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Glasgow – The Village – Dr. Hanane

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Hector

Earlier in the year, Curryspondent John, suggested I should introduce myself to the young waitress at The Village “Curry House” (119 West St., Tradeston, Glasgow G5 8BA). That, and a Lamb Desi Qorma (£14.95) were the objectives this afternoon before … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Yadgar – via Foodasia, House of Sher

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Hector

This year, instead of the annual pukka dinner for the Glasgow members of her alma mater, Marg and her committee came up with the idea of a trip to the Burrell Collection, with lunch thereafter. Hector was willing to forego … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Shahi Mahal – Bateera Day!

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Hector

Last month, Zahir, Mein Host at Shahi Mahal (452 Cathcart Rd., Govanhill, Glasgow G40 7B2) and Hector were discussing the Daily Specials. After Ramadan, Bateera (£7.50) would be available once again on Mondays. Today, a holiday Monday, the Hector set … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Yadgar – Simply The Best

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Hector

Today’s visit to Yadgar (148 Calder St, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP) was conceived long before the recent trip across The Pond for – Cruise To The Edge. Jim and/or David decided we were long overdue a meat-fest. The title of … Continue reading →

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Miami FL – Bombay Darbar – Coconut Grove

Posted on April 11, 2025 by Hector

Coconut Grove is closed for renovation, please use the free shuttle from Douglas Road – has been announced on every train leaving every Metro station during our days in Miami FL, regardless of direction of travel. It was somewhat ironic … Continue reading →

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Cruise To The Edge + Fifteen Years of Curry-Heute

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Hector

Today is the fifteenth anniversary of the launch of Curry-Heute, Marg had a card commissioned  to commemorate the date. I don’t know who the freeloaders are. Ten of those years have been spent in retirement, giving the opperchancity to travel … Continue reading →

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Miami Beach – Akash Miami Beach – Art Deco Curry

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Hector

Cruise To The Edge, never heard of it? You have now. Imagine a five day cruise out of Miami featuring some twenty plus, Progressive Rock acts.  Three of them: Pendragon, IQ and Riverside, have featured oft in these pages, to … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Chimes of India – Some Vegetarian Options

Posted on March 29, 2025 by Hector

For some time, the plan has been to visit Chimes of India (914-916 Sauchiehall Street, Finnieston, Glasgow G3 7 TF) and sample the Vegetarian section of the menu. Previously on arriving, the temptation to have the outstanding Desi Lamb on-the-bone … Continue reading →

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München – Dessi Tadka – U3/U6 to Aidenbachstraße

Posted on March 27, 2025 by Hector

The final afternoon of this short break in München featured a 13.00 rendezvous at Dessi Tadka (Hofmannstraße 43, 81379 München, Deutschland). Dessi Tadka is now considered to be the finest source of Curry, discovered to date, in all of Bayern. … Continue reading →

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München – Dessi Tadka – Das Neue Zuhause von Fisch Chettinad

Posted on March 24, 2025 by Hector

Fisch Chettinad, as served in München, has been celebrated oft in these pages. As established last November on Hector’s first visit to Dessi Tadka (Hofmannstraße 43, 81379 München, Deutschland), Chef Pintoo accompanied Herr Madhu Battra when this new business was … Continue reading →

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