I was kindly invited to pop along and sample the dinner menu at the above restaurant. I grabbed M and off we trotted. Raffina by Reece Elliott is based at 837 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield more or less opposite The Wild Card. There is a carpark to the rear of the building for use by their … Continue reading R A F F I N A • by Reece Elliot
It rained yesterday and it never stopped. Just like my hair the weather was dark, damp and seriously lack-lustre. Luckily we [ Sue and I ] were booked in to review the lunch time menu at the Lost & Found , which was formerly the The Pointing Dog on Ecclesall Road. Something rather lovely to … Continue reading LADIES THAT LUNCH | Lost & Found for Lunch and Cocktails
At the end of May I got invited along to the press night of the newest 'eating and drinking spot' to hit Sheffield - Turtle Bay on Holly Street, which is next to the City Hall. Turtle Bay is a chain of Caribbean restaurants that are scattered all around the country. It was a great … Continue reading Introducing – Turtle Bay to Sheffield
Back when I was a student studying art and design I did my thesis [ a long essay or dissertation involving personal research, written by a candidate for a university degree.] on jazz. I'd not particularly got an interest in jazz at the time. What I did have was an amazing tutor who sold the … Continue reading Jazz Hands & Cocktails … ‘Manhattan til Midnight’
Sometimes I have to pinch myself at some of the opportunities I've been given this year via my little blog. I've appeared on local radio, attended some fabulous launches, had a makeover by one of Charlotte Tilburys top MUA and now I've got another goodie, and a first, to add to the list. Can you … Continue reading Lunch with Marco Pierre White …
Picture the scene if you will from the film 'The Secret Garden' the one where the little girl makes her way through the bramble, through the rusty old gate and finally steps into the secret garden for the first time... You got it yes... Last night as Liz and I made our way up the … Continue reading The Botanist,Sheffield
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