The Porch Kitchen

I’ve heard so many good things about this new café, so I stopped in today with a few girlfriends to check it out — and I’m so glad we did! The interior is cozy, but thoughtfully arranged with enough tables to accommodate quite a few guests, especially with the large community table. We had the pleasure of meeting the owner, Kevin, who was warm and welcoming, and his sweet daughter, Tessa, who was helping out — such a lovely family feel. As a vegetarian, I was happy to see several great options on the menu. It’s also a perfect spot for takeout; their refrigerator was stocked with fresh, ready-to-go items that all looked delicious. One of my friends ordered the beet salad, and I had to try a bite — it was truly outstanding. What I loved most was that it was genuinely a beet salad, not jus