By Renee Larr
On March 19, a group of fun loving women came together at Harry & Izzy’s Northside location to eat perfectly cooked slices of tender beef, drink handmade cocktails and watch March Madness basketball games. This was the third year of the Ladies Beefsteak Event. Traditionally, the all male event is held downtown at St. Elmo’s and Harry & Izzy’s. The event has grown in popularity each year and takes up every seat at both restaurants.
The ladies event began in 2013 as spouses, colleagues and friends grew tired of the men having all the fun. Attendance has increased steadily each year. This year’s event was sold out and 250 women attended.
Upon arrival, each guest received and apron and a basketball pin to wear for the day. Each woman was entered in a raffle to win prizes such as Tito’s vodka gift baskets, Pacer tickets, Indy 500 tickets and Harry & Izzy’s gift certificates. There was a joyous sprit in the room and a sense of camaraderie between the ladies quickly developed.
“Women of all ages and professions attended Ladies Beefsteak. I was surprised by the amount of diversity and joy in the room,” said guest, Kylie Beaudreau.
Guests were treated to St. Elmo’s famous shrimp cocktail as a starter. The next course that followed was steaks served on toasted bread alongside crispy French fries. Brownies were brought to the table for dessert. Each table could order as much food as they wanted.
The mimosa and bloody mary bars were popular with guests. Each woman could make her own drink to her liking with all the necessary garnishes. Drink stations were set up throughout the restaurant with sample sizes of specialty cocktails and beer available.
At the end of the day new friendships were made and guests commented about how they can’t wait for next year’s event.
“This is a great way for women to have a day to celebrate the Final Four in the company of great friends and great food,” said Fishers resident, Sara Denig.
