Andretti Global glams at the Stutz!

A standing race-team tradition, Andretti Global’s “Night Before” Party was once again catered by Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering.

This year’s dinner for 200 was, appropriately enough, held in the classic car showroom of the Stutz Museum on Capitol Avenue. The mood was anticipatory, festive, chockful of national celebrities, 500 festival dignitaries, and peppered with the “who’s who” of racing.

The evening commenced at 7 PM with butlered hors d’oeuvres:

• Burrata with Heirloom Tomatoes, Fresh Basil & Flatbread
• Mini Chicken and Waffles with Hot Honey
• Watermelon, Goat Cheese and Fresh Mint

Shortly thereafter, multiple stations were “white-flagged” to begin serving including:

STATION 1 - POKE BAR

• Tuna, Salmon, Shrimp, Vegan Watermelon poke bowel
• Choice of toppings: Rice, Seaweed, Edamame, Scallions, Shredded Carrots, Sesame Seeds,Jalepenos,
• Soy Sauce, Siracho Aioli, Ginger, Wasabi, Ponzu

STATION 2 garnered lots of attention:

Jumbo Shrimp with St. Elmo’s Cocktail Sauce served within a large hand-crafted Andretti logo ice carving

STATION 3 – GARDEN FRESH SALADS

• Cesar Salad with Fresh Parmesan and Foccacia croutons
• Individual Heirloom Tomato and Mozerella with Black Sea Salt
• Beet and Goat Cheese salad with Truffle Honey

STATION 4 – an Andretti favorite by special request

Our own chef-manned CACIO PEPE Station – Authentic Italian “grated cheese and pepper” pasta dish —(a favorite of Anthony Bourdain) – and a party pleaser for this crowd!

STATION 5 – BUTCHER’S TABLE with

• Slow Braised Short Ribs with Red Wine Reduction
• Parmesan Polenta, Yukon Gold Potatoes,
• Mini Brioche Rolls
• Served with Chimichurri, Horseradish Cream, Wild Mushrooms
• Crispy Shallots, Pickled Pearl Onions, Baby Carrots, Roasted Mushrooms

STATION 6

• Salmon Burgers with Brioche buns & special sauce
• Jacquie’s house-made coleslaw recipe

Towards the end of the elegant evening, folks lined up for Espresso paired with Gelato, Whipped Cream, Chocolate Shavings, & Sea Salt Flakes.

Jacquie's AFFROGATO STATION was the perfect complement to end of this fun-paced pre-500 evening, from zoom to yumm!