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    Smashing Olive

    4.3 (24 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Bob B.

    Soooo, this is a very cool place and I think they have great products and they make wonderful gifts. However, I will not ever return. I have been there 3 times now. The first time I bought about 8 bottles of olive oil and vinegar. They were garlic infused and a lychee white balsamic. At check out the young lady gave me a card that you get stamped when you make purchases. That first day I got 5 stamps and filled 1/2 the card. When full you get a 200ml of olive oil as a reward for your patronage. So I thought great. How awesome. The second visit was this last Tuesday. I bought Xmas presents for some friends and family. 6 bottles to be exact for 90.00. When I got home my wife reminded me of the card and asked if I could drop back and get my stamps for the purchase. So I returned 2 days later on Thursday with my receipt and card. The girl said there was no way she could stamp them. She made several reasons why. But tbh, they are completely insulting and dismissive. She said I could have used someone else's card and there was no way for her to verify that it was me who made the purchases. Even though I had my receipt, card and personally spoke to her on Tuesday. As a matter of fact she is the only employee I've ever had contact with there. It sucks that number one she refused to honor my purchase with stamps but two that the reason is because I could be being dishonest about it. Again even though I have my receipt, stamp card, and credit card used for the purchase. So I will never return and will now be extremely vocal as to why nobody in my world should ever go there. I'm a chef by trade and am now retired but have many foodie friends and industry associates. So Tallahassee, that's my take on the Smashing Olive.

    Zo M.

    I reached out to the owner a month ago by phone to inquire if she had Truffle oil and she said to come visit her store when I was in town. This amazing olive oil and vinegar store was spectacular and definitely worth a visit. There are so many specialty items that I could not resist taking home 3 bottles of oil and vinegars . We also were able to learn something about how truffle oil needs to be used and how the smells/ taste may change over time but are not bad after time. She offered tastings and encouraged us to try some delightful flavors that we used that evening on our salads.Pure deliciousness!!! The owner also offers $1 off refills of her oils if your return your original bottles washed and clean. I liked that she offered that as I am into help save the environment. She does all the fillings of bottles and was very Covid conscious which I appreciated. Will definitely be back next time in town for more culinary oils as we know the ones purchased will be used quickly.

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    I am obsessed!!! Made my first visit this past weekend and loved it!!!! So many amazing flavors. I think this is a hidden gem

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    Very nice staff and wonderful quality goods!! Perfect for that difficult to buy for person or something special for yourself!

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    Lofty Pursuits - Tangerine and citrus sours! Good job with the Altoid sours dupe.

    Lofty Pursuits

    4.2(300 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    We are big fans of Lofty Pursuits for ice cream, but we are even bigger fans of the Lofty Pursuit…read morebreakfast. The sausage, egg, and cheese biscuit is positively massive. Featuring locally sourced Bradley's sausage, the biscuit is bursting at the seams and usually requires me to use a fork in order to finish. The biscuit is light as air yet buttery and rich. I could order an entire tray of them and not share one! The service at Lofty Pursuits is so fast, yet you can tell each dish is prepared with love and attention. Place your order at the counter, peruse the house made candy, and tinker with a few classic toys, but don't forget to grab your table because your food is almost ready. If you are lucky, you'll be treated to a candy making demonstration. The vibe at Lofty Pursuits is classic malt shop meets toy store. It's a step back in time that is a

    this is a really cute kitty spot to get breakfast or lunch. I did expect it to be a little bit more…read moreof a candy store than diner. I sat at the soda counter and ordered strawberry pancakes with bacon, and I tried their root beer flight. Turns out they didn't have all of the root beers because one was discontinued or unable to be sent to them any longer so one of my root beers was an orange soda. I liked the opportunity to try these sodas on tap and not commit to one. That's a really fun idea. Pancakes were fluffy and delicious. The bacon was good and I love strawberry pancakes so I'm a big fan when that's on the menu. I really didn't spend a lot of time there, but everyone was friendly and courteous and I didn't have to wait too long for anything from being greeted when I got there to being served. It was a great experience.

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    Lofty Pursuits - Cotton candy Junior Scoop a la Carte

    Cotton candy Junior Scoop a la Carte

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    Black Radish - Orange Olive Oil Cake

    Black Radish

    4.7(125 reviews)
    3.8 mi

    I have been to the Black Radish many times, however tonight was something special. Our server Erin…read morewent above and beyond to ensure any questions we had were answered AND we had a personal touch on our dining experience. Erin provided personal drink selections including a special off-menu spicy Wickle's Pickles martini which was excellent. Additionally, all of the food was top notch. Highlights include a perfectly cooked Ribeye, a flavor packed Gochujang pasta, and delectable fried asparagus. The food at this establishment is always a reason to visit, but Erin is the reason to stay. Excellent service. Thanks for tonight!

    Stopped by Black Radish while visiting Tallahassee and ended up staying longer than planned because…read morethe atmosphere was really comfortable. I ordered the tofu lettuce wraps first and added the orange olive oil cake later after the server mentioned it was one of their more popular desserts. The lettuce wraps were fresh and had a good mix of texture without feeling too heavy. The cake was surprisingly light with just enough citrus flavor and not overly sweet. Service throughout the meal felt attentive but relaxed. Our server checked in at the right times and kept things moving without rushing us out. It felt like a place people actually enjoy working at, which made the whole experience nicer.

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    Black Radish - Winter Tonic (Refreshing, very good) & Dirty Martini (Carbonated not a fan)

    Winter Tonic (Refreshing, very good) & Dirty Martini (Carbonated not a fan)

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    Z Bardhi's

    4.2(133 reviews)
    4.7 mi
    $$

    Z. Bhardi's Italian is one of those places that just gets it right. The fresh, warm bread alone is…read morereason enough to show up hungry, it's simple, delicious, and addictive. My go-to every time is the chicken piccata: perfectly cooked, bright, and full of flavor. It never disappoints. Don't sleep on their pizza either. It's seriously good and easily holds its own next to the classic Italian dishes. Add in a beautiful atmosphere that feels both inviting and polished, and you've got a spot that works for date night, family dinners, or just treating yourself. Consistently solid food, great vibes, and absolutely worth the visit.

    I rarely write negative reviews. In fact, I almost never do unless the issue is significant enough…read morethat it feels like a disservice to stay silent. I'm a longtime customer of Z Bardhi's in Tallahassee -- I've dined there 6-7 times, and I once hosted a group of 10 there. I genuinely believe in supporting local restaurants, especially after sticking with them through the challenges of the last several years. That's why this experience hurts to write about. I placed a to-go order recently, and what I received was shockingly poor. Had I been eating in the restaurant, I would have sent it back immediately. The Caprese Salad ($16) was listed as sliced tomatoes topped with buffalo mozzarella, basil, and balsamic vinaigrette over mixed greens. Instead, I received four thin tomato slices, four flat, uninspiring pieces of supermarket-style mozzarella totaling less than two inches, and one singular small piece of wilted lettuce. That's it. For sixteen dollars. The Caesar salad was equally minuscule and underwhelming. The large pizza with sausage, mushrooms, and green peppers (with the $2 per topping upcharge) was also disappointing -- most of the pie had almost no green peppers, and the sausage and mushrooms were scattered so sparsely that entire sections were bare. I understand restaurants can have off nights, but this wasn't an off night. This was a clear lack of care and portion control coming out of the kitchen. When loyal customers are consistently shorted on ingredients and charged premium prices for what feels like bare-minimum effort, it doesn't just disappoint -- it breaks trust. Z Bardhi's, I hope management sees this and takes it seriously. I want to keep supporting you, but experiences like this make it very difficult. If this level of effort continues, many of us who have been regulars will have no choice but to take our business elsewhere. We have options, and loyalty has to go both ways. Photos attached for reference.

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    Z Bardhi's - Mussel we're large, as fresh as could be and delish!

    Mussel we're large, as fresh as could be and delish!

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    Browns Kitchen Center - Mother's day gifts

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    4.7(12 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    If I could pick a cooking and kitchen accessory store that has just about everything this would be…read morethe place. We were immediately greeted when entered store and had the pleasure of meeting Chris who walked us through their huge assortment of specialty infused basalmics and olive oils .We loved the stories about how they allow for tastings and Chris even let me take a few samples home since I didn't want to try the open samples .Chris explained some pairings and they have recipe cards to give you some extra ideas on meals. I love to pick up bread from restaurants we frequent and these make great oils for dipping.We went with a fig basalmic and a store fave.the peach basalmic.Chris used a heat gun to seal our bottles and wrapped our bottles so they would have a safe transport since we were traveling 700 + miles home .I really appreciate the extra details . We walked around and found several other cool things that needed for the home including silicon bowl toppers and steel measuring cups for my mom. She wanted some and was happy to find them there. Highly recommend this store if go to Tallahassee. They have been around since 1999 .They have high quality items and amazing customer service.

    I go to browns kitchen often, everything I have eaten there taste absolutely amazing, the Philly…read morecheesesteak is off the chain, the wings are really good as well. I would recommend eating here a million times.

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    Browns Kitchen Center - Totally agree

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    Browns Kitchen Center - Sealing our specialty basalmics so won't spill

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    Sealing our specialty basalmics so won't spill

    Mimi's Table

    Mimi's Table

    4.4(168 reviews)
    3.5 mi

    Had an excellent dining experience here. Short ribs were tender and flavorful. Fresh gemelli pasta…read morewas so good! Thoughtful wine selections of not your usual suspects. Really enjoyed the atmosphere and the well trained staff.

    Came here for a bday dinner while staying in Tallahassee for a few days. Tucked in a small building…read moreon a main intersection corner, it truly is a gem in this part of town. There was a standard menu given to us along with specials for the evening. Also notes were wine specials and a decent wine list. Two in our party enjoyed a Pinot Grigio and a Sauvignon Blanc and exclaimed good quality. For starters we got fresh bread that was accompanied by seasoned olive oil and an herbed butter. We also had the flash fried artichokes; recommended these 100%. There were little strips of red bell peppers mixed in and note, when I say "flash fried" I'm talking a lite dusting of a flour batter and super lite fry...no grease. Dinner entrees consisted of the birthday boy ordering the filet, au gratin potato and asparagus. Three of us had the flounder that had tomato confit, artichoke, hearts palm, olives and mandarin oranges. The filet was cooked perfect and extremely tender with the sides paired perfectly. The flounder was exceptional and no plate was left with a morsel to be seen! The dessert menu was hard to choose from but we settled on brownie with sauce and vanilla ice cream and the raspberry cheesecake. Add in a couple of after dinner coffees/espresso the meal was perfect. This restaurant is small but not elbow small. A few tables outside for nice weather occasions and a small bar to seat 3-4 people. Aiden was our server and he did an awesome job; efficient, attentive without being overly hovering with a great sense of humor. We will be back!

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    Mimi's Table - Apple tart. Baked to order.

    Apple tart. Baked to order.

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