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PJ Taste: Selectively sourced, locally loyal!
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Restaurant Name: PJ Taste
This Sandwich Shop/TakeAway hit Glossop Road early May06
Anyone familiar with this area, will be aware that there are LOTS of Sandwich shops on West Street/Glossop Road. However, this one is a cut above the rest!
Peter and John endeavour to provide a friendly service, with QUALITY products, at reasonable prices, and as far as possible, the food is locally sourced.
As well as being an above average sandwich shop, the coffee (to drink in or take away) is of the best quality, and there is also the opportunity to buy high class delli goods!
Locally produced pickles/chutneys, oils, vinegars, crisps, snacks to buy, Fairtrade products , wines and beers, hampers etc.
The menu changes weekly, with an ever expanding choice, Peter and John are happy to create your own sandwich specifications. They will also cater for office parties, weddings etc.
This is a shopping/eating experience where you are treated with genuine 'old fashioned customer service' - where they like to know about their customers likes/dislikes, suggestions. Peter and John have a genuine interest in the products they are selling/ creating for their customers.
A newsletter, launched just before Christmas, invited their customers to chose the name for the newsletter, and there was a draw to win the chance to eat /drink free for a week!
Since opening, their business has expanded . They are now serving a hot dish of the day
Their latest addition is a 1960's Juke box, which they're hoping to feature Sheffield bands and artistes.
Check out their website for more info.
Favorite Dish: Citrus Hits- Real lemonade with mint or lavender, 85p
Freshly Squeezed orange juice,
Chocolate Cookies (3 for £1)-Mmmmmmmm! These are to die for!!!!!
Whirlow Farm Bacon,Cos Lettuce and Sweet Cherry Tomato on Rusky Roll (£2.45)
Aberdeen Angus Rare Roast Beef with Beetroot and Horseradish dressing and Rocket (£3.45)
Crayfish in lime and coriander dressing on Rosemary Foccacio
Fresh Fruit Salad with natural yogurt and granola topping (£1.99)
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Theme: Local
Comparison: about average
Phone: 0114 2755971
Address: 249, Glossop Road, Sheffield 10
Directions: From City Centre, head up West Street to Glossop Road on your Left Hand Side.
PJ Taste is after the Nat West Bank and just before Pizza Vilantte (Opposite the Barracks), just before Hanover Way intersection.
Bus 30,50,60,95 and trams stop nearby.
Website: www.pjtaste.co.uk
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Shiraz: Iranian New Year Celebrations - Norooz
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Restaurant Name: Shiraz
I wasn't aware that there was an Iranian restaurant in Sheffield, until one of my work colleagues mentioned that she was going to celebrate the Iranian New Year - Norooz, at this place.
As I was due to visit Iran soon, this was something that I was interested in joining in. My friends were interested too, so on 19th March, 7 of us sat down to enjoy a delicious meal in this friendly restaurant with a great atmosphere
Surprisingly for an Iranian restaurant, it is licensed, with a good selection of beers, wines and spirits.
We arrived for 20.30, just before the evenings entertainment - a belly dancer appeared.
There were a few Iranian groups eating, and some of the men and women joined in.
Sadly, my friends remembered that I'd taken Arabic Dance lessons, and embarrassed me into joining in - Hmmm - stone cold sober, and having the suppleness of a iron bar, it wasn't my better moment! I'll get them back one day! (I was surprised to see the Belly Dancer on ITV's 'Britains Got Talent 2008 a few months later- she made it through to the final, and stirred Simon Cowell!!)
A Great night out - just out of the city centre, so a nice change.
Parking on nearby streets.
Open 1700 -2330 daily except December 25th
Menu and Restaurant details
Favorite Dish: I thoroughly enjoyed my Cheld Khoresh Fesenjan, this was the dish I was looking forward to trying (mainly because it was chicken with pomegranate and walnuts ) - but as it was advertised as only being available Thurs/ Fri, I thought that I would have to order something else - but as it was Norooz, most of the specials, including the weekend specials such as fried Kingfish were available.
Apparently it is traditional to eat fish at Norooz
My meal came as a plate with basmati rice and salad garnish, and a hot dish of tender chicken pieces covered in a rich dark sauce. It was delicious - slightly sweet, from the pomegranate, but a bit of texture and nuttiness from the walnuts - I'm afraid that I couldn't finish my portion as I'd filled up with my starter - salad Shirazi - diced veg/salad in a vinegar dressing - a light starter, but there was delicious flat bread to dip into the dressing, and my friends were all saying 'try this' and giving me a taste of their starters, plus I ended up with a good portion of olives from one of my friends, who luckily doesn't like them!!
The Dolmeh - veg wrapped in vine leaves were very tasty!
Most unusual presentation was Patsy's Deezee - this came with a plate of rice, a hot dish of sauce, and a pot with a metal scoop, containing chick peas , lamb, and beans .
Another traditional Persian dish. Our helpful friendly waitress instructed Patsy on how to mix the ingredients.
No room for deserts, but I had a tea, which came in an attractive pot, placed on a stand over a tea light - I'll be looking out for one similar to buy in Iran! (see pics below)
We all had a great night, and will no doubt be returning here soon!
UPDATE - Organised a night out from work here for nearly 20 - again Great food, and I tried the Deezee which was delicious! This was after my trip to Iran - I was tempted to order a kebab for old times sake (if you check my Iran pages, you'll see that kebab and rice is the staple diet!) but chose the Deezee, as I never got to try it there.
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Theme: Middle Eastern
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20
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Phone: 0114 255 1888
Address: 759-761, Abbeydale Rd, Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Directions: Abbeydale Road, Heading out of town, it's on the R hand side, just before Woodseats Road (next to the Oriental Rug shop) and Before Tescos/ Archer Road etc
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Antibos: Classy Italian!
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Restaurant Name: Antibos
I Think this is still one of my favourite place to eat out in Sheffield at the moment, I must have eaten here about 6 times, most recently we had a 'pre-wedding party' for a work colleague, and our 'Girls Christmas Night Out', here.
In the new West One Precinct.
High ceilings, cream walls make this feel very spacious.Tasteful decorations, Comfortable bar/reception area. Pleasant dining area. Big padded menus. Staff are excellent - polite, efficient and professional.
Although slightly more expensive than some of the other Italian restaurants, I still feel that it's excellent value for money.
For the quality of food, service and surroundings I would have expected to pay more.
just found out there's this bargain-
17.30 -1900 early menu 2 courses £6.95 plus half price cocktails!!
Favorite Dish: Garlic mushrooms, with filo baskets for starter..Mmmmmmmm!!!!!!
Seafood pasta for main course, Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!!
Too full for dessert!
coffee and choc covered coffee beans to finish.
Oh, and house white, 2 glasses of, which again was excellent!
Bombay Sapphire G& T - Perfect!
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Theme: Italian
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$21-30
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Address: West One
Directions: Off West Street. If heading away from town, Turn Left at Fitzwilliam Street (Nirmals is on the corner) Keep on the Right hand side, just past Revolution is the entrance to West One, Antibos is near Los Iguanos.
Website: www.antibo.co.uk
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La Mancha: Tapas.....
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Restaurant Name: La Mancha
This is now becoming a regular haunt for me!
Usually,I've been part of a large group, and we've ordered a selection of Tapas. The most recent visit we asked for a selection for £15 per head. There was a wide variety, all well cooked and served. The staff are happy to plan a menu for you.
Pre booking recommended for large parties (10% deposit required)
All meals cooked to order, so may be delays.
The restaurant is comfortable, and staff are helpful and friendly.
My most recent visit was to celebrate a friends birthday, the staff arrived at our table with a complimentary sambucca and Sombrero, which is now customary at latin/tapas establishments. At least it was a bit more low key than some places such as K Pasa (further up West Street, same side) where they expect communal singing of "Happy Birthday" and standing on chairs etc.
Vegetarian dishes available. Also, you can chose to have as little, or much as you want. The staff are pleased to recommend dishes.
Mon - Thur 12.00 - 1400 1700-23.30
Fri/Sat 12.00 - 1400 1700 - 2400
Sun 1800 - 2300
Favorite Dish: Our selection consisted of potatoes in rosemary, patatas bravas, mussels, king prawns, olives,camembert and bries deep fried in breadcrumbs, slices of aubergine deep fried in batter, stuffed peppers,calamares,fish cakes, ribs in a delicious sauce, chicken drumsticks, garlic bread with cheese/tomato, ooh, I can't remember what else, but there was plenty for everyone.
House wine £1.75/£2.25 glass/£9.50 bottle and beers San Mig,£2.50 bottle were all good too.
Jugs of Sangria are fairly potent!
On my previous visit we had 3 courses, loads of tapas, then a selection of paellas, potatoes, veg, fish and meat dishes. We hardly had room for desert, but I had orange sorbet, served in a scooped out orange shell, which was delicious.
Tapas starts at £1.70 for rosemary potatoes.
Calamares, mussels,smoked salmon around £4.50.
King prawns £5.25.
Main courses of pasta, paella, fajitas from £6.90 - £10.50
Fish/Chicken/Meat dishes£9.50 -£15 inc fresh salad and potatoes
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Theme: Other
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$21-30
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Phone: 0114 2738885
Address: 152 -154 West Street, Sheffield
Directions: Heading away from town, on the right hand side. Near the tram stop/ Sheffield Travel/ V Bar.
Trams and buses (52, 60, 30, 95 etc) stop nearby
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Tequila: More Tapas!
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Restaurant Name: Tequila
Re reading my other tips, I've realised that the majority are Tapas restaurants! Well, I love this way of eating, a bit of everything, and everybody sharing.....
I celebrated my birthday, with a group of friends, soon after the restaurant had opened (2003), and we had a brilliant time!
The staff are excellent, I've never been so well looked after ( even when I've eaten at some pretty smart "well known" places!), from first enquiring re the venue, pre booking, and throughout the evening! They were all helpful, polite and efficient, and seemed to genuinely care about customer service. (None of the forced "is your meal ok?" etc that we're usually subjected to at other venues, when the askee doesn't really care, it's just something they're required to ask each table)
Although the restaurant/bar is quite large, the area where we dined, was in a cordoned off corner, with about 6 other tables.
We ate quite early, but there was no rush for us to vacate our table. Later on, the bar area gets more crowded, and the music volume does become louder.
The owner, also has Mambo (previously Viva Tequilla) in Gleadless, a latin American venue, popular with hen nights, office parties etc...sombreros, singing, free sambucco etc!
Tequilla is NOT to be confused with the above!!!!! This venue is aimed at a more mature clientele, who are there to enjoy the food, and a pleasant evening
Mon- Thur 12.00 -14.30 1700-22.30
Fri/Sat 12.00-2400
Sun 1800-22.30
Favorite Dish: We all ordered 2 different dishes each, plus garlic breads, potatoes, olives etc.and shared everything between the 5 of us.The portions were much bigger than I expected.
We enjoyed all of the selection, I particularly enjoyed the mussels, and a tortilla, but everything was delicious!
With house wine and beer, I think the meal worked out at just over £14 per head, which was excellent value for the quality and quantity of food we ate, plus the ambience of the place.
Hope to return soon!
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Theme: Other
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20
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Phone: 0114 2788555
Address: Tiger Works, 136, West Street, Sheffield
Directions: Heading away from town, on right hand side. Near tram stop/ V Bar/ Sahib. Limited parking spaces outside.Nearby parking on Carver Street .Tram/ buses (60, 52,30,95 etc)stop nearby.
Website: www.tequilatapasbar.com
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Wasabisabi: A dining experience!!
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Restaurant Name: Wasabisabi
This was the first Japanese restaurant in Sheffield. It advertises itself as serving contempory Japanese cuisine.
The main dishes are Sushi, Noodles and Tepanyaki.
A smart venue (previously home to The Mango Tree)
I've now eaten here about 4 times - once on an expenses paid treat, then to celebrate friends birthdays. Each time we booked for Tempanyaki, with a set menu , of fish, meat and veg dishes.
The staff were very welcoming, and attentive.
We were led to the Tepanyaki grill area. After a starter of miso soup, the main event began!!
Tepanyaki is more than just eating!! The preparation, cooking and serving of the food is all part of the experience.
Our chef entertained us, with his knife skills, as he speedily sliced veg/and fish into thin slices. juggling ingredients, and expertly chopping slices of food to land in your bowl. His top party piece was probably dribbling alcohol around the bar top, then igniting it , so that the flames ran around the bar top. (This didn't happen at the 2nd visit - wonder if it had become 'too risky'!
Fresh ingredients, the seafood cooked in this way, was unhindered by overpowering sauces etc, and tasted as it should!
Along with the spectacle, the food was excellent. I can't wait to visit again!
Favorite Dish: As this was my first experience of Japanese food, I wrongly assumed that it would be mainly raw fish and seaweed!
We all agreed that the Tepanyaki experience had been a great night out. I particularly enjoyed the grilled oyster (again, another 1st)
Besides offering a wide variety of food, the wine list was extensive, with a selection of Japanese beers and spirits.
As I was driving, I didn't get the chance to sample any...even more of a bummer, when it was all being paid for! :-(
However, as well as a list of soft drinks, there was a selection of freshly squeezed juices. I had orange, and also carrot and ginger, which was very tasty.
Somewhere to visit for a special night out! Good for groups of friends, works night out.
Downstairs, I'm told that it is more suitable for couples wanting to enjoy a romantic meal.
If you want to try the noodle dishes, there are a number of noodle bars that have opened recently in the London Road offering a cheaper alternative
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Theme: Japanese/Sushi
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$31-40
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Phone: 0114 2585838
Address: 227a London Road, Sheffield S2 4NF
Directions: From town, On the left hand side of London Road. I think it's on the corner of London Rd and Woodhead Rd. just tried to check in A-Z and it's right on the page edge :-(
Buses stop nearby.
On road parking outside the restaurant.
Website: www.wasabisabi.co.uk
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Ladybower Inn: Good for an evening out , near to Sheffield
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Restaurant Name: Ladybower Inn
About 1/2 hour from Sheffield, into the Derbyshire countryside. The Ladybower Inn has great views over the reservoir.
Seating inside and out, to enjoy a drink or meal, in comfortable surroundings.
Old fashioned feel. Dark wood fittings local prints etc. Flyers for Chatsworth, fishing, helicopter rides etc.
Accommodation also available. En suite facillities.
Extensive menu, plus "Specials board" usual pub fayre, some local dishes/produce featured. Decent sized portions, and hot!
Real Ales Marston Pedigree, Ruddles, Barnsley Bitter etc.
Bar open all day, every day
Meals M-F 12.00-14.30 & 1700-21.30
S/S 12.00-21.30
The night I visited, with a couple of friends, there was a tremendous thunder storm, resulting in a power cut! Luckily we'd just got our meals!
Mixed clientele, groups of friends, couples, walkers, tourists and locals - all ages.
Was quite busy, seems to have it's regular crowd, even midweek...get here early!
Favorite Dish: I had a hot steak sandwich, with salad which was good.
My friends had sausage and mash, and beef pie, which they really enjoyed.
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Theme: Pub/Brewery
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20
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Phone: 01433 651241
Address: Ladybower Reservoir
Directions: On A57 Sheffield to Glossop road, Right hand side if coming from Sheffield, just before the traffic lights/turn off to Bamford.
Car Parking in front of pub, or in car park opposite
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Hanrahans then Exchange - now Loch Fyne: Blink and You'll miss its name changing!
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Restaurant Name: Hanrahans then Exchange - now Loch Fyne
Hanrahans was opposite the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, so handy for staff and visitors.
When it opened in the 80's, it was one of the first American style bar/diners in Sheffield. Dark wood, a big bar, cocktails etc! probably the nearest Sheffield would get to a ' Cheers' style establishment. This was The place to be seen!
It's undergone a few changes over the years, changing its name to Casa for a short spell, but is once again Hanrahans.
******Er NO! Just found out it's got another Name Board outside!! I'll leave the title as Hanrahans, No doubt there will be another change soon!! It's now called Exchange (I think!)
The decor is lighter now, and the menus have been updated.
Bar- wide range of beers/lagers (bottled and draught), cocktails, wines, spirits and soft drinks.
Car Park
Toilets down flight of stairs (or on ground level if entering from car park)
Steps to restaurant/bar from either entrance.
Update - Opened 7th April 08 as Loch Fyne - Hopefully this quality chain restaurant will last
the course!
***Upto press Loch Fyne is still operating I would have deleted this tip, but anyone returning to Sheffield and having fond memories of this place might find it interesting.
Loch Fyne tip to follow
Favorite Dish: Lunchtime at Hanrahans
I had a warm chicken salad with bacon and poached egg, with honey and mustard dressing. Available in Starter (£3.95)and Main course(around 6.95) sizes .
I ordered starter size, intending to have a dessert, but in the end just had the salad (as I remembered we had cheesecake back in the office!)
For a group of 9, the bill came to £77 including 2 bottles of wine (no starters or desserts)
It's advisable to book ahead, as it's popular with Hospital/University staff and business clients etc.
******* Apparently the menus have changed now- less variety, more burgers/fajitas etc.- Reports have been unfavourable!!!!
I've not deleted the original info as by the time I have, there is a good chance that this venue will have had ANOTHER change of management /refurbishment, and probably reverted back to 'good old Hanrahans!'
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Theme: American
Comparison: about average
Address: Hanrahans, Glossop Road, Sheffield 10
Directions: From city centre , Along West Street, Glossop Road. Hanrahans is straight opposite the Hallamshire Hospital. Buses 60, 50, 30 , 120 from city centre stop nearby. About 5 - 10 mins from University tram stop.
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The Saffron Club: Classy Indian food in City Centre
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Restaurant Name: The Saffron Club
Saffron adjoins the Hui Wei (Chinese) restaurant which is part of the old Glossop Road Swimming Baths. Also in this block is Spa 1870 - and a Weatherspoons pub - The Swim Inn.
My visit was on one of our 'girls nights out' to celebrate Heathers Birthday (The one after her Big Birthday in Valencia!).
After a few drinks in 'Swim Inn', we took our places at our table, we couldn't wait to eat - particularly since the delicious smells of food cooking had been wafting into the pub!
to be continued...
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Theme: Indian
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20
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Phone: 0114 276 6150
Address: 223 Glossop Road, Sheffield S10 2GW
Directions: No 60, 50, 52, 30 buses stop nearby. Tram to/ from City- Hillsborough/ Malin Bridge stops at University or West Street
Website: http://www.saffron-club.co.uk/
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