Food

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.

I’ve been known to wax poetic about an aged cheddar, defend the virtues of Gorgonzola to my co-worker and research The Best Mac ‘n Cheese in Every State (I’m prepared if I find myself in North Dakota).

A short and peaceful drive just east of Tallahassee will bring you to quaint, historic downtown Monticello and new restaurant, Rev Café. The café has a modern yet cozy atmosphere and features a wrap-around outdoor eating area that provides spectacular views of the canopy oaks draped in Spanish moss that surround town square.

Newly opened Willie Jewell’s Old School Bar-B-Q is heaven served on a platter. On Thomasville Road just south of Kerry Forest Parkway, you can find all your barbecue favorites smoked for hours and served in minutes, as the motto promises.

There’s no doubt Tallahassee’s newest sub shop, OG Subs, fulfills its mission to be “Outrageously Good.” Located a few blocks from FSU, guests here are greeted by the smell of fresh-baked bread and a menu with every sandwich, wrap or salad one desires.

Tucked inside the Killearn Lakes Plantation neighborhood is a Tallahassee culinary jewel that has stood the test of time. Serving delicious Italian cuisine amid old-world ambiance for more than 20 years is Z. Bardhi’s.

A quiet and scenic drive up Centerville Road in northeast Tallahassee brings you to this old-fashioned and delightful country store.

As a fan of Madison Social, I was curious about its new restaurant/gastropub Township. The menu is divided into Cones, Bowls, Sticks, Buns and Feasts, and the building has a rustic, industrial feel with outdoor space.

Tallahassee-based political consultant and father of four, Josh Cooper, recently appeared on FOX’s “MasterChef.” The show features 40 home chefs from around the country selected to compete for the MasterChef title and $250,000 prize.

Need a sweet escape from the heat? Stop by Tallahassee’s own Diva Pops to cool down with a cup of hand-rolled ice cream, an Instagram-worthy frozen treat that began in Thailand and recently made its way to America.