Food | Fifty Four and Counting

The Inn at Whitewell – a worthy trip out for a hearty meal

BistrofiftyfourandcountingMarch 30, 2017

The Trough of Bowland is a beautiful location worthy of a visit especially on a sunny day. The stunning views, rivers, cottages and rural setting make this location a gem in the Duchy of Lancasters estate. In the heart of Whitewell overlooking the river stands The Inn. This old venue is home to a very…

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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…

BritishfiftyfourandcountingJanuary 16, 2017

The Parkfield Inn – a place that’s sociable

We met with close friends on Saturday night at the Parkfield Inn in Whitefield, down the bottom end of Park Lane. Surprisingly…

CambodiafiftyfourandcountingNovember 29, 2016

Leisure time in Siem Reap by day and night

If you land in Siem Reap then you have one primary reason for being here… Anghor What. But on the days…

FoodfiftyfourandcountingNovember 28, 2016

To be a Vegetarian in Vietnam

Vietnamese people are generally slim with very clear skin complexions in the young and weathered faces in the older generation. Not…