I grow my own, brave the kitchen heat and know my woozy way around a wine list. Welcome to my post-lockdown world…

You may call it a blog if you must. It’s certainly a change of direction I’ve been putting off through years of journalistic hyper-activity. The lockdowns have made me reassess the food and drink I really care about. I feel refreshed and free of restraint. Even so. Please excuse the solipsistic sounding neilsowerby.co.uk. It’s not just about me. More the discoveries I want to share. Read more…

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Quo Vadis, Mountain, 64 Goodge Street – Old Soho, Fresh Soho and the new Fitzrovia frontier

Mountain and 64 Goodge Street are two of London's rising star restaurants. My verdict.
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MANCHESTER FOOD AND DRINK FESTIVAL AWARD SHORTLISTS – VOTING IS OPEN 

Here is the shortlist for the 2023 Manchester Food and Drink Festival Awards

Foam-filled Baths time for Indy Man Beer Con and the podcasts from Pellicle

Previewing Indy Man Beer Con, the UK's best craft beer showcase.

Ethically farmed salmon from the Faroes and Iceland is the responsible way to fish shop

Scottish farmed has its critics. So what are the alternatives? Maybe the Faroes or Iceland
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MFK Fisher, mot justes and the art of eating – still delicious after all these years

MFK Fisher was arguably the 20th century's greatest chronicler of her own life and the food that was integral to it. Let's reassess.
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