“A chef-driven Panera Bread.” That’s how State Flour Bakery co-owner Alex Flannery describes what he and co-owner Alex Marsilio are rolling out in January.
The hospitality veterans will move their South Tampa bakery to a larger location in Lutz to expand production and the concept as a whole. The new spot will have a full bar and serve more food items, including sandwiches and plated eats for weekend brunch, in addition to the sourdough croissants and breads State Flour is known for.
Marsilio and Flannery say they still want to keep their South Tampa fans fed through a small storefront in the area. It just won’t be in the tiny strip mall where the bakery launched four years ago. More satellite retail shops could follow.
The duo are still in R&D mode with the Lutz location. Check out what they have planned so far.
