Our mission:
cultivate community through the good life.
The Good Life at TASTE means Good Food served in Good Gathering Spaces by a Good Team who supports the community as Good Neighbors.
good food
It isn't always easy to find traditionally prepared, full-flavored food from local sources - but when you do, it's always more delicious. At TASTE we go the extra mile to source better-for-you foods with minimally processed ingredients and to make foods from scratch in-house.
We believe in the power of Good Food to nurture, fuel and heal. Our commitment to high quality foods encompasses both our prepared foods and our retail offerings. Our retail shelves house an ever-changing collection of exclusively curated products from artisanal producers, with an emphasis on the fine food and wine made right here in Virginia. We feature fine cheese, cured meats, craft beer, wine, and gourmet provisions from chocolate to Virginia peanuts. We seek out foods made on family farms and by small producers who are zealous about preparing foods of integrity using traditional methods. We form close relationships with these producers and offer regular tastings to expose our customers to their products and share the story behind them. Connecting you to these producers (and them to you) is part of our mission to Cultivate Community through The Good Life.
TASTE the difference
Small batch, from scratch housemade foods.
Local and seasonal ingredients whenever possible.
Gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options.
All-natural poultry, baked ham and roast beef.
We are proud members of the Good Food Collaborative and Specialty Food Association.
Good Gathering Spaces
Each of our 9 TASTE locations and TASTE's Headquarters; which houses our main office, warehouse, and catering & commissary kitchen, were designed and constructed with utmost care to not only fulfill its purpose but to inspire and welcome all those who work and gather within. We work with responsible local partners, including Robyn Thomas Architecture and Spacemakers; custom crafters, like Benevolent Design Co., who created our wood furniture from reclaimed material; and numerous visual artists whose one-of-a-kind works are exhibited on our walls.
Good team
Our company culture is defined by three core values. We are:
Hospitable
Team Players
Better Every Day
As a whole TASTE provides 400 jobs to a diverse workforce, filled with friendly, fun, and motivated people. We offer great, competitive wages and extensive benefits, which include profit sharing bonus plans, an employee discount, health/dental/vision plans, PTO and paid volunteer time off, free food, and opportunities for growth.
good neighbors
We are committed to giving back to the communities we serve by supporting organizations through volunteerism and direct philanthropic events. We strive to be leaders in our community through our support of local causes and encouraging our workforce to be actively involved in the betterment of their communities.