Sam DeBellis, 28

The owner of Uncle Nick’s Italian Deli credits the mentorship of his father for much of the success that has come his way.

Sam DeBellis, right, started an Italian deli in Polk County with his dad and mentor Ken DeBellis in 2015.
Sam DeBellis, right, started an Italian deli in Polk County with his dad and mentor Ken DeBellis in 2015.
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Many restaurants market themselves and their food as “New York style,” but if you’re looking for the real deal, a trip to Lakeland might be in order. The Polk County city is home to Uncle Nick’s Italian Deli, founded in 2015 by Sam DeBellis, 28, and his father, Ken DeBellis, who’s also his mentor. 

 

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