“If you have a 9 or 10 p.m. group meeting that needs a space, reach out to us, and we will work with you to get a space available,” Shawn says. “We’re big on partnering and collaborating with people.”
Other than sandwiches, soups, and salads, Social will offer their bison chili, which has become a fan favorite from the food truck. They will also continue serving chef’s specials.
“We try to keep our staples so you can always get what you love, but also try whatever’s on chef’s special because one: I promise it’s good. And two: it won’t be here next week,” Shawn says.
They will be introducing many exciting new menu items, such as the dessert poutine, which Carrie is most excited about. Funnel cake fries will be topped with churro ice cream, chocolate sauce, and bacon bits.
Shawn and Carrie are also partnering with Sweet G’s in Nappanee to have an ice cream flavor only available at Social.
Their biggest priority is making sure they are providing a unique value proposition in the Village. For example, they won’t offer espresso drinks or pizzas because those are Light Rail’s specialties.
“We don’t want to compete with anyone,” Shawn says. “There are some great restaurants here that do what they do really well. We want to collaborate with them, not compete with them.”
As they enjoy the beginning of their new shop, Shawn and Carrie look to the Shawnanigans motto: “Engage people, embrace life, and eat well.”
“We did it in that order because we first want to spend time with people,” Carrie says. “We see food as our ministry. We tell people it’s our love language. It’s our way to reach people.”
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