During lockdown I’ve been publishing weekly interviews with notable people in Reading, whether they’re part of the food and drink scene, active in Reading’s cultural network or otherwise contribute to the life of the town. Here are the ones I’ve published so far:

• Ian Caren (CEO, Launchpad)
• Phil Carter (owner, Anonymous Coffee)
• Louize Clarke (owner, Curious Lounge)
• Mike Clayton-Jones (co-owner, Double-Barrelled Brewery)
• Glen Dinning (owner, Blue Collar Food)
• Rachel Eden (councillor, Deputy Mayor)
• Edible Reading (restaurant blogger)
• Kevin Farrell (co-owner, Vegivores)
• Dan Hearn (Loddon Brewery)
• Pete Hefferan (co-owner, Shed)
• Joanna Hu (co-owner, Kungfu Kitchen)
• Naomi Lowe (owner, Nibsy’s)
• Tevye Markson (journalist, Reading Chronicle)
• Tutu Melaku (owner, Tutu’s Ethiopian Table)
• Dr Quaff (blogger, Quaffable Reading)
• Mohamad Skeik (manager, Bakery House)
• Nandana Syamala (co-owner, Clay’s Hyderabadi Kitchen)
• Salvo Toscano (photographer)
• Shuet Han Tsui (co-owner, Fidget & Bob)
• Steph Weller (producer, Reading Fringe Festival)
• Adam Wells (drinks writer)

If you can think of someone you’d like to see interviewed, email me – ediblereading@gmail.com – or add a comment to this post!