New Manchester restaurant Skof has only been open for a week - but it has already claimed its first top industry award. The restaurant is the debut solo venture from chef Tom Barnes and is based in an historic former drapery in the Hanover Building in the city centre. Now, Skof has been given the "One to Watch" Award at the prestigious National Restaurant Awards 2024.
The awards were announced in London on Monday night. Tom was formerly executive chef at Simon Rogan 's three Michelin Star restaurant L'Enclume in Cumbria. So bringing his first restaurant to Manchester has sparked feverish excitement among foodies.
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The restaurant serves 12 course or 16 course tasting menus for £120 or £165 in the evenings, or there is also a £50 lunch option. The new restaurant, located in the NOMA district of Manchester, comes from acclaimed chef Tom Barnes (Image: Cristian Barnett) Announcing Skof's award on Instgram on Monday night, judges said: "This year’s One to Watch is @skof_manchester . The first restaurant by @cheftombarnes is a personal affair that looks set to make its mark on Manchester’s restaurant scene.
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