An entirely vegan Philly cheesesteak pop-up is launching on February 1 at The Mocking Bird food cart, from two former Philadelphians and seasoned dining industry vets.
Buddy’s Steaks first caught the attention of the Portland vegan community via social media photos. The pop-up’s Instagram account posted close-ups of “meaty” cheesesteaks against a moody backdrop. The concept comes from Philadelphia expats Angela “Ang” D’Occhio and Buddy Richter, who are hosting the pop-up on their two-year anniversary of moving to Portland. D’Occhio is a general manager at Thai barbecue hotspot Eem, where she started as a busser two years ago. Vegans may recognize Richter, who knows his way around fried “chicken”
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