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Trattoria Carppacio, Palmero, Sicily – Great food and value considering its location

CountriesfiftyfourandcountingJuly 16, 2019

5 mins from our hotel we came across a delightful, quaint restaurant located down a side alley. Honestly, I thought the price of the menu would be exorbitant because it was only 50 yards from Louise Vitton and other exclusive labels, but I was wrong. The menu was typically Italian, covering everything that you could…

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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…
FoodfiftyfourandcountingOctober 9, 2018

Pasta Evangelists – Creative Italian pasta dishes that make you look like a Gourmet Chef

Italian food is, without doubt, one of my all-time favourite foods so when I had the opportunity to try out Pasta…
FoodfiftyfourandcountingMay 16, 2018

Carmelo, Tottington – A family run Italian restaurant with good food and little finesse

Some restaurants are just easy to revisit. They offer good value food, average service, but somehow its consistent and dependable. Carmelo…
BuryfiftyfourandcountingMarch 5, 2018

Dooties, Bury – Great food and more..

When I last visited this family run business on the edge of Bury I confess I was not as observant as…
FoodfiftyfourandcountingMarch 5, 2018

Piccolo, Gatley, Manchester – Simple Italian food

I remember in my teenage years visiting Gatley where they had the local cinema .. it was one of my favourite…
BuryfiftyfourandcountingJanuary 26, 2018

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…
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…
FoodfiftyfourandcountingMay 17, 2017

Gusto – Manchester – Italian food for the discerning

Behind every closed door lay secrets that often remain between four walls. When we think of trendy cities full of life,…
BritishfiftyfourandcountingFebruary 23, 2017

The search is on for this years winners of the ‘Fifty Four and Counting Best ‘Restaurant’, ‘Pub Grub’ and ‘Street Food’ Awards 2017

Spread the word! Fifty Four and Counting 2017 Awards are on! I know .. there are loads of great restaurants out…
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…
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