Adam Erace finds that Mi Lah Vegetarian is a vegetarian restaurant that gives even a proud “bone-gnawing marrow seeker” reason to pause.

Chef Tyler Black is the man I credit with my would-be conversion. Instead of tricking you into thinking that block of tofu is a rib-eye, he’ll plate up a half-pound of caramelized brussels sprouts with pistachio-studded potato gratin and dairy-free Meyer lemon beurre blanc. That’s some vegan food I can get down with.

Black, a three-years-in vegetarian whose resume includes the Four Seasons, Govinda’s and Horizons, teamed up with owner Jason Lay through Craigslist. Cambodia-born Lay launched Mi Lah (“mercy”) in October in a cozy two-story space with pea-green walls and pressed tin ceilings.

Conversion Pressure [Philadelphia Weekly]
Mi Lah Vegetarian [Official Site]

Kelly White gets her USDA approved portion of vegetables and then some at Mi Lah Vegetarian.

Chef Tyler Black’s (Govinda’s, Horizons, Grocery) bountiful vegan menu deals in well-prepared vegetation instead of relying heavily on imitation products. The veggie parade kicks off at lunch, where the ALT compresses avocado, lettuce and tomato with spicy Vegenaise on rustic bread. The sauce used for the barbecued eggplant is one of Black’s signature condiments. Made with brown sugar and Barbados molasses, it sticks to the fleshy body of the eggplant itself, which is supported by a jalapeño zucchini corn cake and braised mustard greens.

Daily Allowance [City Paper]
Mi Lah Vegetarian [Official Site]

Living On The Vedge alerts us that the recently opened Mi Lah Vegetarian on 16th now is offering a Sunday brunch. LotV is especially excited by the Kenzinger beer battered seitan and waffles.

Get Your Brunch On [Living On The Vedge]

Table Talk has some details on The Witch that has sprung from Peppercorns on Moyamensing Ave. There’s a liquor license and chef from Django in the mix. [Table Talk, Philadelphia Inquirer]

Naked Chocolate Cafe is aiming to open October 27th on Penn’s campus. Capogiro, Jimmy John’s and Chipotle are scheduled to open shortly afterward in the brand new Radian Building. [Daily Pennsylvanian]

Meal Ticket has a look at Scott Schroeder’s South Philadelphia Taproom menu. Wild boar is back in taco form. [Meal Ticket]

Mi Lah Vegetarian has taken over the Pita Pocket space at 16th and Chancellor and transformed the space into a white tableclothed vegetarian restaurant. [Meal Ticket]

The Great American Pub in Bryn Mawr has been sold and will reopen as Tip O’ Leary’s Pub. Tip O’Leary’s also has a loction in Havertown.  [Philadelphia Business Journal]

Alyan’s Middle Eastern restaurant is now offering neighborhood delivery. [Bhiladelphia]

Finally! Earth, Bread & Brewery is opening to the public this Thursday on Germantown Ave. The Kleinsider has the details on what will be pouring from the four taps. [The Insider]

Rejoice again Mt. Airy. Come spring time, Mt. Airy will be home to the 4th Capogiro. [Blogalicious]

Jack Curtin has the opening beer list for Fairmount’s Tiedhouse. [Liquid Diet]

The bar at Alison two is now open with the dining room opening for dinner on October 16th.

Mi Lah Vegetarian is the name of the new vegetarian retaurant set to open on October 10th at 16th and Chancellor. [Living On The Vedge]

Sakeya has opened as an izakaya in the Academy House. We wish them luck in that tough space. [Table Talk, Philadelphia Inquirer]

The former Ecco Qui is being turned into a sports bar but it won’t be the Yardhouse, it’ll be Mikey’s American Grill & Sports Bar. [The Triangle]