Two popular Sheffield dining establishments have actually been called on a distinguished list of the 100 finest regional locations to dine in Britain.
By Robert Cumber
Published 8th Jul 2023, 10:18 BST
Updated 8th Jul 2023, 10:18 BST
The Good Food Guide said it had actually received more than 37,000 elections from restaurants this year for the awards, which commemorate locations that are the ‘beating heart of communities around Britain and it was the strongest field of contenders judges had ever seen.
Tonco was opened around three-and-a-half years ago by Flo Russell and Joe Shrewsbury and its ever-changing menu of small plates celebrates the best of seasonal produce, sourced as locally as possible. It has been praised by the Observer Food Monthly, which gushed that ‘every neighourhood should have a Tonco’, while Time food critic Marina O’Loughlin called Tonco a ‘gleaming example of regional hospitality in the city of steel’. The Star’s own food customer explained their experience of dining there as ‘something special’.
Tonco said it was a ‘lovely surprise’ to make the leading 100, including: “Massive thanks to all our fabulous customers and to our exceptionally hard working and dedicated colleagues who make the restaurant special.” The Orange Bird said it was ‘amazing’ to be consisted of in The Good Food Guide’s list.
Tonco and The Orange Bird were amongst 13 dining establishments in the North East to make The Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Local Restaurants of 2023, and the only 2 in South Yorkshire. The local winner was Homestead Kitchen in North Yorkshire.
