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SPRING - SUMMER 2012
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CONTENTS AutomaticNews 4 Afternoontea 5 ChippyTeaTuesday 6 KidsStuff 7 MaltBar 8 2for£10MealOffer 9 Events 10-11 TheMet 12 Chef ’srecipe 13 CocktailMaker 14 FeelGoodFriday 15 TheClarencePub&Kitchen16 VoucherOffers 17 Celebratewithus 18 Workers’Lunch 20
WelcometotheLittleBookofAutomatic.Independentlyowned,AutomaticCaféprovidestheperfectvenueforbreakfast,lunch,afternoontea,post-workdrinksanddinner.Putsimply,weservegreatfood&drink(wine,malt,cocktails&‘RealAle’isourspeciality!)
The‘littlebook’isourwayofgettingmoreintimatewithyou,sharingthebestbitsofAutomaticaswellasourexcitingplansforthemonthsahead.We’dliketogettoknowyoubettertooifyou’refeelingsocial?Sojointheconversation&enjoythebanterwithusonFacebook&Twitter.
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Bobbles Tottington90-92 Market Street, Tottington01204 883 982
Bobbles Bury6 Market Street, Bury0161 797 8838
Hairdressing Excellence & Servicewww.bobbleshair.comBook your appointment online 24/7
Market StreetBury BL9 0BW
0161 763 [email protected]
2011wasagreatyearforusatAutomaticCafé thanks to YOUR generosity andfantastic support. Our ‘Go Pink’ BreastCancer breakthrough fundraising dayinOctober raised£2000and a further£1000 was donated to ‘Christies’ fromthe‘BuryBeerFestival’heldinNovember.Thankyou-you’reagenerousbunch!
WealsopickedupaNetmumsawardwhere YOU voted Automatic thebest eating place for kids in Bury&Rochdale in2011–amassivethankyou!WewanttomakeAutomaticthebest familyrestaurant inBury.We’vegot all things kids & babies coveredfrom crayons & colouring to highchairs&babychange.Tellusifwecandomore!
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2012isgoingtobeanevenbiggeryearandwewantyoutobepartofit.It’sour10thbirthdayinJuly&we’llbecelebratinginstylewith livemusic, fabulous food&beer and lots of partying! Automatichaverecentlyteamedupwiththe‘Bury Broncos’ to sponsor their junior under11’skitfor2012.Go Broncos!
NEWS
Staff on ‘Go Pink for Breast Cancer’ day
Opening Times: Monday-Thursday:10am-11pmFriday&Saturday:10am-midnightSunday:12noon-10.30pm
Restaurantbookingsareadvisableatweekends.Call01617639399tobook.FREEWifi-askstafffordetails.
We’vegotthemedfood&drink,guestsales, whiskey tasting, special offers &exciting stuff planned throughout theyearaswellasmorefundraisingevents.Not forgetting plans for our excitingnewvenue‘TheClarencePub&Kitchen’comingsoon!
http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/burybroncos/
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£4.95Kids Menu
Choosesomefruit...applewedges,carrotsticks,cucumbersticks,seasonalfruitsetc..
Chooseamaincourse...Autohotdog&chipswithatomatoketchupdunkor kickin’chicken&chipswithaBBQdunkormacaroni&cheese
or fishbites&chipswithatomatoketchupdunk
Chooseadessert...Cheshirefarmrealdairyicecreamtub:vanilla,chocolateorstrawberryor homemadecupcake
Finishoffwith...Mini-Chino(warmmilkwithchocolate&cream)
Offeringasuperfamilyfriendlyeatingoutexperiencewherekidshavetheirownmenu...
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Abigthank youtoall
themumsanddads
whovotedustheNo.1
placeforkidstoeatin
BuryandRochdale!
Glass of house wine or half a pint of beer***
Automatic Fish and ChipsHaddock cooked in our own silver fox ale beer batter with minted mushy peas, tartar sauce
and hand cut chips OR..
Scampiwith hand cut chips, mushy peas
and homemade tartar sauce***
Complimentary regular tea and coffee
MODERN EATING & DRINKING
Served from 3pm every Tuesday£10 per person
Chippy tea
Tuesday
Come and see why we were voted No.1...
startershome-made daily soup
served with a warm bread roll & butterhoumous
served in the traditional israeli way with lemon olive oil, pine nuts & toasted pitta
garlic ciabatta breadwith balsamic syrup & pesto
kefta taginemoroccan meatballs in a tomato, garlic, cumin & coriander sauce, baked in a mini le creuset pot topped with an egg & served with bread sticks
mainschargrilled beef burger
home-made and served in a toasted sesame seed bun with salad, mayonnaise, chunky chips and our own burger relish
special southern fried chickenchicken breast coated in a light batter, topped with spring onion and
served with chunky chips & barbeque sauce28 day aged sirloin steak
6 oz sirloin from the yorkshire dales, char grilled to your liking with hand cut chips & peppercorn sauce
grilled goats cheese saladserved on a toasted ciabatta with salad leaves, olives, pine nuts
& a sun-dried tomato dressingautomatic lasagne
layered mushroom, spinach and ricotta with a garlic, tomato and basil sauce. topped with a mozzarella and parmesan
gratin, pesto and toasted pine nuts...
why not add garlic bread sticks for £1.00...
2 COURSES FOR £10OUR FANTASTIC EARLY EVENING DINING OFFER
available Sunday - Wednesday between 5 and 7pm
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malt.REAL ALE & WHISKEY BAR
OpenThursday,FridayandSaturdayfrom5pm,Maltservesastheperfectplacetoenjoyapre-showpintorjusttorelaxintheultimatecandlelitambienceitprovides.
HiddenawayinsideAutomaticisMalt,ourrealale&whiskeybarservinganextensivemenuof100whiskies-someofthefinestanddiversefromaroundtheworldandachoiceof4caskalesalwaysavailable,includingourveryown‘SilverFox’.
WHISKEY 100 CLUB Callingallwhiskeyaficionados-areyouupfortheWhiskey100challenge?Sampleeverywhiskeyfromourextensivemenu.Takeaslongasyouneedto-it’salifetimechallenge!Thereward-seeyournamecarvedontoourWhiskey100board&receiveaspeciallyselectedbottleofSingleMaltWhiskey.We’llbeholdingregularWhiskeytastingeventstohelpyoualongwiththefirstonSunday24thJune7.30pm.Visitourwebsitefordetailsorsignuponyournextvisit.
GUEST ALESAPRIL: DunhamMassey,ChocolateCherryMild,3.8%-AfirmBuryBeerfestival favourite,thisdarkbeerhasadryhintofcherry.MAY: Hopback,SummerLightning,5.0%-Astrawcolouredbeerwithafresh, hoppyaroma,startyoursummeroffwithapintortwoofthisatMaltinMay!JUNE: SpecialDiamondJubilee’Beertocelebrateaspeciallady.Detailstofollow.JULY: ‘10YearBeer!’,4.0%-BrewedEspeciallytomarkour10thyearofbusiness!!AUGUST:IrwellWorks,3BadShepherds,4.3%-LightScottishstyleAlewithanutty flavourandlongcaramelaftertaste.*OverallwinnerBuryBeerfestival2011*
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SPRING / SUMMER EVENTS
We’replanninglotsofexcitingeventsandpromotionsoverthecomingmonthsincludingthelaunchofour‘Whiskey100Club’,tastingevenings-whiskey,beerandwinetastings,Spanishnightsandlivemusicevents.
ForthelatestupdatesfollowusonTwitter(@AutomaticCafé),Facebook(AutomaticLoungeBury)orcheckourwebsite:www.automaticcafe.com
JULY
Automatic’s 10th Birthday Party Weekend : 6-8th JulyAsanindependentbusinessinit’s10thyear,wethinkthat’sworthcelebrating.We’reinvitingyoutoourBirthdayPartyweekendon6-8thJulysoputthisdateinyourdiarynowforaweekendoflivemusic,birthdaycelebrationsandfood&drinkspecials.Checkoutourvoucherofferonpage17forabottleofHousefizzforjust£10duringourpartycelebrations!
AUGUST
Made In BuryWe’reproudofbeingaBurybusiness.SoduringAugust,AutomaticwillbecollaboratingwithlocalfoodanddrinksupplierstocelebrateallthingsBury.LookoutforsomespecialtreatsinvolvinglocalsuppliersincludingBuryBlackPuddingCo&OutstandingBeers.
APRIL
We Love Chocolate Month Easter Weekend Specials 6-9th April - Bring the kids for Easter GoodiesJoinusinAprilforathemedmonthcelebratingthe‘loveofchocolate’andagreatplacetohangoutovertheEasterHolidays.We’llbeaddingachocolatetwisttoourlunchanddinners,cookingupchocolatespecialsandservingyouchocolatebasedcocktails&beer.
MAY
Spanish Month - Viva Espana!DuringthemonthofMayAutomaticwillbeservingupsometastytapasandSpanishspecialsincludingrefreshingSpanishwines.LookoutfordetailsofawineandtapaseveninginMayonourwebsite,FacebookpageorTwitter.
JUNE
We’vegotlotstocelebrateinJunewiththeQueen’sDiamondJubiliee,Father’sDayandEuro2012!
A Right Royal Bank Holiday Weekend : 2-5th June‘Royal’specialstocelebratethisspecialDiamondJubilee
Father’s Day : Sunday 17th JuneWorldsbestDad?TreatdadtoourFathersDaySpecialMenuonSunday17thJune.Reserveatabletoavoiddisappointment.
Whiskey 100 Club Official Launch & Tasting Event : Sunday 24th JuneStartsat7.30pm.TicketsavailablefromtheRestaurant.AgreatFather’sDaygift!
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CHEF’S RECIPE
Automatic’s Lentil Shepherd’s Pie (Serves4)CookuponeofAutomatic’spopularvegetariandishesinyourownhome.Lentilsareagreatalternativetomincewhenmakingashepherd’spie.
Shopping list:1largeonion1carrot1leek2clovesgarlic500gchoppedtomato100gredlentils50gyellowlentils50ggreenlentils
To make the filling:Peelandroughlychoptheonion,leekandgarlic.Heatalargepanonamediumheat,addagoodlugofoliveoilandaddtheonion,leekandgarlic.
Cookgentlywiththelidonforafewminutes,stirringoccasionallyoruntilsoftened.Nextaddthelentilsandgentlybrownthemixtureforafewmoreminutes.
Oncethemixtureissoft,addthechoppedtomatoesandbringtotheboil,thenreducetoalowheatandsimmergentlyfor30minutesoruntilthickanddelicious.
Addthethymeandparsley,seasonwithsaltandpepperandremovefromtheheat.
To make the sweet potato mash:Whilstthemixissimmering,peelandchopthesweetpotatoesandboilinapanofsaltedwaterfor15-20mins,untiltender.Thendrainandmashuntilsmoothandcreamy.
Peelthecarrotandcutintothinribbons(apotatopeelerworksgreatforthis).Lightlyboil/cookthecarrotribbonsforafewminutestosoften.
Whenthemixisready,divideitbetweenfourpiedishes,thentopwithsomeofthecarrotribbons.Layerthemashoverthecarrots(useapipingbagifyouprefer),thensprinkleoversomesmokedcheddarcheese.Popthemunderthegrillforacoupleofminutesuntilthecheeseisgolden,thengarnishwithasprigofthymeandacoupleofwalnuts…
Your favourite Automatic dish in your own home!
2largesweetpotatoes100gsmokedCheddarcheese,grated1teaspoonthyme1teaspoonparsleysalt&pepperwalnuts(optionalgarnish)
Checkoutourwebsiteforforthcomingeventsandentertainment:www.themet.biz
The MetMarketStreet,BuryBL90BWTickets:01617612216
TheMetislocatedinthesamebuildingasAutomaticandwecomplementeachotherperfectly!
TheMetpresentscontemporaryandclassictheatre,musicandcomedytouringnationallyandinternationallyandoftenpresentnewandexcitingartistswhogoontobecomehouseholdnamesaswellasestablishedartistsperformingtosell-outaudiencesallovertheworld,whilstAutomatic&Maltprovidethemoderneatinganddrinkingexperience!
“...a goldmine of entertainment in the heart of Bury” BURY TIMES
Committedtoofferingfirstclassliveentertainmentwe’dliketowelcomeyoutothefriendliestliveartsvenueintheNorthWestofEngland!
COCKTAILS
Automatichasgotitselfareputationforseriouslydecadentcocktailsmadebyourbrilliantbarstaff(‘mixologists’-thetechnicalterm).We’reupforsharingourcocktailmakingskillswithyouinournewCocktailmasterclassesortrythisclassicrecipeinyourownhome.
COSMOPOLITAN
25mlCitrusVodka 25mlCointreau 50mlCranberryJuiceJuiceof2LimeWedges GARNISH:FlambéOrangeZest
Addallingredientstoacocktailshakerwithice,includingoneofthelimeshells,andshakeuntilicecold.Usingatea-strainer,pourthedrinkintoamartiniglass.Forthegarnish,cutathinsliceoforangepeel,carefullyremovingthepith.Holdtheorangebetweenyourthumbandindexfinger,peelsidefacingout,andwithextremecautionholdtheorangeuptoaflame,andsqueezeyourfingerstogether,releasingtheoilfromtheskin.Ensureyouaimthesprayoverthedrinktogiveitalovelyaroma,andplacetheorangeonthedrinkandserve.
NEW AT AUTOMATIC - BOOK A COCKTAIL MASTERCLASS
KnowyourMojitosfromyourManhattans?Now’syourchancetomastertheartofmixingyourfavouritecocktails.OurnewCocktailMasterclassesarefun,interactivesessionswithoneofAutomatic’sheadbartenderswhowilltakeyouthroughthebasictrendsandtechnicalitiesusedtomakesomeofyourfavouritecocktails,showingyouhowtoshake,mixandmuddle.You’llalsohavethechancetogetinthespotlighttoshowoffyournewskills(ifyouwish)andofcourseyou’llsamplethefruitsofyourlabour!
Ourmasterclassesaregreatforprivatecelebrations,henorstagpartiesorjustagatheringoffriends.Minimumof4people.£12perperson.Includes2cocktails.Yoursessionwillbefunandinformalandlastforaminimumof1hour.Bookingessential.Tobookcall01617639399
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Bury’sDukeResurrected.OneofBurytowncentre’sfamouslandmarkpubs,theDukeofClarenceonSilverStreethasbeenacquiredbyAutomaticownerLeeHollinworth.Anextensiverefurbishmentprogrammeisunderwaytotransformthevenueintoarealalepubwithadifference.
FromayoungageLeehashadakeeninterestin‘realale’pubsandTheClarenceprovidestheperfectopportunityforhispassion.
Work in progress..
AUTOMATIC VOUCHER OFFERS : FEB - JUNE 2012
Thebuildinghassomefantasticoriginalfeaturesincludingwoodenfloors,decorativetiling,adumbwaiterwithpulleysystemandalargecellarareawhichwillberetainedandrefurbishedwherepossible.Itishopedtheoriginalcornerdoorwillbere-openedasthemainentrance.Oneofthemostexcitingthings(forusanyway!)istheprospectofthecellarbeingtransformedintoourveryownmicrobrewery,wherewecanproducearangeofuniquecaskales.Ifeverythinggoestoplan,TheClarencePub&Kitchencouldbeopenforbusinessbyearly2013withthegroundfloorpubofferingarangeofcaskalesandpubfood,withatearoomsandrestaurantonthefirstfloor.We’llkeepyouupdatedinournextedition!
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JUNE VOUCHER OFFERFree regular hot drink with ANY breakfast menu item
Offer excludes hot chocolate and Mocha. Valid any day in June 2012. Breakfast menu served 10am-12 noon Mon-Sat, 12noon-5pm Sundays. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion. Expires 30th June 2012. Offer only valid on production of original voucher.
JULY VOUCHER OFFER - Happy 10th Birthday Automatic!Bottle of Automatic House Fizz for £10
to celebrate our 10th birthday
Offer Valid 1-15th July 2012. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion. Expires 15th July 2012. Offer only valid on production of original voucher.
AUGUST VOUCHER OFFER - Dessert on us!1 FREE dessert when you order 2 starters and 2 main courses
Valid daily during August 2012. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion. Expires 31st August 2012. Offer only valid on production of voucher.
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CELEBRATE WITH US
Automatic for Business Meetings? DuringthedayAutomatictransformsintoaperfectprivateThinkTankformeetingsandworkshops.Ourrelaxedsettinghelpsfeedthoughtsandcreativity!Letourstaffcaterforyourdrinks,foodandequipmenthire.Toenquireaboutcateringservicesoruseofafunctionroomcontactuson01617639399orautomatic@dsl.pipex.com
Automaticistheperfectchoiceforcelebrations,weddings,christenings,partiesoranintimatefamilygettogether.Ourrestaurantandbuffetfoodmenuscancaterfor10to100peopleinourfunctionroomorwithintherestaurant.TheMaltBarcanmakeyoureventintimateandsecludedorwecancaterforlargerpartiessuchasweddingsorchristeningsinourStudio.
Roomhirecosts£150forTheStudio.(includestablelinen,cutlery,flowersandcandles.WecanalsosupplyDJ,soundsystem,flowerdisplays,decorationsetc.uponrequest.)Maltcanbehiredbythehouronrequest.
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WORKERS*LUNCH*DEAL(Served Mon - Fri 12.00- 4.00pm)
guaranteed in & out within an hour
£6.00a homemade weekly dish
served with any regular soft drink
£7.50*upgrade your drink
125 ml house red/whiteOr
275ml San Miguel
...add a regular coffee to your meal for an extra £1.00
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