2 /5 Austin Reese: Tasta used to be a meaningful place for my family—my dad worked there for most of his life, and I helped out over the years. Coming back recently was honestly heartbreaking. It’s now a dive bar filled with gambling machines, TVs on every wall, and a vibe that’s trying way too hard to appeal to Gen X and millennials. As a Gen Zer, it just feels forced and soulless.
The woman manager (middle-aged with black hair) was very rude. I tried to give her the benefit of the doubt, knowing how toxic the behind-the-scenes pressure can be—but it still felt uncalled for. The bartender and younger staff were decent, just clearly stressed by the obvious "big brother" surveillance on their actions. The pizza took a while and wasn’t anything special, though it was a tad late at night to expect slices premade.
It hurts to see a place that once held real value turned into something this hollow. Maybe it works for takeout or regulars who don’t care about the atmosphere, but for me, it’s a sad reflection of how little loyalty or care went into preserving what it once was. I’d be surprised if it’s still around in a decade.
