Monthly Archives: May 2012

Variations at the Akash – Helensburgh

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Hector

This evening’s Curry-Heute at the Akash (45A Sinclair Street,  Helensburgh, G84 8TG)  was postponed from Tuesday. The new Helensburgh Wetherspoons aka ‘The Sir Howard Young’ (sic) failed to open on the advertised date, fortunately the Akash is reliable.  I do not … Continue reading →

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Shahed: “My Mum would like to cook for you…”

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Hector

Hector first visited Shahed’s  (78-80 Union St, Glasgow, G1 3QS) in January 2012.  It was at the end of April that Shahed himself contacted Hector and issued the invitation to sample his Mother’s cooking.  This is not an offer that … Continue reading →

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Half a Million Clicks on Curry-Heute

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Hector

Today, Sunday, May 27 @22.20 (GMT) the Curry-Heute Website passed One Half Million Clicks  In no way does Hector suggest that half a million different  people have read his increasingly popular coverage of  Curry Consumption in  Glasgow, Scotland and the … Continue reading →

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Ashoka Shak + Iron Sky over Paisley

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Hector

A trip to Paisley midweek?  And on towards Linwood?  The movie Iron Sky had its general release today.  Today was also the last day of its showing in the UK. Today or bust. There had to be a Curry-Heute to … Continue reading →

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Bishopbriggs – The Delhi Darbar

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Hector

The Delhi Darbar (4 Woodhill Road,  Bishopbriggs, G64 1JL) was recommended to Hector some years ago by Scott who lives in this northern Glasgow Outpost.  This evening’s visit was Marg and Hector’s third to the Delhi Darbar, all have been … Continue reading →

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Venison Curry at The Punjabi Charing Cross

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Hector

Mr.  Holden is in town!  The Man from Bradford needed a Curry to match the quality that he is served in The Curry Capital.  The venue was dictated by a conversation Hector had last week with Raj and Hari  at … Continue reading →

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Choudhury Indian Restaurant – Bedford

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Hector

Another day in Bedford, another Curry.  Hector was pleased that after the disappointment of the previous evening at the Alamin Tandoori, Howard and Tracey were up for a Curry Lunch before we set of to St. Alban’s with [Stan.TB] who … Continue reading →

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Alamin Tandoori – Bedford

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Hector

Five of our party of six were up for a Curry-Heute.  [Stan.TB] had eaten a mass of Potato and Bits at the Corn Exchange.  We asked our taxi driver to recommend somewhere, he couldn’t.  He suggested that the Bedford Curry … Continue reading →

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Saffron – The First Ever Bedford Curry

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Hector

It is the weekend of the Bedford : Bamberg Spring Fest.  The Corn Exchange is hosting this great concept of bringing the  Bier of Bamberg to our shores.  Why it has taken Lord Clive three years to discover the existence … Continue reading →

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Punjabi Charing Cross or Spanish Football?

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Hector

Hector the ever-professional only sneaks out for the occasional mid-week aperitif in the summer term once all the certificate nonsense is taken care of.  Athletico Spain v Spanish Athletico in the Bon Accord proved not to be sufficient entertainment.  Between … Continue reading →

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