Emily Johnson is the owner of Tavolino, in Athens, Ohio. In Italian 'tavolino" means little table, but the heart and support that Emily and Tavolino pour into the Athens community is anything but small.
From hand-rolled pasta to the most exquisite Tiramisu, there truly is love in every bite at Tavolino.
Nestled in the foothills of Appalachia, Tavolino sits on the west side of Athens, Ohio, which is home to Ohio University. Appalachia has long been known for its poverty, and Athens County is no different, with a staggering $37,000 median household income when compared to the national median average of almost $70,000. What Athens lacks in money, Emily makes up for in heart.
Even before covid dramatically changed life for this small business owner, Emily was invested in the community and runs a "Soup-on-Hold" program, which feeds many members of the community regardless of if they can necessarily pay for the meal or not. With quarantine essentially shutting down Tavolino's inside-dining for the greater part of the last year, Emily knew that this didn't mean her business would go under, but that it was now her business to go full-force into the community when the people in our area are losing their jobs and more desperate than ever.
To this date, Emily has been donated over $10,000, from both neighbors and strangers alike, who have heard Emily's mission and seen her drive to make ALL of Athens County one step closer to being fed.

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