Tallahassee Foodies

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If you haven't already (even if you don't live locally), you should join the Tallahassee Foodies group on Facebook. 

In fact, it is one of the best resources recommended to me since moving to Tallahassee. 

I have used it to collect information about restaurants and food-related events locally. Members share information about new restaurants and experiences, and they also ask for recommendations. This has also led me to the Tallahassee foodies webpage, which curates information for local foodies. On the webpage, members and visitors can find information about local cooking clubs and food events, with the webpage serving as a knowledge broker for the community. 

At first, I viewed the group as just a place that shared information, but I've come to realize it builds community.

In Revitalizing Traditional Malay Kuih Through Facebook: A Study of Online Culinary Knowledge Sharing, researchers found that Facebook supports both relationship-building and knowledge-sharing around food. One of the themes identified was social and relationship development, in which members used humor, encouragement, and conversation to foster a sense of togetherness.

The researchers also identified knowledge sharing as a major theme. Participants used Facebook to ask questions, exchange opinions, clarify information, and learn from one another. Tallahassee Foodies functions similarly. Whether it is looking for recommendations for a birthday dinner (almost daily), the best burger to cure depression, or the best BBQ (a very controversial question on this page - it's provocative, it gets the people going), the group becomes a space where members connect to share their knowledge.

When I think of knowledge sharing, Facebook, let alone a Facebook group, wouldn't be the first thing that comes to mind, but that's exactly what this group is. 

Ismail, N. A., Darus, F., Ghazali, H., Karim, N. A., Mansor, M. F., & Rahman, A. W. A. (2025). Revitalizing Traditional Malay Kuih Through Facebook: A Study of Online Culinary Knowledge Sharing. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 9(11), 546–555. https://doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2025.91100044

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  1. thnJune 25, 2026 at 2:21 PM

    Hello smallpotatoes! First of all, your name is so cute :D Thank you for sharing Tallahassee Foodies. This is a great resource and the Facebook Group seems very active, open, and genuine. (smallpotatoes...are you not scared that one day someone will ask which place has the best potatoes dishes?)

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  2. Blake's BistroJune 27, 2026 at 6:05 AM

    Small Potato, I've just joined Tallahassee Foodies! I've worked so hard to redirect my social media feeds (predominantly Facebook and Instagram) to show me new spots in the Jacksonville/Amelia Island area. Also, my wife and I visit Charleston often and just came back from Panama City Beach, specifically Rosemary Beach, which required some research on the food there. Food is such a good facilitator of conversation, not just on Facebook, but also on Instagram and Reddit. I've begun to follow many chefs in those areas I've mentioned that go hard and post their RND of dishes, and it prompts so many inquiries about the dish and the location they represent. Thanks for sharing your love of the group, supporting local businesses, and for showing how social media amplifies it!

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