Summer Backyard Party

 

Looking to spice up your backyard party this summer? Look no further! We have some ideas for your next get together with your friends.

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  1. Cali Carts – We will setup our custom cart in your backyard and serve up some sliders! All grilled to order.

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2. Homemade chips served in a brown bag! We found this idea on RedBookMag.com. We think it’s a brilliant and easy way to serve up our homemade chips.

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3. Agua Fresca station! Let your guests freshen up with a delicious Agua Fresca (spiked or not – we’ll leave that up to you!)

Menu Monday: Crab Cakes

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This Menu Monday, we’re sharing a delicious tray passed hors d’oeuvres! Our mini crab cakes topped with a cilantro aioli. Be sure to add this to your line up of yummy appetizers at your next event!

Want to see what else we offer? Check out our menu online. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Just ask us!

Friday Five: Links We Love

edit-5266-1401482211-41. Pinterest offers great DIY ideas, however, they don’t always go according to plan! Check out thest 4th of July fails, HERE.

enhanced-30737-1402678380-42. Father’s Day is this Sunday. With that being said here are some Dad Jokes brought to you by Buzzfeed.

10441362_10202332124438005_4920876446349787033_n3. Go Skateboarding Day at the Think Tank Gallery with Rasta Taco and tons of other vendors. Get the details HERE.

Screen Shot 2014-06-13 at 12.09.36 PM4. There’s a lot going on for KCRW’s Summer Nights! Get the schedule on their website.

821x485xskateboardinginiran.jpg.pagespeed.ic.tjxCFPuatL5. Check out these guys as they search high and low for off-beat places to skateboard around the world. You can find it HERE!

Menu Monday: Tuna Tartar

1 the wontons

First comes the homemade wonton.

2 the tuna

Then comes the tuna!

3 the wasabi

You don’t want to forget the wasabi.

4 the tray passing

Finally, it’s ready to be tray passed!

Menu Monday: Salad Cups

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We’re always on the look out for fun ways to serve a standard meal! This Menu Monday, we’d like to introduce our Salad Cups. It’s a simple idea with a huge impact. It’s perfect for guests to carry and it’s a great way to portion control. For your next event, casual or not, ask about our Salad Cups!

Friday Five: Links We Love

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1. Their story has taken the Internet by storm this week and words can’t describe how we feel. Our hearts go out to their family in such a difficult time. We’d like to share their Go Fund Me page with you. Anything helps.

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2. National Geographic photo contest, we like this waving bear! See more, HERE.

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3. This commercial allows you to see from the POV of a soccer player during the World Cup.

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4. Discover what connects us all and watch Cosmos! Here’s the trailer.

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5. We just thought this was a pretty funny headline! You go Limp Bizkit! We’re happy you found your soft side.

HC Menu: Accordion Potatoes

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A fun twist, literally, on a typical dish! Our Accordion Potatoes have multiple slices to create a crispy outside with a fluffy center. It’s a great side dish option that adds a great look to any plate. Not to mention, it tastes great!

Fresh HC Menu

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Last Thursday we invited our Huntington Catering team over to try out some new items we’re thinking of adding to our regular menu! The HC Chefs put together several new appetizers, salads and entrees for our team to try. All of the items were well received with our team so be on the look out for some new items to hit our menu this year!

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Sneak Peak into the Menu:

  • Tarragon Shrimp Appetizer
  • Watermelon & Spinach Salad
  • New Fish Entrees
  • & so much more!

 

Friday Five: Links We Love

balloons-051. Ever wonder what happens when you release 1.5 million balloons at once? Well it was done in 1986 and took a tragic turn. Check out the footage, HERE.

lip-sync-jimmy-fallon-emma-stone2. You’ve probably seen this video already but it’s too good not to post! Watch Jimmy Fallon & Emma Stone do a lip synch battle on Mashable.

cinco-de-mayo3. Do’s & Don’ts of Cinco de Mayo. READ HERE.

vintage-trailer4. We’re thinking we may need to come up with another food truck idea and purchase one of these awesome vintage trailers. Check them out, HERE.

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 5. Here are some people who really know how to handle food! Check it out on Buzzfeed.

Cinco de Mayo Inspiration

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Cinco de Mayo is around the corner and it got us thinking of our friends at Rasta Taco! This holiday lands on a Monday this year but that’s not stopping anyone from having a festive fiesta for their lunch break at work. Some are even celebrating over the weekend! We found some cheap & easy ideas to spruce up your Cinco de Mayo party this year.

hmprod1. This H&M table cloth is the perfect way to add color to a fun Cinco de Mayo party.

cinco-de-mayo-event-decor2. We found this idea on Pinterest and thought it was fun & a pretty cheap decor idea! Add a few string lights and the mood will be set for a fun fiesta!

Screen Shot 2014-04-30 at 10.39.51 AM3. Another idea via Pinterest – Cactus centerpieces!

Go ahead, book your last minute Rasta Taco event for this Cinco de Mayo! We know you feel inspired now.