Date night last week was spent feasting on a fabulous 3-course meal in this beautiful corner of the Florentine Pub…
We had a lovely meal and I’ve been meaning to write this review up for the past few days … but you know sunshine. I’ve been more or less laid horizontal for the past few days in the back garden and you know what it’s been really rather nice.
We are back to drizzle in Sheffield, so here I am … like Arnie.
What better way to spend a balmy evening in Sheffield other than eating and drinking in the sunshine with one of your best mates. You have to agree there is nothing finer.
Well …. maybe if I substituted Rach for Bradley Cooper … no offence intended Rach but a girl can dream!
First off however I have to admit I did think we would be sitting outside. When the invite read ‘come and visit the new Mediterranean terrace and help us celebrate our second birthday ‘ I just envisaged it would be external. It isn’t.
The new terrace is actually inside, situated on the top level of the food court in Meadowhall where it has been for the past 2 years but it’s changed slightly. Same space, different place. The terrace is made from rustic timber, there are potted plants scattered around along with hand-painted signage. It’s all very Spanish. There are also big ceiling windows that let in lots of light, so you kinda get the feel of being outside.
Its a little taste of Spain on our doorstep.
It’s been an eventful few weeks ; Bonkers Bingo at Mecca Bingo, the Crucible Theatre to see Frost/Nikon. Then getting invited to eat out at one of the restaurants participating in Dine Sheffield – 8 Oz Burger Co.
It all accumulated last Thursday with an evening wine tasting with my friend Rach at Veeno Italian Wine Cafe, Ecclesall Road, Sheffield.
If your not familiar with Veeno it’s probably because it’s fairly new, having only opened its doors to the public a few months ago. Its a hop, skip and a jump away from Nonnas and it is situated in the building that used to house Carluccios Restaurant.
It’s like music to my ears. You all know I’m happiest when I’m eating… and if you didn’t. I am.
Dine Sheffield is a flagship initiative for Sheffield BID’s Alive After Five strategy, which is helping to boost the economy by promoting a new early evening experience through retail, entertainment, food and drink.
Sounds good eh? …
From world cuisine to pub grub, café favourites and fine dining, some of Sheffield city centre’s favourite eateries have signed up to Dine Sheffield
With over 40 establishments getting involved there is surely something to cater for everyone’s palette.
‘The Ladies that Lunch’ [ Sue and I ] were given the opportunity to try one of the deals for ourselves.
We plumped for the ‘Two burgers for £15.00’ at The 8 Oz Burger Company . It’s a restaurant I’ve spotted a few times ; with its large glass frontage and warm glow resonating from within it looks inviting, somewhere I’d like to go. Plus I do love a good burger!
You know those voices I hear [occasionally] that whisper “try me, try me, you know you want too ” especially when I’m around cake … they happen when I walk past here too.
If you’re in the city at any point during the next few months I thought I’d share some places with you that are new [ish] on the Sheffield scene .
There’s something for everyone … the beauty obsessive , fashionista and the lush!
I first heard about this place after I was tipped off about it by a friend on Instagram. I popped across and started following them immediately . Their feed was all very cryptic and hush-hush.
I was intrigued.
Happens Public is situated in the old Gents public convenience [under the Town Hall] which was closed down around 4 years ago to save the council money. It has now been transformed into a sleepeasy style bar. Aptly named ‘Public’ in a nod to its past . Continue reading
Just when I think I’m getting my ‘shit’ together , I find myself in tears watching today’s Christmas movie offering.
I kinda figure this is my normal and I’ll be up and down for most of the festive season… [ and like Buzz Light year …to infinity and beyond.]
I’m embracing the good moments and letting myself have my ‘down’ moments in the safety of my own home.
Despite what I may come across like through my little musings on here I am a positive person, or rather I try to be.
So , this weeks good moments have come mainly in the form of drinking establishments and trying out new concoctions; Something I never shy away from.
I may have given up cake, chocolate and mince pies [ who am I?] for the whole of December [ to raise money for the fabulous Eve Appeal and in memory of Mum ] but I’d not be so bold , or daft, as to give up alcohol too !
It’s bad enough I’ve given up mince pies. [Baileys would be a step too far] . I woke up today and I swear everybody was talking about the little blighters . Continue reading
As far as I’m concerned there’s never NOT a good time to enjoy cake and a coffee … so when I was asked along to Cawa Coffee to the Bloggers event to sample their coffee and cakes I was on it like a car bonnet !
I actually couldn’t think of a better way to spend a Tuesday evening …well unless it involved Kit Atherington that is.
Thinking about coffee, cake & Kit just got me slightly giddy.
So as I was saying before Kit kindly interrupted my thoughts … Cawa Coffee is situated amongst the hustle and bustle of Broomhill at 5,Crookes Road . It’s ideally located with a car-park literally a stones through away just alittle further up the hill.
Jo and I arrived and where greeted by Katie who had organised the event and the owner Galyna [below]
Cawa Coffee is decorated very basically; plain painted walls are adjourned with artwork supplied by local artists, all of which are for sale. Tables run down one side of the room with the food counter and serving area down the other.
Last night I took my new car out on it’s first official ‘not driving to work’ trip.
I picked fellow blogging buddy Hannah up and we trundled down the M1, headed towards the dizzy heights of Rotherham; a promise of getting up close and personal with McDonalds Aldwarke Lane on the cards.
I’m not sure about you but ‘back in the day’ McDonalds didn’t receive a very good rap. Parents didn’t approve and only took us there once a year for a birthday treat.
We were forever told that the burgers were over processed , full of E numbers, other nasties and generally not very good for us. I have in the past experienced the “why is my burger so flat ‘ disappointment after receiving a very lack-lustre burger with limp lettuce that looked nothing like the burgers in the advert.
I’m pleased to confirm that this is no longer the case, far, far from it. Continue reading
