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EDITOR- IN-CHIEF

Katie Dolciato

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Quin Lemieux

DEPUTY EDITOR

K. Maxwell Greenwood

SENIOR EDITOR

Devin Lowery

DESIGNER

Jesse Piorro

DESIGNER

Riley Shaaber

LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER

Robert Gill

LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER

Matthew PaskertPHOTOGRAPHER

Setareh Baig

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CONTRIBUTORS

Setareh Baig, Emily Bland,

Ryan Brown, Katie Dolciato,

K. Maxwell Greenwood, Kim

Hoy, Perry Kostidakis, Quin

Lemieux, Devin Lowery, Drew

McFarlane, David Walker

FSView & Florida Flambeau

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A love letter to

TallahasseeTo my darling town,

When I first met you, allahassee, I must admit I was lost. Te collegiate gothicarchitecture of the universities was stunning but wholly unfamiliar. You were200 miles inland, a fact I wasnt fond of.

Now that Ive been here for three years, I see such beauty in you, allahassee. Iquickly learned of your stories and your history from the charming people ofthis place. Tey are giddy to share how you make them feel in April, when thecool breeze lightly brushes their skin. Its lovely to hear how much affection they

have for you here.Your mossy oak t rees are always comforting, draping their branches overus like arms lending shelter from the sweltering sun. And the way the redbricks of campus will kiss the entire night sky that turns a stunning coral,as if blushing.

Our symbiotic love grew as the years passed. I found my niche within your bus-tling streets, and I am so thankful you allowed a place for me here. Te peopleIve grown so fond of have forever ingrained themselves into who I am. Youvebecome my home, and whenever I leave I know youll always be here, patientlyawaiting my return.

I know I wont be here forever. You have a tender way of nurturing us, shapingus into who we are and sending us off to different landscapes with different,unfamiliar architecturesand well use our experience here to make the worldbetter. But I will take a piece of you with me wherever I go, and I hope thosereading this will do the same.

We created this magazine to share our love for you, allahassee, with thoselucky enough to end up here. Each crevice of town has a story, and each part ofour journey here will be dear. Every one of us has their own reasons for lovingyou, and within this magazine we share the characteristic pieces that make ourbeloved town beautiful.

But flipping through these pages wont be enoughthe allure must be experi-

enced firsthand to understand what I mean.I am so fortunate to have met you, my dearest allahassee. May all who makeyour acquaintance find warmth in your embrace.

With love,

Setareh BaigEditor-in-ChiefFSView & Florida FlambeauVisitor View

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RILEY SHAABER

Dear Friend,

On behalf of the Student Body of Florida State University, I would like to welcome you to our Tallahassee community. Ihope you find your time in Tallahassee pleasant and full of rewarding experiences.

During your time here, I hope you take time to visit our beautiful campus and learn more about our university. From ourhistoric Westcott Building to the magnificent Collegiate Gothic style architecture, I am certain you will find a piece ofFSU for you to fall in love with. I wish you the best during your time in Tallahassee and Go Noles!

All the best,

Stefano CavallaroStudent Body PresidentTe Florida State University

A note from the FSUStudent Body President


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Table of ContentsEssentials .............13Boys of fall: A towns lifeblood . 14-19In Seminoles We Trust .................. 20

Sod Cemetery ............................... 21

Dodd Hall ...................................... 21

Westcott Fountain......................... 21

Unconquered Statue..................... 22

Hertitage Tower............................. 22

A View from the Top ...................... 23

Florida A&M University .................. 24Tallahassee Community College ...25

Munch Manual .....26Tallahassee Dining ......................... 27-30

Breakfast ........................................ 27

Lunch .............................................. 27

Dinner ............................................ 28-29

Beverages ...................................... 29

Desserts ......................................... 294th Meal ......................................... 29

Specials .......................................... 30

Excursions ...........30The Great Outdoors ...................... 31-32

Lake Ella ......................................... 31

Bear Paw Adventures .................... 31

The Rez .......................................... 32Cascades Park ............................... 32

Maclay Gardens ............................ 32

Madison Blue Spring .................... 32

Thomasvilles Charm ...................... 33-34

Grassroots Coffee ......................... 33

Jonahs Fish & Grits ....................... 33

Liams Restaurant .......................... 33

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Just in Case .........35Mastering the craft .................... 36-40

A Tasteful Affair ............................. 41

Madison Social .............................. 41

Bullwinkles Saloon ........................ 41

Proof Brewing Co. ......................... 41Alchemy Spirits & Concoctions.... 41

Four drinks to try ........................... 41

Drink Up. ....................................... 42-43

Tuesday .......................................... 42

Wednesday .................................... 42

Thursday ........................................ 42

Friday ............................................. 42-43

Get Home Safely ........................... 42

Saturday ......................................... 43

Sunday ........................................... 43

Souvenirs .............44A spiritual cleanse ..................... 45-47

Railroad Square ............................. 48-49

Athenas Garden............................ 48

The Other Side Vintage ................ 48

Planet Gumbo ............................... 48First Friday ..................................... 48

The Sharing Tree ........................... 48

Cosmic Cat Comics....................... 48

The Mickee Faust Academy ......... 49

Tallahassee Buddhist Community 49

621 Art Gallery ............................... 49

Wonsaponatime Vintage .............. 49

College Town................................. 51-55

Madison Social .............................. 52

Samba Cantina .............................. 53

Recess ............................................ 53

Urban Outftters............................ 54

Brooklyn Water Bagel ................... 55

Pomberry ....................................... 55

FSU Game Day Gear ..................... 55

Mastering the craft

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EssentialsThese are the life forces and vital elements thatunify this city, from 100 years ago until now.


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Boys of fall:A towns lifeblood

Football ows through the veins of everyone in Tallahassee, like a familial bloodline that relates all who inhabit it.Words Perry Kostidakis

Football lords over Tallahassee the same way a benevolent king would: all-powerful, capable of inflicting terrible pain but usuallygenerous. Florida State football is the lifeblood of the communitythe secret force that keeps all the other parts of the town alive andflowing.

There are so many facets of Tallahassee other than football: it serves as a typical college town, it is the state capitol and it is part ofthe border of Florida and Georgia. There are many sides to the southern town, but football is the common core, the binding materialthat makes everything possible.

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It had been 20 years since the states capital has been able to celebrate a national championship20 years too long for a football-hungry town. Florida State had fallen off in the 2000s after being the top program in the country a decade earlier, taking the backseatto the University of Floridas resurgence under Urban Meyer. Florida State fell behind while the Southeastern Conference took over thecollege football world.

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PERRY KOSTIDAKIS

Bobby Bowden hadtaken the program toanother level in hisheyday, but in the lastfew years of his career,

the program lost itsluster. He retired in2008, stepping down toallow Jimbo Fisher, theoffensive coordinatorby way of LSU and headcoach-in-waiting, to takeover.

I feel like I am theluckiest. I feel like I amlucky as any guy whoever lived, Bowden saidwhen he returned toFlorida State for the firsttime in five years last

October. God has beengood to me. 57 yearsof coaching, I survivedit, and right now I feelgood. When you getold, if your health isgood, it dont make nodifference. Ive been very

fortunate for my health.

His statue still sitsoutside Doak CampbellStadium, his figureeternally pointing atanybody who walks

past him. His influence,great enough to makeFSU one of the premieruniversities in the state,still looms over theprogram. He stayed awayfor the last five yearsso Fisher would notbe leading in Bowdensshadow. This was thecase for Bowden whenhe first started coachingat West Virginia, and hedid not want the samefate for his successor.

What happened nextwas poetic. The yearBowden finally returnedback to the program,first in October forBobby Bowden Day andlater that year when the1993 championship team

was honored at halftime,Florida State finallyreturned to the glory ofits yesteryears.

It means a lotbecause I saw a lot of

kids I havent seen inyears, Bowden said. Itmakes you feel good. Itsfunny folks, coaching57 years like I did. I get

a letter occasionallyfrom a boy I coached 40years ago, 50 years ago,30 years ago. None ofthem mention football.None of them say, Boy,remember when I didthis? Or remember whenyou did this? They dontmention it.

They tell me about

their families, they tellme about their childrenand they tell me howmuch they appreciatewhat they learned atFlorida State.

***All of Tallahassee

gathered in DoakCampbell that day inFebruary, p. 17

p. 14

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almost one monthafter the Seminoles pulled off amiraculous comeback in a titlegame. The town joined togetherto celebrate the championshipreclaimed, the third nationalvictor y for the Seminoles.

The scene was similar tothe intense passion brought byfootball season. People weretailgating and garnet and goldadorned the city, rekindlingthe type of joy and sense oftogetherness brought by footballseason.

From the time I first hadmy press conference, when Itook my position [as athleticdirector], to the time I was onthe sidelines out in Pasadena,watching the fans celebrate onthe Seminole side and watchingthe Auburn fans fill out, theyall would ask me, How doyou feel? Athletic DirectorStan Wilcox said in f ront ofthe crowd. I would say, Its allsurreal. It was surreal then, andits surreal now. But this trophy,these trophies, these guystheyare for real.

Fans were treated tovideos of reac tions to KelvinBenjamins last-secondtouchdown reception, tospeeches and Q & As withthe heroes of the game.

Quarterback Jameis Winston,whose fame exemplifies theimportance of college footballin Tallahasseespoke candidlyof his confidence in the team,which was merely a dark horsepick when the season began.

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p. 15

They tell me about

their families, they tell

me about their children

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I knew it was going tohappen at the beginning of the season, sowe prepared ourselves for the success wehad. We were ready for it, Winston saidamong the cheers of the estimated 30,000who showed up to the celebration.

Winning a national championshipand going undefeated? Gene Deckerhoff,the Voice of the Seminoles replied to

Winston. You knew that was coming?

Winston didnt hesitate.

I knew it was coming. I promise you, Iknew it was coming.

***

The first thing you see when youarrive into Leon County is a sign that

reads, Home of the 2013 BCS NationalChampions, proving just how much atitle means to this town. The victoryrevitalized Tallahassee, giving it life oncemore.

Aside from obvious bragging rights,benefits of the championship reachedthrough the entire university. Applicationsto Florida State increased and championship

Were gonna be here a long time.

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Florida State Universitysmotto is Vires, Artes,Moresa Latin phrase thattranslates to Strength, Skill,Character. Vires, or strength,reers to both physical andintellectual strength. Artes,or skill, reers to beauty in artor craf. Mores, or character,reers to traditions. And thereis no place that these corevalues are better personifiedthan right on FSUs legendarycampus.

To an outsider, the campusmay merely look like somepretty brick buildings, but iyou look in the right places,youll find history, beauty andtradition like nowhere else onEarth. Here are the must-seeFSU campus spots.

In Seminoles We TrustKIM HOY

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Although relatively new

in comparison to the othermonuments, Heritage Tow-er has a rich history andis strikingly beautiful. Out-side of University C enterA sits a huge fountain withthe three torches of t heFSU seal on the top. Thefountain was construct-ed in 1998 and is namedthe Heritage Tower torepresent the passing ofthe torches from one classto another. The torchesthemselves were a gift f rom

the classes of 1946, 1947and 1948, which are spe cialbecause these are the yearsFSU transformed from anall-womens college to aco-educational universi-ty. On school days, youwill usually see studentsstudying at the benchesnearby or cooling off in t hefountain on hot days.

Located outside University

Center B on Langford Green, theUnconquered Statue is absolutelybreathtaking, and the sheer enormityof it isnt really noticeable until yousee it in person. The statue representseverything it means to be a Seminole:pride, tradition, a fighting spiritand perseverance. Built in 2003and standing 31 feet tall, the statuedepicts Chief Osceola, FSUs mascot,riding his horse, Renegade. Think itcouldnt get any co oler? It can. T hespear gets lit on fire. Yes, Osceolawould not be complete without aflaming spear, which is ignited on

the Friday before every FSU footballhome game, and remains lit until themorning after the game. It is also litduring graduations, convocations,every ACC or NCAA championshipin any sport and during specialoccasions, like winning the Heismanor Rhodes Scholarship.

HERITAGE

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A VIEWFROMTHETOP

RILEY SHAABER

Observation Deck

Located on the 22ndfloor of the new CapitolBuilding, the observationdeck marks the highest pointin Tallahassee. From the top,visitors can exper ience apanoramic view of the city andits surrounding area, makingthe observation deck thequickest way to see the capitalas a whole. Its also worthnoting that, on a clear day, youjust might be able to see theGulf of Mexico.

The Historic Capital

Perhaps the mostnotable aspect of the Capitol,the Historic Capitol is thecomplexs recognizable faadethat can be seen from MonroeStreet. Built in 1845 andrestored in 1902, the buildingno longer functions as thecenter of state government,but continues to serve as amuseum of Florida history,where photographs, politicalartifacts, recordings andaudiovisual displays bring thestates story to life.

The Senate and House

The main CapitolBuilding is the home ofthe states two legislativechambers and the center ofpolicy-making in Florida.The chambers are open forviewi ngs year-round, butvisitors making a trip to theCapitol during the springmonths have the opportunityto sit in during the two bodieslegislative sessions, allowing

them the unique opportunityto witness the stateslawmakers in action duringone of the most tumultuoustimes of the year for Floridasstate government. The Senateand House offices are locatedin the complex as well, givingvisitors the opportunity tomeet with their state senatorsor local representatives.

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Florida A&M is located just south of the Florida State campus on Monroe Street, and has an enrollment of nearly11,000 students. FAMU was founded in 1887 and offers a total of 98 degrees54 bachelors, 29 masters, threeprofessional and 12 doctoral. Florida A&M is part of the State University System of Florida and is accredited by theSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Words Drew McFarlane

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Tallahassee Community College is located on the east side of town, on the corner of West Pensacola Street andAppleyard Drive. TCC offers over 90 academic and career programs and more than 600 courses with over 15,000

students in attendance. Almost 75 percent of TCCs A.A. graduates continue on to study at state universities in Florida,and others continue learning skills that later prepare them for the workforce.

Words Drew McFarlane

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BREAKFAST

LUNCH

DINNER

Canopy Road Cafe,Sweet Potato PancakesShort Stack (2) $4.99 Large Stack (3) $5.99

Jim and Milts,2 eggs, grits, toast & coffee$3.29

The Egg Cafe & Eatery,The Conquistador$10.49

Mr. Roboto Tokyo Grill,Steak Hibachi$8.25

Jasons Deli,The Beefeateroriginal $7.99 lighter portion $6.49

Gordos,Gordo Burger $6.95

Canopy Road Ca has two establishments in allahassee, one on Capital Circle NE and one justpast Midtow n. On the ood end o things, both locations o er the same menu eatur ing a wide and

unique variety o breakast and lunch options, like the sweet potato pancakes. On the hospitality side,both Canopy Road Cas strive to create the classic American diner experience.

Jim and Milts, a allahassee BBQ staple, is the spot students bring their parents or their morningill. Its a cozy, dow n-south atmosphere that exudes a warm welcome. No gimmicks, no tricksthis isjust classic, tasty breakast .

Brunch is an integral part o society in the South, and its hard to pick a classier place in allahasseeto participate in this time-honored tradition than Te Egg. With breakast staples like benedicts, grits andthe ever-sought-afer ried potatoes, the menu is as American South as youll get. Whenever parents are in

town, Te Egg is the place they go to break biscuits with the college kids they havent seen in months.

Mr. Roboto okyo Grill is a ast, casual restaurant chain serving Japanese hibachi, while also offeringa variety o pan-Asian, Tai and vegetarian options. Dubbed Robotos by locals, the atmosphere is unand riendly no matter the occasion or time o day. Tere are two locations in allahassee, open 11 a.m.through 10 p.m. daily.

Jasons Deli offers a dining environment reminiscent o a high school caeteria, yet with the quality o

your avorite soup and sandwich spot. Featuring a ull salad bar and ree ice cream, this place is perect tosatisy just about any appetite. o complement their antastic sandwiches, they also have a bevy o greatsoups ranging rom chicken noodle to broccoli and cheese, to spicy seaood gumbo.

I youre looking or authentic Cuban cuisine, where the croquetas are ried to perection and thepicadillos seasoned or ultimate flavor, Gordos is the place to go. Even i Cuban ood isnt your thing, theirburgers and ries are among the best in allahassee, made even better when slathered in Gordos sauce(which may as well be the nectar o the gods). Te ront patio is the place to be as the all sun begins to set,with a draf beer and a plate o empanadas flanking one o the best burgers around.

Midtown: 1913 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32303 |(850) 668-6600; Capital Circle:2202 Capital Circle

Northeast, Tallahassee, FL 32308 |(850) 893-0466 |www.canopyroadcafe.com

1923 West Pensacola Street, Tallahassee, FL 32304 |(850) 576-3998 |www.jimandmilts.com

3740 Austin Davis Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32308 |(850) 765-0703

Tennesse St.:350 W. Tennessee Street Tallahassee, Florida 32304 |(850)-915-0555; Pensacola St.:2043 W.

Pensacola Street Tallahassee, FL 32304 |(850)-574-4126 |www.mrrobototokyogrill.com

2335 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL 32301 |(850) 402-0135 |www.jasonsdeli.com

Pensacola St.:1907 West Pensacola St., Tallahassee, FL |(850) 576-5767; Market Square:1415

Timberlane Road, Tallahassee, FL |(850) 727-5914 |www.gordoscubanfood.com

Jasmine Cafe,Edamame $4.00& Daily Dinner Special 2 Rolls for $10.00

Dont let the prices scare you away rom Jasminetheir inexpensive menu boasts some o thebest sushi in allahassee, and this restaurant oers the perect set ting or proessionals and collegestudents alike. Jasmine also eatures an extensive beer and wine menu.

109 E College Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32301 |(850) 681-6868 |www.jasmine-cafe.com

Wells Brothers Bar and Grill,

The Lip Smacker$8.95

Ask any allahassee native, and theyll say the first place theyll take a visitor to eat is Monks, allahasseesbeloved burger spot. Te Lip Smacker is one o many specialty burgers, with smoked bacon, cheddar and creamy

peanut butter. Te sweat-heat wings arehyperbole asideone o the greatest things in allahassee.

1710 West Tharpe St., Tallahassee FL 32303 |(850) 942-6665 |www.wellsbrothersbarandgrill.com

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Sweetshop,Bubble Tea$3.99

Atomic Coffee,MediciEspresso with chocolate, orange, cinnamon and whip$3.50

Food Glorious Food,Baklava Cheesecake$8.50

Yogurt Mountain,*Your favorite flavor*priced by weight

Located steps away from campus, he Sweet Shop is the perfect place to stop by between classesor on your tour. Offering some of FSUs best snacks and on the go food, the real show stealer is theirBubble (Boba) ea. It is an experience for those who havent tried it, and an addiction for those in theknow. his tea comes in every conceivable flavor. All you have to do is ask.

With artisan lattes like Vermont Morning, Baconlicious and Cinnamon Dream, free Wi-Fi and

late hours, Atomic Coffee is the preeminent coffee shop in allahassee. Atomic provides the perfectambiance for a lunch date, a group project, meetings or simply studying alone.

Food Glorious Food doesnt merely offer an amazing dessert menu, but they specialize in friendlyservice, eclectic ambiance and award-winning culinary creations. For over 28 years, FGF provides an

exciting dining experience where visitors can sit in their shaded outdoor patio or indoor, upper andlower dining rooms.

YoMo, as the locals call it, is the essential, after-dinner dessert spot. he shop offers self-serveyogurt sold by the ounce , as wel l as an expansive toppings bar with gourmet candy options, chocolate,fresh fruit or even cereal .

701 West Jefferson St., Tallahassee, FL 32304 |(850) 329-6466 |www.sweetshoplounge.com

Tennessee St.:625 West Tennessee St., Tallahassee, FL 32304 |(850) 727-8744; High Point Center:106

College Ave East, Tallahassee, FL 32301 |(850) 765-4205; The Luxe: 1600 West Call St., Tallahassee, FL

32304 |www.atomiccoffee.org

1950 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, FL 32303 |(850) 224-7279 |www.foodgloriousfood.com

1801 W. Tennessee St., Suite 2, Tallahassee, FL 32304 |(850) 765-0229 |www.yogurtmountain.com

Guthries,Guth Box$6.28

Guthries is the perfect intersection between guilty pleasure and well, guilty pleasure. Anyonewould be hard pressed to find better fried chicken in the entire city. his is not to mention theirdelectable Guthries sauce, which is too delicious to put into words, yet people go out of their way toask for double (instead of the coleslaw that usually comes with it).

Tennessee St.: 1818 W. Tennessee St., Tallahassee, FL 32304 |(850) 224-2244; Monroe St.: 1818 W.

Tennessee St., Tallahassee, FL 32304 |(850) 224-2244 |guthrieschicken.com

DINNER

BEVERAGES

DESSERTS

4TH MEAL

CONTINUED

Tropical Smoothie,Acai Berry Boost$5.26

Eat Better. Feel Better. With over 10 locations in allahassee, ropical Smoothie offers bothhealthy smoothies along with bold, flavorful food. A helpful hint to you work-out junkies: For a smallupcharge, add whey or soy protein to any smoothie.

679-B West Tennessee St. Tallahassee, FL 32304 |(850) 561-8888 |www.tropicalsmoothie.com

Gumbys,Medium Kickin Chicken Pokey Stix$11.64

Gumbys has the wonderful advantage of being located right next door to some of allahasseesbest night life. After youve had the time of your life out on the town, be sure to grab Gumbys as

a way to seal the night with some delicious food. Pokey Stix are the perfect late night munchieserved with 2 dipping sauces of your choice and enough to split between two people. his item is acant-miss.

623 West Tennessee St., Tallahassee, FL 32304 |(850) 224-8629 |gumbyspizza.com

Riccardos,Baked Penne Florentine & Meatballs$9.69

Riccardos is one of the most authentic Italian restaurants in allahassee. Tey are open for both lunchand dinner uesday through Friday and open for dinner only on Saturday. You cant go wrong with anymenu items. ry them all.

3305 Capital Circle N.E. #106 Tallahassee, Fl 32308 |(850) 386-3988 |www.riccardostallahassee.com

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SPECIALSPublix,Chicken Tender Pub-SubWhole $8.69 Half $5.99

101 Restaurant,

Buffalo Chicken Pizza $12.00

Madison Social,Bacon Flight $10.00

Momos,

Bradleys Hot Sausage, Feta & Sundried Tomatos Slice of Pizza $6.75

According to ally folk, Publix offers the best sub in town. With weekly specials of fresh deli meatsand cheeses, Publix can assure you are getting quality and quantity for your dollar. Be sure to grabthe chicken tender (whole) pub-sub when its on special for $6.99.

If youre looking for a great gourmet flatbread pizza that tastes as good as it looks, 101s buffalochicken pizza is second to none. Coupled with great happy hour deals and a unique up-scaleatmosphere, 101 is simply the place to be for fine dining.

Madison Social is a relatively new phenomenon in allahassee, but in the short time it has beenhere, it has cemented itself as a staple of campus culture. Tough its technically a bar, Madison Socialoffers a delectable menu of American cuisine, featuring an appetizer honoring the greatest of American

foods: Bacon.

allahassee offers great deals on pretty much any type of food you are looking for, but nothing comesclose to the price of dining at Momos. For around $7, you get a slice as big as your headno joke, it isas big, if not bigger than your head. Not only are the portions huge, the quality and wide variety of theingredients are what keep people coming back. Momos has been a allahassee favorite for a least a decadeand is a definite cant miss as far as this towns specialties go.

800 Ocala Rd. Tallahassee, FL 32304 |(850) 575-3929 |www.publix.com

215 W College Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32301 |(850) 391-1309 |101tally.com

705 South Woodward Ave., Tallahassee FL 32304 |(850) 894-6276 |www.madisonsocial.com

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Tallahassee, FL, 32312 |(850) 412-0222 |www.momospizza.com

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Bear Paw Adventures

Home to thelargest number offreshwater springs inNorthwest Florida,the 92.5-mile longChipola Riverwelcomes patronswith affection anda stunning view. AtBear Paw Adventuresin Marianna, F lorida,patrons can go tubing,canoeing or boatingthrough a gorgeous

four miles down theriver for as low as $10for a regul ar-sizedtube. The heavenlyrush of water providesa perfect getawayfrom the stresses ofevery day life.PERRY KOSTIDAKIS

Lake Ella

Lake Ella is asmall, pretty lake incentral Tallahassee.Patrons can take astroll around thelake, making friendswith fellow patronsand finish theirafternoon with arelaxing bloomingtea at Black DogCafa welcomingcoffee shop locatedjus t outs ide the lake.

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The Rez

FloridaState UniversitysReservation,located just ourmiles o FSUscampus, providesa ull recreationalacility right on LakeBradord. Free orFSU students, theRez boasts a numbero activities, romkayaking, canoeing,sailing and more.Instructional aquaticlessons and clinicsare also available,or patrons canquietly picnic in theshade or a relaxingexcursion.

Madison Blue Spring

Located about an hour rom allahassee,the dazzling Madison Blue Spring is somethingout o a airytale. Te glowing, vivid blue water iscrystal clear with spectacular woodlands surroundit. Swimming, paddling and picnicking are notonly welcomed but encouraged at the 82-oot-wide, 25-oot-deep spring on the limestone basino the Withlacoochee River, making visitors trulyappreciate all Florida has to offer.

Maclay Gardens

Adorned with stunning floral designs, the brickpathways, secret gardens and clear waters o MaclayGardens State Park has some o allahassees mostflawless urban planning. First planted in 1923, theexquisite gardens offer opportunities or canoeing,fishing and boating (without motors), light adventuretrails through the woods and scenic bike trails with alltypes o resh oliage. Maclay is the perect afernoon

getaway, allowing visitors to stop and smell the flowers.

Cascades Park

Proclaimed as the newest social center o our community, Cascades Parksmodern architecture in the heart o downtown offers an urban park vibe whereallahassees incredible urban planning shines through. Te park offers stunningscenery, an amphitheater and even a cascading water ountain, which serves as alight show come sundown. But heres the best part: Te park is designed to floodduring intense rainstorms, offering a natural relie to nearby areas during storms.

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Thomasvilles Charm

Jonahs Fish & Grits

Southern hospitality meets English cuisineanda side o grits. Jonahs is a coveted restaurant in the sleepy

town o Tomasville that has been serving more than justa unique array o ood over the years. Te English classicfish and chips has been re-mastered with a Southerntwist, allowing visitors to widen their pallet. Nestled inthe heart o Tomasville, right off o the Florida-Georgialine, Jonahs aims every day to present its guests with onlythe reshest ingredients in a amily-riendly atmosphere.Te owner, Caleb Brown, crafed this restaurant througha oundation o aith and his passion or people.

Liams Restaurant

Looking to be rewarded or your sins? ake a drive into DowntownTomasville. Here, youll find yoursel standing at Te Alter o Good Food, betterknown as Liams Restaurant. Teir mission is simpleserve sinully deliciouscuisine. Anything rom quail to deep ried pastries, Liams is sure to satiate. Proudo their garden-resh ingredients and mantra o not disappointing their customers,the amily at Liams displays exceptional, quality service.

Grassroots Coffee

It all started with an empty building at123 South Broad Street. Following a pattern ospecializing in resh ingredients, the vendors oGrassroots Coee Shop ormed their establishmentin a way that helps other local businessesGrassroots only buys locally and promotes theirpartners through their website. heir premiumroasts can be paired with a breakast toast, or evena reshly baked scone (dont orget about the OreoEspresso Cheesecake). In addition to giving lieto some o its early morning visitors, Grassrootsroasts and sells a multitude o original whole beancoees that can be purchased in the store and evendelivered to your doorstop.

Words Devin Lowery

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Monday through Thursday: 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.Friday: 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Saturday:7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.http://www.grassrootscoffee.com

LUNCH: Tuesday through Thursday:11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.BRUNCH: Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

DINNER: Thursday through Saturday:5:30 p.m. to closehttp://www.liamsthomasville.com

Monday through Saturday:11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

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Mastering The CraftV V

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Proof BrewingCompany

In 2007, Byron and Angela Burroughs opened LiquorLoft, a Tennessee Street liquor store that

gained notoriety for its beer selection. Since then, the business, now called Proof Brewing Co., hasspawned a full service pub, Tallahassees rst production brewery and some of the best beer in the

state. Words K. Maxwell Greenwood

On the surace, the story oProo Brewing Company soundslike a well thought out businessplan: Recognizing demandwhere supply is low, and creatinga product to fill the void.allahassee lagged behind in an

ever-growing craf beer industry,and recognizing this, Prooappeared to supply an increasingdemand.

But the real story o Proo isone o natural expansiona sorto ermented maniest destiny.

Under husband and wie teamByron and Angela Burroughs,the operation began in 2007with LiquorLof a convertedblood bank carved into theside o a small ennessee Streetbuilding. Te store, now known

as the Proo Bottle Shop, is onlya raction o the size o manycommercial liquor retailors,but earned a reputation amongallahasseeans and the cityscollege students as a bastiono selection

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and quality that ar surpassed itscompetitors.

In act, the Bottle Shop stands out, not onlyamong allahassee establishments, but also amongliquor stores throughout North Florida. Te Shop,still in its original location, offers the largest selectiono craf and import beers in the region. With acollection o 600-plus beers and a variety o high-quality liquors, including small-batch bourbons

and a wide array o flavored vodkas, it is a haven orallahassees over-21 crowd.

I you get the impression that the Bottle Shop isan establishment that truly prizes quality beer andseeks to go beyond the norms o mass-producedalcohol, youre right. But it wasnt until 2008 thatProo came into its own, when the Burroughsopened their landmark bar, Proo, adjacent to theBottle Shop. Dubbed a Modern American Pub,Proo was a locale created out o necessity, what

seemed to be an effort to take theexperience o the Bottle Shop a stepurther.

Proo and the Bottle Shop do not

unction as separate businesses, butare seen instead as a single entitya

tandem experience where you can trybeore you buy. Tats because Proo,

like the Bottle Shop, offers quality andselection, serving many o the same brews

and liquors sold in the retail store. Te pubeatures 50 taps o top-rated craf brews

on any given night, and a selectiono 200 bottled beers, most o whichcan be ound next door or patronsto take home afer a night at Proo.

But the selection o alcohol isnt theonly area in which Proo stands outthedcor is modern, the design is clean andthe pub emanates an aura reminiscento a New York City lounge, rather thana college town bar. Te look and eel oProo is the work o Angela Burroughs,who designed the store, pushing it tolive up to its Modern American Pubepithet.

In 2012, Proo took itscommitment to quality a step urther

when it introduced its own beers to the menu. Teproject began in the buildings basement with Proospilot brewerya small operation not large enough tobe considered a microbrewery. But within months otheir release, Proo s house beers became a staple at

the pub and some o the most popular drinks on itsmenu. Its Guru India Pale Ale has since been namedFloridas best IPA.

wo years later, Proo expanded even morewhen the Burroughs opened allahassees firstproduction brewery in the citys Railroad SquareArt Park. Te brewerys creation was the next movein the companys ceaseless march toward achievinghegemony over allahassees craf beer scene.Among a collection o abandoned warehouses, thrifshops and trendy artist collectives, Proo createda 10,000-square-oot plant, complete

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with anautomated canning line,a tasting room eaturingall the Proo brewsand an outside beergardena $1.5 millionproject that aims tobe the epicenter ocraf brewing in NorthFlorida.

And while theRailroad Squarebrewery is still in itsinancy, it has attractedthe patronage ocollege students andallahassee residentsalike, who flock to theaddress on the two daysa week (Friday andSaturday) its open tothe public.

In spite o Proo srapid and continuing

expansion, the companyhas maintained theeeling o a small,amily-owned, close-knit operation. Itsnot uncommon tosee Byron Burroughsroaming through thepub or the brewery;Proo team membersare quick to introducethemselves andbartenders make aclear effort to learn andremember the names o

customers, humanizinga company whosestory, at times, seemssuperhuman. It servesas a constant reminderthat Proo is not adetached behemoth, butinstead a member o theallahassee community.

Its not yet clearwhats next or Proo.For the company,expansion seemsnatural; its destiny isset, as i it has beenwritten in the stars. Teowners have expressedinterest in openingsister stores in otherareas, which means thesuccess the companyhas experienced overthe past seven yearsmight only be thebeginning or Proo.

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PROOF BREWING CO.PRICE RANGE: $$

Since its advent in 2007, Proo hasearned the well-deserved reputation as theepicenter o Tallahassees (and arguablynorth Floridas) craf brewing scene. At anygiven time, the pub has literally hundreds obeers available, ranging rom big-name sta-ples to obscure craf brews. But where Prooreally stands out is in its selection o housebeers. With a selection ranging rom corebeers, like Mango Wit, to specialties, like anoak-aged Guru IPA, Proo offers what justmight be ermented gold.

MADISON SOCIALPRICE RANGE: $$

Madison Social opened shop in mid-2013 and within months established itsel asthe heart o Tallahassees College Town. Therestaurant is a combination o restaurant,lounge and bar that lives up to the So-cial title in its name. While the emphasisremains on sociability, MadSos drinks are aperect accompaniment to the restaurantslaid-back atmosphere. The cocktails maybe topnotch, but MadSo is a reminder thatwhats more important than what youredrinking is whom youre drinking with.

BULLWINKLES SALOONPRICE RANGE: $

Theres a saying among Tallahasseescollege student population: Everybodyloves Bulls. Its a mantra that largely holdstrueno matter who you are, what you do orwhere youre rom, theres a place or you atBullwinkles. With specials like all-you-can-drink or $10, its an aordable night outwithout the threat o snobbery that charac-terizes some o the citys over-21 bars.

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Blue Powerade

BullwinklesBecause raspberry-avored vodka

mixed with Sprite really cant be bad.And because this is Tallahassee andwe drink Powerade, not Gatorade.

The Madison Mule

Madison SocialTallahassees twist on the MoscowMule, adding muddled cucumbersand agave to the classic recipe of

vodka, lime juice and ginger beer.

Guru IPA

Proof Brewing Co.One of the brewing companys ag-

ship beers, Guru has a malty proleand citrusy nish, making it worthyof the title of Best IPA in Florida.

Fireside Old Fashioned

Alchemy

A smokier version of the clas-sic, tailored to your liking. Its asaesthetically appealing as it is

tasty, making it arguably the bestcocktail in Tallahassee.

ALCHEMY SPIRITS & CONCOCTIONSPRICE RANGE: $$$

For cocktail-lovers, Alchemy is Tallahasseescrown jewel. A 20s-themed speakeasy, Alchemyexpects customers to play the part, but the extraeffort to look swanky is well-worth the payoff:Top-shel cocktails tailored to perection. Notwo drinks are the same, and the bartenders (en-dearingly called alchemists) actually work withyou to get your cocktail just right. At Alchemy,liquor isnt just alcohol. Its art.



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Drink Up.

FSU makes surenightlie patrons get homesae with various late-nightbus options.

Te NoleCab is apartnership between FSU

and local taxi companiesto ensure students a sae,affordable ride home. Witha valid FSU ID, studentscan get a ride home romthe bars or $5.

Get Home Safely

Tuesday

AJs Sports Bar ishome to Flippin uesday,where, with the flip oa coin, bar-hoppers canpotentially win a reeshot. I shots arent exactlyyour cup o liquor, chooserom AJs immense beerselection, eaturing big

daddy domestics or $3 ordouble wells or just $5.AJs is one o allahasseesbest spots to watch thegame or get competitivewith your riends withgames like beer pong, flipcup, darts or pool.

Ladies 21+ Free Entryuntil 11 p.m., $5 Afer

Guys 21+ $5 Afer 10

Under 21 $10 Afer 10

Wednesday

Ladies Night atBullwinkles! $3 covergets ladies all you candrink including UV,Bacardi, wells and beer.Guys pay no cover withstudent ID, which gets 2or $3 Bacardi, UV andwells. Home to some oallys best drink deals,its tough to pass up thequintessential FSU bar.

Mint Lounge hostsWine Down Wednesday,

with great atmosphereand even-better livemusic. Wednesdays offer

$15 bottles o wine and $3glasses.

Thursday

At Tursdays atBullwnkles, $10 will buyyou all you can drinkrom 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.Tis includes Bacardi,Oakheart, UV, drafs and

wells.

Potbellys, dubbedPots, hosts PurgatoryTursdays, offering all-you-can-drink rom 9p.m. to 12 a.m. on selectdrafs, and all wells oronly $10. Pots is a studentavorite in allahassee orits proximity to campusand its great drinkspecials.

Friday

Fridays at Bullwinklesoffer the only drink buffetin allahassee. For $10,top shel liquor is reerom 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Foronly $6, upgrade to a 32oz. liquor pitcher or thenight.

Potbellys also hostsWorld Famous HappyHour every Friday rom3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Withseveral indoor rooms

paired with a lax outdoorpatio, Pots provides asocial atmosphere, which

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will have you meeting andgreeting fellow Seminoleswhile enjoying yourfavorite drinks.

At a hub of barsdubbed Te Strip, $5gets you into six barsand one club. $1 dollardomestics, $1 shots and$1 dollar doubles until11 p.m.

Saturday

Make your Saturdaysuper with BullwinklesSuper Saturday offer, theonly all-you-can-drinktop shelf drink buffet inallahassee. For $10, topshelf is free from 7 p.m.to 1 a.m. For only $6,upgrade to a 32 oz. liquorpitcher for the night.

Saturday night isStandards 90s night. Getdown to your favoriteold school jams andtake advantage of someamazing drink deals.Cover starts at $5, withthe first 100 ladies gettingin for free, $2 doublesuntil 11 p.m. and $3doubles until 12 a.m.

Sunday

hose with no class

Monday can get down toAJs for Sunday Funday.AJs provides greatmusic, games and anincredible atmospherefor parents and collegestudents alike.

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A SpiritualCleanse

Before Bill Tice was an herbalist, he was just a nurse.With Athenas Garden, Tice continues to promote

healing for the soul with herbal cures, spiritual remediesand above all: human solidarity.

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AthenasGarden

Bill Tice sits at ease on a bench outsideof Athenas Garden, holding a smallpuppya pitbull mix. He just got it today.

How are you? I ask.

He looks at the dog.

Im happy because I just got her.

***

Inside Athenas Garden in RailroadSquare Art Park, hundreds of herbalremedies, loose-leaf tea blends fromdarjeeling to sniffle tea, line the walls ofthe establishment, which serves to providenatural, herbal and spiritual remedies topatrons.

Through a small frame in the wallwith a beaded door curtain, visitors can

continue their journey to the backroom.The walls are adorned with tapestrieseverything from Wiccan statues toBuddhist artwork decorates the peculiarlittle shop.

Along the back wall sits a portrait of aglowing little girl with strawberry blonde

hair and piercing eyesshe sits like asmall fairy in the wilderness, with pinkwings adorning her charming pink dressand flowers in her hair, watching over theplace: Tices niece, Athena.

Tice was a former nurse in Coloradobefore he came to Tallahassee and openedAthenas Garden. Before that, Tice hadowned a consignment shop with a friendin his home state of New York, but that

shut down after two years due to the badlocation.

Tice began to get constant, irritatingheadaches, so his friends recommendedherbal remedies for his ailment, whichworked better than the medications hewould take for them. He began feelingdeeply passionate about studying

different herbs and natural remedies. Notlong after, Tice retired f rom nursing andwent to school to become a professionalherbalist. He moved to Tallahasseeto be closer to familyhis sister andbrother-in-law are professors at FSU,and his mother and son both moved toTallahassee as well.

Before long, Tice and his wife openedtheir personal oasis, and Athenas Gardenwas born.

***

Tice says his goal with the store is

to educate people of natural remediesinstead of harsh, chemically mademedicines for ail ments that dontnecessarily need it. With the store,Tice aims to promote the messageof coexistingliving together andsupporting each other in harmony.

The different religions, they have a lotmore in common than they do different,Tice said. Its using the earth to help healus instead of getting chemically made[remedies] all the time. Its all earth-basedwith the message to co-exist.

The front of the store is where over390 herbs and remedies are sold, alongwith about 80 combinations of tea blends,from fruit teas to cold remedies. Herbsoffering antianxiety properties likeKava Kava remain the most popularespecially during finals week.

A segue into the backroom throughthe beaded curtain is a bit of a changein atmosphere, offering several spiritualremedies from different spiritualdisciplines, broken up into differentsections. The first section of the store isthe earthbound belief systemsNativeAmerican spirtuality, pagan religions andWicca. The second section offers artifacts

of eastern belief systems like Buddhismand Hinduism. In the back sits theAbrahamic section, with items from theChristian, Jewish and Islamic faiths.

Dont get me wrong, I believe inmodern medicine, but I think we tendto overdo things and treat illnesses to oharshly with drugs that have more sideeffects, Tice said. Most herbs dont havethese side effects. I will try

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an herb irst, and i it doesnt work, I will go to thehospital and get penicillin i I need it. Im not stupid.

***

I you ask ice what he holds dear to him, his response will beamily and community. Te amily holds close relationships with

the neighboring businesses in Railroad Square, holding benefits andevents with Te Other Side Vintage and other businesses nearby.

I had aboutnot exaggeratingabout 20 people come in andtell me, You guys should be in Railroad Square. I had never heardo it beore. So we drove down here one day, walked around onceand we just knew. Te amily originally opened in Havana, about 30minutes north o allahassee.

Te strong amilial nature o the community is what drew iceand his amily in. His avorite memory o the store is when his sonbuilt the stage that sits across rom Athenas Gardenan area thatmany local musicians use to perorm during First Friday, a monthlyblock party which takes place the first Friday o every month,with local art, music, street vendors and ood trucks. Te entireneighborhood joined to help, and it ostered a sense o camaraderie

within the town.Being able to help people with natural remedies brings a deeper

ulfillment to ice than nursing ever did.

I am much more ulfilled, and I am much more relaxed here,ice said. I still have the ulfillment o being able to help people, butI dont have agencies breathing down my neck and my supervisoralways looking over my shoulders. Im doing my own thing.

His strong connection with amily and his community seems tobring a comorting sense o ulfillment to ice, but it has not alwaysbeen easy. wo months ago, his niece Athena, the little girl the store

was named afer, passed rom a congenital heart deect. 22 monthsago his son also passed and his mother died a week beore ourinterview.

Its been crazy. Some days I dont want to come in. I want to stayon my couch. But I mean, this does give you meaning to lie.

Te ethereal portrait o Athena still remains hanging on the backwall, her wings and radiant glow making her an angelic, celestial

presence in the rooman entrancing and beautiul testament toultimate spiritual transcendence.

***

ices newest addition to the amily runs around Athenas Garden,jovially sniffing all o the incense and exploring through hiddencrevices in the shop. Just a puppy, ice got her only 30 minutes ago.For now, she remains nameless. But soon enough, she will becomepart o a loving amily, existing side by side with one another and therest o the world.

And thats spiritual remedy enough.

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Most herbs dont have these side

effects. I will try an herb first, and

if it doesnt work, I will go to the

hospital and get penicillin if I need it.Im not stupid.

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Madison Social is awonderful and classy social houseopen between the hours of 11 p.m.and 2 a.m. every day, featuringa plethora of delicious lunchand dinner options, as well asincredible happy hour deals.

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individual

study rooms

upgraded 1/1, 2/2,

3/3, 4/2 and 4/4

apartments

luxury

swimming pool

with spa

businesscenter

controlled

access

building

internet cafe

with free

coffee

gated

parking

garage

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SAMBA CANTINA

Oering aully unctioningbar and grille,Cantina eaturesdelicious Mexicanand Brazilian cuisine.A antastic place tograb dinner, drinksor just hang withriends or visiting

amily.

Recess is one o Tallahassees most Miami spots, with a roofop,poolside bar located at the top o College Town with a clear view o DoakCampbell Stadium and the surrounding area. Recess is most popular or theirweekend pool parties, which take place every Sunday at 1 p.m.

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URBAN OUTFITTERS

Urban is notonly one of thenations most popularclothing stores, itsalso Tallahasseesnewest favoritehangout spot. Witha large outdoorcourtyard featuringgames and live music,as well as an indoorcoffee shop andmany deals exclusiveto FSU students,

Urban Outfittersat College Town isan unbeatable spotto both shop andsocialize.

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POMBERRY

ConsideredCollege ownsfrozen yogurtparadise,Pomberry isan essentialstompingground for anycollege student.Pomberrys highstandards forboth quality andnutrition ensure atasty and healthydessert for all.

Brooklyn Water Bagel brings the titular New York bagels to Florida States backyard, alongwith delicious pizza and coffee. Proudly displaying the proprietary water treatment that makestheir bagels so exemplary, Brooklyn Water Bagel is a fantastic place to grab a bite or drink at any

time of the day.

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Florida State Bookstore

FSU Bookstore offWoodward is the one-stop-shop for all your campusneedswhether it is game-day gear, textbooks or schoolsupplies. Te bookstore alsohouses an Apple-affiliatedsection, where computers andcomputer essentials are sold.

Bills Bookstore

With multiple locationsaround allahassee, Billsprovides a cheaper alternativeto FSU bookstore, offeringcheaper Florida State gearand all your game-day needs.

Olde Fields

A boutique right onGaines Street in allahasseesart district, Olde Fieldsprovides perhaps the moststylish of FSU gear. Game

day chic attire is their forte,selling things like garnetbandeaus, garnet andgold dresses and trendycrewnecks. Olde Fields sellsperhaps the most fascinatingFSU logo: a skull Seminolehead designed by a localtattoo artist across thestreet from the storefront atEuphoria. Crop tops, skirtsand hoodies are also offered,so shoppers can be the bestdressed during game day.

Garnet & Gold

With a location inGovernors Square mall andanother right near DoakCampbell Stadium, Garnet& Gold has an enormousselection of FSU apparel.Teir apparel is fairly pricedin comparison to other FSUmerchandise retailers, sellingeverything from mugs, polos,game day face tattoos andbaby clothes.

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