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A Curry for Carnoustie – Aloo Gosht Methi Achari

A few weeks back, Marg informed Hector that we are invited to stay over with Margie and Dr. Alsadair in Carnoustie en route to the festive dinner in Aberdoom – Oh, and I said you would cook Curry – for … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Yadgar Kebab House – A Winter Solstice Curry

Dr. Stan has been incapacitated for the last few weeks, today he hobbled over to the Southside, his first Curry since his Op. The lure of Curry-Heute at Yadgar Kebab House (148 Calder St, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP) proved irresistible. … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Khyber Pass Restaurant – Reputation Restored

With Hector free of cooking duties until the second half of the week, why not take the Opperchancity to visit Favourite Southside venues? My last Lamb Karahi at the Khyber Pass Restaurant (221 St. Andrews Road, Glasgow, G41 1PD) was … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Deira Lahore – We Will Follow Waris

On tracking down The Legend that is Waris four weeks ago, I promised to return to Deira Lahore (631 Cathcart Rd., Glasgow, G42 8AE) one mid afternoon, so that I could take the Opperchancity of sitting in. Deira Lahore was … Continue reading

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Clydebank (Hardgate) – Bombay Grill – Two Differing Opinions, One Indisputable Fact

Daft Friday – was the name given to this evening back in the University days. On this night, few fear to tread outdoors less one encounters – Amateuris Drinkerus. It was therefore a rare Opperchancity for Hector and Marg to … Continue reading

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

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

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

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

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

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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