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Aberdeen – 8848 – Nepalese and Indian Kitchen – The Warmest of Welcomes

There are four City Centre Curry Houses in Aberdeen which Hector has still to review. With Marg – out with the girls – this evening, a perfect Opperchancity for Hector to go exploring. 8848 Restaurant (347 Union St., Aberdeen, AB11 … Continue reading

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Aberdeen – Lahore Karahi – A Curry-Heute Recommendation

In Hector’s continuing quest to cover all the Curry Houses of Aberdeen, this evening’s intended venue was Maya (22 King St., AB24 5AX). Marg and Hector – enjoyed – an infamous visit there under its previous brand – Manzil – … Continue reading

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Hector’s House – Dinner for Eight, at Seven

The Diaries showed April 1st as the first Saturday in 2017 when the Six from Helensburgh were free, Marg and Hector too. The plan was a Soiree at Hector’s House, with too many to stay over, but enough to justify … Continue reading

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Edinburgh – Tanjore – 10 Days Later

You’ll have had your Curry (and your Train) March 30th had long been marked in Hector’s Diary as a Day Trip through to Scotland’s second largest city. Nobody seemed to know why, and this was well before Hector had made … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Sheerin Palace – A Pleasant stroll along Allison Street

Hector finds himself out on a Sunday once again. The Sun is shining, 16°C, and Hector has too many clothes, the temperature will plummet later. The BBC is calling at the Allison Arms, Scotland are playing at Hampden Park later … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace – Supper’s Ready

After an excellent day at the Hawkshead Brewery in the English Lakes for the – Northern Craft Beer Fest – there had to be Curry-Heute, but in Glasgow. Realising that our arrival back at Glasgow Central would be after 22.00, … Continue reading

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Edinburgh – Tanjore – South Indian Restaurant – From Reformation to Revelation

Amongst the other things that happened on Friday night, there was a first encounter with Tony, – The Duke’s Neighbour. Curry was mentioned, Edinburgh Curry. Who mentioned the – E – word? Admitting that my preference is for Punjabi Cuisine, … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Tuk Tuk – Sometimes a Great Notion

After an epic night in the State Bar, it was obvious The Company would re-assemble there this evening. With the imminent demise of the EGW, we are running out of Pubs in Glasgow that sell the Ale we desire. There … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Mia Sugar & Spice – Evocative Curry

Can it really pour down all day? In Glasgow it can. What a miserable day, there had to be Curry. Mia – Sugar & Spice (523 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow, G3 7PQ) was the venue. Someone planted the thought of Ginger … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Ambala Deli Bar – Beware The Tides of March

It was quite a blustery morning when Hector finally awoke from a lengthy slumber. Reports of a lorry being overturned on one of Scotland’s high bridges, and all this the day after the elected First Minister called for another Referendum … Continue reading

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