Bob’s Side Piece, a laid-back pizzeria and bar, quietly opened this week at 6716 Central Avenue in West St. Petersburg, sliding into the original Dead Bob’s storefront. The new concept is a tag-team effort between the owners of Dead Bob’s and DeLosa’s Pizzeria, bringing DeLosa’s signature pies and Italian sandwiches back to the neighborhood while helping fill the void left when Dead Bob’s moved to a larger spot down the street last year.
The menu stays compact and budget friendly: build-your-own pies, pizza by the slice for $3.15, and a pound of boneless fried wings priced just under $14. Bob’s Side Piece opens daily at 11 a.m. and operates until 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, according to I Love the Burg.
Partners and pedigree
Ben Scherlis of Dead Bob’s teamed up with Jim Breazeale of DeLosa’s Pizzeria to launch the new venture, with Breazeale’s family recipes expected to drive much of the menu. “I’ve been friends with Jim for 15 years,” Scherlis told St. Pete Rising, which noted that the duo view Bob’s Side Piece as a way to dive into pizza and subs without tinkering with Dead Bob’s core lineup.
What to expect inside
The space features a full bar, indoor seating and a patio, and the team plans to roll out delivery alongside dine-in service. Business Debut reported that the partners are renovating the kitchen and expect the room to seat roughly 50 to 60 guests, while keeping the focus on scratch-made pies, sandwiches and sides.
How the swap happened
The changeover followed Dead Bob’s relocation last year to a larger address at 6475 Central Avenue, a move intended to triple kitchen space and add outdoor seating, as reported by St Pete Catalyst. That shift opened up the original 6716 Central Avenue space for the DeLosa’s partnership to transform into a neighborhood pizzeria…