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Charming Lunch Options

Backwoods Bistro - $8-$12

American

850-320-6345

401 E Tennessee Street

Tallahassee, FL 32301

http://thebackwoodsbistro.com/

Bella Bella - $7-$11

Italian

(850) 412-1114

123 E 5th Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32303

www.thebellabella.com

Catalina Café - $7-$9

Soups and Sandwiches

(850) 765-9771 – ask for Catalina Café

470 Suwannee St, Tallahassee, FL 32301

Request downstairs wine room (private dining)

http://www.catalinacafe.com/menu/

Mickey’s Café - $7-$9

Salads, hotdogs and Sandwiches

(850) 222-9709

 (lake Ella) 1611 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303

Request Back Room Private Dining

https://www.facebook.com/mickeyslakesidecafe/

Milano Pizzeria - $7-$13

Italian

Request Private Dining Room

(850) 270-9100

Northwood Associates, 514 W Tharpe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303

www.themilanopizzeria.com

Avenue Eat and Drink - $12-$21

Gourmet American

115 E Park Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32303

avenueeatanddrink.com

(850) 224-0115

Paisley Cafe

Gourmet Cafe

1123 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32303

thepaisleycafe.com

(850) 385-7268

Restaurant Review: Small Cakes

The first time I tried Small Cakes Cupcakery was in Thomasville, GA a few years ago. Now there are two Tallahassee locations and they're just as good as the first time I had it. They prepare some of the mostest cupcakes I've been able to find around town. Their fudge frosting found on their chocolate cream (made to resemble the Hostess Cup Cake's bigger and better sibling) is amazingly rich and smooth. We tried the Blue Moon cupcake with the orange on top and found it was light and refreshing. I haven't been disappointed yet, which is saying a lot for a dessert diner like me!

Restaurant Review: Olean's Cafe

We ventured over to the south side of town just across the street from the main FAMU entrance sign to discover this awesome hole in the wall. This place is quite the experience. There's no parking and you can expect to find a pretty decent line wrapped around the interior of the dining area, but that's for a reason. It's the kind of place where you'll find family photos on the walls and most placed orders are followed by "You want butter on that?" I've heard wonderful things about the Olean's omelet and the Obama breakfast but there wasn't a chance that I was leaving without trying their fried chicken. Chicken 'n waffles it is! Fresh made to order waffles paired with perfectly crispy breaded salty wings made the perfect breakfast.

Pinterest Trials: Marshmallow Butterscotch Blondies

I rarely set foot in the kitchen, but I thought perhaps I could make some tasty treats for my coworkers and friends for Easter. I found this recipe and decided it didn't look too intimidating and even a little foolproof so off I went to the grocery store.

http://cookiesandcups.com/marshmallow-blondies/

The only ingredients I didn't already have were the butterscotch and white chocolate chips and marshmallows.

¼ cup butter
½ cup butterscotch chips
¾ cup flour
½ tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup mini marshmallows
¾ cup white chocolate chips

The only modification I made to the recipe was topping the bars with marshmallows and broiling them really quickly, but it added a whole nother tacky texture to the bars. Plus, you most likely will have extra marshmallows so you might as well top 'em off! Make sure when you're broiling them that you watch them very carefully and yank them out just as they are starting to turn or else they'll catch fire!

I hope you enjoy this easy recipe as much as I did!