Tourism Spotlight: Northern Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce

TOURISM SPOTLIGHT

TENDERLOIN TUESDAYS™ ARE BACK THIS SUMMER

For more than a decade, Hamilton County has celebrated the iconic breaded pork tenderloin sandwich each summer on Tenderloin Tuesdays™. Back by popular demand, restaurants along the Original Tenderloin Trail™ are offering discounts each Tuesday, June 29 – July 27.

Sign up for the Tenderloin Trail™ Pass, a mobile-exclusive passport program. Customers must have a smartphone in order to redeem the offers at participating restaurants. Enter your name and email address and a link to the mobile passport will be texted to you. Save it to your smartphone home screen or bookmark the link for easy access. When you visit a participating restaurant, simply present your phone to a staff member to redeem the available discount.

Participants will be automatically eligible to receive a Tenderloin Tuesday™ t-shirt after they check in at four of the participating locations, while supplies last.

Download your passport and visit TenderloinTrail.com.

TENDERLOIN FAQS

WHAT IS A TENDERLOIN SANDWICH? When someone refers to a tenderloin anywhere in Indiana, they’re probably talking about the pork cutlet served on a bun - but go anywhere else and clarification will be needed. Pork tenderloin is pounded thin with a mallet and then hand-breaded, fried and served in jaw-dropping proportion to a toasted bun. WHAT GOES ON A TYPICAL TENDERLOIN? Typical toppings include mayonnaise, ketchup and onions. Often, tomatoes, lettuce, pickles and mustard are added. As for sides, most are served with chips, onion rings or French fries. Take it from us, the chive fries at Dooley O’Tooles are out of this world. HOW DO YOU EAT A TENDERLOIN? Devouring the tenderloin is an art all its own. While there’s no wrong way to tackle a tenderloin, you can stack it, edge it, half it or just dig in. Make sure you have extra napkins on hand, because things might get messy. ARE THERE DIFFERENT VARIETIES OF TENDERLOINS? While the tried-and-true version is handbreaded and fried, you can go the “healthy” route and order a grilled tenderloin. Local restaurants offer different spins, like the Upland Brewing Co. seitan tenderloin, Rosie’s Place pork tenderloin eggs benedict and Woodys Library Restaurant kettle-chip encrusted or blackened version. ARE TENDERLOINS ALWAYS AS BIG AS MY FACE? Don’t be alarmed if you can’t see the plate, and if it seems the bun is far too small for the size-of-your-face tenderloin. This is normal. For those with smaller appetites, check out Dooley O’Tooles mini option. WHY IS INDIANA SO FAMOUS FOR TENDERLOINS? As legend has it, Nick Freienstein added a pork tenderloin sandwich to the menu at Nick’s Kitchen in Huntington, Indiana in 1908 and started it all. Breaded in cracker crumbs and soaked in buttermilk, his recipe is still popular today. Restaurants all over Indiana have their own varieties of the famous sandwich, including more than 50 eateries right here along the famed Tenderloin Trail™ in Hamilton County, Indiana.

CHECK OUT TENDERLOINTRAIL.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION. TAG US IN YOUR ADVENTURES USING #VISITHC AND #TENDERLOINTUESDAY.

HEALTH SPOTLIGHT

TIPS TO STAY HYDRATED IN THE SUMMER HEAT

Writer / Dr. Kevin Nowak, emergency medicine physician at IU Health Saxony Hospital

As the temperature continues to rise and we find ourselves spending more time outside in the summer sun, it’s important to stay hydrated. Drinking enough water year-round is important, especially during the summer when we lose a lot more of our fluid through sweat. Dehydration can lead to heat exhaustion, increase your risk of kidney stones and muscle damage, and cause constipation.

DRINK ENOUGH WATER.

General recommendations for daily water consumption include about 11 cups of water for women and 15 cups for men. Aim to have a glass of water to start off your day, before each meal and after working out, to help meet your daily goal of drinking enough water.

CHECK YOUR URINE.

Your urine color is a good indicator of your hydration status. A pale-yellow color implies proper hydration. A dark yellow color can signify dehydration. If your urine is closer to a dark yellow color, hydrate yourself throughout the day by drinking more water and avoiding sugary drinks.

LIMIT CAFFEINE AND SUGARY DRINKS.

Drinks like coffee, sodas, lemonade, sweet tea and sugary smoothies work against hydration. These drinks are filled with sugar, sodium and other ingredients that contribute to dehydration. While there’s no need to cut out caffeine completely, try limiting your consumption of sugary caffeinated drinks to once a week.

EAT FOOD WITH HIGH WATER CONTENT.

Fruits are high in fiber and vitamins, which makes them healthy for your body. Certain fruits such as apples, cantaloupe, peaches and watermelon also have a higher water content that can help increase your hydration levels. Snacking on these fruits during the summer will not only provide a tasty snack, but also help keep your hydration levels up.

Staying hydrated helps keep our bodies running smoothly from the inside out. Symptoms of mild to moderate dehydration include thirst, muscle cramps, and dark colored urine. To treat this find a cool, air conditioned area and drink plenty of water. Symptoms of severe dehydration include lightheadedness with standing, weakness, confusion, and no urine production. Head to your local emergency department if you or someone you know is experiencing one or multiple of these symptoms. IU Health Saxony Hospital’s emergency department, located in Fishers at 13000 E 136th Street, is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.