Nicky has asked me to let you all know that her Vegetarian restaurant KUMQUAT MAE now has a Facebook group:

"Kumquat Mae and Friends Presents.....!"

Please join it and tell your friends. Future events are planned. Search this site for the many positive comments about this Sheffield vegetarian restaurant.

The Bohemian will be quaking in their boots!

Expect 100% more spamming by BOHEMIAN any day now...

Where is it now, then?

Excellent news. Couldn't find the fb group though. Will it be in the same place?

OK, found it lol.

Good news indeed.

The Bohemian will be quaking in their boots!

Expect 100% more spamming by BOHEMIAN any day now...

Oooh I don't know. Sheffield's a big enough place (with a dearth of vegetarian restaurants).

Oooh I don't know. Sheffield's a big enough place (with a dearth of vegetarian restaurants).

It's one-off events at different venues for customers who miss the place - there seems to be lots on the Forum. Nothing to fear for other restaurants. Please join the Facebook group and let others who may be interested know.

It's one-off events at different venues for customers who miss the place - there seems to be lots on the Forum. Nothing to fear for other restaurants. Please join the Facebook group and let others who may be interested know.

this sounds great! :D

we had some super SF foodie meets at the old restaurant so it would be lovely to have the fantastic standard of food and try different venues.

heres the link (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=288411906806&ref=search&sid=1508478430.359482545..1&v=info) if anybody is struggling to find it.


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The Bohemian will be quaking in their boots!

Expect 100% more spamming by BOHEMIAN any day now...

I love the Bohemian

I'll have to say that I wouldn't go to Kumquat Mae because of the stupid pretentious name it has. They should rename it if they want to appeal more widely.

I'll have to say that I wouldn't go to Kumquat Mae because of the stupid pretentious name it has. They should rename it if they want to appeal more widely.

Really? That's a bit short-sighted.

I'll have to say that I wouldn't go to Kumquat Mae because of the stupid pretentious name it has. They should rename it if they want to appeal more widely.

Now you've got me wondering what restaurants you would go to and if you'd only go because of the name and not the quality of the nosh. MacKumquat?

I'll have to say that I wouldn't go to Kumquat Mae because of the stupid pretentious name it has. They should rename it if they want to appeal more widely.

You have got to be kidding, its my favourite restaurant name ever. I dont think its pretentious, just very clever word play. Kumquat Mae was never pretentious, just great food in lovely ambience with lovely staff! I miss it !!!

Ok, so looking at the link it's kinda just pub food now, as opposed to having it's own place? I wonder why the change?

Great idea, do you have a menu / price for the 28th?

Valuable information.

Ok, so looking at the link it's kinda just pub food now, as opposed to having it's own place? I wonder why the change?

The restaurant closed nearly two years ago now. So it's not so much a change - it's a rest. But they do say a change is as good as a rest.

Really nice idea - looking forward to seeing the menu!

Nicky has asked me to let you all know that her Vegetarian restaurant KUMQUAT MAE now has a Facebook group:

"Kumquat Mae and Friends Presents.....!"

Please join it and tell your friends. Future events are planned. Search this site for the many positive comments about this Sheffield vegetarian restaurant.

Good luck nicky!! i hope everything goes well for you! and plz every one support her! as i do, as when nicky was open i did eat there!:P xxx

Kumquat Mae is in the Star today.

Thanks for your comments - PM me if you are interested in hearing more (or join the FB group).


http://www.thestar.co.uk/food/Kumquat-comeback-gets-big-boost.6157833.jp?CommentPage=1&CommentPageLength=10

Sorry to be the one to bring the tone down, but I think it's only fair that we hear both sides of the story!

I sincerely hope the food has changed - I ate there for a friend's birthday and it was bland and under-seasoned and very over-priced. It was priced as though we were eating in a plush restaurant, but it felt more like eating at a student mate's house, all I needed was neighbours on the telly and the plate on my lap.

And before anybody says anything - I don't work for The Bohemian, don't like that place either.

Sorry to be the one to bring the tone down, but I think it's only fair that we hear both sides of the story!

I sincerely hope the food has changed - I ate there for a friend's birthday and it was bland and under-seasoned and very over-priced. It was priced as though we were eating in a plush restaurant, but it felt more like eating at a student mate's house, all I needed was neighbours on the telly and the plate on my lap.

And before anybody says anything - I don't work for The Bohemian, don't like that place either.

I must agree - when I went there a few years ago, I thought it was highly overpriced for the quality of the food. They were comparable to the prices of meat dishes in other restaurants, who can justify those prices as meat is generally a bit pricer than veg. The restaurant was nothing special either.

However, this new venture does sound very interesting - and seems to make a lot of sense too! I think I would like to give it a go some time.

Sorry to be the one to bring the tone down, but I think it's only fair that we hear both sides of the story!

I sincerely hope the food has changed - I ate there for a friend's birthday and it was bland and under-seasoned and very over-priced. It was priced as though we were eating in a plush restaurant, but it felt more like eating at a student mate's house, all I needed was neighbours on the telly and the plate on my lap.

And before anybody says anything - I don't work for The Bohemian, don't like that place either.

I must agree - when I went there a few years ago, I thought it was highly overpriced for the quality of the food. They were comparable to the prices of meat dishes in other restaurants, who can justify those prices as meat is generally a bit pricer than veg. The restaurant was nothing special either.

However, this new venture does sound very interesting - and seems to make a lot of sense too! I think I would like to give it a go some time.

Thanks. Points noted. Nowhere is always perfect or to everyone's taste.

Sorry you didn't like the quality of the food. It wasn't my restaurant (I am Nicky's friend) but the prices had to provide a wage to the cook and also take into account the overheads of running a restaurant. As it says in the Star article it was difficult to fill the restaurant during the week.

This was hopefully the best idea to bring Kumquat Mae back.

The event is priced at £14.50 for three courses and the pub is lovely.

out of principle and for moral reasons i will never set foot in a veggie restaurant

so you can keep you lentils!!

out of principle and for moral reasons i will never set foot in a veggie restaurant

so you can keep you lentils!!

There is a meat/murderer option.

out of principle and for moral reasons i will never set foot in a veggie restaurant

so you can keep you lentils!!

:hihi::hihi:

There is a meat/murderer option.

sorry for taking nature's option and respecting the food chain

why would a vegetarian restaurant even exist?
and more to the point why would they have a meat option?! srely that defeats the whole option

Will hopefully be there for the 28th! Really nice menu and I haven't bee in the University Arms in years.

All the best for night and looking forward to details for the next one too :-)

Good luck Nicky,fantastic idea.

Please note that if you want to come - it is bookings only. You can PM me for this. :wave:

Sorry you didn't like the quality of the food.

Maybe quality was the wrong word. I just meant it was highly overpriced considering it didn't have meat involved... so ingredients would have been a better word. I can't actually remember how the quality of the food was. If it had been bad I would have remembered, so I can only assume it was fine.

Sorry - i didn't mean to put a too negative slant on the restaurant. Like I say, I think it's a good idea and I may give it a go.

Can some one point me to a list of Vegetarian Restaurants...Its difficult to find Vegy stuff in the Mile Long menus from the standard Restaurants

Can some one point me to a list of Vegetarian Restaurants...Its difficult to find Vegy stuff in the Mile Long menus from the standard Restaurants

There arn't many totally veggie places in Sheffield, but a few places to consider are:

Blue Moon Cafe 2 St James Street, Sheffield S1 1EU (next to the Anglican Cathedral). Tel: 0114 2763443 open mon-sat 7am-8pm. licensed. Seating 50-60 plus 2 small private dining rooms.

Café Euro 72 John St S2. Ethical, organic café. Soya milk. Non-dairy
spread. 273 8553.

The Bohemian 53 Chesterfield Road (Heeley bottom) S2 tel 0114 2557797. Vegan food always available. www.thebohemian.co.uk

The Fat Cat (public house) 23 Alma Street, Sheffield S3 8SA (next to Kelham Island Museum) Tel: 0114 2494801 food served every day 12-2.30. mon-fri 6-7.30.

Tin Po Dragon Cafe (Chinese) London Road, Sheffield S2 4LT Tel: 0114 2501070/07957 158854 open mon, tues, thurs, fri, sat, sun 12-10pm, wed 6-10pm. byo wine

Sheiks Restaurant (Lebanese & middle eastern) 274 Glossop Road, Sheffield S10 2HS Tel:0114 2750555 open 7 days a week from 6pm. licensed.

Nirmals Indian Restaurant 189-193 Glossop Road, Sheffield S10 2GW Tel: 0114 2724054 open 7 days a week lunch and evenings, except Sunday lunchtime. Licensed.

The Showroom Cafe/Bar 7 Paternoster Row, Sheffield S1 2BX tel; 0114 249 5479 food served 7 days a week 12-9. Licensed. DT.

The UK Mama African Restaurant 257 Fulwood Road, Broomhill, Sheffield S10 3BD Tel: 0114 2687807/07957546497 www.ukmama.co.uk open 7 days a week lunch and evenings. Sunday lunch bookings only. Licensed. DT.

Kashmir Curry Centre 121-125 Spital Hill, Sheffield S4 7LD Tel: 0114 2726253 open Mon-Sat evenings from 5pm ‘til midnight.

Cafe 22A, Norfolk Row. A most welcoming café. Vegan options include stir-frys, hot chocolate, cakes, often the soup of the day etc.

Plus there's a veggie cafe on the green at Pitsmoor. Good takeaways from EastWest on Abbydale Rd and Bilash on Sharrowvale Rd. Buddist cafe near Hunters Bar. Natural Choice and The Organic Shop in Chesterfield town centre both have cafes. Eating Whole on Copley Rd, Doncaster. A cafe opposite Zed's in Nether Edge and many more - please add if you know anywhere.

Hey, no one has said where it is yet.

Don't forget there are some newbie Veggies here please.

Hey, no one has said where it is yet.

Don't forget there are some newbie Veggies here please.

University arms 4pm next sunday but you need to book your table and food in advance

This event is now fully booked. Look out for others by joining the Facebook group. Kumquat Mae and friends present :)

I am proper looking forward to this! Top veggie scran.