Editing Isle of Man (section)

=== Food ===
In the past, the basic national dish of the island was ''spuds and herrin'', boiled potatoes and herring.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Isle of Man Cuisine. Isle of Man Attractions Essentials |url=https://www.isleofman.com/guide/essentials/view |access-date=2024-06-12 |website=www.isleofman.com |language=en }}{{Dead link|date=July 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> This plain dish was supported by the subsistence farmers of the island, who for centuries [[Crofting|crofted]] the land and fished the sea. Chips, cheese and gravy, a dish similar to [[poutine]], is found in most of the island's fast-food outlets. It consists of thick-cut [[French fried potatoes|chips]], covered in shredded [[Cheddar cheese]] and topped with a thick gravy.<ref>{{cite web |last=isleofman.com |title=Attractions :: isleofman.com |url=http://www.isleofman.com/attractions/cuisine/ |access-date=10 November 2017 |website=Isleofman.com |archive-date=26 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171226050135/http://www.isleofman.com/attractions/cuisine |url-status=live}}</ref> However, as of the Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival 2018, [[queen scallop]]s (''queenies'') have been crowned the Manx national dish<ref>{{cite web |title=National Dish of the Isle of Man – Locate Isle of Man |url=https://www.locate.im/articles/national-dish-of-the-isle-of-man- |access-date=20 May 2020 |website=locate.im |archive-date=24 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200824083028/https://www.locate.im/articles/national-dish-of-the-isle-of-man- |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Queenies crowned Isle of Man's national dish |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-45547406 |website=BBC News |date=17 September 2018 |access-date=19 April 2022 |archive-date=15 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220615023410/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-45547406 |url-status=live }}</ref> with many restaurants, hotels and pubs serving local wild queen scallops.

Seafood has traditionally accounted for a large proportion of the local diet. Although commercial fishing has declined in recent years, local delicacies include Manx [[kipper]]s (smoked herrings) which are produced by the smokeries in Peel on the west coast of the island, albeit mainly from [[North Sea]] herring these days.<ref name="Assoc1971">{{Cite journal |date=November 1971 |title=American Motorcyclist |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ffYDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA22 |journal=American Motorcyclist: The Monthly Journal of the American Motorcyclist Association |publisher=American Motorcyclist Association |page=22 |issn=0277-9358 |access-date=12 September 2011 |archive-date=9 May 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130509180417/http://books.google.com/books?id=ffYDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA22 |url-status=live}}</ref> The smokeries also produce other specialities including smoked salmon and bacon.

Crab, lobster and scallops are commercially fished; further, the queen scallop is regarded as a particular delicacy, with a light, sweet flavour.<ref>{{cite web |last=Evans |first=Ann |date=30 May 2009 |title=Scallops the main ingredient of unique gathering for foodies; SUN, sea, sand and shellfish |url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Scallops+the+main+ingredient+of+unique+gathering+for+foodies%3B+SUN,...-a0200817093 |access-date=12 September 2011 |website=Coventry Evening Telegraph |publisher=Coventry Newspapers |via=TheFreeLibrary.com |archive-date=25 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025021554/http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Scallops+the+main+ingredient+of+unique+gathering+for+foodies%3B+SUN,...-a0200817093 |url-status=live}}</ref> Cod, [[Common ling|ling]] and mackerel are often angled for the table, and freshwater trout and salmon can be taken from the local rivers and lakes, supported by the government fish hatchery at Cornaa on the east coast.

Cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry are all commercially farmed; Manx lamb from the hill farms is a popular dish. The [[Manx Loaghtan|Loaghtan]], the indigenous breed of Manx sheep, has a rich, dark meat that has found favour with chefs,<ref>{{cite web |last=Kallaway |first=Jane |title=Award winning organic lamb |url=http://www.langleychase.co.uk/ |access-date=12 September 2011 |publisher=Langley Chase Organic Farm |archive-date=4 September 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110904024332/http://www.langleychase.co.uk/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Purely Isle of Man |url=http://www.gov.im/lib/docs/iomfinance/factsheets/isleofmanproduce.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121012054640/http://www.gov.im/lib/docs/iomfinance/factsheets/isleofmanproduce.pdf |archive-date=12 October 2012 |access-date=12 September 2011 |website=gov.im |publisher=Department of Finance, Isle of Man}}</ref> featuring in dishes on the BBC's ''[[MasterChef (UK TV series)|MasterChef]]'' series.

Manx cheese has also found some success, featuring smoked and herb-flavoured varieties, and is stocked by many of the UK's supermarket chains.<ref>{{cite web |date=2010 |title=Isle of Man Oak Smoked Mature Cheddar Wins Bronze Medal at The British Cheese Awards 2010 |url=http://isleofman.isle-news.com/archives/isle-of-man-oak-smoked-mature-cheddar-wins-bronze-medal-at-the-british-cheese-awards-2010/6768/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120325175544/http://isleofman.isle-news.com/archives/isle-of-man-oak-smoked-mature-cheddar-wins-bronze-medal-at-the-british-cheese-awards-2010/6768/ |archive-date=25 March 2012 |access-date=12 September 2011 |website=Isle News}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=15 October 2003 |title=Bumper Sales for Manx Cheese |url=http://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/isle-of-man-news/bumper_sales_for_manx_cheese_1_1750532 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120803063502/http://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/isle-of-man-news/bumper_sales_for_manx_cheese_1_1750532 |archive-date=3 August 2012 |access-date=12 September 2011 |website=IOMToday}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=22 March 2007 |title=Success at World Cheese Awards |url=http://www.isleofman.com/News/article.aspx?article=5017 |access-date=12 September 2011 |website=IsleOfMan.com |archive-date=22 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120322062013/http://www.isleofman.com/News/article.aspx?article=5017 |url-status=live}}</ref> Manx cheese took bronze medals in the 2005 British Cheese Awards and sold 578 tonnes over the year. Manx cheddar has been exported to Canada where it is available in some supermarkets.<ref>{{cite web |title=PC Black Label English Isle of Man Extra Old Cheddar Cheese |url=http://www.provigo.ca/en_CA/products/productlisting/pc-black-label-isle-of-man-extra-old-cheddar-cheese-aged-14-mont0.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161118035745/http://www.provigo.ca/en_CA/products/productlisting/pc-black-label-isle-of-man-extra-old-cheddar-cheese-aged-14-mont0.html |archive-date=18 November 2016 |access-date=17 November 2016 |website=Provigo}}</ref>

Beer is brewed on a commercial scale by [[Okells|Okells Brewery]], which was established in 1850 and is the island's largest brewer. Other breweries include Bushy's Brewery, Hooded Ram, Odin, Radical Brewing, Noa Brewhouse and Kaneens Brewery. The Isle of Man's Pure Beer Act of 1874, which resembles the [[Germany|German]] {{lang|de|[[Reinheitsgebot]]}}, is still in effect: under this Act, brewers may only use water, malt, sugar and hops in their brews.<ref>{{cite web |title=Purely Isle of Man |url=http://www.gov.im/lib/docs/iomfinance/factsheets/isleofmanproduce.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130430164916/http://www.gov.im/lib/docs/iomfinance/factsheets/isleofmanproduce.pdf |archive-date=30 April 2013 |access-date=10 June 2015 |website=gov.im |publisher=Isle of Man Government}}</ref>