Monthly Archives: December 2024

Hector Cooks – Machi Masala + Aloo Gobi + Spicy Rice

Posted on December 24, 2024 by Hector

Not for the first time in these pages, the saga is being told of Hector being invited to dinner and bring the food, cooked of course. A change from last week when Marg had me cook – Lasagne – for four … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – New Cafe Reeshah – Today, We are Three

Posted on December 23, 2024 by Hector

As the news spreads of the wonder that is the Lamb Lahori Karahi (£13.00 – large), served – on-the-bone – at New Cafe Reeshah (455 Shields Road, Pollokshields, Glasgow G41 1NP) so – The Friends of Hector – are expressing … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Green Gates – A Tale of Many Menus

Posted on December 21, 2024 by Hector

Green Gates (285 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3HQ) recently took over the premises occupied by Glassy Central who have moved to Cambuslang. Green Gates opens at noon on Fridays and Saturdays, today was Hector’s first opperchancity to visit. With Green … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Tandoori Grill House – The Return

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Hector

The sweep of the Southside Curry Cafes continues. Fast food was required before a 17.00 rendezvous in Strathbungo. Tandoori Grill House (170 Darnley St, Pollokshields, Glasgow G41) was first visited back in 2018, then it had been open for about … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Curry Cottage – Lamb Chops Masala

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Hector

A Monday Curry, Curry Cottage (91 Cambridge Street, Glasgow G3 6RU) is always a reliable venue to visit, being open all afternoon. Two tables were occupied when I arrived at 14.00. At the window, three ladies were out for Curry … Continue reading →

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Aberdeen – Rehmat’s Restaurant – Is There Better In This City?

Posted on December 14, 2024 by Hector

A trip to Aberdeen in December, ganz normal. However, this year, a bit earlier, and Marg wants me back in January. So it goes. In a repeat of our July rendezvous, Graeme and Euan once again joined Marg and Hector … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Chimes of India – This is Magnificent Curry

Posted on December 7, 2024 by Hector

Somehow, three months have passed since Hector had Desi Lamb (£12.95) served on-the-bone at Chimes of India (914-916 Sauchiehall Street, Finnieston, Glasgow G3 7 TF). Today, this was rectified. Marg decided to accompany, but only for a Starter. At 13.50 … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – New Cafe Reeshah – Marg Returns

Posted on December 2, 2024 by Hector

Despite being December 2nd, and St. Andrew’s Day being on November 30th, not all businesses were open today at lunchtime. A holiday for some, that put the kybosh on visiting Glasgow’s latest re-branding of a city centre Curry House. Next … Continue reading →

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