Category Archives: restaurants

The Schoolrooms, Bradfield

Posted on August 22, 2011 by

I headed up to Bradfield Farmers Market on Saturday afternoon with a friend but I think we left it a bit late.  By the time we got there (1.45), stalls were already clearing up and many were looking low on … Continue reading →

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Tasting menu at the Wig and Pen

Posted on July 5, 2011 by

A couple of weeks ago I was invited down to try the Wig and Pen‘s new tasting menu on Campo Lane, just behind Sheffield Cathedral.  The Wig and Pen closed in its previous incarnation last November and re-opened under the … Continue reading →

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Zerboni Taste, Ecclesall Road

Posted on April 24, 2011 by

We were in search of a good brunch this weekend, and I’m pleased to report we found it here.  Zerboni Taste is a Italian cafe a bistro on Ecclesall Road just down from the Hunters Bar roundabout and a short … Continue reading →

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Fagan’s, Broad Lane

Posted on February 27, 2011 by

The wonder of Fagan’s is, quite simply, portion size.  Food here is big: “D’ya think we’ll fit 3 plates on this table?” “Dunno…they’re pretty big…” “What’s the pie like?” “Big”. Me: “Does the steak come with chips?” Tom (landlord): “No…it … Continue reading →

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Yama Sushi, London Road

Posted on January 13, 2011 by

For those that don’t know the area, London Road is perhaps Sheffield’s most diverse and interesting area for eating out.  You can sample Mexican, Thai, Vietnamese, Turkish, Chinese, Indian, Japanese and no doubt more that I haven’t mentioned here.  It’s … Continue reading →

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Forge Dam Cafe

Posted on January 2, 2011 by

Spot the difference – apart from the obvious roof, part of the £80,000 that the popular and long-running cafe in the Porter Valley has recently undergone: The eagle eyed amongst you may spot that along with the new roof, the … Continue reading →

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Amigos Mexican kitchen, London Road

Posted on December 30, 2010 by

I finally got round to visiting this place today, after meaning to go for months.  I went to Mexico about 10 years ago to teach English for a summer, and did some travelling – and plenty of eating – whilst … Continue reading →

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The Milestone cook book

Posted on December 3, 2010 by

The Milestone release their first ever cook book, First Catch Your Pig, this week – it’s a collection of recipes from the gastro-pub and the restaurant (which are now merged together into one menu) and it sounds like pre-orders have … Continue reading →

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Eat Sheffield restaurant awards 2010

Posted on October 12, 2010 by

The awards ceremony for the 3rd Eat Sheffield awards was held last night at St Paul’s Mercure Hotel in town.  Here’s the full list of winners: Eat Sheffield Restaurant of the Year: The Milestone (for the second year running) Favourite … Continue reading →

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Lokanta, Broomhill

Posted on October 4, 2010 by

My first visit to Lokanta was back in April with a big group of friends.  I had suggested we try it, so was relieved that it lived up to expectations and everyone really enjoyed their food.  I liked it so … Continue reading →

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