Detox for the new year with Square Meal's guide to nutritious and delicious food across the country

Pounds THE COMPANY SHED

129 Coast Road, West Mersea, Colchester

(01206 382700), open Tues-Sat 9am-4pm; Sun 10am-4pm The Company Shed is primarily a fishmonger, but the cafe side of the operation is an increasingly popular sideline. The restaurant is located among the salt marshes of West Mersea island, and most of the fish is bought from local fishermen. Order a seafood platter and tuck into crab, prawns, mackerel, smoked salmon, cockles (when in season) and giant, juicy crevettes -for only Pounds 8.50.

Pounds DILLI RESTAURANT

60 Stamford New Road, Altrincham, Cheshire (0161-927 9219), open Mon-Sun noon 11pm (Sun -10.30pm)

Using traditional foods that are known to nourish specific parts of the body, Dilli's "vintage Indian cuisine" delivers lightly spiced dishes such as duck samosas, monkfish tikka kebabs, Allepey seafood curry (seafood stewed in coconut milk with shredded ginger, soured with raw mango) and makai shehzadi (baby corn pickled with lime and honey, stir-fried with spinach in a masala with peppercorns and garlic).

Pounds EVERYMAN BISTRO

5-9 Hope Street, Liverpool (0151-708 9545), open Mon-Wed noon-midnight; Thur Fri noon-2am; Sat 11am-2am

This bistro was founded 35 years ago and continues to set the standard for good food on a modest budget. Fresh, seasonal ingredients, a menu that changes twice daily and down-to-earth cooking draw an appreciative crowd. Middle...