Michelin gives the Druid a Bib Gourmand (one grade below a star for good food at moderate prices). The only other one in the area is Richard Smith's Artisan at Crosspool, Sheffield, which has held the award for about a dozen years. "It will help the area," said Bryan, right, running a six- course all puddings menu at the pub tomorrow night (details on 01629 650 302). Further up the scale, both Fischers of Baslow Hall and the Old Vicarage at Ridgeway retain their single stars.

CARY Brown is to rename Barnsley restaurant Armstrongs, which he took over late last year, as The Limes. Previous owners Christopher and Martin Peck closed with debts totalling £60,000, papers filed at Companies House revealed.

GUSTO-Italiano, that little Italian cafe on Church Street, Sheffield, now has a drinks licence.

A MURDER mystery evening is being staged at Cafe Nova, Surrey Street, Sheffield,on Saturday in aid of the SAFE@Last charity. Tickets cost £28 from Cafe Nova or on 01909 566 977.

PLATILLOS, the tapas bar in Leopold Square, Sheffield, is now selling selected tapas to drinkers in its downstairs bar. "Some drinkers find going upstairs (to the restaurant) a bit intimidating," says co-owner Craig Smith.

GRINDLEFORD'S Maynard is in the middle of a transformation from country house to boutique hotel.
The accommodation is closed until March while the ten double en-suite bedrooms are modernised. The Maynard is still open for food and drink.

EVER wondered how much it costs to have a chef cook a dinner party in your own home? The Milestone gastro pub at Kelham Island, Sheffield, charges £30 per person for five courses plus £50 for the chef.

ITV1 is starting another search for Britain's best dish rustled up by an amateur cook. If you have got a favourite signature dish you could win the £10,000 prize. Call 09011 22 33 11 or e-mail bestdish@itv.com for more.