Monthly Archives: June 2014

Glasgow – Indian Platform – Great Western Rd. @ The Pond

Indian Platform (1051 Great Western Road, Glasgow, G12 0XP) is housed in the Pre-Beeching Kelvinside Train Station. Although the Beeching Cuts now appear to be spurious given the rise in car ownership in the following years, it did leave many … Continue reading

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Curry Lesson for Beginners #1 – 2014 – Aloo Chicken

Once each year, Hector is drafted in to teach The Leavers how to make Curry as part of their preparation for The After Life. Such has been the level of anticipation amongst the would-be participants, Today is Lesson One of … Continue reading

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Curry-Heute Visits – Glasgow Mela – 2014

Glasgow Mela? Now in its twenty fourth year, this was Hector’s first visit. Eh? Maybe this event has needed more publicity. Posters? Never seen one. But then Glasgow is looking remarkably clean and fresh this year, something to do with … Continue reading

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We Will Follow Waris – Desi Curry Palace

How much Meat can Five Eat? The Date had been in the Diary for some time. Waris’ White Karahi as served at Lasani Grill, June 7, all welcome.  The plan was for a mass collective of The Friends of Hector … Continue reading

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Usha’s – The Second Attempt at a Glasgow Vegetarian Indian Restaurant

Glasgow’s only dedicated vegetarian and vegan restaurant An offshoot of nearby Tribeca, an American themed venue, Usha’s Indian Vegetarian (2 Byres Rd, Glasgow, G11 5JY) is to Hector’s knowledge the Second attempt at establishing a Vegetarian Curry House in Glasgow. … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Cafe Sizzler – Cessnock, on the Site of the Clachan

Hi, Hector. I would love for you to sample the food at Cafe Sizzler, 351 Paisley Road West, G51 1LX (Glasgow, South Side). I love this site!! Nadeem emailed Curry-Heute last Thursday, six days later here I am, Curry by … Continue reading

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Minishant, Ayrshire – Ayr Spice

Somebody told Hector about the Ayr Spice (The Old Minishant Memorial Church, 22 Ayr Rd, Minishant, Ayrshire, KA19 8EX) last year. Despite the inclement weather Marg and Hector headed off to the Ayrshire Coast this afternoon. Troon was the First … Continue reading

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