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Manchester – Lahori Butt Karahi – Good Food, Good Value, Wacky Service

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Hector

Day #3 in Manchester, time for a feast. Spotted last year, but temporarily closed due to a hiatus, Lahori Butt Karahi (142b Cheetham Hill Rd., Manchester M8 8PZ England) was today’s chosen venue. With – The Ladies – having lunch, … Continue reading →

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Manchester – Kabana – Seven In Attendance

Posted on January 14, 2025 by Hector

What time are we meeting? – texted Steve. Now – I replied. And so Hector, Marg and Maggie entered Kabana (22 Back Turner St., Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 1FR England) at the arranged 13.30. Steve and Mags were at the … Continue reading →

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Manchester – Kabana – It Begins…

Posted on January 13, 2025 by Hector

The first trip of 2025 sees Hector, Marg, and a fair representation of – The Company – in Manchester. This year, a week earlier than our norm as fans of The Famous may be invading Manchester next week. Whilst the … Continue reading →

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Helensburgh – Annaya’s Indian – Choices, Choices

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Hector

Alan, Tracy, Marg and Hector out for Curry, this takes an unbelievable amount of planning, so rare do mutually free nights coincide. Tonight, Curry in Helensburgh, a rarity in this era, but commonplace a decade ago. Annaya’s Indian (80-82 West … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – The Village “Curry House” – Review #100

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Hector

Whilst this is certainly the hundredth review of The Village “Curry House” (119 West St., Tradeston, Glasgow G5 8BA) in Curry-Heute, in terms of actual visits,  it could well be double that. No – #100 certificate – therefore to mark … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh – Rustom Restaurant – A Long Overdue Return

Posted on January 3, 2025 by Hector

Regular trips to the capital ceased when Monty’s – the only bar in Edinburgh – closed. Getting a posse together to justify a visit to Rustom Restaurant (2 Grosvenor St, Edinburgh EH12 5EG) has, until today, proved to be impossible … Continue reading →

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Ayr – Priya – Authentic Indian Kitchen – Happy New Year

Posted on January 1, 2025 by Hector

The first Curry of 2025 – Happy New Year! Ayr, a somewhat spontaneously chosen locus to bring in the bells. The Hector was charged with finding somewhere suitable with only a few days notice. It is twelve years plus, since … Continue reading →

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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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