When Cynthia Gagalis Messmore opened TAQ in downtown Ann Arbor in 2018, she was taking on more than just the challenge of running a restaurant. She was stepping into a dream shaped by family, food and the idea that a taco could be both comfort food and culinary adventure.
“TAQ opened in 2018. We had a hard time getting a liquor license, and once we finally got our license in 2020, we faced the challenges of COVID shortly thereafter,” Messmore said.
But instead of letting setbacks stall momentum, the restaurant quickly adapted. “TAQ was well-positioned to pivot quickly and adapt to the COVID restrictions (takeaway/delivery orders, outdoor dining, etc.),” she said…