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She ordered the insalata tricolore. I chose the Greek salad. Then she selected a gnocchi al gorgonzola and vitello al limone. Meanwhile, I was deciding on the spanakopita and arni kapama. Was she at a trattoria dining Italian, and I all alone at a nearby Greek taverna shouting “opah” between courses? No, we were both at…Zesty’s in Manayunk, where the menu has given new meaning to Greco-Roman. Zesty’s the work of Tom Konidaris, opened back in 1993, and a year ago expanded next door to double its size. It’s designed for quiet dining, features an open kitchen, and has a staff that…takes pride in serving you. The decor is artsy, yet subtle, and dotted with tastefully done playful visuals. Bottom line is that this Italian-Greek combination restaurant is able to put it all together and make a stylish and polished statement. Which can be attributed to the talents of Konidaris, a serious food person who excels in many areas of the business, from conceptualizing to cooking and understanding the importance of service as part of the art. Zesty’s dishes have that made-from-scratch feel. In keeping with the Mediterranean food theme, the delicious bread, served warm, is accompanied by rich olive oil flavored with garlic and herbs.