“We want to promote the industry as much as we possibly can,” the Michelin Guide team said, explaining their decision to publish a 2021 edition of the gastronomic bible.
“We all have memories of great meals, of favourite restaurants, of nights out with friends. Restaurants will not be closed forever and someday soon we will be able to start making plans.
"We will have birthdays and anniversaries to celebrate; family to meet; dates to go on – and for all these things and more we will choose restaurants. The world of hospitality is embedded in our culture and will soon be part of our everyday lives once again.”
Work on this year’s guide started in August 2019 and was largely complete when the first national lockdown began in March 2020, they said.
While the quest for a new Michelin star in Sheffield goes on, a number of restaurants in and around the city are recommended – find out which ones made the grade below.
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1. Jöro
Jöro, at Shalesmoor, is led by Luke French, described by the Michelin Guide as a 'keen chef-owner'. "Tasting menus draw on a mix of modern British, New Nordic and Asian cuisine and feature some unusual flavour combinations," the guide says. Photo: Chris Etchells
2. Fischer's at Baslow Hall
Fischer's at Baslow Hall is another former Michelin star holder. "Menus offer a mix of classic and more original modern dishes," the 2021 guide says. Photo: Sarah Washbourn
3. 16 Feb 2017....The new Krynkl shipping container development at Shalesmoor in Sheffield.Luke French in Joro. Picture Scott Merrylees
Luke French at Jöro in Sheffield. Picture: Scott Merrylees. Photo: Scott Merrylees
4. The Peacock at Rowsley
The Peacock on Bakewell Road, Rowsley, is praised for its contemporary dishes. "Modern cooking is ingredient-led and has fresh, clean flavours; alongside, they offer some more traditional ‘classics’," the guide says. Photo: Andrew Roe