At TASTE, they go the extra mile to source better-for-you foods with minimally processed ingredients and to make foods from scratch in-house. Their commitment to high quality foods does not end with prepared foods. Retail shelves are chock full of exclusively curated foods from artisan producers, with an emphasis on the fine food and wine made right here in Virginia. They feature farmstead cheese, cured meats, craft beer, wine and gourmet provisions from chocolate to olive oil. At TASTE, they seek out foods made on family farms and by small producers who are zealous about preparing foods of integrity using traditional methods. They form close relationships with these producers and offer regular tastings to expose our customers to their products and share the story behind them.
Indian
Tamarind Street Food
An assorted savory snacks typically served at every road side tracks from big outlets to small carts in India, Pakistan and rest of south Asia. Initially, chaats were known as the street food in cities like Mumbai, Hyderabad, Delhi, and few north Indian states but now has found a place in the upscale Indian restaurants, weddings and occasions. The original chaat is a mixture of potato pieces, crispy fried bread, gram bean and spices. Chaats are usually served with the chutneys, one of them made mainly of dates and tamarind.
