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…

Harissa stains on my pristine new tome? Blame the genius of Gurdeep Loyal
Gurdeep Loyal's new book Flavour Heroes is as thrilling to cook from as his debut

After a heavenly Hereford cider trail a true taste of terroir at The Riverside
The Mappa Mundi and artisan cider delight Neil Sowerby in Herefordshire

Pip, Pearl and Josephine – forays into Prestwich, Chelsea and a certain Treehouse
Neil Sowerby has three amazing meals, two Modern British, the other a homage to Lyon

Exploding the minerality ‘myth’… plus expert guides to great wine regions
A review of six new books covering the fascinating world of wine

What’s your beef, Brian Boru? Hawksmoor Dublin, Clontarf Castle and a Viking bloodbath
Neil Sowerby finds luxury hotel Clontarf Castle a fine base to visit Hawksmoor Dublin but there's so much history to explore too.

An alternative Greek legend – Fenix pairs red snapper with mango and fills dolmades with wagyu
Glamorous Fenix unveils its new summer menu and it offers an odyssey of flavours