Aroundtown Magazine November/December 2022 Edition

FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT
Style and
substance
at Seasons
It’s one of South Yorkshire’s most aesthetically
pleasing restaurants, an opulent paradise with
décor that pulls out all the stops. But Season’s
Restaurant in Wickersley delivers both style
and substance aplenty.
The wow-factor venue opened
in March following extensive
renovations to the former butchers
and tattoo parlour premises. Set
over two floors, the downstairs
dining areas leads up to a
mezzanine floor that can be hired for
exclusive dining – the modern layout
boasting high ceilings and endless
natural light through double height
windows.
Design and presentation have
taken centre stage throughout the
restaurant, from the emerald velvet
seating to the luxe gold accents and
the theatrical blossom tree creating
a photogenic atmosphere. Even
the restrooms are Instagrammable
with black Italian porcelain lavatories
and wallpaper adorned
with unicorns and tigers.
But it’s not just the décor that has
been thoughtfully designed. Artistic
flair transcends down into the menu
which has been devised around the
idea of accessible luxury; nostalgic
and satisfying British classics with a
hint of modern fine dining.
There’s a finesse you’d expect
with haute cuisine without the
perturbing portion sizes or prices.
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Artistic flair transcends down into the
menu which has been devised around the
idea of accessible luxury; nostalgic and
satisfying British classics with a hint of
modern fine dining
”
Accompaniments and ingredients
you don’t generally find locally such
as blue cheese popcorn that comes
with the pheasant kiev, smoked
mackerel pate served with apple
kaffir lime leaf gel and candied
beets, or a parmesan panna cotta
with brioche crumb – and they’re
just the starters.
The inventive team behind the
seasonally changing menus include
a consultant chef who worked
for our new King Charles III at his
private Isles of Scilly residence when
he was the Duchy of Cornwall, and a
head chef with 35 years’ experience
who once helped build up the
exclusive dining offer at a French
Alps ski resort.
Its extravagant interior and
culinary panache make Seasons a
destination for special occasions.
But its so much more than that.
There’s a new lunch menu that
makes Seasons the perfect place
to catch up in a laid-back vibe while
enjoying an Asian-inspired salad,
open flatbread sandwich, or brioche
slider filled with lobster in marie rose
sauce or pulled spicy lamb.
An a la carte menu is served
in the evenings which changes
seasonally to show off the best
local produce available. The
chefs at Seasons work with many
independent businesses such as
Andrew’s Butchers and Lawn’s Farm
Shop who supply all their quality
meat products including venison,
lamb, corn-fed chicken and grassfed
beef steaks.
Fruit and vegetables are always
what’s in season, with autumn and
winter dishes boasting comforting
flavours of celeriac, chicory and
chestnut. There are also many
vegetarian and vegan options such
as beetroot starter cooked five
ways, or cauliflower parmigiana with
Waldorf salad.
Season’s Sunday lunch has
become a hit for those looking
for the comfort of a roast dinner
elevated to gourmet levels.
And you’ve got to leave room for
one of their tempting desserts made
by their talented pastry chefs. Think
old-school puddings like cornflake
tart but served with a silky crème
patisserie and sugar shard. Or how
about a white chocolate and Biscoff
Cheesecake served with a torched
plum?
In the lead up to Christmas,
Seasons will be launching their
first festive fayre menu that will be
served at both lunch and evening
sittings alongside their winter a la
carte menu. Classic turkey has been
given the Seasons’ twist with a confit
leg, pancetta and Henderson’s
relish stuffing. Other options include
bacon-wrapped monkfish loin with
a mussel broth, pork fillet on a bed
of Le Puy green lentils with cider jus,
and a vegetable nut roast.
Throughout December the
restaurant will be hosting many
seasonal events evenings with live
entertainment from carol singers to
crooners and a card-trick charmer.
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