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Fifty Four and Counting

Fifty Four and Counting

Blogger, Photographer, Writer – just a good old honest opinion of restaurants, products, services and life in general

Author: fiftyfourandcounting

Being over 54 gives you a different perspective on life around you. As a lifestyle blogger, I say it as I see it. That simple. I review places to go, things to do, places I've been to, products and my take on life surprises.

Manchester House, Spinningfields – Probably the best champagne afternoon tea in Manchester

FoodfiftyfourandcountingMay 15, 2018

Manchester is changing. This is a city that has more than character, it is a result of great planning, development and passion. Passion because it never rests; not on its laurels; never on its tragedies or its triumphs. This city, that burns the midnight oil, breeds the best in music, is also home to two…

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BritishfiftyfourandcountingMay 13, 2018

Blackhouse, The Grill on the Alley, Manchester – Like Steaks? You need to try a Tomahawk!

All over the world specialists exist in every field; people who do something so well that they become well known for…
ClothingfiftyfourandcountingMay 1, 2018

Charles Tyrwhitt – Where shirts that fit, are made

Gentlemen, if you’ve not tried a Charles Tyrwhitt shirt I strongly recommend that you try one. This is a company run…
FoodfiftyfourandcountingApril 29, 2018

Manchester House, Spinningfields – Where flavour, texture and expectations get a reboot!

Manchester House where your expectation of flavours and textures gets a reboot!
ChocolatefiftyfourandcountingMarch 19, 2018

Hard Boiled Egg by Hotel Chocolat – Wasn’t expecting that!

With Easter just around the corner, Hotel Chocolat has an incredibly unique and exciting range of Easter Eggs to choose from.…
FoodfiftyfourandcountingMarch 16, 2018

Ta’aam, Prestwich – Tasty middle eastern food

There is something about middle eastern food that I just love, maybe it’s the spices, the savoury flavours or the mix…
AsianfiftyfourandcountingMarch 10, 2018

Too Mai, Hampstead – Fresh food that’s just delicious!

There are plenty of places to visit in West Hampstead, London when you’re hungry. Main Street is teeming with great food…
Canal Café TheatrefiftyfourandcountingMarch 10, 2018

News Revue, Canal Café Theatre – The Longest Running Live Comedy Show that Cancelled!

London the capital of all things British. A centre for finance, monarchy and above all the home to the News Revue…
BuryfiftyfourandcountingMarch 5, 2018

Dooties, Bury – Great food and more..

When I last visited this family run business on the edge of Bury I confess I was not as observant as…
FoodfiftyfourandcountingMarch 5, 2018

Piccolo, Gatley, Manchester – Simple Italian food

I remember in my teenage years visiting Gatley where they had the local cinema .. it was one of my favourite…
EuropeanfiftyfourandcountingMarch 3, 2018

Artisan, Spinningfields, Manchester – Probably the Best Value Sunday Roast ever!

As sure as the British pillar box is red, the monarch appears on our pound, so too all over the UK…
ChocolatefiftyfourandcountingFebruary 5, 2018

Love Potions, Hotel Chocolat – Valentines Day complete!

That old romantic in me tells me that to miss Valentines Day after almost 35 years of marriage would be a…
BuryfiftyfourandcountingFebruary 4, 2018

Fairfield Hospital A & E – a tale about the NHS on a Saturday night

The press is obsessed with the lack of resources in the NHS, but tonight we witnessed first hand Fairfield Hospitals A&E.…
For GrandpasfiftyfourandcountingJanuary 31, 2018

Aedes ars Medieval Village model kit – Keeps you occupied with a real challenge

I thought I’d share with you a model kit that I started building months ago. I’ve been challenged by the largest…
BritishfiftyfourandcountingJanuary 28, 2018

Dearden Tea Rooms, Haslingden – Quirky tea rooms with great food

Lancashire boasts an enormous amount of well known landmarks, such as Blackpool Tower, the Lancashire Railway and Rossendale’s outdoor ski slope…

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  • Royal Nawaab, Pyramid, Stockport – an exceptional concept with food
  • The Spread Eagle, Mellor – A delightful country pub with character and wood burning fireplaces
  • Barton Grange Garden Centre, Willows Restaurant, Garstang – creative tasty food worthy of a visit
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