Back to freezing cold blighty was a bit of a shock to the system so what was called for was some warming pub grub. So off to the Rose and Crown in Warwick. Tucked in behind the market square, a stone’s throw from the castle, the Rose and Crown is probably a gastro pub but without any of the horrors this name sometimes implies. Run by real people, serving real food with friendly staff and friendly customers too.
A slow cooked, locally produced, beautifully prepared and presented traditional lunch made me remember how great the seasons are after all. A short but sweet wine list with a few good ideas by the glass finished off the job.

You can see that they take local sourcing very seriously by the upcoming Pork to Fork event on 26th March (see details on their web site www.roseandcrownwarwick.co.uk) where you will not just meet the producer but get up front and personal with the product – not for the faint hearted!