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Poznan – Taj India – Five Go For Lakeside Curry

The Company have been in Poznan for some twenty four hours, Curry-Heute was overdue. We assembled at Rynek at 13.30, Tram 8 took The Five to the east side of the city, Malta Lake was the destination. Taj India (Wiankowa … Continue reading

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Wroclaw – Buddha Lounge – Simple Fayre, Surprisingly Good

The Company have a tradition of Big Trips to celebrate Big Birthdays. Hector’s 60th may have been back in April, however, The India Trip with Marg complicated matters this year, six months later, here we are in Wroclaw. Officially this … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Punjabi Charing Cross – Hector cannot be Ubiquitous

Curry-Heute was considered. When Steve texted yesterday Curry-Heute was confirmed. Steve’s choice of venue – Punjabi Charing Cross (157-159 North St, Glasgow G3 7DA) at 16.00. Steve had confirmed the 16.00 opening time. The Punjabi is open all day on … Continue reading

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Clydebank – Hot & Spicy – Featuring the former New Cafe Punjab

This evening Hector headed out towards Old Kilpatrick and Bowling, I was convinced I spotted an Indian Takeaway driving past a few weeks ago. If it exists, it needs better illumination, back to the tried and tested. As was noted … Continue reading

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Crawley – Kismet Kebab – The Oasis in Crawley

The Hector adopted a secular perspective on life more than four decades ago, those operating Crawley train station are out of touch with reality. Nobody manning the ticket office, one of two ticket machines out of order, plus most importantly … Continue reading

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Crawley – Downsman Curry Club – Tiffin for Two

The Company have gathered in Crawley this evening for a Wake, with a difference. Lord Clive of Crawley – Is Not Dead Yet Party, the Wake that never was. Recent visits to Crawley have been arduous, certainly there was no … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Yadgar – Visit #90 – Yadgar is that Special!

Some of The Hector’s recent Curry Experiences have been decidedly  Frustrating, this week should go a long way to restoring the Levels of Expectation. On Monday evening, Marg and Hector had typical #1 Class Karahi, where else but the New … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Everyone Comes to : The New Karahi Palace

Marg and Hector having Curry out on a Monday evening? The New Karahi Palace (51 – 53 Nelson Street, Glasgow, G5 8DZ) was overdue a visit, Hector needed to guarantee Curry-with-the-Wow. A Monday evening? ‘Tis the 75th Birthday of Alistair … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Mia – Sugar & Spice + Michael Rother in Glasgow!

Michael Rother performing Live in Glasgow ?! Hector’s Musical Legacy may only be a collection of Vinyl and CDs, a comprehensive collection of what became known as Krautrock. Foremost amongst this – Can – from Köln. After Can, their Drummer … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Kyhber Pass – Can Do Better

A Wednesday afternoon, the Glasgow Underground is operational once more, cue a visit to the Khyber Pass Restaurant (221 St. Andrews Road, Glasgow, G41 1PD), a five minute walk from Shields Rd. Subway Station. Today is the day that Hector … Continue reading

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