About 2pm today I caught a glimpse of who looked very much like Gordon Ramsay near Sheffield Hallam city campus. Did anyone else see him in Town today and know what he was doing here...?

Shopping???

Yeah he was at my house, I cooked him his dinner.

Yeah he was at my house, I cooked him his dinner.

Spaghetti on toast again???

About 2pm today I caught a glimpse of who looked very much like Gordon Ramsay near Sheffield Hallam city campus. Did anyone else see him in Town today and know what he was doing here...?

Maybe he joined Sheffield Forum to see if anyone saw him:suspect::D

Was he drunk?

Was he drunk?

No, its just the way he was stood.

Spaghetti on toast again???

Not this time, I went for something different...toast on toast.

No, its just the way he was stood.

Must have been him then.

You were probably right. He is in Sheffield until Friday. Not exactly sure why but I have been told doing a kitchen nightmares in the area. He is staying at one of the better hotels in town.

He is staying at one of the better hotels in town.

Whats that then a tent???

yes its kitchen nightmares we had invites to eat out at work on monday and tuesday thoughg they were being very tight lipped about where it was

yes its kitchen nightmares we had invites to eat out at work on monday and tuesday thoughg they were being very tight lipped about where it was

If its the same thing it was on work intranet asking for "full paying diners" for Tuesday (again no place mentioned). You'd think if they wanted people to fill the seats they'd at least offer some sort of reduction.

http://messageboards.aol.co.uk/aol/en_gb/articles.php?boardId=480894&func=5&articleId=51916&channel=uklifestyle&ignoreKillFile=1 ---> just found this so looks like it is Runaway Girl

About 2pm today I caught a glimpse of who looked very much like Gordon Ramsay near Sheffield Hallam city campus. Did anyone else see him in Town today and know what he was doing here...?

He's a chef for gods sake...Who cares!!

I saw him too. He was talking to people sat outside the Ha Ha bar. He looked good!! I got a pic on my mobile!! He he... I know I'm easily pleased!!

I remember when Jonathan Routh, of 'Candid-Camera' fame, tried to reposess a corporation bus for non-payment of hire-purchase charges... A cheerful, friendly, Sheffield bus-driver 'stuck him one on' for his trouble.

I mention this because I live in hope that the foul-mouthed, supremely-egotistical specimen that rejoices in the name of Gordon Ramsay, may one day experience the same... And were it to happen in this fair city, that would make it a joyous event indeed in my book!

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About 2pm today I caught a glimpse of who looked very much like Gordon Ramsay near Sheffield Hallam city campus. Did anyone else see him in Town today and know what he was doing here...?

It was probably his stunt double, if you did'nt hear him swear, the vile horrible man!:suspect:

I heard he was on the current Star Wars filmset
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A legend. Wish i could meet him, jeremy vine and jeremy kyle.

Without naming names, I thought that Kitchen Nightmares was supposed to be about venues having problems and I'm pretty damn sure this place isn't.

They have had decent reviews and get a lot of publicity locally and don't seem empty - is this just a stunt to get publicity?

Without naming names, I thought that Kitchen Nightmares was supposed to be about venues having problems and I'm pretty damn sure this place isn't.

They have had decent reviews and get a lot of publicity locally and don't seem empty - is this just a stunt to get publicity?

I stopped going to one of the mooted venues because it was frequently empty. It may well be hemorrhaging money even though the place is busy. In that case it needs somebody to come in and save the business - which Ramsey may well be doing.

Hes about. I got cornered to answer questions in the winter gardens at about 4:30 yesterday.

Hes was actually very friendly.

A legend. Wish i could meet him, jeremy vine and jeremy kyle.I disagree. Hes a great kitchen manager but I just don't feel any soul when he cooks

You were probably right. He is in Sheffield until Friday. Not exactly sure why but I have been told doing a kitchen nightmares in the area. He is staying at one of the better hotels in town.

Maybe he would like to visit my kitchen...IT IS A NIGHTMARE! in itself and we not talking of the cooking that goes on in there:hihi:
He could do a fine arrangement of Beans with a light tomato salsa sauce topped on the very finest Baps Sheffield can offer.:hihi:

I mention this because I live in hope that the foul-mouthed, supremely-egotistical specimen that rejoices in the name of Gordon Ramsay, may one day experience the same... And were it to happen in this fair city, that would make it a joyous event indeed in my book!

I couldn't disagree with you more. I think he is incredibly good at what he does. He is the most motivating person I have ever seen. The way he (quite rightly) rips into people who are doing a bloody awful job of cooking and then builds them back up, remotivating and redirecting them is fantastic. Yes he swears a lot but so what. I have mates who also use the F word every other word but so what. TV has been sanitised for far too long. Im an adult therefore I can hear adult words on TV if its after the watershed.
To call him egotistical is also unfair. If you're egotistical you use the word "I" far too much which he doesn't. He's confident which is a bit different to egotistical.
I say good on ya Gordon, there are very few people that can make cookery programmes interesting and watchable and his are definitely that!

He could do a fine arrangement of Beans with a light tomato salsa sauce topped on the very finest Baps Sheffield can offer.:hihi:

"baps"??????? "BAPS"????????
You mean breadcakes, surely??

We know them as breadcakes but posh people like the ones he mixes with call them Baps!:hihi:
Beans on toast to us mere mortals.

Yep saw him this morning in the driveway behind The Globe pub with a cuppa in his hand

He is on Arundel Street right now...

Without naming names, I thought that Kitchen Nightmares was supposed to be about venues having problems and I'm pretty damn sure this place isn't.

They have had decent reviews and get a lot of publicity locally and don't seem empty - is this just a stunt to get publicity?

I know something of the situation and believe me, despite the excellent food and good reviews and the best bar food award, they are struggling. They NEED this.

He is definitely in town. I hope he is able to successfully turn the place in question around.

I know something of the situation and believe me, despite the excellent food and good reviews and the best bar food award, they are struggling. They NEED this.

I could do it for ten bob without a telly crew. Gordon will say simplify your menu and recipes, do a few good things well, simple ingredients simply cooked like he does EVERY show. And possibly in this case make the live music less intrusive too.

When I heard they were doing this at the place in question I was really surprised as I love the food there and I think the staff are polite and friendly and it represents good value for money. As a few people have said though they are fairly quiet at times and a lot of people don't know about them. I really hope this helps them because they are a good place and I'd be sad to see them go under.
Best of luck to them :)

The odd thing is, that although he's 'doing' the RG, whose food, IMO, is superb, he was sat outside Alfie and Bella's at dinnertime, whose food is, IMO, pretty poor (not to mention their tendency to drop things on the floor then pick them up again if you don't notice! Toasted teacake with added fluff, Gordon?).

Oooh, will somebody PM me with what place it *might* be? I'm a right nosey baggage me! :)

In fact, it's OK... I've twigged it.

"baps"??????? "BAPS"????????
You mean breadcakes, surely??


LOL I thought that too :)

Oooh, will somebody PM me with what place it *might* be? I'm a right nosey baggage me! :)

In fact, it's OK... I've twigged it.

well pm me and let me in on it!

It's the Runaway Girl. Not a secret (any more).

It's the Runaway Girl. Not a secret (any more).

Ahhh, that may explain why they were flyering outside Uni the other week. TBH Tapas wasn't on our wish list that day

We know them as breadcakes but posh people like the ones he mixes with call them Baps!:hihi:
Beans on toast to us mere mortals.

but is it bread or is it cake? :suspect:

Ahhh, that may explain why they were flyering outside Uni the other week. TBH Tapas wasn't on our wish list that day

And why they have sprused up the outside of the building

Yep, he was outside alfie and bellas, chatting to people and then did a bit of filiming before leaving.

I got some photos of him by his car, as luckily I happened to have my DSLR at the time...

They were asking for diners last night and tonight, I suspect now it may very well be a full house tonight!

Well get these pictures uploaded then

No, Donna or Justin are always out flyering. The place is kind of hidden away and easy to miss if you aren't looking for it, and due to it's being a listed building, the council won't let them put a sign outside or modify the frontage in any way, so there's not much they can do to attract people's attention.

mind you, if the plan goes through to pedestrianise Arundel St from Nibblers all the way to Howard St, they might have the last laugh. Some tables and chairs outside would be a real bonus to them and the area.

ah - now that would be good

could see him from my work window down off abbeydale road, by a yellow car being filmed :) yummy!!

where abouts on abbeydale road?

I couldn't disagree with you more. I think he is incredibly good at what he does. He is the most motivating person I have ever seen. The way he (quite rightly) rips into people who are doing a bloody awful job of cooking and then builds them back up, remotivating and redirecting them is fantastic. Yes he swears a lot but so what. I have mates who also use the F word every other word but so what. TV has been sanitised for far too long. Im an adult therefore I can hear adult words on TV if its after the watershed.
To call him egotistical is also unfair. If you're egotistical you use the word "I" far too much which he doesn't. He's confident which is a bit different to egotistical.
I say good on ya Gordon, there are very few people that can make cookery programmes interesting and watchable and his are definitely that!

Here here poimaster, well said, i think he is great entertainment, i dont usually watch cookery progs but his is very good. I call him the "Hot pan man" :hihi:

It's all happening. Didn't see him outside Alfie & Bella's though.

You were probably right. He is in Sheffield until Friday. Not exactly sure why but I have been told doing a kitchen nightmares in the area. He is staying at one of the better hotels in town.

Kitchen Nightmares is coming back? Wooo!

Kitchen Nightmares is coming back? Wooo!

I've never watched it.

I went to said estbalishment his lunchtime, to confirm our lunchtime booking for tomorrow. It was closed. I was informed by a woman who was outside that they were 'fliming for a Channel 4 documentary'. She refused to divulge which one. But it wasn't hard to suss seeing as Mr Ramsey has been spotted numerous times in the vicinity.

I went to said estbalishment his lunchtime, to confirm our lunchtime booking for tomorrow. It was closed.

Why didn't you just phone? Go on admit it. You just wanted to go and perv at Gordon didn't you. :D

I could do it for ten bob without a telly crew. Gordon will say simplify your menu and recipes, do a few good things well, simple ingredients simply cooked like he does EVERY show. And possibly in this case make the live music less intrusive too.

I'd also add that they need to sort out there absolutely diabolical website. If it was any more nasty and amateur you'd think they had got the barmaid to knock it up in her break.

These days you simply can't compete without a good website. Its like a virtual shop front.

I couldn't find their website....says alot doesn't it.

I'd also add that they need to sort out there absolutely diabolical website. If it was any more nasty and amateur you'd think they had got the barmaid to knock it up in her break.

These days you simply can't compete without a good website. Its like a virtual shop front.


Totally agree Cuey, I've heard great things about it, but the website nearly sent me stir crazy!

Their website has always surprised me given Justin's background. They did used to use powertext for their eflyers, and since they dumped then it's gone downhill :(

Why didn't you just phone? Go on admit it. You just wanted to go and perv at Gordon didn't you. :D

I work close by and phoned several times but their voicemail inbox is full.

Totally agree Cuey, I've heard great things about it, but the website nearly sent me stir crazy!

I've heard very good things about it too. I haven't been though...maybe that's what their problem is. I know the food is supposed to be good adn that they have had very good write ups but I'm never really sure when you can go to eat and when you go for live music so I've never gone. I've never really got the concept. Also I know it is kind of round near the showroom somewhere but I'm not sure where.

If they were clearer about when were times to chill out with food and when time for live music were I would be much more likely to. But I don't want to go out for a quiet Sunday munch reading the papers and end up in the middle of a gig.

I do hope this works out for them though, there seems to be a lot of good word of mouth about them -everyone I know who's been says they're good.

Will he still be there now do you think? x

There till Friday I believe.

Totally agree Cuey, I've heard great things about it, but the website nearly sent me stir crazy!

Yep it doesn't scream proffesional does it. I have also read good things about them. I think what Gordon will show is that good doesn't mean profitable.

Many a good restaurant went under because it cost more to produce than they could sell it for. Ask Keith Floyd. His food was supposed to be awesome in the pub/restaurant he owned. Unfortunately the £25 main course he sold was costing him £30 to produces. The result, he went bust. (still think he's a great cook)

I wonder if they want a Sheffields Forum review of the place when he's done. We could have a big table and tell Gordon what we think. After all this forum probably reaches more people than the local press.

If i saw him i'd chop his hair of! like he did with that girl on one of his programmes!!! I hate him!

where abouts on abbeydale road?

just along from the junction of woodseats road.. wouldn't like to say exactly...

About 2pm today I caught a glimpse of who looked very much like Gordon Ramsay near Sheffield Hallam city campus. Did anyone else see him in Town today and know what he was doing here...?

For Good's Sake He only a Person like the rest of us who Eats, Sleeps, S**ts and Breathes! Why people make such a big fuss of someone just cause they are on the telly is beyond me!

I'd hate to be a Celeb these days whatever I was famous for! Nothing but hassle from morons on the street, and in the media! Though admitedly some of them do deserve it cause they get paid stupid money for doing less than 'F' All!

It's the Runaway Girl. Not a secret (any more).

Thought that was more of a latenight fancy bar than a restaurant? I know it does food but surely it can't be struggling just on food sales? Though the menu is a bit silly!

Good luck to the RG, takes kahunas to do something like this. I've put parties on here for a while and infact got one on Friday eve so will be interesting to see any changes. yey

approaching someone who knows better than you is always a good idea for a business that may have problems. arrogance is the quickest route to failure imo.

I'm only bothered about Rockstars. If ' William Beckett ' :love:comes to Sheffield, someone please let me know, lol:D

I'm only bothered about Rockstars. If ' William Beckett ' :love:comes to Sheffield, someone please let me know, lol:D

im only bothered about michael palin, jamie oliver and marco pierre white tbh. they're all welcome at my table any time.

Jamie Oliver was in town last week; he's opening a chef's academy in Rotherham and was here with his wife for a few days staying in the same hotel as Ramsey is now, sure you can imagine which one it may be as it gets all the 'celebs'. Ramsay is here until Friday and both Oliver and Ramsey have been dining a restaurant opposite said hotel during their stays. By all accounts Ive heard that Jamie Oliver was an absolute star and the nicest guy but Ramsay arrived late for bookings, ignored the chefs and didnt really give off a nice vibe although i'd imagine he was knackered!! I've heard that Jamie Oliver will be back again soon.

yes its kitchen nightmares we had invites to eat out at work on monday and tuesday thoughg they were being very tight lipped about where it was


??? why its the runaway girl?? its no secret

Jamie Oliver was in town last week; he's opening a chef's academy in Rotherham and was here with his wife for a few days staying in the same hotel as Ramsey is now, sure you can imagine which one it may be as it gets all the 'celebs'. Ramsay is here until Friday and both Oliver and Ramsey have been dining a restaurant opposite said hotel during their stays. By all accounts Ive heard that Jamie Oliver was an absolute star and the nicest guy but Ramsay arrived late for bookings, ignored the chefs and didnt really give off a nice vibe although i'd imagine he was knackered!! I've heard that Jamie Oliver will be back again soon.

I'd say the only decent hotel in Sheffield at the moment is the Leopold. Correct? Restaurants opposite are all chain restaurants though. Surely not an attraction for JO or GR?

I know a lot of famous people like to stay at the kenwood , that used to be the marriot its gorgeous their in its own grounds and only 5 mins away from the town centre by car :)

Can't imagine I'd find much common ground with Gordon but me and Mr Oliver would find plenty to talk about.

BTW, the Runaway Girl is a fine eating place and won an award for its food last year. I don't think it's quality that's the problem. More to do with location and perhaps decor (it looks like a club/bar inside).

I know a lot of famous people like to stay at the kenwood , that used to be the marriot its gorgeous their in its own grounds and only 5 mins away from the town centre by car :)

I once stayed there and it was unbearably hot with no opportunity to turn down the heating or to open a window. Wouldn't go again.

its about time someone sorted the runaway girl out, i used to go there when it first opened and it was good, last time i went in the owner/manager simon was more interested in chatting up eyecandy than keeping a well stocked bar and his customers, get rid of him and the place will do fine, i hope ramsey kicks his ass.

no bisongrass vodka, no chambord & no pineapple juice = no french bisontini = no me

its about time someone sorted the runaway girl out, i used to go there when it first opened and it was good, last time i went in the owner/manager simon was more interested in chatting up eyecandy than keeping a well stocked bar and his customers, get rid of him and the place will do fine, i hope ramsey kicks his ass.

no bisongrass vodka, no chambord & no pineapple juice = no french bisontini = no me

Yeah, it did go down hill.

In the early days there seemed to be some kind of informal waitress service. Really friendly girls used to bring drinks to the tables and frequently wiped them down.

I do hope it does well and hope they don't end up advertising it too much.

it's looking good from what i can see - looks like they did the 'makeover' overnight - have a sneaking suspicion that the name might be changing - put it this way, there's more than a hint of a sheffield plate - which i think is a grand idea

What's a Sheffield Plate? (Sorry if that's a stupid question)

He's in the peace gardens at the moment doing a spot of filiming.

Maid in Sheffield?

Attention!!! just found out

flam has been cancelled.
Gordon Ramsey has decided he doesn't want us tonight!!

Massive apologies............ gutted etc

Good luck to Justin with the venue

Now. im off to turn back a couple of cars of Mancunians (probably a good thing ah ha)

Any venues out there looking for a Sheffield flavoured filler? ha ha

Best wishes

marek
x

what..is that even english i dont understand that at all marek..saw gordon in haha bar today too

Looked like it said Silver Smiths on the t shirts, so that could be the new name

Sounds crap already.

At least the old name had a certain air of mystery.

Went past last night and it did look ****, think they had David Blunkett in for the make over, externally anyway, not part of the "in crowd" to see inside, it was better outside the Globe anyway, watching the ten bob millionaires roll up

what..is that even english i dont understand that at all marek..saw gordon in haha bar today too

Basically.. I had been promoting a party at the venue last night. I phoned through to the venue wishing to enquire as to what time I should arrive. It was during said conversation that i dicovered the situation. The situation was. The sound system was no longer in the venue. So.. no party. As I had been promoting a party at the venue, and I had friends travelling over from Manchester, I thought it appropriate to inform potential customers. I had put my own financial resources into the event, along with my valuable time. The event (Flam) was advertised in the 'evenings out' section, and as there was a thread relating to Gordon Ramsey in 'Sheffield discussions', I quickly created the reply and inserted it.

I do apologise if you experienced difficulties disseminating the information in my original reply, and i am sorry for any offence caused.

My thanks, and best wishes

Marek
From Poland

Sounding to me like he's turned it into another above average run of the mill eatery/'bar'.

I went last night and it was brilliant, it was really surreal to see Gordon in the flesh! The staff were wonderful, but seemed really nervous under Gordon's watchful eye (like anybody would!) but I think they were fantastic and the food was spot on (apart from my well done steak being pink!)

A big well done to Justin and the rest of the staff, can't wait to see it on TV!

x

I saw him yesterday.

I went last night and it was brilliant, it was really surreal to see Gordon in the flesh! The staff were wonderful, but seemed really nervous under Gordon's watchful eye (like anybody would!) but I think they were fantastic and the food was spot on (apart from my well done steak being pink!)

A big well done to Justin and the rest of the staff, can't wait to see it on TV!

x

pink is a steak cooked to perfection :D

Eew but it was meant to be well done but there was blood running into my garlic butter :S

Eew but it was meant to be well done but there was blood running into my garlic butter :S

Why ruin a steak by having it well done ?

Whats the prices like ?

Eew but it was meant to be well done but there was blood running into my garlic butter :S

yeah they should cook it how you requested

please tell me they haven't really renamed it silver smiths?!! i can understand the logic of rebranding, but it just sounds like a wetherspoons to me :(

Drove past yesterday.

Well, er ..... it's blue and pretty much bland looking from the outside.

How DID the owner allow the name change to happen?

I can see the program now "GR: Well, Sheffield's famous for steel issun it, so i came up with the name .... dada ..... Silver Smiths!"

Get with it Gord, we've moved on.

The new menu that is posted outside looks good - but no prices! Does anyone know what they are like?

You're looking at between £5-7 for your starter £10-16 for the main.
We had two starters, two mains and a desert along with a couple of drinks and had some change left over from £50. The Building used to be run by Silver Smiths and list listed so they cannot do much with the front of the building which, coincidently has the Silversmiths name on it from its previous occupancy!

The Building used to be run by Silver Smiths and list listed so they cannot do much with the front of the building which, coincidently has the Silversmiths name on it from its previous occupancy!

Not really a coincidence to call it Silversmiths now is it? As you've said it's always said that on the front and they couldn't alter the front of the building as it's listed. Ramsay will have just said 'Well you can't change the front and it's not gonna be called George Ropers so how about Silversmiths?'. Dab of silver paint to highlight it and jobs a good un! Rebrand. Done.

and all done for under a tenna too, can't be bad! ;)

Filmed there this weekend apparently. Bet it's quite good now, not that i thought it was that bad before to be fair.

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I saw him too. He was talking to people sat outside the Ha Ha bar. He looked good!! I got a pic on my mobile!! He he... I know I'm easily pleased!!

Im jealous, I have the craziest crush on Mr Ramsey!! :love:

Have to give it a go soon, whilst it`s on the up. Hope it succeeds.

Is it still a lot of tapas? What`s the menu like?

Get with it Gord, we've moved on.

wrong. it's a stroke of genius. so obvious, so pure.

the white rose logged on as yog.

Got a pic of him, and he signed my copy of "Sunday Lunch", and I managed a quick chat with him. Seemed nice and down to earth, and I was well chuffed. Would LOVE the chance to cook in one of his kitchens, but don't have £x00 to spare! :-(

Radio Times is out and i note that the programme gets an airing on Friday 30th Jan - 9pm on Channel 4 - it's a two hour special that seems to focus on our own Runaway Girl/Silversmiths and some place in Devon

Thanks for the tip. Have set the 'box' up to record it.

The Kitchen Nightmares prog is still going out as well, in March I think.

Apparently the Silversmiths episode is being aired next Friday.

Ive eaten there, its stunning :)

Apparently the Silversmiths episode is being aired next Friday.

Ive eaten there, its stunning :)

Yeah it's listed in heat mag as next Fri a double episode.

Yes he zoomed past me waiting for a bus the other day in City Centre his mercedes at 60 mph through a giant puddle and completely soaked me - thanks a heap Gordon Ramsay !

I was going to organise a city centre venue so a load of us from Sheffield Forum could watch it together live, but as it's on a Friday I don't think it's going to happen so we'll be watching it at home. I can't wait. Although Donna told me that she's a little worried how they'll be depicted as Justin did get a few roastings.

Oooh I've just seen a bit of the trailer for the show and it looks like Justin was in tears! :?

We know them as breadcakes but posh people like the ones he mixes with call them Baps!:hihi:
Beans on toast to us mere mortals.

i quite fancy beans on my baps :hihi::hihi::hihi:

i quite fancy beans on my baps :hihi::hihi::hihi:
:love::love::love::thumbsup::thumbsup:

i quite fancy beans on my baps :hihi::hihi::hihi:

When I was fillum school in Manchester they used to call them barm cakes. First time I went into a bakery over there and asked for a bap they corrected me and said "It's barm cakes over 'ere luv." :nono:

i quite fancy beans on my baps :hihi::hihi::hihi:

Actually as you brought the subject up, mine are on display in today's Sheffield Star. (http://www.thestar.co.uk/features/TODAY39S-WOMAN-Taboo-sex-a.4919459.jp) :hihi:

Mucky bitch.

Mucky bitch.

LOL :) You edited it, ya daft 'ap'th :)

LOL :) You edited it, ya daft 'ap'th :)

Not heard that phrase in aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaages!

What/where did it evolve from I now wonder?

Not heard that phrase in aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaages!

What/where did it evolve from I now wonder?

It originates from "Half penny worth" :) It was used a lot when I was little. I was a fifties baby :hihi:

My Mum and Dad always used that phrase when we were small and I used to wonder what it meant. Not thought of it or heard it for years :hihi:

My mam still sez it.

Erm, not saying that Gordon Ramsay is a liar or anything but since when was Cafe Rouge in Leopold Square? I'm really glad he didn't crucify the Runaway Girl, I ate there before he turned up and the food was really good (and still is). I always thought the place didn't do great because you could never really tell if it was a music place or a food place.

The staff are really good there too, I wanted to slap him for being so rude to them!

I knew Gordon would have instant respect for chef Richie Russell. I've seen Richie (and sous chef Jonil Xhaja) in the kitchen and he really is the genuine article (which is why Gordon showed him the respect of addressing him as "chef".) Horrible seeing lovely Donna crying :(

What gobsmacked me was seeing the cellars! Yog and I were suggesting putting real ale on a long time ago in order to attract the clientele from Sheffield Hallam to the bar (this is when it was still Runaway Girl) and we were told there weren't any cellars! :suspect:

I really hope they can all make it work but in the last shot Justin, Donna and Richie all looked really glum :( I've supported the venture right from the start on here and in person, and I hope it works out for them.

Erm, not saying that Gordon Ramsay is a liar or anything but since when was Cafe Rouge in Leopold Square?

You have to sometimes film just outside locations and then cut it all together to make sense, it's not deceitful it's just one of the practical aspects of filmmaking. I think one of the appeals of the show is the fact that Gordon is honest. Anyway, Family Guy's on in a bit and I need to go and make a cuppa.

What gobsmacked me was seeing the cellars! Yog and I were suggesting putting real ale on a long time ago in order to attract the clientele from Sheffield Hallam to the bar (this is when it was still Runaway Girl) and we were told there weren't any cellars! :suspect:


there are cellars, having done a couple of nights down there I can tell you (and I'm sure Justin & Donna would agree) the cellars get really warm, I think the draught is under bar cooled, so any real ale would go off really and quick and would be rank from the start.

I saw Gordon Ramsey being filmed in The Winter Gardens. He was better looking than on TV.:thumbsup:

had no idea 111 became runaway girl.....gobsmack-ed :shocked:

I loved 111, I liked runaway girl and Justin is a lovely chap...

I loved 111, I liked runaway girl and Justin is a lovely chap...

dude....potted history please? feel as if i've lost a few years!!

when did 111 become rag? become silversmiths? all same owners???!! :help:

Justin what a character :hihi: He was like a child that would not listen.


Was it me but did Justin's chef have a slight jamaican/yorkhire mixed with a mancunin accent thing going on?

dude....potted history please? feel as if i've lost a few years!!

when did 111 become rag? become silversmiths? all same owners???!! :help:

you are missing many years man, diff owners, runaway girl for a good few years... 111 was brilliant but not marketed very well imo...

No No, Gordon was in sheffield for his tv program Kitchen Nightmare's he was doing the bar/restaurant 'Runaway Girl' which is just behind the Hubs (Big Tea Kettle's) the program was actually aired tonight!!!

he was filmin his programme, it was on the tv the other night, the resturant 'the run away girl' from sheffield which sells spanish food, but now its called sumthing else but cant reali remeber wot, aprently the food is really gud now

Justin what a character :hihi: He was like a child that would not listen.


Was it me but did Justin's chef have a slight jamaican/yorkhire mixed with a mancunin accent thing going on?

that is mad as i was talking to someone today who said the very same thing.

:hihi::hihi::hihi:

it was at that silver smiths restaurant in town he was transforming

there are cellars, having done a couple of nights down there I can tell you (and I'm sure Justin & Donna would agree) the cellars get really warm, I think the draught is under bar cooled, so any real ale would go off really and quick and would be rank from the start.

We had the same problem at boho, but had cellar cooling installed = real ale. Only nobody bought it, so we ended up taking it back off. It did keep the wine chilled though =)

I knew Gordon would have instant respect for chef Richie Russell. I've seen Richie (and sous chef Jonil Xhaja) in the kitchen and he really is the genuine article (which is why Gordon showed him the respect of addressing him as "chef".) Horrible seeing lovely Donna crying :(

What gobsmacked me was seeing the cellars! Yog and I were suggesting putting real ale on a long time ago in order to attract the clientele from Sheffield Hallam to the bar (this is when it was still Runaway Girl) and we were told there weren't any cellars! :suspect:

I really hope they can all make it work but in the last shot Justin, Donna and Richie all looked really glum :( I've supported the venture right from the start on here and in person, and I hope it works out for them.

I love Gordon, but I think love him or hate him you can't deny that he's very generous when he spots someone either with real talent or with potential, as he also did with the daughter of the Devon couple, putting her in charge of the kitchen. I saw one before where he offered one young kitchen trainee an apprenticeship at one of his places because he wanted to nurture him/her.

:thumbsup:

I love Gordon, but I think love him or hate him you can't deny that he's very generous when he spots someone either with real talent or with potential, as he also did with the daughter of the Devon couple, putting her in charge of the kitchen. I saw one before where he offered one young kitchen trainee an apprenticeship at one of his places because he wanted to nurture him/her.

:thumbsup:

I agree. Anyone who says he doesn't care doesn't understand the passion required to get where he's got.

btw for those wondering where the Silversmiths (Runaway Girl) thread has gone, it's been moved into the cosy back room of the forum, Entertainment, here (http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?p=4615455&posted=1#post4615455).

just watched the programme. A lot of it seemed staged for the cameras which it probably was. Justin came across as a bit daft which when i've been there, he's far from that.
I dunno, i think runaway girl was a cracking bar but was just too far to walk from Division street which is the same crowd as it was attracting i loved the 2 phase cocktails. It was location that stopped me going more often but i went down for a few of the nights, bands and a birthday.
I've tried to go to silversmiths off the cuff twice, both times it's been shut. I am thinking about going there for my birthday so perhaps have to request a veggie night pie if i can get enough peeps to go. :)(mm homity pie!)

I finally got round to watching the programme last night.

Does anyone know the location of the venison farm that was featured?

I finally got round to watching the programme last night.

Does anyone know the location of the venison farm that was featured?

I guessed it would probably be Wentworth Estate in Rotherham.

I finally got round to watching the programme last night.

Does anyone know the location of the venison farm that was featured?

The only one I know of is Round Green Farm at Worsbrough, Barnsley but it didn't look like Round Green.

I would be interested to know too.

I guessed it would probably be Wentworth Estate in Rotherham.

I've seen the Wentworth herd but I thought they were basically wholesale only and didn't sell directly to individuals or small businesses. That was a long time ago when I checked them out though. Can anyone comment on this?

I'm pretty sure Round Green have a shop. We passed a sign for a farm shop less than a mile from there the other day.

The only one I know of is Round Green Farm at Worsbrough, Barnsley but it didn't look like Round Green.

I would be interested to know too.



I've seen the Wentworth herd but I thought they were basically wholesale only and didn't sell directly to individuals or small businesses. That was a long time ago when I checked them out though. Can anyone comment on this?

There is a farm shop in the garden centre that sells Wentworth reared venison.

just wondering if those who said there was nothing wrong with the place feel a bit silly now after watching the programme and knowing the tapas they ate was re heated slop from a bucket ? :)

I'm pretty sure Round Green have a shop. We passed a sign for a farm shop less than a mile from there the other day.

Yeah they do and they sell their venison direct along with a few other items, it was the Wentworth estate that I didn't think sold direct.
On the topic of Round Green, I liked the shop and the owner was very friendly and helpful but it was their policy to vac pack and freeze all their meat which I don't like.


There is a farm shop in the garden centre that sells Wentworth reared venison.
Been to the garden centre quite a lot but not recently, I'll check it out.


just wondering if those who said there was nothing wrong with the place feel a bit silly now after watching the programme and knowing the tapas they ate was re heated slop from a bucket ? :)

I was thinking the same thing. I had heard people cooing about it and the minor award(s) it had received but I went and didn't think it was that good. It wasn't terrible but certainly not worth the praise bestowed on it at the time.
After watching Kitchen Nightmares I was tempted to sport a smug look, alas I don't think it's an endearing trait.

he was on t.v in sheffield other week in a restauraunt

I finally got round to watching the programme last night.

Does anyone know the location of the venison farm that was featured?

There's one up near Wakefield I think, or just near Barnsley. Seen the red deer from the M1 a few times, in the fields.

... or just near Barnsley. Seen the red deer from the M1 a few times, in the fields.

Yes, that one's Round Green at Worsbrough, as mentioned above.

http://www.roundgreenfarm.co.uk/

Went to Silversmiths tonight.
Can confirm it was Round Green Farm that was featured on the episode.

There is a farm shop in the garden centre that sells Wentworth reared venison.

Went to the Wentworth Garden centre farm shop.
The only venison they had was wait for it......
from Round Green Farm.

Never mind, at least I got to check the place out and be tempted by the luscious hand made chocolates a few shops down.

Having been there on a girl’s night out we are so disappointed and upset. We found the food ok but overrated and overpriced and didn’t like the service, my girlfriends felt pressured to order more drinks and the staff kept coming back asking us if we wanted more drinks so it was uncomfortable. We won’t be going back. Emailed them about this and no response to both my emails, so that is why I am posting.:mad:

Emailed them about what? The fact that you found it overrated and overpriced? On the latter, perhaps you could check the prices on the menu before you go in. Regarding the former - Silversmiths is overrated by whom exactly? People who like it? Well you must admit they're entitled to their own opinion.
Or perhaps you emailed them to complain that they were giving you too much attention, personally I'd prefer that to being ignored all night.
I really don't understand your beef with the place based on what you posted. However I'm open to being enlightened....

if you thought it was overpriced then why did you go?
didnt you look at the 3 courses for £15 menu.
and a no thanks when they ask if you want more drinks normally works

Having been there on a girl’s night out we are so disappointed and upset. We found the food ok but overrated and overpriced and didn’t like the service, my girlfriends felt pressured to order more drinks and the staff kept coming back asking us if we wanted more drinks so it was uncomfortable. We won’t be going back. Emailed them about this and no response to both my emails, so that is why I am posting.:mad:

:loopy: . . . .

Emailed them about what? The fact that you found it overrated and overpriced? On the latter, perhaps you could check the prices on the menu before you go in. Regarding the former - Silversmiths is overrated by whom exactly? People who like it? Well you must admit they're entitled to their own opinion.
Or perhaps you emailed them to complain that they were giving you too much attention, personally I'd prefer that to being ignored all night.
I really don't understand your beef with the place based on what you posted. However I'm open to being enlightened....

Only 2 posts by `rachel`. It seems to be a malicious individual posting with an ulterior motive imo. Probs a competitor.

That’s so sad eman grooving, are you genuine or do you work for Silversmiths or perhaps a family/friend? Responding to my post within 10 minutes of posting…that must be a record and you can’t be genuine, are you like an online marshall that is always watching to censor free speech or any posting that is true? And responding to my post with so much vitriol and sarcasm, well if you are genuine I feel really sorry for you, if you work for the restaurant or are associated with them or was associated with Runaway Girl, it shows the type of characters they are associated with.:suspect:

To enlighten you..i said we went there on a girl’s night out and what started as a good night was ruined. The food was average, but the service was bordering on harassment, we didn’t want any more drinks but felt pressured to order by the staff coming up and constantly advising (‘telling’) us what drinks we must try. I only wish Gordon Ramsey had told the Silversmiths people a little about customer service. We only went out for a girlie night out to enjoy ourselves, not to be harassed and encouraged (‘forced’) to buy things we didn’t want.:mad:

Why should I not email them? Sounds like you are an attention seeker who has a history of being ignored, ever tried calling The Samaritans, they may be able to help you.:help:

this is a busy forum so someone replying to your post within 10 mins is a bit slow,
can you explain how you were forced to buy something?
also it looks a bit suspect that you have only just joined and find a thread 2 months old to slag off a business on your first post

What that fowl mouthed F****** tw**.
Still the students think he's cool, a bit like the thinking man Roy Chubby Brown.

Who is Jay69? Why are people so rude? I think this is disgusting. Are you associated with Silversmiths or Runaway Girl in some way?

To Dongle, I explained in my previous post what happened. As to my posting record, as I explained, I only posted because I got no response and everyone has a right to know when you have a bad experience in a restaurant. I think people should respect other people and their opinions, if this was not an online forum, I think people like Jay69 would be arrested and Jay69 should be reported to the police.

your not the rachel walker who works at the walnut club are you?

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the walnut club i believe

No, I am NOT recommending the Walnut Club or any other restaurant or bar, I am telling you of my experience at Silversmiths. It was the manager who was one of the people who was also forcing us to buy drinks.:mad:

I'm sorry that the discussion has become this excited (or in the words of Michael Winner: 'calm down, dear'). For the record I don't work for Silversmiths or in the catering industry generally. I know of Justin but don't personally know the man. However me and Gordon Ramsey are old mates (that was a joke). Look at the long history of my postings and you'll get the gist. I was simply pointing out the logical inconsistencies of your - dare I say - rash initial post. I wouldn't want people in Sheffield to be put off dining at a perfectly acceptable restaurant because of another (and these are all too frequent) ill-thought out posting.

My beef? I like to support Sheffield's independent establishments.

No, I am NOT recommending the Walnut Club or any other restaurant or bar, I am telling you of my experience at Silversmiths. It was the manager who was one of the people who was also forcing us to buy drinks.:mad:

Forcing you eh? Thumbscrew? Waterboarding?

No, I am NOT recommending the Walnut Club or any other restaurant or bar, I am telling you of my experience at Silversmiths. It was the manager who was one of the people who was also forcing us to buy drinks.:mad:

He never asked if you were recommending it, he asked if you worked there.

I am telling you of my experience at Silversmiths. It was the manager who was one of the people who was also forcing us to buy drinks.
I'm sure someone criticised Silversmiths a while ago, saying the complete opposite - they waited too long to be offered drinks. Maybe they are trying to overcompensate to respond to previous criticism?
When we went, I found the level of service to be absolutely spot on :)

I am just curious as to what could be construed as "Forcing us to buy drinks"??

I'm not trying to be argumentative, just curious - whenever we are having a meal, either we have plenty of wine on the table and so there is no need to ask us if we want more drinks, or the wine is getting empty, in which case we would want to be asked if we want any more...Were you sitting there with empty glasses?

Hi, all the above is fascinating reading, sounds like independent eateries need all the support they can get at the moment Can anyone give me an address for Silversmiths please.

Hi, all the above is fascinating reading, sounds like independent eateries need all the support they can get at the moment Can anyone give me an address for Silversmiths please.

:hihi:
me too, Rachels review has inspired me to try the place!

Who is Jay69? Why are people so rude? I think this is disgusting. Are you associated with Silversmiths or Runaway Girl in some way?

To Dongle, I explained in my previous post what happened. As to my posting record, as I explained, I only posted because I got no response and everyone has a right to know when you have a bad experience in a restaurant. I think people should respect other people and their opinions, if this was not an online forum, I think people like Jay69 would be arrested and Jay69 should be reported to the police.

Ha ha jay69 would be me ! two words love starts in a F and ends in a F ps grow up

I did actually read the same posting from RW on another local restaurant review site Viewsheffield.co.uk and thought the £15 special would be worth a try - so went last night.

Good food, only asked if we wanted another drink when we had finished a bottle of wine and pleasant and not intrusive waitressing. A reasonable number of people in there for a credit crunch Thursday night.

Nice choice on starters, mains and desserts. Overall a great night out and the wine selection produced a fantastic Chilean red.

I might even send them an email to tell them how good it was.

Hi, all the above is fascinating reading, sounds like independent eateries need all the support they can get at the moment Can anyone give me an address for Silversmiths please.

I've always said there's no such thing as bad publicity -

http://www.silversmiths-restaurant.com

I can recommend booking for Tuesdays pie night, epic quality food without having yer pants pulled down over the price.

and in reply to Tfran - Do email them if you have any form of feedback for 'em, as they do read them and take on board any advice / opinions you may have. Also, point 'em in the direction of this thread, as they should see that there are quite a few peeps that are also impressed with their food and service.

The last time they looked on here, I think they got the impression that there are alot of opinionated and over-exaggerated views and that they tend to out-number the neutral and postive posts.

All too often, it's the screams of a few that can be heard, over the majority

Having been there on a girl’s night out we are so disappointed and upset. We found the food ok but overrated and overpriced and didn’t like the service, my girlfriends felt pressured to order more drinks and the staff kept coming back asking us if we wanted more drinks so it was uncomfortable. We won’t be going back. Emailed them about this and no response to both my emails, so that is why I am posting.:mad:


I think you are either exaggerating or being over sensitive, or like someone else said, a disgruntled competitor.

I went there after Gordon Ramsay had been there, but before the program was aired and the pie night introduced.

The food was amazing (and I'm a self confession food snob), and the service impeccable; and well worth the money. Several friends have made repeat visits too.

And even if you were given attention by the staff, isnt that better than being ignored? Better to have attentive staff.

With regard to your email that you havent had a response to; I would imagine they get a lot of emails off the back of the TV show, its run by a few workforce of people whose time isnt dedicated to responding to emails, especially ones that are negative.

Bottom line: I'd recommend Silversmiths to anyone.. I'd even take my Mum! ;)