Perils of long lead in times for Sunday mags. Today’s ST

I love the smell of napalm in the morning RIP Robert Duvall

RIP the legendary Joe Ely

Cullen Skink to Auntie’s Kimchi – a Glasgow foodie foray Neil Sowerby explores Glasgow's culinary diversity in an expedition to the Southside

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A rollercoaster ride on the Bernina Express (after a more modest trundle) Neil Sowerby travels on Switzerland's famous Bernina Express and discovers simpler delights along the way

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Passport to a melting pot – Rotterdam’s rich migrant heritage A new museum traces Rotterdam's history of migration. It's the perfect springboard for a culinary exploration.

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Who needs Poirot? Hrishi’s Farlam culinary whodunnit is a criminal delight Murder mystery dinner is a unique addition to Farlam Hotel's roster of delights

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Why the marvellous Marble Arch mustn’t be squeezed out by this high rise hell - Neil Sowerby High rise development is threatening the future of the Marble Arch, arguably Manchester's greatest heritage pub

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Onanism again. Grimsby 2 Man U 0

In their own words: why female head chefs are flourishing around Manchester… - Neil Sowerby I speak to eight female head chefs about their rise in a male-dominated industry

In a male dominated hospitality world it’s hard for women to get into the top jobs. Read how eight chefs did just that

A long read on Manchester’s female head chefs the stand-out this month on www.neilsowerby.co.uk

The Highland Laddie in Leeds is a place of thrilling finesse The handsome Victorian redbrick was the setting for a spectacularly enjoyable three-hour meal

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A first for the post Rayner Observer. An informed restaurant critic reviewing an interesting new place (in Leeds too). More Jimi Famurewa to come? No next week it’s Philomena Cunk visiting a vegan restaurant in Soho that’s been around 15 years

Win a fabulous six-bottle case of sherry to kick-start 2025 - Neil Sowerby Your chance to win a six bottle case of sherry worth £122

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If I’m still around in 2034 another World Cup I’ll boycott watching.

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“A 4% reduction in the UK’s potential GDP (caused by Brexit) puts the 1.4 % growth growth the chancellor is quoting in to context - and that’s in fifty years time”

Is it any wonder business bosses are urging the Prime Minister to move as close as possible to the EU in his “Brexit reset”

Since the news seems to be inescapably grim at the moment, here is a silly distraction: the menu from my excellent lunch at Bouchon Racine yesterday.

Possibly my favourite restaurant in London at the moment. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it. First rate.

This week’s restaurant recommendation is London based and can be found right next to Farringdon Station.

Bouchon Racine has received all manner of recommendations and awards. It deserves them all.

First day on Bluesky and feeling lonely. If you follow me on x and are now on here please follow me (I’d reciprocate)

You know how people say you don’t need to say you’re leaving the other place? Does the same apply to saying youve arrived here?

Hello everyone. I am now on this platform for social media. Do please repost this message so that more people can find me!