Taste and See Soul Food Kitchen serves up Southern soul food the way it’s meant to be made — with love, served hot, and shared with people who feel like family by the time they leave.

Longtime Columbia locals may remember the restaurant under its original name, Just a Touch; it relocated and took on the Taste and See name as part of Gayle’s mission to build something rooted in faith and community. Same kitchen, same heart behind it, new name that tells the fuller story. Expect the classics done right: turkey wings, mac and cheese, collard greens, oxtails, and catfish, alongside weekly specials like Philly Meat Monday for wing and cheesesteak cravings.

Beyond the plate, Taste and See gives back to the community it serves, hosting free community dinners and customer appreciation nights throughout the year. Located at 6820 N. Main Street in Columbia, the restaurant has built a loyal following and a strong reputation — guests consistently point to the flavor, the generous portions, and the warm hospitality Gayle and her team bring to every visit.