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…
Begone the travails of trembling madness – York’s Skosh really is a wizard restaurant
Skosh in York offers a globally eclectic small plates menu. Does it work?
Fish, fowl, fur and flesh – Scotland’s rich larder finds focus in Glasgow old and new
Here are my favourite eating and drinking spots in Glasgow
How my gurning Medlock gurnard spouted from Gandalf’s mouth
Meet the gurnard, one of our ugliest and yet tastiest fish
Blossoming Perry – ‘the best examples are the match of anything ever fermented’
I review Adam Wells unique book on perry – a homage to one of the great under-rated drinks.
How a snail trail led back to Manchester’s own flourishing flatbread scene
Flatbreads are very much on trend. I explore the toppings wowing London and Manchester
On fire! Musu chef Shaw’s smoking take on the Land of the Rising Sun
I revisit one of may favourite Manchester restaurants and find Musu has upped its game even further