Food | Fifty Four and Counting

Barton Grange Garden Centre, Willows Restaurant, Garstang – creative tasty food worthy of a visit

CountriesfiftyfourandcountingJuly 15, 2025

Today we stopped for a quick lunch at Barton Grange, Garstang in their restaurant. The garden centre here is probably the best I have ever been to, but I felt it worthy to note that the restaurant is smart with fresh food that you would expect to find in some of the best culinary establishments….

BritishfiftyfourandcountingJuly 14, 2025

The Beehive Inn, Combs, Derbyshire – A hidden country pub and amazing food, close to Buxton

It was probably the hottest day of the year and we had a day out with friends in Buxton. Little did…

AirlinesfiftyfourandcountingJuly 8, 2025

Porto, Portugal – Where Port, good food and wine can be found in abundance

My wife and I, together with friends, planned a short break to Porto, found on the Douro River which runs from…

AfricafiftyfourandcountingMarch 16, 2025

Nairobi, Kenya – 36 hours that surprised me

Our trip to Tanzania in February 2025 ended with a week in the sun in Nungwi, Zanzibar. We had an early…

BritishfiftyfourandcountingNovember 3, 2024

Oslo Court, St John’s Wood, London – Traditional dining in a block of flats! Not what I was expecting.

Lords Cricket ground and the famous Abbey Road studios are located in St Johns Wood, an affluent North London location that…

FoodfiftyfourandcountingOctober 27, 2024

Bhaji Pala, Gatley – Authentic vegan Indian cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere

As a child I grew up in South Manchester and often visited the Tatton Cinema in Gatley. Today It has been…

FoodfiftyfourandcountingOctober 22, 2024

The Spärrows, Manchester – Food and Atmosphere – a well-kept secret

I’ve lived and worked in Manchester all my life. There are those places in any city that you just don’t generally…

Celino San MarcofiftyfourandcountingJuly 3, 2024

Da Zio Gianni, Celino San Marco – I was not expecting such a great Italian Pizzeria

Celino San Marco is home to the famous DuePalme winery. I don’t know for sure but I would not be surprised…

FoodfiftyfourandcountingMarch 12, 2024

Takayama, Japan and Shirakawa-go – A stunning part of this country

The five and a quarter hour journey went quickly from Hiroshima to Takayama via Nagoya. The first part of the journey…

CountriesfiftyfourandcountingDecember 27, 2023

Kyoto, Japan – No wonder this was the Imperial Capital

Our trip to Japan took place in the Autumn of 2023. It is a time in history when the world is…

CountriesfiftyfourandcountingDecember 9, 2023

Gora, Hakone, Japan – A Volcanic retreat in a beautiful mountainous region

Getting to Gora from Tokyo meant an early start, and heading to Odawara, where we bought the Hakone Freepass. This pass…

CarsfiftyfourandcountingSeptember 26, 2023

Funchal, Madeira – Unspoilt, Green and Full of Character

This month, we left on time from Manchester International Airport on an EasyJet flight to Funchal, to the island of Madeira.…

CountriesfiftyfourandcountingOctober 26, 2022

Mezzepotamia, Whitefield, Manchester – I was not expecting Middle Eastern food here!

I’ve lived in the North of Manchester for some thirty-something years, and as anyone who understands the area will know, you…

CambridgefiftyfourandcountingOctober 24, 2022

Ibis Hotel, Cambridge Central Station – Fab, practical, clean and funky – Amazing!

I’m just back from a weekend break in a fabulous city, Cambridge. I just loved it here .. so much I…

BritishfiftyfourandcountingOctober 23, 2022

DobbleGanger, Cambridge – If only every burger tasted this good!

We recently visited Cambridge, a city of learning, history and culture. The architecture, museums, restaurants and shops make this an ideal…

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Barton Grange Garden Centre, Willows Restaurant, Garstang – creative tasty food worthy of a visit

The Beehive Inn, Combs, Derbyshire – A hidden country pub and amazing food, close to Buxton

Porto, Portugal – Where Port, good food and wine can be found in abundance

Nairobi, Kenya – 36 hours that surprised me

Oslo Court, St John’s Wood, London – Traditional dining in a block of flats! Not what I was expecting.

Bhaji Pala, Gatley – Authentic vegan Indian cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere

The Spärrows, Manchester – Food and Atmosphere – a well-kept secret

Da Zio Gianni, Celino San Marco – I was not expecting such a great Italian Pizzeria

Takayama, Japan and Shirakawa-go – A stunning part of this country

Kyoto, Japan – No wonder this was the Imperial Capital

Gora, Hakone, Japan – A Volcanic retreat in a beautiful mountainous region

Funchal, Madeira – Unspoilt, Green and Full of Character

Mezzepotamia, Whitefield, Manchester – I was not expecting Middle Eastern food here!

Ibis Hotel, Cambridge Central Station – Fab, practical, clean and funky – Amazing!

DobbleGanger, Cambridge – If only every burger tasted this good!

Barton Grange Garden Centre, Willows Restaurant, Garstang – creative tasty food worthy of a visit

The Beehive Inn, Combs, Derbyshire – A hidden country pub and amazing food, close to Buxton

Porto Bay Teatro, Porto – A quiet, clean and centrally located boutique hotel

Porto, Portugal – Where Port, good food and wine can be found in abundance