Monthly Archives: November 2017

Glasgow – Karahi Palace – Traditional Scottish Fayre on St. Andrew’s Day

At Noon today, Hector was informed that Jonathan and Jim were heading to Karahi Palace (51 – 53 Nelson Street, Glasgow, G5 8DZ) for Lunch. Why not? Hector walked in to Karahi Palace punctually for the 14.00 rendezvous, The Chaps … Continue reading

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Pork Vindaloo – Hector’s Recipe with a few Tweaks

Contrary to what some think, Marg is not fed Curry every night. It is eight months since Hector cooked Curry at home, the Hector interpretation of Pork Vindaloo went down a treat, so much so that I hardly had any. … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace – Something Different for Hector

Hector is back at Karahi Palace (51 – 53 Nelson Street, Glasgow, G5 8DZ) four days after an afternoon of indulgence. Dr. Robin requested a midweek Curry outing, he chose the venue. Hector would hardly criticise his choice, so it … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Charcoals Indian Restaurant – A Fishy Tale from The Monday Club

With Clive’s flight back to Gatwick mid afternoon, there was time for Curry-Heute in the City Centre. Charcoals (26A Renfield St, Glasgow, G2 1LU) is just around the corner from the St. Vincent St. bus stop for the 500 to … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Sheerin Palace – A Day to Remember Robin

This would be a two Curry Day. Yvonne had Aloo Keema Mutter waiting for us to be served at a mutually agreeable time. Having followed Hector’s Recipe, what could possibly go wrong? She did add extra Green Chillies then worried … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace – Not just a meal, but an eating experience

Lord Clive of Crawley is spending a few days in the West of Scotland, there will be a major intake of Curry in the coming days. Venues were discussed, Yadgar nearly won until it was realised that Clive was there … Continue reading

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Köln – Royal Punjab – Why has Hector not been here before?

Royal Punjab (Venloer Str. 4, 50672 Köln) have two branches in the Köln area, one is towards Leverkusen, the other in the city at Friesenplatz. The U5 takes one efficiently from Rathaus to Friesenplatz at which point one has to … Continue reading

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Köln – Anathema plus Alcest – Live Music Hall, Ehrenfeld

Hector, Marg and Howard saw Anathema perform in Glasgow on what was the second night of The Optimist Tour in September this year. With everything ready The Roadie appeared to fuck up big style and – Suddenly –  Vincent Cavanagh’s … Continue reading

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Köln – Indian Curry Basmati House – The Tenth Visit

Six months ago Hector booked a flight four weeks before the intended date, it happens. It was weeks later when this was realised, within minutes the European tour dates for – Anathema – were released, what were the chances? Anathema … Continue reading

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Manchester – Kabana – November 10, 2017 – and the day started so well….

There are some dates in the calendar which will never be forgotten, this has become one. * * * * * The day started well, a long lie at Ancoats Travelodge, a noon checkout and the short walk through Manchester’s … Continue reading

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