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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

Category: UK

Grand Pacific, Manchester – An explosion of flavours bound with atm​osphere

AsianfiftyfourandcountingMay 1, 2019

It’s been a long time since we last visited Grand Pacific located at the top of King Street, Manchester. We had heard that there was a new improved menu and thought we’d give it a try. When you first walk in through the front entrance you’re confronted by a grand wooden staircase leading to the…

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FoodfiftyfourandcountingApril 10, 2019

“Rags”, Hope Mill Theatre – A stunning musical that follows in the footsteps of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’

What a performance! We visited Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester last week to see an incredible performance of Rags. What a…
FoodfiftyfourandcountingMarch 28, 2019

Brexit – my solution for what it’s worth.. and I’m not happy about my conclusion!

So the country is divided. One half wants to leave the EU and the other wishes to remain a part of…
FoodfiftyfourandcountingMarch 26, 2019

La Tasca, Trafford Centre – Surprisingly good food and great service

Eating out these days means that standards must be kept consistent, especially if you are visiting the Trafford Centre which I…
CinemasfiftyfourandcountingMarch 25, 2019

Odeon Cinema Trafford, the filthiest cinema I have ever been to, but who’s responsible? Customers or Management?

My wife and I recently visited the Odeon Cinema at the Trafford Centre to see Green Book. We chose this cinema…
AttractionsfiftyfourandcountingFebruary 28, 2019

Ironbridge Gorge Museums – Home to Victorian charm, history and stunning landscapes

The weather definitely made our recent visit to Shropshire that much more enjoyable, especially when we were able to visit two…
BistrofiftyfourandcountingSeptember 21, 2018

Platzki Restaurant, Manchester – Where Genuine Polish Hospitality is Served

An area of Manchester that I rarely visit is The Great Northern. This now modern complex boasts some fabulous restaurants, bars…
AsianfiftyfourandcountingSeptember 5, 2018

Sunset by Australasia, Manchester – A Beach Bar in the City with a Refreshing Twist!

Spinningfields appears to be the hottest spot right now in the centre of Manchester. You can tell this by the new…
FoodfiftyfourandcountingMay 15, 2018

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

Manchester is changing. This is a city that has more than character, it is a result of great planning, development and…
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!
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…

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