The Hideout, Prestwich – An apt name for a place that is tucked out of sight with great food EuropeanfiftyfourandcountingApril 20, 2026 A bar and eatery hidden away, but worth finding. Continue Reading
AsianfiftyfourandcountingOctober 15, 2025 Royal Nawaab, Pyramid, Stockport – an exceptional concept with food Stockport is on the border of Cheshire and Lancashire, once home to an industry that made top end cultivated hemp. This…
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 atmosphere It’s been a long time since we last visited Grand Pacific located at the top of King Street, Manchester. We had…