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Mark Mebus, a vegan chef who's worked for Horizons in Philly as well as Blossom in NYC, will open Blackbird, an all-vegan pizza shop operation, in the former Gianna's Grille at 507 S. Sixth Street. Mebus, who's been vegan himself for a dozen years, says the concept will be "more involved than a hoagie shop," but still very "pedestrian friendly," meaning it'll be no thing to pop in off the sidewalk for a Daiya cheese-laden slice of pie. He's putting together a menu of specialty vegan pizzas, plus salads and sandwiches (a tofu situation, plus a seitan/mushroom cheesesteak variation, are currently in the works). He'll place a big emphasis on high-quality ingredients, going organic whenever possible. Mebus hopes to have Blackbird open in the next two to three months.
Dang you can't escape pushy sales reps. Even on the Internet these rats don't quit.
Congratulations Mark! We're very happy for you. and are looking forward to enjoying your culinary artistry at the restaurant. You have worked very hard to get this going - hope it's enjoyed by many.
This is fantastic news, I cannot wait for it to open!!
[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by LucindaLunacy, living on the vedge, Ian Penkala and others. Ian Penkala said: New vegan blood for GiannaÂ’s Grille :: Meal Ticket :: Philadelphia City Paper: http://bit.ly/cuS5Hy via @addthis [...]
Mebus! Congratulations man! Another reason to come back to Philly soon!
I'll be there!! The seitan/cheeseteak sounds sooo good!!
sweet. an ACTUAL vegan pizza place. something gianna's never was.
so giannas is no longer? is it all the same stuff or just a new owner, new name and just pizza but all vegan now?
GREAT!!! Philly needs this and you just MADE this vegetarians day!!!!
It's good to have Mebus back in town. Everyone who knows him, knows him for his true dedication to the vegan lifestyle, and his hard work ethic. This restaurant will be a fantastic addition to the city!
Congrats Mark!! GL and see you at your new spot!
Wait, seriously, Gianna's is gone? Anyone know any details about this?
Wow. I'm moving back to Philly.
Wow!! An all vegan casual restaurant, exactly what we need. Sorry to hear that Gianna's is gone, but looking forward to this new venture.
"Vegan blood." What a horrible phrase to associate with a restaurant. Hopefully the food choices will be better since a casual vegan restaurant will be a great at addition to the neighborhood. Good luck.
Cheers to Mark Mebus! Can't wait to try more of your great vegan foods - I hope there may be at least 1 great locavore option too. Best luck!
I think it was a joke, maybe not a very funny one but a joke anyway. Way to uphold the humorless miserable vegan stereotype! (PS I'm vegan too)
[...] Pizzeria (507 S. Sixth St., 215-625-6660), the all-vegan operation from chef Mark Mebus and partner Ryan Moylan, opened quite quietly over the weekend, but that [...]
This guy is really talented. I heard him talking about wanting to do this a year or so ago on tghe stoop in Brooklyn. Im really happy that it came true for him. I cant wait to eat at Blackbird. I just wish it was in NYC!!!
[...] Blackbird will be the name of the vegan sandwich and pizza shop going in to Gianna’s on 6th Street near South. [Meal Ticket] [...]
Hi Mark I believe I met your parents at a food demo I was doing in north wales or another whole foods and they told me about your new location. Please to meet you. I make a deliver seitan to the area and would be happy to get involved with your cooking ventures. You can contact me if you would like to or I will look for your opening. I deliver to the south street area on wednesdays. Good luck and glad to hear of another veg place coming. Sincerly Michael C TEMPL FOODS
Gianna's sucked a dog's dick. They were inconsistent and I, as well as a few friends got food poisoning from there. I'm glad their dickhole staff is gone as well (hopefully?) and that new management is making this 100% vegan. Fuck you Gianna's.
Posted by Drew Lazor @ 7:39 PM
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