Tuesday, December 8, 2015

RAMEN POP UP PART 2
DECEMBER 18, 5:30-8:30
Location: Soquel Village, at corner of Soquel and Daubenbiss


BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! 
November's Ramen pop up was so much fun that we decided to do it all over again! This time we have an expanded menu and more servings of each dish, since we sold out early last time. There will also be complimentary FERNET TASTING! 

No reservations; bring your own beer and wine. All food is made from scratch. We will be serving from 5:30 - 8:30, or until we are sold out. See you there!

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

BACK PORCH TRAILER NOW OPEN ON SATURDAY!



If you haven't been able to eat at our trailer during the week, this is your chance! We are now open on Saturday from 11 - 5. Christmas trees are coming to the lot this week, and it's a great time of year to have some Back Porch food!

We will be serving seasonal specials at the trailer throughout the month of December...some extra warm and filling dishes for the holidays. Yum!

Come and eat with us!

Holiday Hours: Monday - Saturday 11 - 5
Location: Soquel Village, corner of Soquel & Daubenbiss - at the Christmas tree lot
Menu: Tacos, Sliders, Quesadillas, Sandwiches, Salads, Drinks & Seasonal Specials 
(see our Sep 16th blog post for full menu)
Contact Info: 831-332-3401
We use organic, locally-sourced product & compostable serving dishes

Monday, November 9, 2015

RAMEN POP UP
NOVEMBER 20, 5:30-8:30
Location: Soquel Village, at corner of Soquel and Daubenbiss


No reservations
Bring your own beer and wine
All dishes made from scratch at the Back Porch food trailer

Monday, October 26, 2015

Back Porch Trailer in Soquel Village!
Open Monday - Friday 11 am - 5 pm

We are currently updating our website, which will include additional information about the Back Porch mobile food trailer....in the meantime check our blog for updates, and visit us on the corner of Soquel and Daubenbiss in Soquel Village! Menu and more info below in previous posts!


Wednesday, September 30, 2015


    Supper Club at The Great Pumpkin Patch in Soquel!
Sunday October 18th
5:30 pm


MENU

Savory pumpkin bread pudding w/brandy & chicken demi-glace

Roasted & chilled squash w/dried & candied lemons and pickled vegetables

Cornish hen stuffed with risotto and winter greens

Cinderella pumpkin mousse

Recommended Wines: 
Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Merlot


This is the last supper club of the season- come and join us!

Price is $50 a person; bring your own wine. We use organic and locally sourced ingredients. In celebration of this wonderful time of year, dinner will be served at The Great Pumpkin Patch, located at 2831 Daubenbiss Ave in Soquel Village. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Please email us at backporchsc@yahoo.com or call at 206-604-9482 to make a reservation. We can accommodate dietary restrictions, but please let us know when you make a reservation. In the event of rain, dinner will be cancelled.

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Seasonal Street Food in Soquel  Village
@Corner of Soquel & Daubenbiss at pumpkin patch lot    

Open Monday - Friday
11 am - 5 pm
831-332-3401
Extended times/hours during pumpkin patch and holiday season

 Menu
Taco -  pork w/slaw & chimichurri             $3
                brisket w/slaw & chimichurri         $3.25

Quesadilla - w/cheddar & chimichurri         $3

Lamb or Beef Slider- w/jack cheese, whole $5  
grain mustard & caramelized onion

Banh Mi Sandwich - chicken pate,             $9
chicken, cucumber, jalapeno, mint, cilantro,               
mayo, pickled daikon & carrots

 Vegetarian Banh Mi - mushrooms,              $8 
 cucumber, jalapeno, mint, cilantro, mayo,
  pickled daikon & carrots

 Caesar Salad - w/croutons, parmesan        $7
                           add chicken                     + $2

 House Salad - w/croutons, cheddar, veggies  $7
 green goddess, caesar or vinaigrette dressing
 add bacon or chicken  + $2         
add egg  + $1.25

 Cobb Salad - w/bacon, egg, blue cheese,     $10
  chicken, croutons, green goddess

 Lemonade or Arnold Palmer                        $3 

 Seasonal Specials                                        MP

                        We use organic and locally sourced products and Compostable serving utensils

   





Wednesday, August 26, 2015



Introducing the Back Porch Trailer!

Back Porch now has its very own trailer!
You will be seeing us all around town, but for now...
We are currently located in downtown Soquel on Soquel Drive, on the fabulous pumpkin patch/Christmas tree lot.
 Monday - Friday from 11 - 5.
Phone # 831-332-3401


Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Thank you to those of you who joined us for the July 12th supper club! It was a wonderful night! Below are some of our favorite pictures from the evening.


The table is set!


Spicy watermelon salad with mint, cilantro, and spiced tequila dressing


 Garlic-roasted rack of lamb with summer bean and paprika pepper salsa, and sweet pickled padrone


Canele with sweet and sour plum sauce

Friday, June 26, 2015

Our next supper club is on July 12th, in our back yard in Capitola. This summertime menu highlights the best of what's locally available this time of year. Hope to see you there!

Supper Club Menu for July 12th
Clam and bacon bisque with charred corn
and green tomatoes

Spicy watermelon salad with mint,
cilantro & spiced tequila dressing

Garlic-roasted rack of lamb with
summer bean and paprika pepper salsa

Canele with sweet and sour plum sauce

Recommended Wines: Pinot Grigio, Zinfandel,
CA Cabernet Sauvignon

Dinner begins promptly at 5:30 pm, and the price is $50 a person. All dishes are made from scratch, and the ingredients are organic and locally sourced. Bring your own wine. Seating is limited, and reservations are required. To purchase a seat please email backporchsc@yahoo.com, and we will contact you for payment and directions. Dietary restrictions can be accommodated, just let us know when you make a reservation. 




Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Our dinner guest Allison Garcia from The Homeless Garden Project took some photos from our May 24th supper club. Thank you Allison for sharing these gorgeous photos with us!


Cauliflower and potato dumplings w/ green garlic and cream broth: 
the vegetarian version of our main dish


Strawberry salad w/ mixed greens, almonds, manchego & aged balsamic


Snap peas at the table

Back Porch @ 
The Pleasure Point Street Fair 6/27 
& The Abbott Square Makers Market 6/28!


We will be serving up some delicious food at The Pleasure Point Street Fair this Saturday, June 27th from 11 - 5 pm. On Sunday, we'll be at the Abbott Square Makers Market in Downtown Santa Cruz from 12 - 6. Come on by to sample our menu of pork, beef, and veggie tacos, as well as our lamb sliders, pork pies, and chicken pot pies. Celebrate summer with us!



Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Supper Club Season Begins!
We are thrilled to start the supper club season with a dinner in our back yard on May 24th! All four courses are made from scratch using local and organic ingredients. Price is $50 a person; bring your own wine to enjoy.  


Menu for May 24
Mixed greens and strawberry salad w/
almonds, manchego, and aged balsamic

Warm snap peas with brown butter and sage

Chicken and potato dumplings w/
green garlic and cream broth

Sabayon with strawberries

Recommended wine: Chardonnay (full-bodied), Viognier, Pinot Noir 

Seating is limited, and reservations are required. To purchase a seat, please email us @ backporchsc@yahoo.com or call @ 206-604-9482. Dietary restrictions can be accommodated, just let us know when you make a reservation. 

Thursday, April 2, 2015

Scotts Valley Farmers' Market starting April 4th!


Come and eat a breakfast taco at the Scotts Valley Farmers' market, which is starting for the season this Saturday, April 4th! See you there!




Finishing up the sign/menu for the market!

Monday, March 9, 2015

   SUPPER CLUB SEASON IS STARTING SOON! 

Interested in learning more about Back Porch dinners? If you'd like to be kept in the loop, follow us on Instagram @ back_porch OR email us at backporchsc@yahoo.com and ask to be on our email list. We'll make sure you get the menus, dates, and details! 



chilled cucumber soup from our 2014 Summer supper club


Thursday, February 19, 2015

Back by popular demand! We will be serving another evening of Japanese bar food at Midtown Cafe on March 6th from 5:00 – 10:00 pm or until sold out. Our last pop up sold out early, so this time we are preparing more food and offering some new options on the menu below. As always, all menu items are made from scratch using organic ingredients. We hope to see you there!

                 
back porch
pop up
AT MIDTOWN CAFE
MARCH 6
5:00 – 10:00 PM
or sold out
okonomiyake
vegetarian $7 w/pork belly $8
savory pancake with potato, cabbage, japanese mayonnaise and bonito flakes

Tofu denjaku $5
Sweet miso tofu skewers

Tsukune $6
Ground chicken skewers

Korokke $7
Carrot and pea potato croquettes

Ramen $10
Noodle soup with egg, pork belly and mushrooms


Sweet ginger custard $5


Beer and wine are also available, and there are no reservations. Midtown Cafe is located at 1211 Soquel Ave.

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

 Back Porch is now on Instagram! We are working on getting a direct link to our Instagram account on our blog, but for now, find us on Instagram @ back_porch

Sunday, January 11, 2015


We are delighted to be serving another pop up dinner at Midtown Cafe on January 23rd from 5:00 – 10:00 pm. Austin worked for 13 years at Japanese food restaurants, and will be cooking some of his favorite dishes for our Japanese bar food menu below. As always, all menu items are made from scratch using organic ingredients.

Beer and wine is also available, and there are no reservations. Midtown Cafe is located at 1211 Soquel Ave in Santa Cruz.

We hope to see you there!



back porch
pop up
AT MIDTOWN CAFE
JANUARY 23
5:00 – 10:00 PM

Goyoza $6
Pork dumplings

Tofu denjaku $5
Sweet miso tofu skewers

Tsukune $6
Ground chicken skewers

Korokke $7
Carrot and pea potato croquettes

Ramen $10
Noodle soup with egg, pork belly and mushrooms

Sweet ginger custard $5