News and Reviews - March 2012
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Tue 27th Mar 12 Urban Pantry opens in Crookes
Please come along to the recently opened Urban Pantry in Crookes
We are a new independent business, family run and specialising in great quality delicatessen food such as artisan cheese, cured meats, antipasti, preserves, fresh artisan bread, self-serve oils, vinegars and much more.
We will also be offering 'meet the producer' days and samplings on a rolling basis so customers can find out more about the products we are stocking.
Our opening hours are:
Mon-Fri 10:00am - 6:30pm
Sat 9:00 - 5:30pm
Closed sundays
Please visit our Sheffield Food Page for further details. http://www.eatsheffield.com/Sheffield_Food/
Thu 22nd Mar 12 Barrett's Bistro News
Barrett's are delighted to now be working with Heeley City farm as one of their new local suppliers, delivering their organic produce.
More and more of Barrett's customers will be delivering their home grown allotment produce to us in exchange for Barrett's food coupons where we basically give them money off here when they dine.
Barrett's would like this to develope into something that sends the message out to community of Sheffield about local organic seasonal produce and how important it is aswell as reducing the carbon footprint on the planet.
Barrett's will also be using locally sourced Rainbow Trout from Barlow Trout farm, this will become a staple part of the menus.
On Easter Sunday Barrett's will be making bespoke easter eggs for each family that books a table, with a surprise fillings?!
Fri 16th Mar 12 Owlerton Greyhound Stadium ‘Best in Show’ in hygiene stakes
Owlerton Greyhound Stadium has been awarded ‘best in show’ in the Government’s national food hygiene rating scheme, Scores on the Doors, after achieving the highest possible mark on its hygiene standards.
The accreditation, awarded by environmental health officials from Sheffield City Council, means that the Stadium is now ranked in the top 25% of all food establishments in the city.
The Stadium, which caters for up to 1,000 people each race night, was awarded the accolade following a visit from health inspectors last month. The report showcased the ‘pedigree’ standards of the venue, with its hygiene standards being classed as ‘excellent’.
Councillor Leigh Bramall, Sheffield City Council's Cabinet member for Environment and Transport said: “I would like to congratulate Owlerton Stadium on the superb result of their inspection. For a business to achieve a high score like this is impressive, there is a strict set of criteria that we look for when scoring businesses - such as hygiene, structure and management processes - and Owlerton met all of them.”
Head chef Nick Middleton said: “Health and hygiene are of the utmost importance to us at the Stadium and it’s really encouraging to have official recognition of that by the Council. We pride ourselves on the standard of food here and it just goes to show that it’s not just the racing greyhounds at the Stadium that are top class, but the hygiene standards as well!”
To book a meal at the Stadium please call 0114 234 3074 or email enquiries@owlertonstadium.co.uk for details.
Wed 14th Mar 12 In with the old, in with the new
Discover your tipple at Napoleons, Ecclesall Road
Napoleons, Ecclesall Road is introducing the first in a series of free wine tasting evenings this Wednesday 14th March.
The fun and informal evenings will give guests the opportunity to try a wide range of wines available at the venue, including those from Australia, Russia, Chile and France, bottles of which will all be served along with dishes from the award-winning restaurant menu.
Wine expert, James Grant of Yorkshire wine merchants, Pagendam Pratt, will be co-hosting the event with the Napoleons, Ecclesall Road team and will offer attendees a range of knowledge and tips when buying and choosing wine.
General Manager, Ray Smith said: “This is the first time we’ve held a wine tasting at the venue, but it’s already proving to be a popular event. We’re finding that customers are becoming increasingly interested in the wines on our menu and often want a recommendation, so we thought we’d take it one stage further and host a series of wine tasting events.”
To book a place on the event, or for further enquiries call Napoleons on 0114 266 1115 or email ecclesallrd@napoleons-casinos.co.uk
Tue 13th Mar 12 Sheffield Telegraph Review of Jewel
To read the review please click on the link below
Tue 13th Mar 12 Sheffield Telegraph Review of Devonshire Arms Middle Handley
To read this review please click on the link below.
http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/welcome-changes-1-4231332
Mon 12th Mar 12 Sheffield MARMALADE MAKER PRESERVES TRADITION WITH AWARD WIN
A Sheffield company is enjoying the sweet taste of citrusy success after winning Bronze award and a commendation in the seventh annual World’s Original Marmalade Awards, held at Dalemain Mansion near Penrith, Cumbria.
Catherine’s Choice, from Sheffield received one of the marmalade world’s most prestigious accolades for its Seville Orange & Ginger marmalade which it entered into the Artisan Producer Category and scored high marks for its appearance, colour, consistency, aroma and flavour.
Owner Shaun Bamford said they were delighted to ‘shred’ the competition with their Seville Orange & Ginger marmalade: “We’re thrilled to win this prestigious award. We’ve got our preserve pans at the ready to make lots more jars so please have a look at www.catherineschoice.co.uk to see where you can buy some.
Over 1,000 jars of marmalade from as far afield as Singapore and South Africa were sent by both artisan producers and amateur makers to the organisers of the quirkily British awards for judging by a prestigious panel of marmalade experts.
Awards and Festival organiser Jane Hasell-McCosh said: “I’m delighted that so many people, particularly small artisan producers, are still making their own marmalade, preserving one of our great British traditions.”
The World’s Original Marmalade Awards & Festival boasts the sponsorship backing of some of the most famous names in marmalade – Paddington, Mackays, Thursday Cottage, Jam Jar Shop and Fortnum & Mason. The event’s 2012 beneficiaries are Hospice at Home and Action Medical Research.
Mon 12th Mar 12 Partnership excited at a fresh start for Beauchief
Please click on the link below to read the Sheffield Telegraphs article on BrewKitchen taking over the Beauchief Hotel
Mon 12th Mar 12 Big names line up for city conference
SERVICE supremo Fred Sirieix will be bringing his golden touch to the inaugural Skills for Service Conference, being launched in Sheffield in July.
To read the Sheffield Telegraphs article on this please click on the link below.
http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/big-names-line-up-for-city-conference-1-4303336
Mon 12th Mar 12 New Red Lion team reaching for the stars
Chef Adam Tollerfield has an illustrious Michelin-starred CV tucked under his belt – but his latest move takes him back to his roots, in a Sheffield pub.
Please click on the liink blew to read the full article in the Sheffield Telegraph
http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/new-red-lion-team-reaching-for-the-stars-1-4231147
Mon 12th Mar 12 My top job – at Heston’s behest
There are three ingredients no keen chef can ever have enough of.
Imagination, confidence and ambition.
Bradwell 19-year-old Adam Harper has proved he’s got all of them by the pantry-load.
The sous chef at the village’s Samuel Fox Inn is off to work for Britain’s culinary master Heston Blumenthal.
To read the full article please click on the link below
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/business/my-top-job-at-heston-s-behest-1-4317763
Mon 5th Mar 12 Weddings @ The Wortley Arms
The Wortley Arms
Exclusively yours for your special day
Enjoy a Wortley Wedding with a sumptuous wedding breakfast for up to 50 people,
cooked by Masterchef of Great Britain Andrew Gabbitas.
Downstairs is ideal for up to 140 people to attend your evening reception, with a wide range of wine, spirits and local beers there is even room for a live band or two.
Contact us on 0114 2888749 for more information
Thu 1st Mar 12 SPRINGBOARD’S FUTURECHEF 2012 REGIONAL FINAL RESULTS
16 year old, Ruth Hansom, from Darlington cooks up a winner at Springboard’s FutureChef 2012 North East of England Regional Final Competition!
School attendee beats (6 others) to win place at national final
Friday, 17th February, Sheffield: Serving up a menu of
Oven Roasted Rack of Lamb, Vanilla & Butternut Squash Risotto with a Madeira Sauce & Salsa Verde, followed by a Chocolate & Brandy Teardrop, Praline Crisp & Fresh Raspberries
16 year old Ruth Hansom from Longfield Academy of Sport, Darlington area has cooked her way into the national finals of the Springboard FutureChef 2012 competition.
On Friday 17th February at Sheffield Hallam University, Ruth Hansom joined six young, aspiring chefs for the North East of England Regional Final. In recent months these dedicated young chefs have already outshone more than 320 of their peers in earlier rounds of the Springboard’s FutureChef – The Competition 2012. At the North East of England final they showcased their fantastic cooking, budgeting and time management skills.
Springboard’s FutureChef, is a nationwide culinary competition which is delivered in over 700 schools nationwide. The main goal of the FutureChef competition is to assist young people aged 12-16 to learn the critical life skills of cooking and understanding nutrition as well as providing invaluable insight into and inspiration for building a career within the hospitality industry.
The talented hopefuls began their “Let’s Get Cooking” challenge back in September 2011 and have already succeeded in two previous rounds of competition as they cooked for a place in this year’s final. On the day Ruth Hansom reigned supreme, impressing the judges, with her winning menu which according to the judges she delivered with the confidence of a professional.
Head Judge Norman Dinsdale said”
Ruth wowed us with her complete focus, highly organised and calm approach to working in such a pressured environment and at the same time, she displayed a real understanding of the techniques to produce great food. I’ve worked with professionals who would have been delighted to have produced the results Ruth did and she really stood out today. I’m very proud to be part of the Springboard Futurechef programme and it’s so encouraging to know that there is a new generation of chefs with the talent to succeed in this wonderful industry.”
Winner Ruth Hansom said “I am thrilled to have won. This is my 3rd year of entering this competition. Last year I made it to the National Final and came 3rd. I am delighted that I have another chance to show the judges at the National Final what I can do.”
Springboard Regional Manager Suzanne Chilvers said “Springboard’s FutureChef was developed as a result of research into young people’s ideas about the hospitality industry. Our research revealed that young people really admire high-profile and celebrity chefs yet surprisingly few genuinely consider a career as a chef! The FutureChef programme provides teachers and young people with a wonderful insight into the wealth of career opportunities that the hospitality sector.”
The 2012 Competition will culminate on the 26th March this year (12.30 – 2.30), with the National Final taking place at Westminster Kingsway College in London. This year has witnessed an enormous 7,000 students from throughout the UK participate in The Competition.
