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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Biodynamic Washington wine (and a slice of David Lynch’s cherry pie)

Biodynamic wine making at one of Washington State's great estates
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The Sampa basement tapes – Caroline Martins’ 10 Brazilian food tips

Caroline Martins is running a Brazilian-British Chef's Table in the basement of a Manchester sports bar. How good is it?
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Winsome restaurant looks a perfect showcase for top chef Shaun Moffat

Shaun Moffat is to be chef patron at a new Manchester restaurant called Winsome
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How I grew to love the Bermondsey bounty at Borough’s expense

Borough boasts some impressive new restaurants but the Market can be an overcrowded nightmare. Escape to a new foodie frontier
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All the winners from The MFDF Awards 2024 on a night of New Century celebration

The 2024 Manchester Food and Drink Festival Awards – all this year's winners

Win a fabulous six-bottle case of sherry to kick-start 2025

Your chance to win a six bottle case of sherry worth £122
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