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Glasgow – Ambala Deli Bar – That’s the Way to Do it!

Shopping done, it was time it was time to take The Mother of Hector for her fortnightly Curry Lunch. Our ongoing tour of Southside venues open at midday took us this fine Monday to Ambala Deli Bar (11 Forth St., … Continue reading

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Madeira – Funchal – Indian Palace – The Independent Madeira Curry House

Marg and Hector visited Indian Palace (Estrada Monumental, 197 9000-065 Funchal, Madeira) yesterday to check out the Menu and make a booking for six people this evening at 20.30. This morning we discovered just how cold and wet Madeira can … Continue reading

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Madeira – Funchal – Namaste Indian Restaurant – Authentic Lamb Bhuna

On Sunday Hector and Marg walked past Namaste Indian Restaurant (Rua Simplicio Passos Gouveia, Edificio Lido View, Bloco 1 RC, 9000-001 Funchal, Madeira), Google Maps had it quite separate from the Indian Palace which we saw first walking west. The … Continue reading

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Madeira – Funchal – Indian House – Potential Not Realised

Hector and Marg passed the Indian House (Rua da Carreira 144, 9000-042 Funchal, Madeira) yesterday as we explored the western side of the City. The Waiter handed Marg a Card on which he had written – 10% Discount – should … Continue reading

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Madeira – Funchal – Sabor da India – The Return Visit

Yes, Hector and Marg indeed did dine at Sabor da India (Rampa do Lido 8, Loja A, 9000-106 Funchal, Madeira) yesterday Lunchtime. So keen were our four Fellow Travellers to have Curry-Heute it was decreed that if Sabor da India … Continue reading

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Madeira – Funchal – Sabor da India – Hector’s First Portuguese Curry

Hector and Marg have flown south towards the sun and some heat. Consider Praha two weeks ago and -14°C; as we landed last evening in Madeira just before sunset, it was 19°C. I know which temperature I prefer. This is … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Anarkali – Indian Tandoori Restaurant

There are some Southside venues which Hector is long overdue visiting. Anarkali (531 Victoria Rd, Glasgow G42 8BH) is most certainly in this category. It is thirty seven years since I last dined here, 1980, after my first stint as … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Mia Sugar & Spice – Business is Booming

Four months ago, Hector and Howard dined at Mia – Sugar & Spice (523 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow, G3 7PQ) prior to seeing Michael Rother perform in Glasgow. In December Hector saw Herr Rother once more, this time in Düsseldorf. In … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace – No Haggis for Hector Heute

Unbelievably, Hector has not been to Karahi Palace (51 – 53 Nelson Street, Glasgow, G5 8DZ) since the start of last month, but then I have been busy elsewhere. Dr. Stan and Hector met in the West End for Curry … Continue reading

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Manchester – Kabana – The Grand Re-opening + Jaki Liebezeit RIP

The Bury Travelodge, don’t start me. Anticipating a time consuming journey for the 10km from Bury back to Manchester this Sunday morning, The Hector was up at 09.00. A stroke of luck led to a shared taxi to Bury Interchange … Continue reading

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