Second time around proves successful for restaurateur

A restaurant consultant's first attempt at ownership didn't work out. Now he's back, with a potentially vibrant concept.

Mark Wemple. Louie Spetrini is the managing partner of Nueva Cantina, a burgeoning local Mexican restaurant chain with locations in St. Petersburg, Tampa and, opening next year, Largo.
Mark Wemple. Louie Spetrini is the managing partner of Nueva Cantina, a burgeoning local Mexican restaurant chain with locations in St. Petersburg, Tampa and, opening next year, Largo.
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Restaurant consultant Louie Spetrini moved from Los Angeles to the Tampa Bay area to help open Sea Salt, a fine-dining hotspot at Bill Edwards’ Sundial shopping and entertainment complex in downtown St. Petersburg.

 

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