The Brief
- It’s a sub-shop and a tribute to a family member; Tony D’s in St. Petersburg features family history and fantastic sandwich flavors.
- Each of the 21 subs listed is a nod to part of Tony’s life, from places he lived to the names of great-grandchildren.
- The takeaway today is that handcrafted sandwiches made with quality ingredients will keep customers coming back.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The smell of the fresh bread greets customers first as they enter Tony D’s in St. Petersburg, then there is the case of deli-style cold cuts and other ingredients at the counter to tempt the taste buds.
The backstory:
Once the customer orders, they can take a moment to look around at the decades of nostalgia and family photos covering the walls of this St. Pete eatery.
A customer entering Tony D’s can’t help but see that the namesake of the business is not only honored, but loved in the establishment.…