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Bellisimo Bistro, Burnley – Definitely not what we expected!

BistrofiftyfourandcountingMay 12, 2019

We were on our way to Gawthorpe Hall and decided to stop for a bite to eat based on local Tripadvisor and Yelp recommendations. Rave reviews caused us to call and check they were open and to book a table. When we arrived we were shocked to discover it was like a cafe! And we’d…

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FoodfiftyfourandcountingMarch 29, 2019

Spicewayuk- Fancy Fish herbs give this white fish extra flavour

White fish on its own with no seasoning is really bland, but when I had the opportunity to try out Spicewayuk’s…

FoodfiftyfourandcountingMarch 26, 2019

La Tasca, Trafford Centre – Surprisingly good food and great service

Eating out these days means that standards must be kept consistent, especially if you are visiting the Trafford Centre which I…

BritishfiftyfourandcountingJanuary 28, 2018

Dearden Tea Rooms, Haslingden – Quirky tea rooms with great food

Lancashire boasts an enormous amount of well known landmarks, such as Blackpool Tower, the Lancashire Railway and Rossendale’s outdoor ski slope…

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Dooties, Bury – a family gem in an unlikely location

It’s an unlikely location to find a restaurant where little parking exists, where the road is narrow and situated at the…

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Crowded House, Heap Bridge, Bury – And I can see why!

Had lunch with friends in this lovely quirky little place on the main road on the way into Bury. Already Whitefield…

FoodfiftyfourandcountingJuly 30, 20171

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…

ChinesefiftyfourandcountingJune 24, 2017

When to Mock a Crispy Duck!

I love my food.. most of us do. Personally I love all Cantonese and Pekinese foods, the flavours, spices, the way…

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…

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 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…

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…