The Owners of SliCE and P’unk Burger are Opening “Nipotina” a New Sandwich Shop With Old World Italian Recipes
SliCE and P’unk Burger owners Marlo and Jason Dilks just announced the grand opening of their newest venture Nipotina. Located at 2238 S. 21st Street, Nipotina is an ode to Marlo’s grandmother and family – and their family’s take on famous Italian and South Philly sandwiches. The grand opening is taking place Thursday April 13th at 9 am and the early birds get the worm because the first 50 patrons will enjoy a free breakfast sandwich giveaway from 9:00am to 11:00am, first come first served. On Friday, Nipotina will offer free fries with the first 50 lunch and dinner orders, first come first served. On Saturday and Sunday, patrons will enjoy a free drink (excludes coffees) with any sandwich purchase.
Nipotina, which means granddaughter in Italian features an extensive menu with nearly three dozen selections of tasty handhelds – including their version of cheesesteaks (both beef and chicken), chicken cutlets, meatball sandwiches, hoagies, Italian specialties and more. The menu features vegan offerings including a vegan cheesesteaks, vegan cutlets and vegan breakfast sandwiches. Sandwiches use bread from Liscio’s Italian Bakery – which is located near SliCE Washington Township. All sandwiches and handhelds can be made on gluten-free bread. Sides for pairing will include side salad, house made fried mozzarella, steak cut onion rings, tator tots, fried pickle chips and thin cut Idaho fries (sea salt and truffle oil). Beverages will include an extensive collection of unique flavors and brands – with a focus on natural sugars.
If you need a bev, look for Harney and Sons Butterfly Lemonade, Culture Pop Orange Mango Chili, Main Root varieties, Boylon’s, Hank’s, Minor Figures Coffee and Crosscut Coffee. The idea for the new restaurant – from the design to the menus to the location – it is all a tribute to Marlo’s family – who go back decades in the Philadelphia restaurant scene. Sandwiches are made the way Marlo’s grandmother would have made them – with favorites from Marlo’s childhood mixed with new twists on Philadelphia favorites designed by Marlo and Jason, and as taste tested by their family “that includes seven aspiring foodie daughters that range from four years old to twenty-two years old,” Marlo states.
“Nipotina is inspired by my childhood and growing up in South Philadelphia,” said Marlo. “I wanted to share my family’s story and present a menu inspired by the cooking from my Italian grandmothers. The smell, the flavor, the memories, the love in the kitchen each and every day. I wanted to return to those days with a menu and a vibe that everyone who comes in the door can feel like family.”
Nipotina is located just two blocks away from the street where Marlo grew up – and just blocks away from the grocery store and luncheonette her Dad operated as a child. For this new concept, Marlo not only wanted to open in the neighborhood that means so much to her, but she wanted to invest and be part of its future – so they have also purchased the building. Marlo also wanted to be near Passyunk Avenue where her family owns and has operated several businesses – including P’unk Burger and A Star is Born. Marlo’s mom still lives in the neighborhood – and is only a block away.
In total Nipotina is 1,000 square feet inside the dining room with a counter area and 125 square feet of space for outdoor dining with barstool seating.. In total look for 20+ seats at two tops, a four top, a lunch bar and a large oversized community table for 6-8 guests.
Future offerings will include the addition of fresh juices, desserts and sweets, summertime treats and collaborations with local restaurants and purveyors. NIpotina will offer breakfast, lunch and dinner, with hours Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00am to 7:00pm to start. Dine-in is available inside and outside, along with pick-up and take-out. Delivery is offered through the Nipotina website or by calling, with a launch on major delivery apps later this spring. IG subscribers will receive 10% off any order – dine in or take out – this first opening weekend Friday-Sunday – when show phone and your subscriber offer.
BREAKFAST
Bacon and eggs with Cooper Sharp American
Italian sausage and eggs with Cooper Sharp American
Fried red peppers and eggs
Tator tots and eggs with Cooper Sharp American
Mushroom and eggs with Cooper Sharp American
CHEESESTEAKS
Hangover Cure
Ribeye steak, Cooper Sharp American, smashed tater tots, over easy egg, sriracha
Everyday I’m Truffling
Ribeye steak, black truffle burrata, truffle oil, truffle honey
The Eye
Ribeye steak, Cooper Sharp American, fried onions
P’unk
Ribeye steak, onion ring, gouda cheese, P’UNK Signature Sauce
The Imposter (v)
Vegan beef, portobello mushroom, caramelized onions, vagan cheese
The Hottie (v)
Vegan steak, vegan cheese, fried onions, long hots, sriracha ketchup, hot pepper oil
The Spinner
Chopped chicken, bacon, Cooper Sharp American, fries, ranch
The Chopped Chic
Chopped chicken, Cooper Sharp American, fried onions
Hippie Chic
Chopped chicken, fried onions, bacon jam, goat cheese, arugula
The Buff
Chopped chicken, blue cheese, buffalo sauce, blue cheese dressing
CUTLETS
The Nipotina
Chicken cutlet, fried red peppers, fried salami, chipotle mayonnaise
The Little Louie
Chicken cutlet, broccoli rabe, long hots, sharp provolone
The Slice
Chicken cutlet, fried mozzarella, marinara, arugula
The Nad
Chicken cutlet, fried mozzarella, prosciutto, arugula, Mike’s Hot Honey
The Caprese
Chicken cutlet, fried mozzarella, roasted cherry tomatoes, arugula, balsamic glaze
The Fugazi (v)
Vegan chicken cutlet, portobello mushrooms, fried onions, fried long hots, vegan cheese, vegan horseradish mayo
The Cugino (v)
Vegan chicken cutlet, vegan cheese, fried red peppers, arugula, vegan mayo
FRESH SALADS
Nipotina Salad
Iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, sharp provolone, Genoa salami, prosciutto with balsamic vinaigrette
Cobb Salad
Iceberg lettuce, bacon, avocado, hard boiled egg, blue cheese, cherry tomatoes, grilled chicken with balsamic vinaigrette
“Chicken” Spinach Salad (v)
Fresh Spinach, fried, peppers, grilled eggplant, cherry tomatoes, red onion, fried vegan chicken with balsamic vinaigrette
ITALIAN FAVORITES
Rita’s Meatball Parm
Meatballs, marinara, fresh mozzarella
Meatballs My Way
Fried meatballs, fresh mozzarella, horseradish mayo, arugula
Sausage Old School
Italian sausage, fried red peppers, fried onions
Sausage Italiano
Italian sausage, broccoli rabe, sharp provolone
HOAGIES AND DELI SANDWICHES
The Millie
Prosciutto, soppressata, hot imported capocollo, imported mortadella, sharp provolone, red onion
Federal Street
Grilled eggplant, grilled zucchini, broccoli rabe, fried red peppers, sharp provolone
The Piggie
Prosciutto, Genoa salami, fresh mozzarella, fried red peppers
The Roe
Oven roasted turkey breast, long hots, Cooper Sharp American, mayo, hot hepper oil
VEGAN SANDWHICHES
Fried red peppers and eggs (breakfast)
Tator tots and eggs with vegan cheese (breakfast)
Mushroom and eggs with vegan cheese (breakfast)
The Imposter (v) (cheesesteak)
Vegan beef, portobello mushroom, caramelized onions, vagan cheese
The Hottie (v) (cheesesteak)
Vegan steak, vegan cheese, fried onions, long hots, sriracha ketchup, hot pepper oil
The Fugazi (v) (cutlet)
Vegan chicken cutlet, portobello mushrooms, fried onions, fried long hots, vegan cheese, vegan horseradish mayo
The Cugino (v) (cutlet)
Vegan chicken cutlet, vegan cheese, fried red peppers, arugula, vegan mayo
BEVERAGES
Minor Figures – Vegan Oatmilk Latte
Crosscut – Coffee
Harney and Sons Butterfly Lemonade
Something & Nothing Cucumber Seltzer
Something & Nothing Yuzu Seltzer
Culture Pop Orange Mango Chili & Lime
Culture Pop Wild Berries Basil & Lime
Culture Pop Pink Grapefruit Ginger & Juniper
Culture Pop Lemon Lime & Cardamon
Boylan’s King Cola
Boylan’s Diet Cherry
Boylan’s Diet King Cola
Boylan’s Shirley Temple
Boylan’s Raspberry Seltzer
Main Root Blueberry
Hank’s Gourmet Soda Root Beer
Hank’s Gourmet Soda Black Cherry
Hank’s Gourmet Soda Diet Root Beer
Hank’s Gourmet Soda Vanilla Cream
Hank’s Gourmet Soda Orange Cream
Hank’s Gourmet Soda Grape
Sanpellegrino Aranciata
Sanpellegrino Limonata
Sanpellegrino Arancia & Fico d’India
Sanpellegrino Pompelmo
Sanpellegrino Melograno & Arancia
