By Faith Toole
The Hendricks County JUNTO met at Big Woods Speedway for after-hours networking. The Beer Garden was a perfect setting for the month of May.
The appetizer selections were Brewer’s Wings’ house-smoked flats and drummies served with celery sticks, choice of peppercorn ranch or creamy bleu cheese; Signature Pulled Pork Nachos, tortilla chips, tomato, red bbq sauce, homemade peppercorn ranch, lime wedge; and Soft Pretzel Sticks with Six Foot Blonde and Hare Trigger hot cheese dip. The owners, Ed, Jeff and Tim graciously offered us a round of Hard Truth Cinnamon Vodka shots. No one declined.
My dinner choice was the Original Big Mouth Burger, half-pound hand-pressed, certified Angus beef patty, a pile of our pulled pork, Cherrywood bacon, onion jam, bistro sauce, cheddar, on a brioche roll. Each bite was full of flavor and I enjoyed the addition of onion jam.
The networking event ended on high when the owners introduced us to Takuma Sato, 102nd Indy 500 Winner. Takuma is a great ambassador for Indy Car as he joined us for pictures.
Big Woods
1002 Main St.
Speedway, Indiana
WHERE I DINE
Stacey Moore, Avon
Where do you like to dine?
Kitchen Thai Restaurant (on US 36 in Avon)
What do you like there?
I love the Pad Woon Sen (with shrimp or tofu). And the ginger tea is delightful!
What do you like about this place?
It’s cozy and offers a relaxed atmosphere. And the service is excellent.
BEHIND BARS
Jack’s Donuts Brownsburg
Raspberry White Chocolate Latte
Barista: Danielle Snyder, Pittsboro
2 shots Julian Roaster’s expresso
2 pumps Raspberry Syrup
2 pumps White Chocolate Sauce
Top with whipped cream
Drizzle with raspberry syrup