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Fifty Four and Counting

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Royal Nawaab, Pyramid, Stockport – an exceptional concept with food

AsianfiftyfourandcountingOctober 15, 2025

Stockport is on the border of Cheshire and Lancashire, once home to an industry that made top end cultivated hemp. This led to the successful growth of the hatting industry at the turn of the 19th century and is the reason that Stockport County football team are nicknamed the Hatters. However, the history of this…

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BistrofiftyfourandcountingSeptember 28, 2025

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

My wife and I took a trip out towards Blackburn. The countryside in this part of Lancashire retains its authentic look…
CountriesfiftyfourandcountingOctober 26, 2022

Mezzepotamia, Whitefield, Manchester – I was not expecting Middle Eastern food here!

I’ve lived in the North of Manchester for some thirty-something years, and as anyone who understands the area will know, you…
BritishfiftyfourandcountingOctober 23, 2022

DobbleGanger, Cambridge – If only every burger tasted this good!

We recently visited Cambridge, a city of learning, history and culture. The architecture, museums, restaurants and shops make this an ideal…
Coffee shopsfiftyfourandcountingJune 21, 2021

Thyme Out, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria – a Greek coffee shop the Greeks would be proud of.

We arrived in the North of England and took a detour to Grange-over-Sands. It’s located on the North side of Morecambe…
BritishfiftyfourandcountingJune 21, 2021

Manor House Restaurant, Oxen Park – Good food in a remote location

A short drive from our accommodation in a Newby Bridge stands Oxen Park. You can reach it down the narrowest of…
CountriesfiftyfourandcountingJune 14, 2021

Mezzaluna, Whitefield – Good food, service a little too casual

The weather was warm, COVID still with us and an evening with friends was on the cards. We chose Mezzaluna and…
BritishfiftyfourandcountingOctober 15, 2020

The Bridge, Prestbury – Probably the Best Fish and Chips I have ever had!

Just had lunch in The Bridge in Prestbury, Cheshire on a chilly but sunny day with my wife. We were determined…
AmsterdamfiftyfourandcountingMarch 17, 2020

The Avocado Show, Amsterdam – Probably the Freshest & Healthiest Meal I have ever had!

Prior to the global shutdown, Amsterdam’s culinary scene was buzzing with great restaurants, bars and coffee shops, but there was one…
AmsterdamfiftyfourandcountingMarch 15, 2020

Pllek, Amsterdam – OMG! I was not expecting this in a shipping container

The main purpose of our trip to Amsterdam was to join friends to help celebrate a 60th birthday. Our good friend…
AmsterdamfiftyfourandcountingMarch 11, 2020

Vlaamsch Broodhuys, Amsterdam – A Delightful lunch in this Rustic Bakery

To be honest having tried to find somewhere to have lunch in the Joodaan area of Amsterdam proved more difficult that…
BistrofiftyfourandcountingJanuary 22, 2020

The Grosvenor Pulford Hotel and Spa by Kasia – A delightful weekend retreat that lacked empathy

Just occasionally you need a break .. a rest to recharge, de-stress and spend time with the person you love. Choosing…
BistrofiftyfourandcountingMay 12, 2019

Bellisimo Bistro, Burnley – Definitely not what we expected!

We were on our way to Gawthorpe Hall and decided to stop for a bite to eat based on local Tripadvisor…
AsianfiftyfourandcountingMay 1, 2019

Grand Pacific, Manchester – An explosion of flavours bound with atm​osphere

It’s been a long time since we last visited Grand Pacific located at the top of King Street, Manchester. We had…
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…

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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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