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Wick – Alisha’s Diner – Curry in Caithness

Hector finds himself unexpectedly in Caithness this weekend, Marg is a regular visitor but has never had Curry, that oversight would be sorted today. With five sources of Curry in Wick, research suggested that Alisha’s Diner (15 Bridge St., Wick, … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Ambala Deli bar – Holger Czukay R.I.P.

Holger Czukay (1938 – 2017) Earlier this year we lost Jaki Liebezeit (CAN), this morning I learned that Holger Czukay (CAN) had also joined – The Immortals. I can take solace by having seen the remaining members in concert this … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace – Another Karahi Palace Blissful Experience, a Perfect Curry.

After the monthly trip to The Staggs (Musselburgh), Martin and Hector were the last men standing. A pleasant walk across the Clyde was savoured, High Pressure today, one of the rare dry days this – so called – summer, now … Continue reading

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Glasgow – The Village Curry House – Lunch with Mother

I have been away, Mother’s cupboards must have been bare, it was time to restock. After a Lidl Shopping we headed along to The Village Curry House (119 West St., Tradeston, Glasgow G5 8BA). Arriving just after 14.00 it was … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Akbar’s – An Overdue Return, Extensive New Menu

Hector’s choice of venue this evening was Akbar’s (573-581 Sauchiehall Street G3 7PQ), it has been a while, April 2016. The Company that night was Marg, Alan and Tracy, plus ca change. Alan and Tracy have been here since then, … Continue reading

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Peterborough – Viva Goa – Fish Trumps Goat

Hector has to return to Glasgow today, a seventeen day stint at home awaits, how to cope? Checking out of t’Travelodge at 11.45, I walked the fifty metres or so to the City Market. No wonder I did not see … Continue reading

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Peterborough – Viva Goa – Street Food at the City Market

Close t’Peterborough Travelodge lies the City Market, here one can purchase an array of Cuisine. Unsurprisingly, Hector spotted the Curry outlets. Goat Curry was seen written on a blackboard yesterday, no sign of it today. Instead, Craig and Yvonne were … Continue reading

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Peterborough – Punjab Balti & Pizza House = New Punjab Balti House

Google Maps presently shows Punjab Balti & Pizza House (298 Lincoln Road, Millfield, Peterborough PE1 2UL) as – New Punjab Balti House, Hector Holmes would get to the bottom of this. After a long afternoon at the Peterborough Beer Festival … Continue reading

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Peterborough – Desi Restaurant – More Authentic Curry in Peterborough

Hector is spending three nights in Peterborough. This afternoon saw open doors at the Oakham Brewery where some fine hospitality was enjoyed. Thereafter, half of The Company went to t’Travelodge and stayed in, Dr. Stan and Mags went Oriental, this … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Yadgar Kebab House – Blog #96 @ Yadgar

Lord Clive of Crawley has been appearing in this Blog regularly of late, it was therefore fitting that he chose today’s venue. I haven’t been to Yadgar recently – he announced on Friday night. Shkoor, Mein Host at Yadgar Kebab … Continue reading

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