Minnie Bell’s Soul Movement stealthy soft-opened today after announcing their intent to lease the former Nyum Bai stall earlier this month. While Public Market patrons have become accustomed to hearing news of a new stall opening only to wait a year plus, Minnie Bell’s moved with lightning speed.
“Two women inspired my passion for cooking,” proprietor Fernay McPherson explained on an Instagram post. “My great aunt Minnie and my grandmother Lillie Bell. Naming my business Minnie Bell’s was my way of taking them on this journey with me. This beautiful lady is my 85 year old aunt Minnie. I’m tearing as I post, this is blessings on top of blessings and I know my grandmother is with me in spirit.”
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Minnie Bell’s menu consists of their signature Rosemary Fried Chicken, Gumbo, Black Eye Pea Salad, and a variety of soul food sides. They’ll also feature a “Dessert of the Day.”
Their Fried Chicken is available by the piece for $2.50 or two pieces with a slice of corn bread and a side for $9.75. They also list family sized portions.
At the end of their pop-up period, Fernay aspires to open a permanent Brick & Mortar somewhere in her native Fillmore District across the bay. The Public Market is partnering with the La Cocina nonprofit to help jump-start the business ventures of women of color food entrepreneurs like McPherson.
Minnie Belle’s Soft Opening hours will be from 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Can’t wait to try this spot out! Welcome to Public Market!
“Their Fried Chicken is available by the slice ” ?
LOL! Yeah, it’s a new fried chicken pot pie concept :/ Thanks for catching!
“The Public Market is partnering with the La Cocina nonprofit to help jump-start the business ventures of women of color food entrepreneurs like McPherson.”
Wouldn’t it have been easier just to avoid running all the business ventures run by women of color out of the old public market to begin with?
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