Zeste

This specialty market is an ideal addition to South Padre Island's dining options, and is positively heaven-sent for the condo renter in need of greater takeout options. Walking through the door, you're immediately in the mood for food when your nose catches a whiff of herbs and fresh-baked bread from the kitchen. Go to the food case and pick your entree and two sides, uncork a bottle, and dine at leisure in the market's pleasant but small dining area, or take it all to go. The daily menu varies but usually offers Italian and Mediterranean entrees, as well as something like an herb-roasted chicken or tenderloin, and vegetarian options (excellent appetizers, sides, soups, and desserts, too). You can order an entire picnic. The market section sells specialty foods, olives, wines, imported beers, coffees, and gourmet packaged foods. On Friday nights Zeste offers tapas, and occasionally on Thursday nights the owners offer wine tastings.

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