Author Archives: Hector

Glasgow – Karahi Palace – Glasgow Curry Week, Day 1

Dr. Robin and Hector have been acquainted for well over a decade, today was the first time he ever made contact on matters other than Real Ale. It is Glasgow Curry Week, Dr. Robin decided that if he did not … Continue reading

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Glasgow Curry Week – 2016 – Ambala Deli Bar

On Thursday last week, Hector received an email from Colin at Oceanic-Media. Glasgow’s Lord Provost – Sadie Docherty – had approached Oceanic-Media to create and manage the first ever Glasgow Curry Week (November 14 – 20). Could I meet for … Continue reading

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Manchester – Dera – Nothing else happened today…

Mr. O’Leary brought Hector back from Nürnberg to Manchester this afternoon for even less than he charged to take me there: the joy of being able to fly midweek. The train from Manchester Airport was bound for Glasgow, however, Hector … Continue reading

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Bamberg – Cafe Zafran – Shorva Rules Here

The opening of Cafe Zafran (Brennerstraße 42, 96052 Bamberg, Deutschland) was cause for great celebration. Finally Hector enjoyed a Bamberg Curry, however, Swarg having changed hands is now greatly improved. I have made my peace with Swarg. With a 14.00 … Continue reading

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Erlangen – Curry House – Drei Jahre später

The second day in Bamberg was celebrated with a Trip to Erlangen, or Curry-Stadt as it could be called. This was Hector’s second Erlangen Curry this weekend. That I went to Boliwood first should say subtly what needs to be … Continue reading

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Bamberg – Swarg – Confirmation: That would be an Ecumencal Matter

Bamberg is for Bier, not Curry-Heute – Hector wrote some six years ago. The Bier scene has not changed thankfully, the Curry options have improved, measurably. Alan whose Dubious Curry at Brauerei Keesmann featured last year, joined Hector for Curry … Continue reading

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Erlangen – Boliwood – The Erlangen Enigma

Today is Tapping of The Bock at Löwenbräu Buttenheim, as good a reason as any to be in Deutschland. However this Blog as ever concentrates on the Lunch before the other distraction. Erlangen has puzzled for years, why so many … Continue reading

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Manchesteer – Kabana – Rizwan: You’ll have a Better Time than Me

Mr. O’Leary has commenced a new Route: Manchester to Nürnberg at very advantageous prices. Nürnberg is as close to Bamberg as one can fly with a Commercial Airline. A train Ticket from Glasgow to Manchester is cheaper than a Ticket … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Ambala Deli Bar – A Treat for The Hector

As a sign of Appreciation for Hector’s guidance last week in Polska, Craig and Yvonne declared their intention to treat The Hector to Curry-Heute at the venue of his choosing. What better Opperchancity to introduce another two customers to the … Continue reading

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Hector’s House – Methi Gosht (Seriously Dry)

Some believe that Hector serves Marg a Curry every day, if only. A few times a year is the norm. Last night the freezer was inspected, it was overflowing with Lamb, much of it bought at the local supermarket, and … Continue reading

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