By Mike Manitta-Photos by Wen McNally
Tybee Market IGA Deli
Oh, what would we do without Mike Hosti and his team at the Tybee
Market IGA? Go hungry that’s for Shure. I find myself visiting on multiple
occasions on certain days, almost always with a pass by the Deli to see
what kind of delectable treats are up for offer on any particular day. Wendy
and the other friendly folks that run the Deli always have something
delicious to offer around breakfast time and of course, the always crowdpleasing
lunch specials going on for lunchtime.
I find myself running in before work to grab one of their famous subs, or
a couple of pieces of fried chicken or some of their homemade Pasta or
Shrimp or Tuna salads, all made fresh in-house, some with family recipes
that have been used for generations. No matter what I have it’s always a
treat and a super bang for the buck!
Wendy really spoiled Wen and I on this day and we got to feast on several
tasty delights. First of all, the hot lunch special was Meatloaf. The king of
comfort food, served with green beans, mashed potatoes and we had to
add Mac n Cheese. Served up with tea and a roll for only $6.99, it’s one
of the best Meat and two you can find on the island. The Meatloaf was
tender and delicious, smothered in gravy just like Momma’s. The green
beans seasoned perfectly and the mashed potatoes rich and decadent.
I can never pass up the macaroni and cheese when they have it, let me
stress cheese, it’s so cheesy and delicious you won’t want to share. Wendy
has a FB page that you can join, Tybee Market IGA Deli, where see posts
the daily specials.
If you haven’t heard how large and in charge the IGA Sub is by now then
you definitely live on another planet. Whether It’s the standard deli meats
or the dollar upgrade to Boar’s Head brand, it’s always piled high with meat
and toppings and I Double Dog Dare you to eat it in one sitting. We had the
Roast beef, sliced fresh and mouthwateringly tender and delicious.
The selection of cold salads offered up on a daily basis are also something
to pay attention to. From Tuna and Chicken Salad, to Bacon Ranch
Pasta Salad and Shrimp Salad. Always fresh and tasty, The Shrimp Salad
is always a scrumptious go-to, and I just recently discovered the Bacon
Ranch Pasta, hooked! You can really taste the love that goes into every
bite.
Who doesn’t like fresh Fried Chicken? Offered up every day and hardly
makes it through lunch time, it’s that good. Fried up golden and crispy, with
a super tasty breading bursting with flavor and always moist and delicious,
plus it won’t bust your wallet at all.
Lunch Starts at 11am until it’s gone, and at these super affordable prices,
it usually goes pretty quick. So stop by and say hello to the gang at the
Tybee Market IGA Deli and pick up some tasty grub. These folks work hard
to feed this island and then some, let’s show ‘em some Love!
10 TYBEE BEACHCOMBER | JUNE 2020