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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: Restaurants

Restaurant reviews

Armenian Taverna – Albert Square back with a modern twist

Middle EasternfiftyfourandcountingOctober 22, 2016

I remember vividly those Saturday nights with friends in this well established restaurant in Albert Square. Remember those stairs down to the basement restaurant, dark walls, dated furniture and that Armenian Pub atmosphere? Sadly gone are those days, but welcome to a complete refurb after 12 weeks of stripping back the place to reveal a…

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ItalianfiftyfourandcountingOctober 16, 2016

Porada Whitefield

Whitefield is quickly becoming North Manchesters quality restaurant hot spot. Last night the Porada was buzzing.. The food in this establishment edges…
BritishfiftyfourandcountingOctober 13, 2016

Starbucks .. they’re not all the same!

Such a busy day today, had a quick lunch break whilst in Manchester City centre… Seriously I was in a rush,…
BritishfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

Pizza Express Hale – A popular place.. especially early on a Sunday night!

We didn’t book, but after a short wait we were shown to a table. The Pizza Express menu is really quite…
MediterraneanfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

Isis Hotel and Restaurant, Swinton – “Great food, fabulous pianist on a Thursday night”

The food was great, tons of flavour and really a delightful Italian menu. Something for everyone including my mother in law!…
BritishfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

The Walled Garden Bistro, Preston – “Just love this place”

If you’re looking for a lovely meal and bistro style night out, then you’ll not be disappointed. This is a great…
IndianfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

Spice Essence, Kirby Lonsdale – “So good, the head chef of the hotel we stayed at recommended it!”

Got to say that this hidden away gem down the rear of an alley in the town centre of Kirby Lonsdale…
BritishfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

The Frozen Mop, Mobberley – “Thought if try this place again…”

The last time I visited here it was disastrous, but today I found the food, the service and general ambience to…
BritishfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

Guy’s Thatched Hamlet – “Still great character, worth a visit.. but needs some attention”

I have been here many times… almost always by boat. Guys is on the Lancaster canal and a great place to…
Middle EasternfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

Armenian Taverna – “Quality food in a warm atmosphere”

The food here was lovely, perhaps a little more attention to presentation but all in all made for a lovely reasonably…
ChinesefiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

Pacifica Cantonese, Eccles – “Exceptional food and service … Genuine 5 stars!”

You would have to be without taste buds not to appreciate this wonderful food. The presentation, the blend of unique flavours…
BritishfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

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

This is my third visit with friends to The Woodside. I love the decor, the very attentive staff and the general…
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…
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…

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