Sheffield restaurant crowned ‘fine-dining’ champion at national awards

A Sheffield restaurant has been crowned the winner of the ‘fine-dining’ category at a national awards ceremony, writes April Curtin.
The Rafters dish shortlisted for the Food Porn AwardsThe Rafters dish shortlisted for the Food Porn Awards
The Rafters dish shortlisted for the Food Porn Awards

Rafters, a 2 AA Rosette restaurant, took home the first award of the evening at this year’s Food Porn Awards, which were held earlier this month.

The Ranmoor-based restaurant was one of 12 finalists chosen from over 450 entries.

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Tom Lawson, co-owner and chef at Rafters restaurant, said: “The Food Porn Awards was a great event with some really good chefs and previous winners.

“Our restaurant is fine-dining, but – as two Sheffield lads – we also want to provide a comfortable experience.”

Mr Lawson created ‘langoustine minestrone’ – the dish that won the judges’ approval.

“I am very proud to have won the best looking fine-dining dish in the North,” he added.