Michael Freeman has been at Taste since day one! This Southern boy has been providing hospitality for over 40 years. Michael owned and operated a restaurant in South Lake Tahoe for many years before moving to Amador County. Always with an entrepreneurial spirit, Michael opened a Hawaiian shirt shop in Amador City and later moved it to Sutter Creek. He combined his love for the Aloha lifestyle and a unique fashion statement all his own. He currently has a space in a co-op store in Jackson by Wells Fargo bank. He was chosen by the Sacramento Bee as Sacramento's top ten servers in 2009!

Michael is a graduate of UNC at Chapel Hill and taught English. He is an avid snow skier often logging more than seventy ski days a year. He delights in gardening and treasure hunting. To say that his is passionate about all things food, wine and service would be an understatement. While Michael is the most senior of our staff he runs circles around the youngest.

Taste is blessed to have Michael as part of our team. We know you will enjoy his endless humor, food descriptions that make your mouth water and his kind caring manner.

Michael is retiring on Sunday, June 4, 2017. He will be missed by all. It has been a great ride Michael. Your friendship is always cherished.