Canopy Road 1913 North Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32303 850-668-6600 Sunday - Saturday: 6:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Sunday - Saturday: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. www.canopyroadcafe.com China Buffet 2698 North Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32303 850-553-9292 Sunday - Thursday: 10:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Friday - Saturday: 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. www.chinabuffettallahassee.com Clusters & Hops 707 North Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32303 850-222-2669 Tuesday - Saturday: 11:30 a.m. 11:30 p.m. www.winencheese.com Cypress Restaurant 320 East Tennessee St., Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-513-1100 Monday - Saturday: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. www.cypressrestaurant.com Decent Pizza 1026 North Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32303 850-222-6400 Sunday: 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Monday: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Tuesday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. www.decentpizza.com Dog Et Al 1456 South Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-222-4099 Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. www.dogetal.com

El Jalisco Authentic Mexican Restaurant 2022 North Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32303 850-878-0800 Monday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 12 a.m. www.eljaliscotallahassee.com Food Glorious Food 1950 Thomasville Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32303 850-224-9974 Sunday: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Tuesday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Friday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. www.foodgloriousfood.com Goodies Eatery 116 East College Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-681-3888 Monday, Wednesday - Friday: 7 a.m.

- 4:30 a.m.

Tuesday: 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. www.goodieseaterytallahahassee.com Gordo’s Cuban Food 1907 West Pensacola St., Tallahassee, FL 32304 850-576-5767 Sunday: 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Monday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. www.gordoscubanfood.com Guthrie’s Chicken 1818 Tennessee St., Tallahassee, FL 32304 850-224-2244 Sunday: 12 p.m. - 3 a.m.

Monday - Saturday: 12 p.m. - 5 a.m. www.guthrieschicken.com Harry’s Seafood 301 South Bronough St., Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-222-3976 Sunday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Friday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. www.hookedonharrys.com Hobbit Hoagies 2020 West Pensacola St., Tallahassee, FL 32304 850-576-1009 Sunday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 12 a.m. www.myhobbitonline.com

Jenny’s Lunchbox 295 North Magnolia Dr., Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-942-9766 Sunday - Saturday: 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Jim & Milt’s Bar B-Q 1923 West Pensacola St., Tallahassee, FL 32304 850-576-3998 Saturday - Sunday: 7:30 a.m. - 10 p.m Monday - Friday: 6:30 a.m - 10 p.m. www.jimandmilts.com Jimmy Johns Gourmet Sandwiches 1080 West Tennessee St., Tallahassee, FL 32304 850-521-9988 Sunday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 3 a.m. www.jimmyjohns.com Kool Beanz Cafe 921 Thomasville Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32303 850-224-2466 Monday - Friday: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

(Lunch) Monday - Saturday: 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. (Dinner) www.koolbeanz-cafe.com Le Roc Bistro 415 North Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-574-4126 Sunday - Saturday: 6:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. www.facebook.com/leroc.hotelduval Little Athens Gyro 666-5 West Tennessee St., Tallahassee, FL 32304 850-222-2231 Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Saturday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. www.gyromenu.com Little Italy 11117 South Magnolia Dr., Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-878-7651 Monday - Friday: 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Saturday: 4 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. www.littleitalytallahassee.com Long Garden 800 Ocala Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32304 850-574-8788 Sunday: 11:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Monday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Friday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. www.longgarden.com

Food Tasty eats abound Los Compadres Mexican Restaurant 2102 West Pensacola St., Tallahassee, FL 32304 850-576-8946 Sunday: 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Monday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Friday: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Saturday: 11:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. www.bestmexicanfoodtallahassee.com

The Crepevine Midtown 1304 North Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32303 850-329-6754 Sunday: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Monday - Saturday: 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. www.thecrepevine.com

Miccosukee Root Cellar

The Egg Cage & Eatery 3500 Kinhega Dr., Tallahassee, FL 32312 850-907-3447 Tuesday - Sunday: 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Lucy & Leo’s Cupcakery 1123 Thomasville Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32303 850-765-0374 Tuesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. www.lucyandleoscupcakery.com

The Mockingbird 1225 North Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL 32303 850-222-4956 Sunday: 11a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Monday: 5:30 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Tuesday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., 5:30p.m. - 2 a.m. www.mockingbirdtallahassee.com

Luna’s Italian Food 1122 Thomasville Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32303 Tuesday - Wedesday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Thursday: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Friday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. www.lunasitalianfood.net Marie Livingston Steakhouse 2705 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32301 Sunday: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Monday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Friday: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Saturday: 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. www.marielivingstonesteakhouse.com Masa 1001 North Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32303 850-847-0003 Sunday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. www.masatallahassee.com Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers 1641 West Pensacola St., Tallahassee, FL 32304 850-575-0050 Sunday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Monday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Friday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 12 a.m. www.mellowmushroom.com Metro Deli 104 1/2 South Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-224-6870 Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. www.metrodelis.com Miccosukee Root Cellar 1311 Miccosukee Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32308 850-597-7419 Tuesday - Thursday: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Friday - Saturday: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. http://miccosukeerootcellar.com Mike’s Stone Baked Pizza 1313 Jackson Bluff Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32304 850-575-3000 Saturday - Sunday: 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Monday - Friday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. www.facebook.com/ mikesstonebakedpizza Momo’s Pizza 1416 West Tennessee St., Tallahassee, FL 32304 850-224-9808 Sunday: 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Monday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Friday: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Saturday: 11:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. www.momospizza.com

Tomato Land 1847 Thomasville Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32303 850-425-8416 Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. - 6 a.m.

Saturday: 7 a.m. - 5 a.m. www.tomatolandtallahassee.com Monk’s 1710 West Tharpe St., Tallahassee, FL 32303 850-942-6665 Sunday - Wednesday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Thursday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. http://www.wellsbrothersbarandgrill.com

Pitaria Greek & Mediterranean Grill 631 West Tennessee St., Tallahassee, FL 32304 850-412-7482 Sunday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. www.thepitaria.com

Sahara Greek & Lebanese Cafe 1241 East Lafayette St. Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-656-1800 Monday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Friday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. www.saharagreek.com

Up In Smoke BBQ 402 East Tennessee St., Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-597-7964 Sunday - Saturday: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. www.upinsmokebbq.com

Mozaik Restaurant 1410-D1 Market St., Tallahassee, FL 32312 850-893-7668 Tuesday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. (lunch) Tuesday - Saturday: 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (Dinner) www.dinemozaik.com

Piggy’s BBQ 1887 Capital Circle Northeast, Tallahassee, FL 32308 850-668-2271 Sunday: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Monday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. www.piggysbbq.com

Sharkey’s Coffee & Bistro 106 East College Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-391-9050 Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Uptown Cafe and Catering 1325 Miccosukee Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32308 850-219-9800 Sunday - Saturday: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. www.uptowncafeandcatering.com

Mr. Roboto 2043 West Pensacola St., Tallahassee, FL 32304 850-574-4126 Sunday – Saturday: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. www.mrrobototokyogrill.com New Leaf Market 1235 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-942-2557 Monday – Sunday: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. www.newleafmarket.coop Nuberri Frozen Yogurt 101 North Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-222-2374 Sunday: 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Monday - Thursday: 12 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Friday: 12 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Saturday: 11:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. www.nuberri.com One Fresh Stir Fry 1820 North Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-422-2111 Sunday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. www.onefreshstirfry.com Paisley Cafe 1123 Thomasville Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32303 850-385-7268 Monday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. www.paisleycafe.com

Po’ Boys Creole Cafe 224 East College Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-224-5400 Sunday: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Monday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Friday: 11 a.m. - 12 a.m.

Saturday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. www.poboys.com Ray’s Steel City Saloon & Restaurant 515 John Knox Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32303 850-386-2984 Sunday: 10:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. www.rayssteelcity.com Red Elephant Pizza and Grill Restaurant 1872 Thomasville Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32303 850-222-7492 Sunday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Friday - Saturday: 11 a.m .- 10 p.m. www.redelephantpizza.com Sage Restaurant 3534 Maclay Boulevard South, Tallahassee, FL 32312 850-270-9396 Sunday: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Tuesday - Wednesday: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Thursday - Friday: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. www.sagetallahassee.com

Shula’s 347 Grill 415 North Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-224-6005 Sunday - Thursday: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Friday - Saturday: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. www.donshula.com

Voodoo Dog 805 South Macomb St., Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-224-0005 Monday - Friday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Saturday: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. www.facebook.com/voodoodogtally

Sweet Pea Cafe 832 West Tharpe St., Tallahassee, FL 32303 850-692-3476 Saturday - Sunday: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Tuesday - Friday: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. www.facebook.com/spctally

Whataburger 1701 West Tennessee St., Tallahassee, FL 32304 850-222-4484 Sunday - Saturday: 24 hours a day www.whataburger.com

Super Perros 2012 West Tennessee St., Tallahassee, FL 32304 850-421-2378 Sunday - Wednesday: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Thursday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 3 a.m. www.superperros.com

Yogurt Mountain 1801 West Tennessee st., Tallahassee, FL 32304 850-765-0229 Sunday - Thursday: 12 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Friday - Saturday: 12 p.m. - 1 a.m www.yogurtmountain.com

Tan’s Asian Cafe 2743 Capital Circle Northeast, Tallahassee, FL 32308 850-523-4282 Sunday: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Monday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/tansasiancafe

Your Pie 800 Ocala Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32304 850-597-8999 Sunday: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Monday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Friday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. www.yourpie.com/tallahassee

Ted’s Montana Grill 1954 Village Green Way, Tallahassee, FL 32308 850-561-8337 Sunday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Friday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. www.tedsmontanagrill.com The Cake Shop 1908 Capital Circle Northeast, Tallahassee, FL 32308 850-386-2253 Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday: 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. www.tallycakeshop.com

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Welcome to Downtown Tallahassee!

Florida’s unique and vibrant capital city full of southern charm and hospitality. We are glad you are here!

restaurants Andrew’s Capital Grill & Bar 228 S. Adams Street 850.222.3444 www.andrewsdowntown.com

Andrew’s 228

228 S. Adams Street 850.222.3444 www.andrewsdowntown.com

Avenue Eat and Drink 115 E. Park Avenue 850.224-0115 www.avenueeatanddrink.com

Clyde’s and Costello’s 210 S. Adams Street 850.224.2173

Fat Sandwich Café

Museum of Florida History 400 S. Monroe Street 850.487.2044 www.museumoffloridahistory.com

Goodies Eatery

116 E. College Avenue 850.681.3888

Harry’s Seafood, Bar, and Grille

301 S. Bronough Street 850.222.3976 www.hookedonharrys.com

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Union Bank Black History Museum

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Subway Café

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museums Knott House Museum 301 East Park Avenue Tallahassee, FL 32301 850.922.2459

LeMoyne Center for the Visual Arts 125 North Gadsden Street Tallahassee, FL 32301 850.222.8800

Museum of Florida History

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Outdoors Parks and recreation

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ocal-area parks, nature trails, and bicycling, hiking, kayaking, canoeing and swimming options provide great opportunity for any outdoors enthusiast to find adventure during a trip to Tallahassee. So, take a trip off the beaten path of FSU football and college town nightlife and dining to experience the city and its surrounding area’s diverse and unique variety of outdoor entertainment and enjoyment.

Explore outdoors

Tallahassee City Parks: Receiving the National Recreation and Park Association 2006 award for “Best In America” Parks and Recreation, The Tallahassee City parks system offers visitors outdoor opportunity and recreational activity incomparable to many. Tom Brown Park, Lafayette Park, Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park are ideal for visitors searching for a unique afternoon filled with outdoor North-Florida Adventure, while not straying far from the Capitol’s main sights and sounds.

Tom Brown is home to over six tennis and racquetball courts, a full-access disc golf course, and over ten miles of mountain biking trails. The park also has numerous unique bike skills areas, including a BMX track and “Kudzilla” flow-track for the more experienced cyclists.

Adjacent to Tom Brown Park sits Lafayette Heritage Trail Park. Bordered on the north by the Lake Lafayette system, it offers visitors the opportunity enjoy the beauty of the Tallahassee outdoors by fishing in the Lafayette Lake system, biking the area’s many hardwoods trails, and walking or running through paths of North Florida pine trees and palmettos.

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This park offers a small playground, three picnic shelters, parking, restrooms, drinking fountains, various trails, a universally accessible fishing pier, floating docks, handlaunch-only boat ramp, wildlife viewing, trailhead with bike wash, and an outdoor shower. Within the park are the Cadillac Mountain Bike

Outdoors Out on the playground

Just outside the outskirts of the Capitol, local outdoor activities await

The Lafayette Paddling Trail offers a chance to fish for bass and bream, bird-watch, or just enjoy a paddle through open water. This trail is a 7.8 mile round trip from the boat ramp at Piney Z Lake, or a 6 mile round trip from the boat ramp at the end of “Road to The Lake” in Chaires. Paddling the entire trail from Piney Z Lake will take about 4 hours or more. Currently, there are no dry land rest areas provided along the trail.

Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park is home to 10 miles of shareduse trails that include mountain biking and equestrian use, seven miles of dedicated hiking trails, four miles of dedicated mountain bike trails. The

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Trail, a Shared Use Trail, and a Paddling Trail.

Nina Reich is the Managing Editor of Digital at the FSView and a graduate of Florida State University.

park also offers horse trails, hiking trails, shared-use trails, Red Hills Bluebird & Butterfly Trails, and additional wildlife viewing. Guests at the park in the spring month of March can see world-renowned equestrian professionals navigating the areas trails as part of the Red Hills International Horse Trials.

Lake Ella: Located on Mon-

roe Street, just north of the Florida State University campus, be sure to check out Tallahassee’s Lake Ella. With 12 acres of space, the park provides visitors a chance to take a walk around the lake, while stopping to shop locally and grab a bite to eat at the many small cottage shops and businesses that make the park a Tallahassee favorite.

Incorporated into the 6.5acre Fred Drake Park, Lake Ella includes picnic shelters, much green space, a beautiful gazebo for lake viewing, and a paved walking trail that completely encircles the lake.

Visitors may also feed and observe ducks, geese, pigeons, and turtles at this Tallahassee outdoors spot.

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Outdoors Local gardens and parks

Hidden away, a beautiful local view T

he Tallahassee area is also home to many Florida State Parks, including Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park, Wakulla Springs State Park, The St. Marks Lighthouse, and National Wildlife Refuge.

architecture, featuring a picturesque brick walkway, a secret garden, a reflection pool, a walled garden and hundreds of camellias and azaleas.

For those looking for natural Florida beauty mixed with a bit of southern history and charm, Maclay Gardens is the place to visit. Located half a mile north of I-10 on U.S. 319/ Thomasville Road, the gardens were first planted in 1923 by Alfred B. and Louise Maclay after they purchased the property for their winter home.

“Maclay Gardens State Park is a wonderful place for outdoor enthusiasts to visit, offering three distinctly different park areas to enjoy: the historical gardens offer a wonderful respite from the hustle and bustle of daily life with meandering trails that afford an hour’s leisurely stroll amidst bird song and ornamental plantings, an ideal place for horticultural study,” says Florida Department of Environmental Protection Press Secretary, Jennifer Diaz.

According to the Florida State Park’s website, the gardens provide a masterpiece of floral

Along with the State Park’s namesake gardens, the area offers a myriad of outdoor ac-

Maclay Gardens

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Maclay Gardens tivities sure to please any nature lover.

“The picnic and recreation area on Lake Hall features a swimming area, two nature trails and picnic facilities, along with a playground and boat launch area for canoes and kayaks; the Lake Overstreet trails offer over five miles of shared use trails for hiking, biking and horse riding, and another five miles of dedicated bike trails,” Diaz said.

Wakulla Springs State Park Wakulla Springs State Park offers charm and hospitality with a large swimming area, its 27-room historic lodge offering refreshing relief from the summer heat in its springfed waters and world-class

wildlife viewing opportunities from its riverboat tours along the scenic Wakulla River, says Diaz.

Located on the banks of the Wakulla River, the park is home to one of the largest and deepest fresh waters in the world.

For those with an adventurous side, the park offers a twostory diving platform, sending divers straight into the spring’s cavernous opening, flowing freely with crystal-clear fresh river water.

Those looking for a more relaxing visit may take advantage of Florida’s sunny days by lounging on the swimming area’s two floating docks, perfect for sunbathing.

Outdoors In tune with nature

selves in the historical aspects of the area with a visit to the refuge’s St. Marks Lighthouse.

Built in 1832, the lighthouse is still in use today and open to the public.

For wildlife enthusiasts, the park offers River Boat Tours, running 365 days a year, weather permitting. Featuring a three-mile loop down the river, guests are exposed to lush greenery and plant life, including cypress trees and dense palmetto groves nestled alongside the river banks.

Additionally, animal life akin to the North Florida area, including elegant wading birds, alligators, sun-bathing turtles, a variety of fresh-water fish and most popularly Manatees may be viewed and photographed.

Outdoorists with hopes of exploring the North Florida area on foot can take advantage of Wakulla Spring’s five milesplus of beautiful hiking trails.

According to the Florida Park service, the thick canopies

above of American Beech, Southern Magnolia, Swamp Chestnut Oak, and Pignut Hickory trees provide an open under-story.

St. Marks Lighthouse and National Wildlife Refuge

rivers, while also gathering information on outdoor activities associated with each sub-area of the refuge, including fishing, hiking, bird watching, butterfly-watching and hunting.

Visitors can immerse them-

Those who have the stamina and drive to make a statement on their trip to the St. Marks historical marker may take the 85-step stair challenge and be rewarded with a beautiful view of Florida’s Gulf-coastal shores and bay. Nina Reich

Located in Wakulla County, a short trip from Wakulla Springs, lays The St. Marks Lighthouse and National Wildlife Refuge.

The main entrance to the nature preserve is located 3 miles south of U.S. Highway 98 at Newport on Lighthouse Road, featuring restrooms, water, information, exhibits and a gift shop. Here, visitors may hike the multiple trails, exposing themselves to coastal marshes, islands, tidal creeks and estuaries of seven north Florida

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Water-sport rentals

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ith multiple rivers and water bodies surrounding the Tallahassee area, water-sport equipment rental and tours are available in abundance for area visitors.

T-N-T Hideaway offers canoe, kayak, and paddleboard rentals. Along with rentals, this outdoor hotspot offers kayak and standing paddleboard instructional classes, coupled with multiple guided tours of the areas of Wakulla River and beyond.

Tours include but are not limited to, a full moon paddle over the Wakulla River, St. Marks River tour, and a guided kayak saltwater fishing trip.

To reach T-N-T from Tallahassee, Take Highway 363, 18 miles south to State Road 98.

Turn right and follow to the west two miles. The business is located directly before the bridge at the Wakulla River.

The Wilderness Way outdoor center offers equivalents to T-N-T Hideaway in regards to rentals, tours and equipment.

Located at 3152 Shadeville Road, the center is a short 15-minute drive from the Tallahassee area. Tours offered include trips down the Wacissa, Sopchoppy, and St. Marks rivers. Visitors may also purchase kayaks, kayak accessories and other paddle sporting equipment at Wilderness Way. Kayaks are also available for rental. Nina Reich

Wakulla River

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Outdoors

Outdoor options Sports

Golf Courses

Capital Lanes Bowling 820 Capital Circle Northeast, Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-422-2695 Sunday: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Monday: 1 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Tuesday - Thursday: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Friday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 1 a.m. www.bowlsrc1.com/19.asp

Capital City Country Club 1601 Golf Terrace Dr., Tallahassee FL 32301 850-222-0419 Tuesday – Sunday: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. www.capitalcitycc.com

Crenshaw Lanes Bowling 75 North Woodward Ave., Tallahassee, FL 32306 850-644-6860 Sunday: 2 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Monday - Thursday: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Friday: 10 a.m. - 2 a.m.

Saturday: 2 p.m. - 2 a.m. union. fsu.edu/crenshaw/ Jefferson County Kennel Club 3079 North Jefferson St., Monticello, FL 32344 850-997-2561 Gates open at 7 p.m for night races. www.jckcgreyhounds.com Mike Blankenship Skate Park Jackson Bluff Road at Appleyard Dr., Tallahassee, FL 32304 850-891-3879 Sunrise to 12 a.m. www.talgov.com/parks/skatepark. cfm

Don Veller Seminole Golf Course 2550 Pottsdamer St., Tallahassee FL 32310 850-644-2582 Monday - Sunday: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. www.seminolegolfcourse.com Golden Eagle 3700 Golden Eagle Dr. East Tallahassee FL, 32312 850-893-7700 Tuesday – Sunday: dawn – dusk www.goldeneaglecc.org Hilliman Golf 2737 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee FL 32301 850-891-3935 Jake Gaither 801 Tanner Dr., Tallahassee, FL 32305 850-891-3942 Wednesday – Monday: 7:30 a.m.

– Sunset Tuesday: 11 a.m. – sunset

Shell Island Fish Camp 440 Shell Island Rd., St. Marks, FL 32355 850-925-6226 www.shellislandfishcamp.com

Southwood 3750 Grove Park Dr., Tallahassee, FL 32311 850-942-4653 Monday- Sunday: 7 a.m. - sunset http://www.southwoodgolf.com

Shields Marina 95 Riverside Dr., St. Marks, FL 32355 850-925-6158 Tuesday - Sunday: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. www.shieldsmarina.com

St. James 151 Laughing Gull Ln, Carrabelle, FL 32322 850-697-9606 Tuesday – Sunday: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. http://www.stjamesbay.com/

Skate World 2563 Capital Circle Northeast, Tallahassee, FL 32308 850-386-4807 Monday - Friday: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Tuesday - Thursday: 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Friday: 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Saturdays: 12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m., 7:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. www.skateworld1.com

Summerbrooke 7505 Preservation Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32312 850-894-4653 Sunday – Monday: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. www.summerbrookegolf.com

Tallahassee Paintball Park 427 Crossway Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32305 850-656-1133 Tallahassee Rock Gym 629 Industrial Dr., Tallahassee, FL 32310 850-224-7625 Sunday: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Tuesday - Saturday: 3 p.m. - 10 p.m. www.tallyrockgym.com Tallahassee Tree to Tree Adventures at the Tallahassee Museum 3945 Museum Dr., Tallahassee, FL 32310 850-575-8684 Sunday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Monday - Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. www.tallahasseemuseum.org The Fun Station 2821 Sharer Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32312 850-3830788 Sunday: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Monday - Friday: 12 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m. - 1 a.m. www.itsfunner.com

Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park 4000 North Meridian Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32312 850-891-3975 Farm Equestrian Center 4300 Meridian Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32312 850-668-0849 Sunday - Saturday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. www.farmequestriancenter.com FSU Reservation 3226 Flastacowo Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32310 850-644-6892 Monday - Thursday: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Fridays - Sundays: 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. fsu.campusrec.com/reservation/ Happy Trails Ranch 6776 Quail Valley Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32308 850-893-0771 Sunday - Monday: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. www.happytrailsranch.com Lafayette Park 403 Ingleside Ave., Tallahassee, FL 32303 www.historiclafayettepark.com Lake Ella North Monroe and South Lake Ella Dr., Tallahassee, FL 32303

Lichgate 1401 High Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32304 850-383-6556 www.lichgate.com Meadows Soccer Park 4000 North Meridian Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32312 850-891-3866 Monday: 3 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.

Tuesday: 2:45 p.m. – 10:15 p.m.

Wednesday: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Thursday: 2:45 p.m. – 10:15 p.m.

Friday: 4:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Saturday: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Sunday: 2 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.

Tallahassee Museum 3945 Museum Dr., Tallahassee, FL 32310 850-575-8684 Monday – Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. www.tallahasseemuseum.org Tom Brown Park 501 Easterwood Dr., Tallahassee, FL 32311 850-891-3866 Monday - Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Wednesday - Friday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Saturday - Sunday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Mission San Luis 2100 West Tennessee St., Tallahassee, FL 32304 850-245-6406 Tuesday - Sunday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. www.missionsanluis.org San Luis Dog Park 1560 San Luis Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32304 Monday – Sunday: Dawn – Dusk St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge 1255 Lighthouse Rd., St. Marks, FL 32355 850-925-6121 Sunday - Saturday: 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Lake Jackson Mounds 3600 Indian Mounds Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32303 850-922-6007 Monday – Sunday: 8 a.m. – Sundown

Wildwood 3896 Coastal Hwy., Crawfordville, FL 32372 850-926-4653 Monday - Sunday: 7 a.m. – sunset Recreation Alfred B. Maclay Gardens 3540 Thomasville Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32309 850-487-4556 Sunday - Saturday: 8 a.m. - sundown Cavallo Farms Horse Farm and Equestrian Center 2739 Gamble Rd., Monticello, FL 32344 850-997-1655 Sunday - Saturday: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. www.cavallofarms.com Dorothy B. Oven Park 3205 Thomasville Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32308 850-891-3915 Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park 465 Wakulla Park Dr., Wakulla Springs, FL 32327 850-561-7276 Sunday - Saturday: 8 a.m. - sundown

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Arts Appreciate the arts

Ruby Diamond

Local, world-class art F

“ ‘I had no idea there was so much to do in Tallahassee— that’s kind of a universal comment people always make when they come here,” says Marketing Director of Council on Culture & Arts (COCA) Erica Thaler. “So when they ask me what there is to do in Tallahassee, my answer is ‘More than you thought.’ ” Started by COCA in 2003, Morethanyouthought.com is a website with a live, interactive calendar showing the most up-to-date weekly events in the area. Local organizations constantly add listings to the site. With no log-in required, and an easy search by discipline (theater, music or art), it’s a great resource for out-oftowners who are looking for one-time use.

Besides the mammoth attractions like the Florida State opera, symphony and theater series from TCC and FAMU and the Tallahassee Museum,

hassee’s art scene worthwhile.

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rom a glance, out-oftowners might guess Tallahassee is a two-note town: Seminole sports and politics. And while those are definitely our bread and butter, the Florida capital also boasts a thriving arts and culture scene year-round.

Kayla Becker is the News Editor at the FSView and a junior studying communications and editing, writing and media.

Thaler says the smaller organic events listed on the site are responsible for the unique flavor of Tallahassee.

“It’s not two or three big events, it’s all the little quirky, off-the-wall things that all kind of come together,” Thaler says.

“I think that’s what makes Tallahassee interesting.”

On COCA’s own site cocanet. org, there is a list of things to do and how to get involved. A new public art directory allows people to create their own walking or driving tour to see the public art in the community, a brand new feature on the site and something that could be done any weekend.

Mike Pate, Chair of the 7 days of Opening nights advisory board agrees that it’s the little performances that make Talla-

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“There’s an interesting underground music scene and artists scattered through the community that in many cases people don’t know about because they are sort of underground,” Pate says.

For a more permanent art scene, Pate encourages the Tallahassee Museum, the LeMoyne Art Foundation and the Riley House Museum, a collection of African American history, and the state museum, which is free of charge. But the real jewel, he says, is the Young Actors Theatre.

“The theatre has actually sent actors on to Broadway and to film success,” he says. “Cheryl Hines is a graduate of FSU and was one of the high school stars of the Young Actors Theatre. So we’ve had some folks who’ve had some level of success here in town even at the highest levels of performance in the country.”

In fact, Pate says the caliber of performing arts in Tallahassee could rival New York’s finest off-Broadway shows.

“My wife and I are art aficionados; we have been to Broadway and the big theatres and

performances all around the country, but when we come back to Tallahassee, the performances from the Fine Arts Programs at Florida State are just as good as the professional performances from the big cities we’ve seen around the country,” Pate says.

One set of performances with which Pate is intimately familiar—7 Days of Opening Nights at FSU—is sure to knock the socks off of art-lovers. This festival of music and arts celebrates the diversity available in the Tallahassee community and particularly at Florida State University. Last year, the series boasted comedian and icon Joan Rivers as a headlining performer.

Don’t let the name fool you, though, this event has extended its weeklong name over the 15 years it’s run, lasting a whopping 10-15 days depending on the schedule. The 2013 schedule will include a tentative 17 events in 11 days.

“Seven Days has a jam-packed schedule of popular, musical, classical art that only happens one time each year,” Pate says. “Without a doubt, it’s the highlight of the artistic calendar in Tallahassee for the year.”

Arts All the world is a stage

Seminoles on stage Florida State brings high-caliber performances also hosts additional shows, such as thesis concerts for all MFA students.

Tickets generally run near $10 for students, but students can volunteer as ushers and attend for free.

F

lorida State is a triplethreat in many ways— besides being a premier research institution and top athletics program, FSU is also recognized for its high caliber performing arts. All the schools of dance, theatre arts and music offer regular opportunities for students to experience such arts, or even take part themselves.

Anjali Austin, a dance professor who joined FSU faculty in 1995, values the diversity of the program, in existence for over 60 years.

“The tenacity of the chairpersons we’ve had—they consistently engage artists in the field to come in as teachers, and that’s consistent with the emphasis on performance and choreography,” Austin says.

Non-majors can acquaint themselves with dance through introductory courses, open technique classes or behind-the-scenes technical assistance. They also have the opportunity to audition for various performances.

“Sometimes it’s a good discovery zone,” Austin says. “People can come in and feel what is involved in dance.”

One annual performance is the Days of Dance in the fall, featuring student and faculty choreography. Another is the Evening of Dance in the spring, focused on guest artist and faculty work. The School

“Some of the faculty works being created are being workshopped to be performed in New York or D.C., or other prominent theatres around the country—it’s a great opportunity to see works before they hit it big,” Austin says.

Just as many dance students have ‘hit it big’ since graduating, FSU’s theatre programs regularly feed Broadway and worldwide dramatic stages with alumni talent. Emily Ross, a BFA acting sophomore from Sarasota, was attracted to the program after growing up with FSU’s MFA conservatory program in her hometown.

As in the dance program, fall auditions are open to all students. FSU puts on six plays— three musicals and three straight dramas—each year.

“I was in the show last semester called The Seagull,” said Ross. “Each play has about a month to a month and half of rehearsal. We stay very busy.”

Students selected to perform in one of the annual productions take the stage alongside renowned faculty. Ross performed with professors Scott Hudson and Jean Lickson under the direction of Fred Chappel.

“It’s different than any high school production I’ve ever been in—it’s really intense,” said Ross. “You walk in and you’re ready—you’re observing, you’re watching. It was

always ongoing and interactive. They’re so friendly in the theatre program—they make you feel so comfortable and you can call everyone on a first-name basis. There’s a lot of room to put forth your own ideas into the production as well.”

Kayleigh Ragan-Edwards, who graduated with a B.A. in music in 2011, also discovered unexpected interests through her experiences in the topranked music program. During her time at FSU, she has sung in one of FSU’s premiere a’cappella groups on campus.

“When I did Acabelles, we competed and went to New

York City twice and performed at the Lincoln Center,” said Ragan-Edwards. “Not many people get to do it—I never thought that opportunity would be open to me at Florida State.”

Musical performances—instrumental and vocal—occur almost everyday in the fall and spring, and most are free.

More information about events at the schools of dance, theatre arts and music is available on their respective Web sites (dance.fsu.edu, theatre.fsu. edu, music.fsu.edu), which include links to Facebook pages. Karlanna Lewis

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Arts Railroad Square Art Park

Local art anything but square

621 Gallery is a contemporary, nonprofit art gallery, which offers original and inventive art events and programs. Another, Exotica Gallery, is tropicalthemed, complete with exotic paintings, sculptures and jewelry.

Down by the Railroad

Yet another, South of Soho, is Tallahassee’s oldest artist cooperative gallery, which shows works of nine local artists, among them over 250 years of creative experience in disciplines including painting, photography and sculpture.

“The best part of the Square is the people, because the artists, gallery owners and shop owners are really one big family,” said local artist and shop owner of Renditions, An Art Space, Ned Stacey.

Not only does the area display talent, it develops it. Railroad Square opens opportunities for new artists to improve their skills and promote their works.

Right On! is a community art gallery focusing on advertising and displaying the pieces of Tallahassee artists. They host local art shows, offer classes for beginners and commend local artists and musicians on First Fridays and Third Saturdays with themed events.

First Friday and Third Saturday Gallery Hops are held on the first Friday and third Saturday nights of every month, when most of the stores and galleries are open for thousands of visitors looking to experience Tally culture. There is also live music and a wide

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ocal artists and art enthusiasts alike will feel at home in the art epicenter of the Tallahassee area, the Railroad Square Art Park.

Located downtown by FAMU, Railroad Square is an exciting haven for some of the most impressive art in the city, filled with over 50 unique galleries and stores for the cultured visitor or locals.

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array of food from local vendors. You may even catch a bellydance performance, a production by the actors of the Mickee Faust Academy or a drumming circle throughout the night.

The second largest gallery in Railroad Square, Renditions, An Art Space, features local art, such as acrylic paintings from Stacey and photography from Timothy Moore. Established in September 2010, the gallery features several local artists in a new exhibition each month.

Although the art of the square is the main focus of the park, there are more options for visitors. Amidst the galleries is the Tallahassee Rock Gym, Ving Tsun Kung Fu and The Other Side Vintage shop.

Stacey also owns Cosmic Cat Comics, a comic bookstore which serves customers all over the world. Established in Railroad Square in October 1987, they are the number one comic book seller on Amazon.

“The best time to visit is on a First Friday or Third Saturday, but many of the shops and studios are open most any day of the week,” Stacey said.

“Park your car and just walk around looking for open doors to stick your head into, where you may just find an amazing artist at work.”

Railroad Square is on Railroad Avenue and Gaines Street, and always open to the public.

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Arts A few local art venues

1020 Art Gallery 1020 East Lafayette St., Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-383-1020 Tuesday - Saturday: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. www.1020art.com 4621 Gallery 621 Industrial Dr., Tallahassee, FL 32310 850-224-6163 Thursday - Sunday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. www.621gallery.org Art Galleries at Tallahassee Community College 444 Appleyard Dr., Tallahassee, FL 32304 850-201-8083 Monday - Friday: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. www.tcc.fl.edu Avant Garb Vintage 522 West Gaines St., Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-514-4272 Sunday - Monday: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Tuesday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/avatgarb City Hall Gallery 300 South Adams St., Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-891-8871 Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. www.talgov.com

Downtown Marketplace Park Ave. and Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-224-3252 Every Saturday, March-November: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. www.downtownmarket.com

Lighthouse Children’s Home 7771 Mahan Dr., Tallahassee, FL 32309 850-877-3778 Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m. - 3p.m. www.lighthousechildrenshome.com

FSU Museum of Fine Arts 530 West Call St., Tallahassee, FL 32304 Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Saturday – Sunday: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. http://news.art.fsu.edu/

Marsha’s at the Killearn Antiques Mall 1415 Timberlane Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32312 850-893-0510 Monday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Tuesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. www.antiquemalls.com/ stores/10753.aspx

Good Finds Vintage 3100 South Adams St., Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-402-3100 Sunday: 12:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday - Saturday: 10:30 a.m.

- 5:30 p.m. www.goodfindstallahassee.com LeMoyne Center for the Visual Arts 125 North Gadsden St., Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-222-8800 Tuesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. www.lemoyne.org

Museum of Florida History 500 South Bronough St., Tallahassee, FL 32399 850-245-6400 Sunday: 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. www.museumoffloridahistory.com Railroad Square Art Park 567 Industrial Dr., Tallahassee, FL 32310 850-224-1308 Wednesday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. www.railroadsquare.com

Remember When (Antiques and Vintage) 1651B North Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32303 850-425-4755 Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Wednesday & Friday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. www.facebook.com/RememberWhen/ Signature Art Gallery 2782 Capital Circle Northeast, Tallahassee, FL 32308 850-297-2422 Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Saturday: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. www.signatureartgallery.com

The Brogan Museum of Art and Science 350 South Duval St., Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-513-0700 Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. www.thebrogan.org The Other Side Vintage 607 McDonnell Dr., Tallahassee, FL 32310 850-224-6666 Tuesday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sunday: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. www.theothersidevintage.com

Special Collection at Strozier 116 Honors Way, Tallahassee, FL 32306 850-644-3271 Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Tallahassee Automobile Museum 6800 Mahan Dr., Tallahassee, FL 32308 850-942-5134 Sunday: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. www.tacm.com

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Nightlife If you could use a drink...

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Drink up downtown

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Nightlife Grab a pint and hangout

Sunday and Monday, as you might expect, are not necessarily the biggest nights in town. A pretty nice place to spend the evening with some friends, and some free pizza however, is Poor Paul’s Pour-

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allahassee has quite the selection when it comes to nightlife. There are all of the bars and clubs on Tennessee Street and Pensacola Street, Midtown, Railroad Square, and a few other hot spots scattered throughout the city. Whatever environment you are looking for, chances are, every night of the week you will have a wide selection to choose from to satisfy your nightlife needs. While the city has all different types of bars and clubs to offer, in this article, we will focus in on some cool, perhaps slower paced, bars to hang out at. Below is a breakdown of some places you may want to check out as a student on a given night in Tallahassee.

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house right on Tennessee Street. When you walk in the door you are greeted with a large two-sided bar, several wooden benches with names upon names carved in them up against the wall, the sound of a jukebox, and the glow of video games coming from the back. Every Sunday and Monday, Poor Paul’s teams up with the Tallahassee tradition that is Gumby’s pizza and provides free pizza to patrons which is an added bonus.

Tuesday night is a more lively night in the city, and AJ’s

Sports Bar tends to draw a big crowd. While the bar is pretty packed on most Tuesdays, the upstairs dance floor helps alleviate some of the crowd, leaving the bars downstairs more available to grab a drink and watch whatever sports game happens to be on one of the several televisions scattered about.

On Wednesday night, try checking out the Palace Saloon off of Jackson Bluff Road.

With generally no cover, a front porch surrounded by a dirt parking lot, and several pool tables and dart bars, the Palace Saloon is quite different than most of the bars around the rest of the city.

Thursday night is one of the busiest nights of the week for Tallahassee nightlife. Yianni’s located off of Tennessee Street offers Thursday night specials and though usually busy, can be a good choice for those looking to casually hang out with some friends on a Thurs-

day night.

For those looking for a cool place to relax on a Friday after a long week, Happy Hour at Potbelly’s tends to be the place to be. Located on College Avenue, the outside seating around most of the building, including an upper level wooden deck allows Potbelly’s to easily accommodate the large crowd that tends to come wind down the week and kick off the weekend.

“Potbelly’s on Fridays is a fun carefree environment,” said Gabriel Trujillo, a bouncer at the college hangout. “The chances of meeting someone new is inescapable. And the drink specials aren’t too bad either.”

On a Saturday, try checking out Bullwinkle’s Saloon. Bullwinkle’s is located off Tennessee Street across from campus and offers a discount card for specials throughout the week if you plan on revisiting.

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Nightlife Drinking in style

A place for refined tastes

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Nightlife Upscale nightlife options border that comes up to about chest high giving the outside area a more spacious feeling than it would otherwise.

“I would say Level 8 is great for ladies because on Wednesdays, they get free champagne and also because it is one of the places in town where you can dress to impress and the atmosphere doesn’t make you feel like you’re in the college scene of Tallahassee,” said Brenna Griffin, a senior at Florida State.

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hile not necessarily on the same level as say, New York City, Tallahassee has its fair share of upscale nightlife venues to choose from. While the home city of Florida State University, Tallahassee Community College, and FAMU can certainly be called a college town, those looking for a bar different than your typical college hangout have several options to choose from. These are three upscale places that are slightly off the typical beaten path, but have the environment capable of satisfying the needs of patrons looking for something different than your typical college bar.

Perhaps one of the best views in the city can be found from the terrace at Level 8 Lounge.

Located atop Hotel Duval downtown, Level 8 lounge offers an alternative to many of the other bars around town it overlooks from 8 floors above Tallahassee. Walking out of the elevator one is greeted with a long bar and plenty of seating, but the eye is almost immediately drawn to the outside terrace. Equipped with couches and heat lamps, the terrace is surrounded by a clear glass

One 0 One Restaurant and Lounge located on College Avenue in the Downtown area of Tallahassee offers upscale dining and drinks. The menu, including dishes ranging from Ahi tuna to a New York Strip, has something that anyone could enjoy. One 0 One offers a wide variety of drinks, including a large selection of martinis, specialty drinks, wine, and champagne. One of the best parts of One 0 One is the view of the Westcott building, plaza, and fountain on Florida State Campus at the end of College Avenue.

Finnegan’s Wake may be the top choice for guys looking for a nice place to relax in an upscale environment around town. Located in the midst of Midtown, Finnegan’s Wake is a whisky bar of sorts with a wide variety of the spirit as well as a surprising selection of beers you may not be able to find at other venues around town.

Fitted with solid wood furniture, a coherent Irish theme throughout the bar, and the occasional live music performance, Finnegan’s Wake is a great place to sit and relax in a comfortable environment.

“I really enjoy the environment at Finnegan’s Wake,” said Stephen Nunley, a current student at Florida State.

“It has an authentic Irish feel to it, not just a bunch of four leaf clover decorations or something you would expect to find in the heart of a college town. It is one of my favorite places to hang out with friends around town.” Chad Squitieri

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Nightlife Head down to the Strip

Bar hopping at its best Within walking distance of Florida State’s campus is the Tennessee Strip, located near Copeland Street on the opposite side of Tennessee. The Strip is home to many different bars and clubs to choose from, such as The Lower Lounge, Ken’s Tavern, and Yianni’s to name just a few. A fairly recent addition to the Strip is Mama Goldberg’s Deli, taking the space of what used to be Floyd’s Music Store. While not a club, it is conveniently located to get dinner before heading out for the night.

“We have urban night and college night,” said Christopher Garcia, the VIP Director of three popular clubs in Tallahassee, Coliseum, Bajas Beachclub, and Rokbar. “Urban night we have more of a

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s with any town full of college students, nightlife is a very important aspect of Tallahassee. With an abundance of clubs, it is very easy to find somewhere to get great drinks and music every weekend.

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strict dress code, and the music is different. College night they play house music, and urban night they play more pop.”

Rokbar is home to DJ Journey, who in Garcia’s opinion plays the best music out of the three clubs he works at.

“It’s just more my style,” says Garcia. “It’s a mixture of everything, but it’s all Miami.

The people at Rokbar also tend to be a little bit older.”

Another popular club in Tallahassee is LIT, which is located in the same shopping

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center on Pensacola Street as Bajas and Rokbar. LIT is home to Menace Beach on Friday nights, which is an ever popular indie-electro dance party that has for the past three years been held at The Engine Room before it shut its doors for good in December of last year.

Coliseum is a fairly new club that opened on February 11, 2012. It is located on Tennessee Street near CVS and Tires Plus, in what was formerly Chubby’s. Coliseum is decorated to look Roman on the inside, complete with pillars.

Saturday nights are “When in Rome” nights.

“Coliseum is a dress to impress atmosphere,” says Garcia. “We have girls who dress very nice, and guys who dress very nice.”

In addition to having DJs, Coliseum has also been the venue for many popular bands, such as 10 Years, Blue October and Theory of a Deadman.

“We want Rokbar and Coliseum to have more of a Miami feel,” says Garcia. “They don’t necessarily need to be next to a beach to make them good clubs. Overall, there’s a better quality of club atmosphere in Tallahassee than Gainesville.”

For a very different environment, there is Stetson’s at The Moon on Friday nights.

The Moon is both a club and concert venue for a variety of musical genres, and it is located on Lafayette Street. On Fridays, The Moon becomes a line dancing club. People there can be found wearing boots and dancing along with country music. For a beginner, line dancing can be more difficult than it looks. Not to fear, there are also booty breaks throughout the night, when they pause the country and play more hip hop music to let loose.

So whatever your style, there is a club in Tallahassee to suit you. Iit has it all.

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101 Lounge 215 West College Ave., Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-391-1309 Monday – Friday: 11 a.m. – 2 a.m.

Saturday – Sunday: 4 p.m. – 2 a.m. www.101tallahassee.com 5th Avenue Tap Room 1122 Thomasville Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32303 850-222-4225 Wednesday - Saturday: 8 p.m. – 2 a.m.

AJ Sports Bar & Grill 1800 West Tennessee St., Tallahassee, FL 32304 850-681-0731 Tuesday - Friday: 6 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Saturday - Sunday: 1 p.m. – 2 a.m. www.ajsportsbar.net B-Sharp’s Jazz Cafe 648 West Brevard St., Tallahassee, FL 32304 850-681-2400 Wednesday: 8 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Friday: 7 p.m. - 12 a.m. www.b-sharps.com Baja’s Beachclub 2020 West Pensacola St., Tallahassee, FL 32304 850-574-2020 Monday: 10 p.m. - 3 a.m.

Thursday - Saturday: 10 p.m. - 3 a.m. www.facebook.com/bajasbeachclub Bradfordville Blues Club 7152 Moses Ln., Tallahassee, FL 32309 850-906-0766 Thursday: 8 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Friday - Saturday: 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. www.bradfordvillebluesclub.com Bullwinkle’s Saloon 620 West Tennessee St., Tallahassee, FL 32304 850-224-0651 Monday - Wednesday: 10 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Thursday: 9 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Friday: 9 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Saturday: 9p.m. - 2 p.m. www.bullwinklesaloons.com Cancun’s Sports Bar and Grill 2609 West Tennessee St., Tallahassee, FL 32304 850-391-9452 Sunday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 2 a.m. www.cancunssportsbar.com Club Paradigm 115 West College Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-224-9980 Thursday: 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Friday: 5 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Saturday: 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. www.ClubParadigm.com Club Status 2415 West Tennessee St., Tallahassee, FL 32304 850-727-0641 http://www.statusliquors.com/ Clyde’s & Costello’s 210 South Adams St., Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-224-2173 Monday- Thursday: 5 p.m. – 2 a.m.

Friday: 4:30 p.m. – 2 a.m.

Saturday: 8 p.m. – 2 a.m.

Collesium 1833 West Tennessee St., Tallahassee, FL 32304 850-727-4555 https://www.facebook.com/ ColiseumTallahassee

Fermentation Lounge 113 All Saints St., Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-727-4033 Sunday: 4 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Monday - Thursday: 5 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Friday - Saturday: 4 p.m. - 2 a.m. www.fermentationlounge.com

Poor Paul’s Pourhouse 618 ½ West Tennessee St., Tallahassee, FL 32304 850-222-2978 Monday – Friday: 3 p.m. – 2 a.m.

Saturday: 6 p.m. – 2 a.m.

Sunday: 8 p.m. – 2 a.m. www.poorpaulspourhouse.com

Finnegan’s Wake Irish Pub 112 Thomasville Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32303 850-222-4225 Sunday - Saturday: 3 p.m. - 2 a.m. www.facebook.com/ finneganstallahassee/

Potbelly’s 459 West College Ave., Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-224-2233 Monday - Thursday: 9 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Friday: 3 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Saturday: 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. www.potbellys.net

Hi Fi Jazz Cafe 1617 South Adams St., Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-298-8092 Thursday - Saturday: 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. www.hifijazzcafe.com Inn Between Bar 658 West Tennessee St., Tallahassee, FL 32304 850-222-2648 Monday- Sunday: 8 p.m. – 2 a.m. www.innbetween.fsu.com Ken’s Tavern 656 West Tennessee St., Tallahassee, FL 32304 850-599-9062 Monday- Wednesday: 9 p.m. – 2 a.m.

Thursday – Friday: 5 p.m. – 2 a.m.

Saturday – Sunday: 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. www.facebook.com/kenstavern Krewe De Gras 1304 North Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32303 850-222-0378 Monday – Friday: 4 p.m. – 2 a.m.

Saturday: 3 p.m. – 2 a.m.

Sunday: 5 p.m. – 2 a.m. https://www.facebook.com/ krewedegras Leon County Pub 215 East 6th Ave., Tallahassee, FL 32303 850-425-4639 Monday – Saturday: 5 p.m. – 2 a.m.

Sunday: 7 p.m. – 2 a.m.

Level 8 Lounge 415 North Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32303 850-224-6000 Sunday: 4 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Monday - Tuesday: 4 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Wednesday & Saturday: 4 p.m. - 2 a.m. www.hotelduval.com LIT Nightclub 2020 West Pensacola St., Tallahassee, FL 32304 850-228-4847 Sunday - Saturday: 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. www.facebook.com/ LITNightclubtally/ Midtown Filling Station 1122 Thomasville Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32303 850-224-8272 http://www.midtownfillingstation. com/ Midtown Pass 1019 North Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32303 850-597-9614 http://midtownpass.com/

St. Michael’s Pub 513 West Gaines St., Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-222-4727

The Wine Loft 1240 Thomasville Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32303 850-222-9914 Monday - Thursday: 5 p.m.

Friday - Saturday: 4p.m. - 2 a.m. www.thewinelofttallahassee.net

The Moon 1105 East Lafayette St., Tallahassee, FL 32302 850-878-6900 Wednesday: 10 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Friday: 8 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Saturday: 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. www.monevents.com The Painted Lady 459 West College Ave., Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-224-2233 Tuesday & Thursday: 9 p.m. – 2 a.m.

Friday: 3 p.m. – 2 a.m.

Saturday: 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. www.potbellys.net

Proof Lounge 1717 West Tennessee St., Tallahassee, FL 32304 850-878-5638 Thursday - Friday: 10 p.m. - 4 a.m. www.ll100proof.com

The Tomahawk Sports Bar & Grill 609 West Tennessee St., Tallahassee, FL 32304 850-298-4295 Sunday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 3 a.m. www.thetomahawksportsbar.com

Red Rock’s 654 West Tennessee St., Tallahassee, FL 32304 850-284-9054 www.facebook.com/pages/RedRocks Rokbar-Ultralounge 2020 West Pensacola St., Tallahassee, FL 32304 850-574-2020 Wednesday: 10 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Thursday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 3 a.m. https://www.facebook.com/ roktallahassee

The Warehouse 706 West Gaines St., Tallahassee, FL 32304 850-222-6188 https://www.facebook.com/pages/ The-Warehouse/

Top Flite Club 623 Osceola St., Tallahassee, FL 32310 850-575-7365 Sunday: 5p.m. - 10 p.m.

Wednesday: 6 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Friday - Saturday: 8 p.m. - 3 a.m.

Waterworks 1133 Thomasville Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32303 850-224-1887 Monday: 5 p.m. – 2 a.m.

Tuesday – Friday: 12 p.m. – 2 a.m.

Saturday: 7 p.m. – 2 a.m.

Sunday: 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. www.waterworkstallahassee.com WXYZ Lounge 200 North Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-513-0313 http://www.alofttallahassee.com/ wxyz

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