Forge Island is the town centre's new landmark leisure destination being delivered by Rotherham Council in partnership with Muse. The £47m development includes an 8-screen boutique cinema operated by The Arc Cinema, a 69-roomed Travelodge Hotel as well as food outlets which are yet to open.
Vetro Lounge, a new neighbourhood bar, was confirmed as the first food and drink venue to open having secured a premises licence for the largest remaining unit, begun recruitment and submitted a planning application for new signage.
Now a premises application has been submitted for Unit 3 - a 2,580 sq ft unit adjacent to the hotel, opposite the cinema and accross from Vetro Lounge.
Sygnature Dish is set to bring steak and seafood to Forge Island.
Many will recognise Dalu and Sibbs Sikhosana, the enterprising siblings behind Sygnature Dish, from Sub Sahara, an authentic family-run African shop and butchery in Rotherham town centre. Sub Sahara was established in August 2023 by owners who have a combined experience of retail and hospitality industry of over 30 years.
Diners will be able to indulge in the finest cuts of T-bone, sirloin and rib-eye steaks, along with beef ribs and burgers. There’ll be a range of seafood on the menu too, including salmon, prawns and the fish of the day. The menu will also feature chicken, pasta, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options to suit all tastes.
And, if you want to sample more than one dish, you’ll be able to create your own platter.
The company has already begun recruitment for a restaurant manager and kitchen staff.
Dalu said: “We can’t wait to join Vetro Lounge, Travelodge and one of the best cinemas in the country, Arc, at Forge Island this spring. Sygnature Dish will offer something for everyone – it’s a unique offer for Rotherham where you’ll be able to sample the finest cuts of meat on the bone and fresh seafood, while getting good value for money.”
Sibbs added: “Forge Island has got so much potential as a destination in Rotherham. We’re passionate about what we do and when the opportunity was presented to us, we wanted to grab it with both hands. We hope our Forge Island site will be the first of many Sygnature Dish restaurants across the country.”
Cllr Chris Read, Leader of Rotherham Council, said: “I’m absolutely delighted to welcome Sygnature Dish to Forge Island. It’s fantastic that one of our existing businesses in the town centre wants to expand with a new, fresh and exciting offer; it really illustrates Forge Island’s potential.
"Following the recent announcement of Vetro Lounge, it’s exciting to keep the momentum going. We’re continuing to drive forward our vision for a revitalized Rotherham, and Sygnature Dish is a fantastic addition to this journey. I look forward to seeing it flourish and welcoming even more exciting food and drink experiences in the near future."
Sygnature Dish website
Forge Island website
Images: Sygnature Dish
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