Artesa Anderson creates tipsy treats, lunch items and bakery goods at her Tallahassee cafe. By Moriah House For Artesa Anderson, baking has always been about spreading joy. What began as a tradition of giving rum cakes to family at Christmas has blossomed into a thriving bakery specializing in alcohol-infused treats.  Sweet Boozy Cakes Bakery & Cafe opened its first brick and mortar location last fall at 653 Railroad Square, in the former home of Crum Box Gastgarden.  “I’ve been baking in one form or another for my entire life,” Artesa said as she sat by a cozy window table in h ..read more

Tallahassee author Ashley Jones delves into the world of collectors and manufacturers in her new book. When Ashley Jones received her first cast-iron Dutch oven from her mother-in-law more than a decade ago, she felt connected to a proud tradition of down-home cooking. It was the first major step in a journey that has led to two books about cast-iron cooking and a new description for this Tallahassee mom, author, blogger, teacher and consultant: “Skillethead.” Ashley Jones, author of the new book, Skilletheads and Modern Cast Iron. Photo provided. After years of research and meeting some of t ..read more

Chef Jessica Bright McMullen uses fresh-picked produce and other stellar ingredients in a class for Seven Days of Local Delights Jessica Bright McMullen is a farmer’s daughter who understands the value of fresh-picked produce and ingredients found close to home. So it’s no wonder that chef Jessica, owner of KitchenAble Cooking School, has been teaching a class on farm-to-table dinners for 10 years as part of Seven Days of Local Delights. The event is a once-a-year tribute to the local farmers and growers in our region, sponsored by the Red Hills Small Farm Alliance.  Chef Jessica Bright ..read more

We didn’t forget bakery goodies for your special person Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and it’s time once again to find the perfect spot for you and your sweetie. We’re here to help. We’ve assembled a list of 30 venues plus local bakeries that are either offering Valentine’s Day specials or else feature a romantic atmosphere.  Of course, we all have our own ideas of romance. Is it a place with soft lighting and white tablecloths? A menu with sexy dishes. Or simply a restaurant that has meaning for you and your special person. That could also be your friends.  We haven’t forgo ..read more

We didn’t forget bakery goodies for your special person Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and it’s time once again to find the perfect spot for you and your sweetie. We’re here to help. We’ve assembled a list of 29 venues that are either offering Valentine’s Day specials or else feature a romantic atmosphere.  Of course, we all have our own ideas of romance. Is it a place with soft lighting and white tablecloths? A menu with sexy dishes. Or simply a restaurant that has meaning for you and your special person. That could also be your friends.  We haven’t forgotten Galentine’s Day ..read more

Cooking classes, workshops, demonstrations and farm-to-table fare are among the highlights Seven Days of Local Delights is a once-a-year tribute to the local farmers and growers in our region.  The event, sponsored by the Red Hills Small Farm Alliance, presents a mix of programs that share the resources in our community, including cooking classes, gardening, workshops, tours, lunch at one of our top restaurants, making your own grazing board and sampling locally made cheese. In addition, there will be “restaurant specials at a variety of local establishments,” said Sarah Keith, chairman o ..read more

Discover an intriguing selection of dishes from a growing number of venues Black History Month is a good time to celebrate the achievements of our own local, black-owned restaurateurs, chefs, bakers and caterers. Their restaurants and food trucks cover a wide range of cuisine, from Southern and soul food to Caribbean and global flavors. The Capital City celebrates the presence of JoEllen’s, the first black-owned restaurant in downtown Tallahassee. Chef Leon C. Brunson was one of 10 chefs competing in the TV show, “Secret Chef” and he will soon be opening Leon’s at Lake Ella, his new ..read more

Downtown restaurant and bar melds Tallahassee traditions with modern twists When Andrews Downtown closed after 50 years, it left a gap in the Tallahassee dining scene.  Its iconic corner location had long provided a seat of power for the city’s movers and shakers, as well as a laid-back hangout for visitors and locals, just steps from the capitol building. But that gap has closed, thanks to the opening of the new Hayward House and the efforts of its industrious owner/entrepreneur, Ashley Chaney. Entrepreneur Ashley Chaney is behind the new downtown venue, Hayward House. Photo credit / Ha ..read more

Gainesville-based Italian chain opens new spot in Tallahassee Whether here for a date night, gathering with friends or a meal with the family, the new Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza is bound to find a place in your repertoire of favorite Italian restaurants. Piesanos is officially opening at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 22 in its new home in the Governors Crossing II shopping center at the corner of Park Avenue and Blair Stone Road. It’s the plaza with Publix and the former home of Panera, which has moved to Apalachee Parkway. Piesanos is the 13th new link in a Gainesville-based chain. All the locations ..read more

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