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Australasia, Manchester – Down Under, Buzzing and Unique

AsianfiftyfourandcountingMarch 17, 2017

Imagine if you will, historic buildings set against a backdrop of glass architecture. Take comfort in the knowledge that what you now see is not a building emerging from the pavement, but a modern triangular glass structure covering the very entrance leading to down under…. a long staircase conceals what I am about to reveal…

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FoodfiftyfourandcountingMarch 12, 2017

Jasmine, Chorlton – Every table is taken, it shows how good the food is

Spending an evening in Jasmine Chorlton, a popular middle eastern cuisine restaurant, is certainly not because of the decor, the paper…

BritishfiftyfourandcountingFebruary 25, 2017

Manchester House – an immersive culinary dining experience

I’ve lived and worked all my life in and around Manchester and for the first 25 years of my work was…

BritishfiftyfourandcountingFebruary 23, 2017

The search is on for this years winners of the ‘Fifty Four and Counting Best ‘Restaurant’, ‘Pub Grub’ and ‘Street Food’ Awards 2017

Spread the word! Fifty Four and Counting 2017 Awards are on! I know .. there are loads of great restaurants out…

FoodfiftyfourandcountingFebruary 22, 2017

There’s my way and there is ‘Spice Way’

Off the court yard of Battlers Green Farm stands a small shop called Spice Way. The shop itself is intriguing given…

BistrofiftyfourandcountingFebruary 21, 2017

Who would have thought the ‘Refuge’ was back in fashion!

Thirty years ago the Refuge Assurance Co. was a Mancunian landmark like no other. Its clock tower and Victorian facade evoked…

BritishfiftyfourandcountingFebruary 18, 2017

Battlers Green Farm, Radlett, Hertfordshire – really nice shopping village and tea rooms

If you’re looking for somewhere to go I doubt you’ll be disappointed with Battlers Green Farm. It’s quaint here, set in…

Coffee shopsfiftyfourandcountingFebruary 17, 2017

The Coffee Cup in Hampstead .. popular, food ok, but in need of TLC

Lunch in Hampstead is an easy decision to make as this lovely high street offers places to stop and eat in…

CinemasfiftyfourandcountingFebruary 17, 2017

La La Land … kind of .. you know .. La La

Sorry but La La Land just didn’t do it for me. We visited Vue cinema at Middlebrook Bolton the other day…

TaxisfiftyfourandcountingFebruary 17, 2017

Uber cool .. your personal driver awaits

If you’re arriving by tube anywhere in London late at night when you’re unfamiliar with your surroundings, you’ll be glad of…

TrainsfiftyfourandcountingFebruary 17, 2017

Coach A – Virgin Train to London – 7 good reasons to travel First Class.

Well done #VirginTrains for providing me with a budget ticket for my wife and I for around £58 return using our…

BritishfiftyfourandcountingFebruary 15, 2017

Nando’s Middlebrook Bolton on Valentine’s Day & Match night

Turning up on a match night for a meal at the Middlebrook complex in Bolton, which is also home to Bolton…

BritishfiftyfourandcountingFebruary 12, 2017

Prezzo – Mill Hill, London.. surprisingly good food and atmosphere

Entering into the world of Prezzo for the first time in Mill Hill was somewhat of a surprise. I had no…

Handy TipsfiftyfourandcountingFebruary 4, 2017

Why a great tip on Pinterest went horribly wrong!

On browsing Pinterest the other day I came across 40 tips and use for WD40… in itself not that unusual. One…

BritishfiftyfourandcountingFebruary 4, 2017

The Firepit – Rawtenstall .. attentive, great food and fab atmosphere.

The Firepit is an interesting restaurant with a fab bar area upstairs, talented flare bar men and a really well displayed…