Courtney Pochin | Senior Lifestyle Reporter

As Metro's specialist food writer, Courtney covers the latest food and drink trends, new restaurant openings, and consumer news. She also writes more generally about women's issues, relationships, travel, and her love for Taylor Swift.

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