Pete Manos
The South Carolina General Assembly has passed a resolution (H. 4923) to honor the late Gus Manos, who owned Zesto in West Columbia for almost 65 years. The resolution requests the Department of Transportation name the portion of 12th Street from Jarvis Klapman Boulevard to Knox Abbott Drive as “Gus Manos Memorial Street.” Zesto is […]
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Gus Manos passed away on Dec. 19. Below is an article (with minor edits) written in June of 2015 for the Lexington County Chronicle. I sat in a booth at Zesto in West Columbia and listened to Gus tell his story. He was captivating to listen to. Gus was engaging, kind, sentimental and most of […]
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Flags were flying at half-mast this weekend at the West Columbia City Hall and at Zesto in mourning for Gus Manos. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thompson Funeral Homes – Lexington on Dec. 19, 2025. Gus Pete Manos, a devoted husband, proud father and grandfather, respected public servant, veteran, and beloved restaurateur, passed away peacefully […]
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Gus, owner of Zesto in Triangle City has passed away. News of the passing of Gus Manos began to trickle out in Facebook posts, Friday afternoon. He was 88-years-old. He was beloved and known for his community involvement and 7 decades at the restaurant. Pete Manos, his son, runs Zesto now. Gus was also a […]
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When temperatures rise outside, you may need something cool in your body. Ice cream is a summertime favorite and there are West Columbia businesses that offer a cool drink in a comfortable atmosphere. A Zesto ice cream cone, dipped in a chocolate coating, is a great way to top off your Zesto chicken dinner, burger […]
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On Jan. 17, a gunman held police officers at bay from the fifth story of the Hilton Garden Inn in West Columbia. After a six-hour stand-off that resulted in the closing down of Sunset Boulevard and many other restaurants and businesses in the area, the gunman was taken into custody with no one being killed. […]
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Former President Donald Trump was in Columbia Saturday to announce his South Carolina leadership team for the 2024 campaign. After his address at the State House Trump stopped at Zesto in Triangle City in West Columbia. A crowd gathered around Trump and the Zesto staff greeted him. As Trump approached the counter to order, a […]
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