Taste - Newport News

I visited Taste in Virginia Beach, didn't realize we had one here in Newport News in City Center. Doesn't have the outside space of Virginia Beach but inside and menu appear the same Ordered a seasonal salad Summer Farmstand Salad Quite a good salad the asparagus was a bit reedy though, the dressing was quite nice and the burrata cheese and peaches were great. I picked up one of The taste tumblers. Did not realize it was $30 but it's very cute and will keep drinks from sweating as the temperatures rise

This is the kind of place I love... in theory, but it didn 't quite live up to the expectations. First, the good... Ambiance. Location. Both are great. It 's large and open and thoughtfully branded. They have different stations of items for sale--wine, pre-packaged foods, merchandise. I love yellow, and that 's their primary design color. Not so great was the food. Which is why you 'd be there in the first place, right? I got the goat cheese salad, and while there was a nice hunk of goat cheese in it, the salad was dry as heck. I 'd prefer like a raspberry vinaigrette to a balsamic for this, as well. But that 's not the customer 's choice to make. The bread was the really old school multigrain hard kind, which was delicious with butter. Presentation is nice, including the signature yellow and white striped bags. Service was okay, but slow. I 'd have to try other items to make a firm decision about this spot, but first visit is just okay.

The greatest culinary mystery of Hampton Roads is how Taste makes their multi-grain bread taste so good! Plenty of crunchy crust, pillowy soft interior, thick enough to where it holds up the sandwich ingredients, but not too thick to where it overwhelms the other ingredients. My go to's are the Beach Club (roast beef instead of ham) and the Northender (Swiss cheese instead of Havarti and house dressing instead of basil mayo). Don't skip on the house or hot house dressings. The bottles aren't cheap, but it's the chef's kiss to these sandwiches. And major props for having Dr Brown's soda and Route 11 chips! Parking is usually a challenge, so if you get a spot on the street, count your blessings. Plenty of seating and there's also a lot of grab and go options as well.

Super cool interior atmosphere. Great place for lunch if you want to feel healthy. They have a small market for local goods, counter service food, and variety of smoothies. I got a wrap with chicken, greens, goat cheese, walnuts and honey. My only gripe is I'm pretty sure these were just pre made wraps behind the counter. I wish I could have got a made to order and maybe a little panini press to it. Ten dollar smoothies are a bit high, but super delicious!! I will return

I tried out TASTE today with my sister and friend. It was fantastic! My niece was telling me about the Lynnhaven with the chicken, pimento cheese, basil mayo....etc. so I got it. Man that was a great sandwich! All the flavors worked so well together. I ate half the way it came and saved the other half for later. I heated it up in the microwave for about 30seconds and it was cheesy, warm, and delicious. So good. The store was cute too, with drinks, take away food, little to go bento boxes, even wine. I wish I lived closer so I could pick up a quick dinner id only have to throw in the oven. The service was okay. I didn't really need help with the menu and you go to the front and order. So it's a normal fast casual restaurant. I'll definitely return!