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Köln – Indian Curry Basmati House – Düsseldorf – Michael Rother – Flammende Herzen

Posted on December 14, 2016 by Hector

This Two Day Trip to Deutschland is jam-packed. After yesterday’s Unpleasant Curry at Jaipur Palace in Düsseldorf, there was an evening rendezvous with Fred Waltmann – Bier Guru – at Uerige for Sticke Bier, a first. Today, an excursion to … Continue reading →

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Düsseldorf – Jaipur Palace – Weird and not so Wonderful

Posted on December 13, 2016 by Hector

Two days in Deutschland means two Curry-Heute visits. ‘Twas a seriously early rise that saw The Chaps catch the 08.25 to Weeze which Mr. O’Leary still has the cheek to call Düsseldorf. Still the price was right. Three and a … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Desi Cafe (Desi – Curry Palace) – By Invitation

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Hector

Two weeks ago, Hector took Mother to the newly opened Desi Cafe, offshoot and Dining Room of the Desi – Curry Palace next door. Ahmed, Mein Host, was delighted to receive us, another visit was arranged for today at 13.00. … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – New Kismet Tandoori – That Time of Year, again

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Hector

The Silly Season is upon us, that time of year when our usual Berths at t’Local are occupied by Screeching Wumin. City Centre Pubs are a – No-Go Area – for the discerning Ale-Supper. It is a Friday Night, an … Continue reading →

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Crawley – The Downsman Curry Club – Happy Days Are Here Again

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Hector

Lord Clive of Crawley is 61 tomorrow. Those who know, will appreciate the significance. An early rise this morning and a lift from Marg saw The Hector arrive at Glasgow Airport just after 06.00. Flights to Luton and Stansted departed … Continue reading →

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Hector’s House – Keema Karela Methi Aloo Mutter

Posted on December 3, 2016 by Hector

A few weeks ago, The Rickmeister raised the matter of a Barrel Party on this very day. Few knew of this, especially The Hector who ended up as Host. Pyraser Landbier (Pyras, Bayern) was the main event, with a smaller … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace – The Man from Florida says ‘ Excellent’ also

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Hector

Hector met Gordon some thirty five years ago. This evening we dined together for the first time, though for a couple of the early years we did eat regularly under the same roof, complicated. Part of the reason why we … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Ambala Desi Bar – The Man from Bradford says ‘Excellent’

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Hector

The Rickmeister is in town, taking care of Dr. Stan in his hours of need, reportedly. Methinks there are nefarious reasons why he is up in Glasgow this weekend. Somehow his Diary had a Barrel Party noted, long before the … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Desi Cafe (Desi – Curry Palace) – Eight Days Later

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Hector

Last Monday during a phone-call from Poznan, The Mother of Hector announced that she is facing problems securing her weekly shop. Hector has now joined the ranks of The Man from Bradford and Ron King (Musselburgh) in taking – The … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Ambala Desi Bar – The Man from Swansea says ‘Yes’

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Hector

The Diary said – Curry with Mark – and so it came to be. A Sunday evening, Marg was in on the act too, returning from Hockey in Dundee to rendezvous at the Laurieston. Ambala Deli Bar (11 Forth St., … Continue reading →

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