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Taste of Old Country Mediterranean Flair Combined with Old World Charm By Rena Malai
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specialty food shop in Manassas elevates the concept of eating and shopping. At Taste of Old Country, whether folks come in to shop, dine or both, chances are they will have a unique experience. Owner Elias Zarkadoulas opened Taste of Old Country in June 2019, after circulating his specialty olive oils and flavored vinegars at home and garden shows, farmers markets and food events. He kept receiving requests from customers about where they could find his products, so Zarkadoulas figured a brick-andmortar establishment would be a great way forward. “There is no place here in Prince William like Taste of Old Country,” Zarkadoulas said. “We are a very unique artisan food shop and bistro with a European and Mediterranean inspired influence.” Zarkadoulas’ parents emigrated to the United States from Greece, and he grew up close to Prince William. Always an entrepreneur at heart, Zarkadoulas decided to jump into the food business after a long-standing corporate career. He’s passionate about bringing quality specialty food items to the Prince William community through Taste of Old Country.
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Mediterranean-inspired charcuterie board.
Artisan Bites True foodies and gourmands will appreciate what they find when they walk into Taste of Old Country. Award-winning olive oils, arrays of balsamic vinegars, specialty wines, honeys, teas and
