FireBox Deli, the Minneapolis eatery that has become a destination for barbecue lovers, will soon get a sibling restaurant in St. Paul.

The owners say they’ve secured a spot on Marshall Avenue near Snelling Avenue in a former floral shop space. The new restaurant, which will be called FireBox, is currently under construction. If things go as planned, the spot, a few blocks from Allianz Field soccer stadium, could debut this summer.

Owner Zong Vang said finding a St. Paul location has been in the works for quite some time, as the family searched for just the right spot.

“Our family grew up in St. Paul. We have a pretty good amount of customers that come from the St. Paul area and we really wanted to share our food with those customers. And then when we found this place and learned Allianz Field was just about to open nearby, we were excited that we’re going to be close to the stadium. Half of us play soccer and we’re big soccer fans,” she said. “Things can change depending on how construction goes. But for now, we’re hoping to open in mid-to-late August.”

The first FireBox opened in the Camden neighborhood in North Minneapolis in 2014 and has been smoking hot ever since.

When the St. Paul outpost rolls out, look for sweat-inducing barbecue staples FireBox is known for, including brisket, pulled pork, ribs and chicken wings, as well as sides such as mac and cheese, fries, potato salad, sweet potatoes and collard greens.

Vang said the new location will also serve wine and beer, so they plan to expand the St. Paul menu to offer additional bar-friendly appetizers.

The barbecue operation is a family affair. Vang runs FireBox with all of her siblings. One of her brothers — Wong Vang — is a super fan of soul food and barbecue. He started specializing in the cuisine and the idea of opening a barbecue place together grew from there.

I’m the youngest of six kids. My parents are first-generation refugees of Hmong people and it’s always been their dream to have a family restaurant together.”

In addition to traditional barbecue, FireBox also serves a few Asian dishes, such as egg rolls and sticky rice.

FireBox: Marshall Avenue near Snelling Avenue, St. Paul; fireboxdeli.com