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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

Attractions

Stonehenge, Salisbury – Probably one of the world’s most famous sites

Attractions

Frameless, Marble Arch, London – I’ve never been immersed in famous art like this

Alberobello

Alberobello, Italy – A picture post card town full of Trulli homes

Food

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

Costa Rica

Pachira Lodge, Tortuguero, Costa Rica – Jungle Wildlife at its best

Belmar

Hotel Belmar, Monteverde, Costa Rica – Like a Swiss chalet in the Cloud Forests

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

BritishfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

I have been here many times… almost always by boat. Guys is on the Lancaster canal and a great place to stop and have lunch all year round. It has character with the wooden beams, cobbled street and thatched roofs, but I would like to a see just a bit more attention to detail. The…

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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…
HotelsfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

Worsley Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club – “Wonderful”

This is a delightful hotel… one of those rare major city hotels that feels welcoming, spacious and clean. There is nothing…
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…
HotelsfiftyfourandcountingOctober 11, 2016

Mercure London Watford – “It’s ok .. Certainly not the best place”

Don’t get me wrong but the hotel is dated in some parts. Our corridor is obviously updated and more modern. To…
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…
PolandfiftyfourandcountingOctober 9, 2016

An evening at the Philhamarnic in Gorzów Wielkopolski

In the centre of Gorzow stands a beautiful music hall built around 2013. We were delighted to be able to see…
PolandfiftyfourandcountingOctober 8, 2016

In Poland ..

Arrived in Berlin and picked up by Kasia and Wojtek.. the drive to Gorzow in Poland was around 3 hours and…
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…
RestaurantsfiftyfourandcountingSeptember 11, 2015

The Pavillion Bistro – “Well… I didn’t expect this!”

My wife booked this unknown restaurant for 4 of us based on a recommendation from a friend. Our drive along urban…
Guest HousesfiftyfourandcountingMay 31, 2015

Waterford House, Yorkshire – A hidden gem of the North

  My wife and I stayed here last week for 1 night … Frankly a mistake! Should have been 2 or…
ItalianfiftyfourandcountingMay 11, 2015

Vesuvio – “Shame, could so easily be a precious gem but lacks sparkle and presentation”

A booking in my view should mean that your table is ready and you are seated shortly after arrival. It was…
Personal Family EventsfiftyfourandcountingNovember 9, 2014

Lauren Frieslander married David Kaiser today

Ready for the Chuppa . . In Piccadilly Gardens . . Piccadilly Gardens Manchester .. In front of the big wheel…

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Great Recipes Cooked & Tried
Tandoori Spiced Chicken Tikka Masala, Spinach, Garlic Butter Rice
Shirazi Salad
Roasted Veg and Lentil Jumble
Crushed Pistachios, Cranberries and Salmon Fillet
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Recent Posts
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  • The Spread Eagle, Mellor – A delightful country pub with character and wood burning fireplaces
  • 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
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    November 18, 2025
  • Royal Nawaab, Pyramid, Stockport – an exceptional concept with food

    October 15, 2025
  • The Spread Eagle, Mellor – A delightful country pub with character and wood burning fireplaces

    September 28, 2025
  • Barton Grange Garden Centre, Willows Restaurant, Garstang – creative tasty food worthy of a visit

    July 15, 2025
Recent Posts
  • Tivoli, La Caleta, (Adeje), Tenerife – Fabulous hotel for a winter break
  • Royal Nawaab, Pyramid, Stockport – an exceptional concept with food
  • The Spread Eagle, Mellor – A delightful country pub with character and wood burning fireplaces
  • 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
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