About this episode

This episode features a discussion on the best places to eat in Philadelphia, focusing on vegan pizza and local dining events.

It's June in Philadelphia, and Delicious City is your guide to the best restaurants, food, and events happening around the city. Whether you're looking for your next great dinner, the best pizza in Philly, hidden gems, or the latest restaurant news, we've got you covered. This week, Mark Mebus joins the podcast to talk about 20th Street Pizza, his incredible vegan pizza shop that grew from the legendary Blackbird Pizzeria and became one of Philadelphia's favorite plant based restaurants. We dive into his story, the evolution of vegan dining, and what makes a truly great slice. Plus, Marisa takes a trip back in time with a nostalgic Pizza Hut experience, Chef Eli Kulp shows the best way to reheat pizza for that perfect crispy crust, and Dave returns with his Best Bites featuring the top dishes we've been eating around Philly. We wrap things up with The Dish, covering the biggest Philadelphia restaurant news, chef collaborations, pop ups, food events, and everything you need to know in the Philly dining scene. (00:00) What was your childhood pizza place? ( 05:26) Mark Mebus of 20th Street Pizza (24:16) Extra crispy pizza demo, live in the studio ( 26:27) Best Bites, from spicy to…

People in this episode

Host: Eli Kulp

Guest: Mark Mebus

Topics covered

• restaurants
• vegan dining
• pizza
• food events
• Philadelphia dining scene

Keywords

• Philadelphia restaurants
• vegan pizza
• 20th Street Pizza
• food events
• pizza reheating tips

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: 20th Street Pizza, Blackbird Pizzeria

Places: Philadelphia, Philly

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