The Venue at Porches

05/29/2026

A lot of people ask how Mr. Al (our pawpaw) is doing. Besides still working in the yard and planting his gardens, he has started doing cooking videos on YouTube. Cooking really has always been a family tradition in our family.

Mashed Potatoes done in one bowl

05/28/2026

Twenty years ago, the creation of this cookbook commenced for publishing purposes. The sentimental value attached to every recipe in this collection is immeasurable. Wonder if we might be able to convince the chefs to develop a volume 2 🤔

05/14/2026

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Special to Wesson News Chris McSweyn, the long-time chef at Wesson’s once world-renown Porches Restaurant before taking over as Executive Chef for Co-Lin’s Aladdin Campus Dining, shared his cooking secrets with more than 20 Institute for Learning in Retirement members seeking to improve their cu...

03/14/2026

Few pics of hosting our March Tasting Menu.
Mahi Mahi over smoked Cheddar Grits with Sicilian Tomato Sauce, Potato Pave with Bravas Sauce, Mini Charcuterie Board, Sweet Corn Bisque with Candied Bacon.

03/11/2026

We have 4 seatings for this Friday night (either time) and 4 seatings for Sunday (either time) left for our March Tasting. Come and join us 😀

03/09/2026

Creating homemade chicken stock today 😀. The convenience of pre-packaged chicken and beef broths has led to a decline in the art of homemade broth-making. However, store-bought alternatives cannot replicate the rich flavor of homemade broths. To make a superior broth, save chicken bones, carcasses, leftover onions, peelings, fresh carrots, celery, bell peppers, parsley ends, and herbs. These ingredients combine to create a delicious homemade broth. Tips: roast chicken or beef bones in the oven for at least an hour before boiling. Mixing green and white peppercorns with black peppercorns enhances the aromatic flavor. Cooking times are essential: 4-6 hours for chicken and 8 hours for beef. A good homemade broth cannot be rushed. Give it a try, and you will undoubtedly notice the difference.

03/08/2026

We still have a few spots open for our Friday, March 13th, and Sunday, March 15th tasting menu. Message us or email [email protected] to reserve your seating 😀

03/03/2026

On Friday, March 13th, we will be hosting a March Tasting Menu, with seatings scheduled for 5:30pm and 7:30pm. The Tasting Menu will also be available on Sunday, March 15th, with seatings at 10:45am and 12:45pm. In response to popular demand, we are introducing Sunday Tastings, as Sunday lunches have long been a beloved tradition at Porches. For guests who prefer chicken, we will offer it as a substitute for the fish entree, instead of the halibut. You can make reservations by messaging us or by email [email protected]. We expect Sunday reservations to go fast, so i would not wait to make reservations.

02/02/2026

We are completely booked for our Valentine's Tasting. We are sorry if you did not get in, but we can put you on a reserve list in case of any cancelations. We will be having more Tastings and cooking classes next month 🙂

01/28/2026

We are delighted to announce we are hosting our second annual Valentine's Day tasting menu, taking place on Friday, February 13th and Saturday, February 14th. Two seatings will be available each evening at 5:30pm and 7:30pm. To secure your reservation, please contact us via Facebook message or email at [email protected]. We recommend booking promptly, as seating is limited.