The husband-and-wife duo behind local favorites Slice and P'unk Burger are ready to debut their latest project in South Philly. Nipotina, an old-fashioned Italian sandwich shop and deli, opens Thursday morning in a cozy storefront at 2238 S. 21st St. The business will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner with a menu offering a variety of chicken cutlets, meatball sandwiches, cheesesteaks, hoagies, salads and other Italian specialities.

Marlo and Jason Dilks began developing plans for Nipotina during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. Marlo envisioned a casual eatery that pays homage to her Italian grandmothers and her dad's luncheonette and butcher shop, Marlo's Kitchen, that once operated in the neighborhood.