Supper Club is a Hit!

In March, we launched the Wednesday night Supper Club.

It’s our introduction to the foods of France. During March we
introduced Moules and Frites, Toulouse Sausage and Mash,
Coq au Vin, the exceedingly popular Bouillabaisse (earning

Le Club
customer compliments such as “Beautiful” and “Better than
I’ve had in France”!) and finishing up with the Beef
Bourguignon.

Supper club gives folks a chance to try a different French

A Pub Lunch and a Bit of

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dish every week, accompanied by a glass of French wine. It’s
an opportunity to explore the rustic country foods of France in Shopping!
a special way. This is your chance to try a different French dish
each week, accompanied by a matching glass of wine. Folks
are really enjoying the introduction to French food especially
One of the great things about our
when offered at the introductory price of £8.95 plus £1 for a location is we’re right next door to
glass of wine – and some folks come every single week! Cosgroves, that famous ladies dress
shop! Many folks (from all over the
Join us on Wednesday nights and don’t forget to reserve your country) are having a nice afternoon
table!
out combining a delicious meal with
some shopping either before or after.
April Schedule of Events Cosgroves has been recognised for
years for offering beautiful, high
Supper Club quality ladies clothing, both formal
April 7 – Cassoulet (Lamb, pork sausage simmered with beans and informal, along with the high
April 14 – Pork Monde Lyonnaise (Medallions of pork, potatoes,
apple brandy sauce)
quality, personalised service you used
April 21 – Duck L’Orange expect (but seldom find today) from a
April 28 – Lapin la Moutarde (Rabbit with a tangy mustard high quality dress shop.
sauce)
Lunch at the Black Bull and a bit of
Lunch Club shopping at Cosgroves - a double
Tuesdays 12 to 3 – A Lovely Evening Out – At Lunch! Rimington Lane
treat!
Fridays 12 to 3 - Moules and Frites Day Rimington
Wine & Cheese Nights
BB7 4DS
Thursdays 7 to 9 Reservations: 01200 415 960
May Bank Holiday Weekend Website:
A special holiday menu (since you enjoyed it so much on
Valentine’s, Mother’s Day & Easter!)
www.theblackbullrimington.com
 A Note from Steve & Katherine Function Junction
Le Club members were out in full force in March and
we were thrilled to see you all again! Lots of folks turned The function room at the Black Bull is back
out for Supper Club to try a different dish each week. in action! During the month of March we held
a ladies luncheon, a very special 21 st birthday
Folks are also using the function room (our second party with disco, a 70th birthday party along
restaurant aka Le Shed) for parties, meetings and
luncheons. One misconception we want to clear up is
with a variety of club meetings and business
that even though we serve French food, when you book get-togethers.
a function with us – you choose the food and it doesn’t
‘Le Shed’ is our garden room, a beautifully
have to be French (unless you want it to be!) Choices
have ranged from pie and peas, to buffets, to a set menu redecorated bistro / function room. We
– and each family that has held their event with us has understand all of the necessary preparations
been very complimentary about their entire experience – required when planning a large event and we
food, room and service! offer both room hire and venue hire - have a
part of the place or have it all!
As a new restaurant in a valley renowned for its food,
we’re very conscious of the need to provide a delicious We will work to ensure that you have your
dining experience and that’s our target. Our focus is on perfect event in every possible way. Each of
the food, and you. How do we tell if it’s working? We
look at the number of repeat and new customers. If we
your guests will be treated to a first-class
get repeat customers, that means folks have had a good service with a delicious meal specially chosen
enough experience to come back again (and again!). If by you. To enhance the occasion you can
we get new customers, that means that the word is select from a tempting array of canapes, fine
spreading – and for ‘destination restaurants’ like ours wines and Champagne. We will dress the
having the word spread is vitally important. Right now
the ratio is running about 50/50 – 50% repeat and 50%
tables and surroundings to suit your taste and
new which is very, very high! We value both our regular budget. Flowers, candles, table sprinkles,
and our new customers and send our thanks out to both personalised menus and much more will create
those enjoying the food and those spreading the word! the mood that you want.
This month is filled with new events and new food. Host your next special event at the Black
Chef has been busy in the kitchen concocting his new Bull, now offering facilities for functions,
menu items for spring and we’re introducing new things events, birthdays, parties, meetings,
that we hope you’ll enjoy – ‘Lunch Club’, ‘Wine, Cheese
luncheons, fundraisers, weddings,
& Thou’ and ‘Sunday Lunch in France’.
anniversaries. Katherine will be happy to guide
Looking forward to seeing you soon! you through your party planning to create a
Katherine & Steve wonderful event! Call today to book your
event!

01200 415 960

 Have ‘Sunday Lunch in
France’ A Plate of Cheese, a
Sunday Lunch, a favourite with almost
everyone. Traditional, hearty fare that tops off
Loaf of Bread, a
the weekend so nicely! Sunday Lunch is just as
popular in France and every region has its Bottle of Wine and
Thou
different food and wine specialties.

Here at the Bull, we love to explore the foods

of France and share them with our favourite
customers. France has proudly maintained its Thursday nights – the week is
regional food traditions (like Lancashire!), and
the ingredients and cooking styles used in each
winding down and the weekend
region are so different it would be difficult to is in sight. By Thursday, folks are
call a specific dish or style today as ‘French’
cooking. often tired of cooking and ready
for a treat – not a lot, but
Over the course of the coming year, we’ll be
exploring a different region of France every perhaps something special.
month and will be offering a special ‘Sunday
Lunch in France’ menu on Sundays. In addition
to our regular Sunday Lunch menu we’ll be To help with that, we’ve put
offering a special set menu of matched food,
wine and cheese from a specific region of together a Thursday night special
France. This special 4-course menu is served – a plate of assorted French
with a matched set of 3 wines and at a special
price of £29.95 (without the flight of wines cheeses, a loaf of our home-
£19.95).
made bread and a bottle of wine
April marks our first delicious regional for two at the special price of
feature – the Loire. A river, a valley and a region
– the Loire is famous for fish, wild game, lamb £19.95.
and goats cheeses as well as that favourite - Tart
Tatin. The entire menu is based upon regional
favourites - classic Loire dishes matched with Bring a friend, bring a relative,
wines specially grown to match. As a special
treat, a cheese course of specially sourced Loire
bring someone you love – have a
cheeses is included! lovely evening and end the week
Join us for ‘Sunday Lunch in France’! (almost!) in a relaxing way!
 Lunch Club Moules & Frites Fridays
Supper Club has been so popular and we’ve
received many requests for something similar, A favourite dish for many folks who
but during the day. Not everyone wants to travel to France is Moules & Frites.
come out at night, but lots of folks would Fresh mussels in a creamy white wine
something a bit special so we’re introducing a sauce served with thin cut chips – a
Lunch Club.
delicious midday meal! Steve and I
For those who want the evening dining out always indulge in Moules & Frites when
experience, but would rather not come out at we go to France, often enjoying them
night we’re offering a special ‘Have a Lovely several times during a trip.
Evening Out - at Lunch’ on Tuesdays. Enjoy a
three-course dinner menu with a glass of wine We’ve managed to find a source for
for £19.95.
some of the nicest mussels we’ve had in
a long time, harvested from the
highlands of Scotland and our chefs have
been turning out Moules & Frites by the
kilo. The reviews have been very
Featured Loire Wine complimentary and we’ve had people
Pouilly-Fumé, Cuvée du Tronsec, return for them again and again.
Joseph Mellot Since folks are enjoying them so
From the Loire, a Sauvignon Blanc at its best. much, we decided to have Moules &
Rich gooseberries on the nose, creamy fullness Frites Fridays. Join us at Friday
on the palate and a crisp, dry finish. Regularly lunchtime for Moules, Frites and a glass
priced at £35 of wine for the special price of £10.95.

Special Members Only price*- £29

*For Le Club Members only, with this newsletter Bon Appetit!