BlogBloghttp://www.bellhouserestaurant.com/blog/2011-09-01T20:39:12ZSquarespaceBirthday Bells!http://www.bellhouserestaurant.com/blog/2011/9/1/birthday-bells.htmlMary Miller2011-09-01T20:34:44Z2011-09-01T20:34:44ZThe Bell Ringers!!! From the Left: Mikey, Michele, Mary, and Johnny!

We played bells for miss Joy Peterson and Eilene Collins today! They were a wonderful audience as they cheered us on and grinned from ear to ear!

What a blessing to have such happy return customers!!!

Happy Birthday again Joy!

]]>It has been a WHILE!http://www.bellhouserestaurant.com/blog/2011/7/8/it-has-been-a-while.htmlMary Miller2011-07-08T21:24:29Z2011-07-08T21:24:29ZHello, all loyal Bell House customers or all new customers checking out the website. It has been quite a while since we have blogged about anything exciting, or anything at all for that matter! But don't be quick to think that nothing exciting has been happening, because that is quite the opposite! Actually, we try to keep it very eventful!!!

 

Since the last post (Fall and Winter Menu) we have updated to the spring and summer menu! And whoa is it delicious and causing all of our customers to leave with happy faces!

We have made some additions to our kitchen and to our wait staff. Ladies and Gentleman, please welcome Mikey and Kelsey to our kitchen! They are doing a fabulous job as Chef Johnny shows them how to chop and season with the finest skills! Also, give a warm welcome to Delores and Cynthia who have wowed us with their abilities to greet the customers that walk through our doors and make them feel so welcome. I think they can stir up a conversation about anything!!! Next we have added some servers and bussers, Michele, Morgan, Josh, Hayley, Matthew, and Qiara!!! Some of them have been here for a while, but I have failed to mention them in the past. God has blessed us with an incredible staff of people who work hard and take pride in the quality of the food being served to you and the manner that it is presented.We are so thankful for each one of them.

We hope that your experience at Bell House is always enjoyable and everything that you expected it to be. If you ever have any comments, ways we can improve, or things that you really enjoyed, please let us know! We love feedback, it helps us move in the right direction. The direction that pleases you!!!!

Thank you for your interest in or devotion to Bell House.

 

]]>New Fall Menu!http://www.bellhouserestaurant.com/blog/2010/10/28/new-fall-menu.htmlMary Miller2010-10-28T17:29:22Z2010-10-28T17:29:22ZOur New fall & winter menu is up and running and is a big hit so far! We have added several sandwiches such as the Reuben, the Tuscan Meatloaf, and the Sloppy Johnny!!

What is the Sloppy Johnny you may ask...and is Johnny really sloppy???? If you have ever eaten at Bell House for dinner, you can see that Johnny is anything BUT Sloppy! Everything is so perfectly placed on the plate that it almost looks too good to eat, but once you get a whif of the meal in front of you, you can't hold back. =)

So even though Johnny is not sloppy, we felt like the "Sloppy Johnny" was an appropriate name for the sandwich that is our Classic Bolognese sauce on a French Roll with melted swiss cheese....ooooh yea....it might get a little messy. And after all it is the chef's creation.....we had to name it after him!

Come try some of our new items..and post on here what you think!!! We would love your feedback...after all!! We couldn't do this without our faithful customers!

]]>Goofing off in the Kitchenhttp://www.bellhouserestaurant.com/blog/2010/7/13/goofing-off-in-the-kitchen.htmlMary Miller2010-07-13T20:40:17Z2010-07-13T20:40:17Z

]]>Devout customershttp://www.bellhouserestaurant.com/blog/2010/7/13/devout-customers.htmlMary Miller2010-07-13T20:15:41Z2010-07-13T20:15:41ZWe are so thankful to have such wonderful customers who continue coming back! They allow us to be a part of their lives. There is one couple in particular who travel at least 45 minutes here and 45 minutes back home 2-4 times a week! They are here promptly at 11am when we open so they can hear the bell as it echoes into the restaurant and out into the streets of Downtown Shelbyville. They have a special table and are even served a special meal sometimes if Chef Johnny has the fresh ingredients ready! =) The reason why I speak so highly of this couple is because they have been such a blessing to us...Ms. Geneva has written a small poem in honor of Bell House Restaurant that I would like to share with you......

 

A Wonderful Place

There's this quaint little restaurant nestled in the heart of Shelbyville,

I will tell you all about it, so please bear with me if you will.

 

The atmosphere inside is just as cozy as can be

This old house was built in 1902 and it's a pretty place to see.

 

You will be greeted by the hostess with a nice warm smile,

So you won't mind at all if you might have to wait a while.

 

Yes, you are treated like a friend as you walk in the door,

Okay, hold your horses..I'll be happy to tell you more.

 

To those of you who enjoy good food at it's very best,

You must go to the Bell House Restaurant and take the test.

 

The lunch menu includes soup, sandwiches, and chicken salad delight,

And you will satisfy your palate with each and every bite.

 

The evening menu is yours to enjoy with a delicious fare,

And we hope to see each and everyone of you there.

 

So come and Chef Johnny will serve you a delicious and pleasant meal,

I guarantee it will be very tasty as well as eye appeal.

 

Everyone at the Bell House are as friendly as can be,

And if you don't believe it...well, just ask me.

 

The waitresses, waiters, bus boys, and the entire kitchen staff and all,

Are all very capable, efficient, and right on the ball.

 

What more can I say..get in your car and come on down,

It's located at 721 Main Street...very close to downtown.

 

Happy Eating!

 

Geneva ___________

6-26-10

]]>Red Hat Ladies!!!http://www.bellhouserestaurant.com/blog/2010/6/2/red-hat-ladies.htmlMary Miller2010-06-02T13:24:56Z2010-06-02T13:24:56ZWhat a wonderful group of ladies!!! They filled up our Tuscan room with laughter...and even told us we could close the front doors of the room in case they were disturbing the other customers. =) But they were not disturbing anyone, simply a joy to have!

]]>Busy Day!http://www.bellhouserestaurant.com/blog/2010/5/18/busy-day.htmlMary Miller2010-05-18T19:58:06Z2010-05-18T19:58:06ZWell, it started out with the polls! We hope that everyone was able to make it out to vote bright and early today! I have been wearing my "I voted" sticker very proudly =)

Hunter Montell and I drove around this morning to a few of the different banks dropping off our new "Business Lunch Menu" hoping to stir up some more interest with the businesses around town! You never can do enough to draw people in! We are so excited about it! What makes our Business Lunch unique is that you can call in your order ahead of time, so that when you come here, it will be ready for you right at the time that you requested! There will be no wait...that way if you are in a hurry or only have a short lunch period, you can still sit in a nice restaurant and enjoy your meal without having to rush. Wow! I wish that I had this available to me when I had a job with normal hours.

 

When we returned, it was time to set up for lunch! We cleaned up any mess that was left the day before, made sure all the tables were set, silverware polished, and the place was looking good- It was ready for people to fill the rooms with laughter and talk of the dreary weather and how they were ready for some more sunshine!

 

Today we were graced by many special customers like nine of our very special teachers, but one customer in particular was all the way from Pennsylvania! Formerly from Shelbyville, Don who is now the owner of a very nice establishment came to eat with some other locals. You can check out his website by clicking HERE! He enjoyed a California Salad with Salmon and Sweet & Sour dressing. "This dressing rocks!" was his opinion about our homemade dressing =) I think he liked it! It was a great day at Bell House!

 

After we cleaned up, we headed over to help with the BackPack Program!!! If you don't know anything about it you can look at this youtube video that Lee Webb made back in 2008. The numbers of kids who receive the backpacks has reached about 270, which is quite a jump from the number that Christy Meredith speaks of in the video! Look at the video HERE!! This is a wonderful program and if you would like to be involved or to donate food call Christy Meredith at 502-682-5666!!!

 

 

]]>Hunter's first day!http://www.bellhouserestaurant.com/blog/2010/5/11/hunters-first-day.htmlMary Miller2010-05-11T14:01:40Z2010-05-11T14:01:40ZAlso.....today is our new server, Hunter Montell's, first official day as a server. He has never served tables, but is doing exceptionally well so far at picking up on it! Come see him today and give him some encouragement! =)

]]>Mother's Day!http://www.bellhouserestaurant.com/blog/2010/5/11/mothers-day.htmlMary Miller2010-05-11T13:51:39Z2010-05-11T13:51:39ZWow! What a blessing! We had a fantastic day on Mother's Day. Everything went very smoothly, and it seemed as if everyone was happy and very satisfied with their food!

(Please remember if you have any issues or complaints, we want to know, so we can improve upon them and make it better for you the next time!!)

We served the most people that we have ever served...woo hoo! And the mother's were so surprised with their special chocolate covered strawberries. All in all, we are so thankful to everyone, but most importantly to our Lord who has made a way for us to be successful!

]]>Here are their Pictures!http://www.bellhouserestaurant.com/blog/2010/5/6/here-are-their-pictures.htmlMary Miller2010-05-06T18:33:08Z2010-05-06T18:33:08ZHere are the pictures that I promised I would put on here....look how cute they are!

 

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