Food

Three local restaurants recently announced menus made for four-legged companions. Township, Madison Social and Centrale will now serve “pup specials” for those who would like to dine on the patio with their furry friends.

All things change with time, even food. Jeff Rindskopf recently compiled a list of 20 foods that are found today but were not in kitchens 20 years ago. The 21st century’s increased emphasis on health and local foods has brought with it a slew of now-commonplace ingredients that most families would not have seen on their supermarket shelves two decades ago. This list rounds up some newer culinary staples:

I headed to Il Lusso with high expectations and it far surpassed those expectations. Tallahassee’s new Italian steakhouse, which features prime steaks and northern Italian cuisine, was by far one of the best meals I’ve had.

Baking with my Nana has always been my favorite thing to do around the holidays. My favorite recipe to make is “Nana Cookies.” The recipe is easy to follow, which allowed me to begin making it at a young age. I hope you can introduce this tradition in your families this holiday season.

There’s no better way to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the movie “Elf” than serving up a dish of Buddy’s iconic breakfast spaghetti.

‘Tis the season for holiday parties, and a festive beverage always livens up a gathering. This slow cooker winter sangria from The Foodie Affair is one of my all-time favorites – it’s incredibly easy, and the warm cinnamon scent that fills your home is an added bonus.

Chop House on the Bricks in Thomasville, Georgia, is now open for lunch, which finally gave me an opportunity to try this farm-to-table restaurant.

Fellow craft beer enthusiasts: Have you heard of the TLH Beer Society? Initiated just a little more than a year ago, the TLH Beer Society is your go-to for information on local breweries, beer events and new beer releases. They are “the megaphone” for craft brew in the capital city.

Gordos’ new northside location is officially open. Just up the road from its previous spot, Gordos Northside is now on Market Street next to Don’s Shoe And Leather Repair and Chico’s.

Did you know July 29 is National Chicken Wing Day? Buffalo wings were created by Teressa Bellissimo in 1964 at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York, as a late-night snack for her son and his college buddies.

Veteran Tallahassee restaurateurs David and Elizabeth Gwynn have done it again with new their new breakfast and lunch concept restaurant on the northeast side of town: Grove Market Cafe.

Are you a Slurpee lover? If so, Wednesday, July 11 (7/11), may be your favorite day of the year. Thousands of 7-Elevens around the world celebrate the eleventh of July by giving away the signature drink.

One of my favorite parts about living in Florida is the fresh seafood. Summertime brings delicious shellfish such as scallops, which are an easy, versatile way to add protein to any dish. For those living in Franklin County through northwestern Taylor County, scallop season began on July 1.

It’s summertime and the baking is going fine. If you are craving something cool and sweet to relieve the heat, the classic Key lime pie is the perfect tasty summer dessert. It’s bright, bold and packs a flavor punch. Follow this easy recipe to make your own:

Their website proclaims, “Good things happen in the kitchen,” and there are a lot of good things happening at Park’s Pizza Kitchen. New York-style pizza and other menu items are made using locally sourced, fresh, organic ingredients.

The sun is out and the grill should be lit, because summer is right around the corner and National Barbecue Month is here.

It’s the first jewel of horse racing’s Triple Crown: the Kentucky Derby. And, while the on- and off-field stars change from year to year, the starring beverage remains the same: the mint julep. If you’re making them at home:

There’s a new place to indulge your sweet tooth in Tallahassee. Opened by For The Table Hospitality, the team behind Madison Social, Magda’s Tallahassee is an ice cream-meets-coffee shop tucked beside Centrale Italian Parlour.

The Tallahassee 100 keeps its readers up to date on many restaurant grand openings, relocations and expansions. The capital city is home to unique dining options, from college “dives” to fine cuisine. Here’s a new family friendly sports bar, which reportedly got its name after “Grandpa and his pipe fitting union.”

Girl Scout cookie season is upon us again to steal our hearts, fill our cravings and empty our wallets.

Beloved Tallahassee dining staple, Mom and Dad’s Italian Restaurant, recently celebrated the grand opening of its new location in Bannerman Crossings, the up-and-coming collection of boutiques, restaurants and entertainment on the Capital City’s north side. The move marks the end of Mom and Dad’s historic location on Apalachee Parkway.

If you, like so many others, started the year with the resolution to be more health-conscious, then the recently opened 3 Natives is a must-visit.

You can tell a lot about a restaurant by its bread. With my first bite of Lucilla’s warm, crusty baguette, I knew this new eatery would become a Tallahassee staple.

2017 has been an interesting “news” year, to say the least, on the local, state and national levels.

Tin Lizzy’s, a “flex-Mex” Atlanta-based restaurant started by three FSU college buddies, has opened its first Florida location in the heart of College Town.

It’s no secret to those who live or work downtown that the area is enjoying a renaissance. With microbreweries, food trucks, nightclubs and office buildings, it’s becoming increasingly clear that downtown Tallahassee is coming into its own.

Throughout December, the Tallahassee Publix Aprons Cooking School is chock full of holiday-themed cooking classes. Every Saturday in December, they offer a class to help little ones decorate gingerbread houses. A family of four can attend the 2 1/2 hour class for $60.

Two friends and former employees of the legendary A.J.’s sports bar in college town came together to open the Florida Wing Factory (FWF), which is quickly becoming a legend of its own.

If you have a refined olfactory system combined with a strong Pavlovian reaction to freshly baked goods, you’re no doubt aware of the sweet and savory pleasures at SōDOUGH.

Going to college in New Orleans meant a lot of things: Mardi Gras, drive-thru daiquiris, St. Charles streetcars, crawfish boils, and of course, beignets at Café du Monde. Uptown Tallahassee residents have been enjoying these French pastries (and often losing the battle between powdered sugar and little black dresses) during brunch for years at Coosh’s Bayou Rouge.