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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.

The Woodside, Worsley, Manchester- “Great Restaurant, but felt like cost cutting on the food side of things”

BritishfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

This is my third visit with friends to The Woodside. I love the decor, the very attentive staff and the general ambience of the place which is much improved since my last visit. Sadly I think the food is not quite what it used to be. Don’t get me wrong there is nothing terribly wrong…

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HotelsfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

Mercure London Watford – “It’s ok .. Certainly not the best place”

Don’t get me wrong but the hotel is dated in some parts. Our corridor is obviously updated and more modern. To…
HealthyfiftyfourandcountingOctober 9, 2016

A healthy lunch in Poland

We visited one of the modern shopping centre called Nova Park in the centre of Gorzow and sat down to a…
PolandfiftyfourandcountingOctober 9, 2016

An evening at the Philhamarnic in Gorzów Wielkopolski

In the centre of Gorzow stands a beautiful music hall built around 2013. We were delighted to be able to see…
PolandfiftyfourandcountingOctober 8, 2016

In Poland ..

Arrived in Berlin and picked up by Kasia and Wojtek.. the drive to Gorzow in Poland was around 3 hours and…
LebanesefiftyfourandcountingJuly 11, 2016

Pasha Restaurant – Great food lovely staff but noisy upstairs

This was our first visit to Pasha and whilst the layout both upstairs and downstairs is somewhat erratic the food was…
Middle EasternfiftyfourandcountingFebruary 14, 2016

Anatolian Grill, Prestwich – Great atmosphere and food worth returning for

I’m a fan of middle eastern food and Turkish food so an evening at the newly refurbished Anatolian Grill was definitely…
RestaurantsfiftyfourandcountingSeptember 11, 2015

The Pavillion Bistro – “Well… I didn’t expect this!”

My wife booked this unknown restaurant for 4 of us based on a recommendation from a friend. Our drive along urban…
Guest HousesfiftyfourandcountingMay 31, 2015

Waterford House, Yorkshire – A hidden gem of the North

  My wife and I stayed here last week for 1 night … Frankly a mistake! Should have been 2 or…
ItalianfiftyfourandcountingMay 11, 2015

Vesuvio – “Shame, could so easily be a precious gem but lacks sparkle and presentation”

A booking in my view should mean that your table is ready and you are seated shortly after arrival. It was…
Personal Family EventsfiftyfourandcountingNovember 9, 2014

Lauren Frieslander married David Kaiser today

Ready for the Chuppa . . In Piccadilly Gardens . . Piccadilly Gardens Manchester .. In front of the big wheel…
Personal Family EventsfiftyfourandcountingJuly 20, 2014

Patchick Photos

Both Adam and Samantha are both engaged… Adam was first getting engaged to Katie … the party was lovely with many…
BritishfiftyfourandcountingMay 3, 2014

Healy’s Wine Bar & Brasserie, Accrington – “Great place punching above its station!”

We travelled quite a distance to have dinner at Lily Mae’s with friends based on the reviews here on TripAdvisor and…
Baltic CruisefiftyfourandcountingJuly 27, 2013

Day 14 – Harwich, England

We’re back on UK mainland and heading to London to see our daughters.
Baltic CruisefiftyfourandcountingJuly 26, 2013

Day 13 – At Sea

This morning we awoke to find the weather misty with the sun trying to break through, but the sea was calm.…

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