About
Tazza Kitchen is a high energy eatery centered on made from scratch wood fired cooking, thoughtfully sourced ingredients, craft beverages, and the heads up hospitality of an incredible team of people. Based in Richmond, Virginia, Tazza Kitchen is part of Big Kitchen Hospitality which operates six locations throughout Virginia and the Carolinas.
Tazza Kitchen is a casual eatery with locations in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. The seasonal menu highlights ingredients sourced from dozens of farmers and food artisans, wood-fired cooking, and influences from Southern Italy and Baja California. The craft beverage program features unique small-production wines, innovative local brews, and cocktails made with premium spirits and the freshest ingredients. All of this served in a fun and lively environment at affordable prices.
Suppliers Travel & Inspiration Press
Founders
With backgrounds in finance, music, and restaurants, John Davenport, Jeff Grant and John Haggai came together to open a restaurant featuring wood fired cooking, a seasonal menu, and craft libations. After 18 months of traveling and testing, they opened Tazza Kitchen Short Pump in 2013. With a background in communications, Susan Davenport joined the team full time in 2017. While all four partners have a hand in daily operations, John Davenport takes care of finance, Grant oversees the culinary team, Susan Davenport manages HR and customer engagement, and Haggai manages the beverage program and construction.
Operating Partners
Chris CurtinShort Pump
Dave DesseynTrenholm Plaza
John Van PeppenScott’s Addition
Phil BarrarAlverser Plaza
Reggie McGeeCameron Village
Ryan LibertStone Creek VillageFood & Beverage
Ansel PaceSous Chef, Cameron Village
Dimitri McQueenSous Chef, Alverser Plaza
Dorothy LivickWine Director
Jon CooperSous Chef, Trenholm Plaza
Justin ColeSous Chef, Scott’s Addition
Lauren SpainBeverage Director
Matt HarrisSous Chef, Short Pump
Mara SudolBeverage Lead, Cameron Village
Shannon BurstonSous Chef, Stone Creek Village
Stephen MetcalfBar Lead, Short Pump