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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

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The Alchemist, Media City, Manchester – The Asgards have landed.. and they make great food!

BistrofiftyfourandcountingSeptember 30, 2017

Manchester, home of the industrial revolution and the northern powerhouse is located inland, so it was a remarkable feat of civil and mechanical engineering that the Manchester Ship Canal was ever built. It was opened in 1894 by Queen Victoria. Today Salford Quays is home to the Imperial War Museum, The Lowry Centre and now…

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AttractionsfiftyfourandcountingAugust 18, 2017

Eisvogel Restaurant, Prater, Vienna – its Unfair to label the food average!

Much of Vienna has a tranquil, quality feel about it. As you walk the streets you are struck by the beautiful…
FoodfiftyfourandcountingJuly 30, 2017

Wow! Even I’m impressed!

In May I wrote an article “I’m no green fingers but..” Today I return to my garden to check on the…
FoodfiftyfourandcountingJuly 29, 2017

Croma, Prestwich – A draft with good food

When my oldest friend Simon recently paid us a welcome visit we decided to go out for a local bite to…
BistrofiftyfourandcountingJuly 24, 2017

Ta’am, Prestwich – Great food.. Anyone for coffee? Not here!

We met our friends for dinner at Ta’am a local kosher restaurant located in Prestwich. I’ve been meaning to go there…
FoodfiftyfourandcountingJuly 23, 2017

All the Shapes, Prestwich Village – quirky with good food

Prestwich is undergoing a major facelift right now with pavements being shaped, widened and the general image improved. So the other…
BritishfiftyfourandcountingJune 1, 2017

The Chocolate Cafe, Henley on Thames – A Riverside Pit Stop for a great lunch

You just don’t say no when offered a cruise along the Thames by friends with a stunning boat like something from…
BistrofiftyfourandcountingJune 1, 2017

Greenberry Cafe, Primrose Hill – The little Gem with an Organic Flavour

London has some great green belt places in the heart of the city. Recently I visited Primrose Hill. What a delightful…
FoodfiftyfourandcountingMay 27, 2017

Bocconcino, London – Advance to Mayfair for Authentic Italian food within a Tuscan Setting

For those that play the game called Monopoly you’ll immediately know that Mayfair is Londons most expensive property location. It’s surrounded…
FoodfiftyfourandcountingMay 17, 2017

Gusto – Manchester – Italian food for the discerning

Behind every closed door lay secrets that often remain between four walls. When we think of trendy cities full of life,…
BritishfiftyfourandcountingMay 4, 2017

Grill on the Alley – Like a reliable friend

Manchester has a surprising number of culinary hot spots where survival is based on high foot fall or in some instances where…
FoodfiftyfourandcountingApril 8, 2017

Obsessed about Peanut Butter? There’s one I can’t recommend!

I just love peanut butter.. love it with bananas, jam, honey, syrup and on its own. I love the smooth and…
FoodfiftyfourandcountingApril 7, 2017

Heavenly Roast Chicken with Herbs and Ravishing Roast Potatoes in Rosemary The Spiceway 

Roast Chicken in a roasting bag is such an easy way to prepare and cook chicken. It keeps the drying heat…
FoodfiftyfourandcountingApril 6, 2017

Jamie Olivers 30 minute Risotto and Salad

Tonight I decided to cook a Jamie Oliver dinner for my wife and I. According to the title all the meals…
FoodfiftyfourandcountingApril 2, 2017

The Prachee – a Great taste of India in Prestwich

Opposite Heaton Park, next to the metro station stands a very unassuming restaurant, popular with locals and new visitors alike. The…

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