The Side Door...

Firday was, of course, Mel's birthday (33!!!) so as we were already booked for the Everyman on Thursday we decided to try The Side Door restaurant ,which is just a few doors away from the theatre, as a birthday treat. We had tried to get in before but it had always been full - this time I booked.
We got there at 6 pm and Mel and I ordered a bottle of Rose with Raisin beer for J . This is Cain's official Capital of Culture beer which J thought was good but it didn't taste of raisins. The early doors menu was quite limited - only 3 starters and 3 main courses but what they lacked in quantity they made up for in quality. J & M had mince Moroccan lamb with hummus and pita bread for starters whilst I stuck to fish with Welsh rarebit on smoked haddock - delicious! We all opted for the lamb steak with couscous and yoghurt for the main course and I had cheese and biscuits (well mainly cheese and fruit, I passed on the biscuits) and J & M had a tarty thing with ice cream. All in all a very nice meal, good service and a pleasant experience. One to go back to!
It was then off to see John Shuttleworth who is a Sheffield comedian who talks, sings and plays the organ. The only song of note that I had heard before was about his Austin Ambassador Y reg! It was OK with the second half much better than the first but nowhere near as good as John Hegley. Finished about 9.30 but a good night and a pleasant way to spend someone else's birthday!