Specialties Wood fired cooking with seasonal ingredients found close to home. Good food & serious libations! History Established in 2013. With backgrounds in finance, music, and restaurants, John Davenport, Jeff Grant and John Haggai came together to open a restaurant featuring a seasonal menu, craft libations, and genuine hospitality at affordable prices. After 18 months of traveling and testing, they opened Tazza Kitchen Short Pump in 2013. While all three partners have a hand in daily operations, Davenport takes care of finance and administration, Grant oversees the culinary team and communications, and Haggai manages the beverage program and construction.