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Agadir – Bollywood – Oceana Pakistani Indian Restaurant – Desi Karahi!

Posted on December 20, 2023 by Hector

The first full day in Agadir; on reaching the beach this morning, Marg elected to head north towards the distant marina. In time we would be parallel with the only two reported sources of Indian Cuisine in Agadir. Bollywood – … Continue reading →

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Agadir – Bayt Al Mandi – Better Food – For Better Mood : A Yemini Experience in Maroc

Posted on December 19, 2023 by Hector

Long story short, on December 25 last year, Marg declared we were going away, Aberdoom not. The Hector’s self declared objective became – somewhere warm – and – a country which would not shut down on that particular date. When … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Akbar’s – A Big Night Out

Posted on December 15, 2023 by Hector

The middle of – The Silly Season – and a Friday, a good night to stay in. How many Takeaways has the Hector had on this equivalent Friday? However, Chapatti John reckoned we were overdue another visit to Akbar’s (573-581 … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Madhras Dosa – I’m Here Because Of You!

Posted on December 9, 2023 by Hector

I said I’d be back soon. With Madhras Dosa (76B, Old Dumbarton Rd, Glasgow, G3 8RE) open once more on Saturday lunchtimes, this was the easy option. The horribleness continues, the Hector was not for crossing the river on such … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – The Village “Curry House” – Curryspondent’s Day

Posted on December 7, 2023 by Hector

Curryspondent Derek asked a while back if he could join the Hector for Curry. Today is the day. Derek suggested the time and place: 13.00 at The Village “Curry House” (119 West St., Tradeston, Glasgow G5 8BA). Given the range … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Madhras Dosa – Here, Fishy-Fishy!

Posted on December 2, 2023 by Hector

Are you going for Curry tomorrow – Marg asked yesterday. After a week of indulgence at Kabana (Manchester), giving the Saturday afternoon Curry a miss was a consideration, until the day dawned. The Hector still had unfinished business having been … Continue reading →

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Manchester – Kabana – & Thrice Kabana!

Posted on November 29, 2023 by Hector

Hoping to enjoy the – Fish Creation – at Kabana (22 Back Turner St., Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 1FR England), Hector was back again today at 13.30. With Marg insisting she was not up for Curry-Heute, she was happy to … Continue reading →

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Manchester – Kabana – No Fish Today

Posted on November 28, 2023 by Hector

Kabana (22 Back Turner St., Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 1FR England) at 13.30, the Hector put it out there assuming that at least one of The Company would show. Steve was sat at the table adjacent to the door as … Continue reading →

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Manchester – Kabana – The Three Stages of Achieving Happiness

Posted on November 27, 2023 by Hector

What is the route to finding happiness? Hector recommends Yadgar (Glasgow), The Village (Glasgow) followed by Kabana (22 Back Turner St., Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 1FR England) as a worthy sequence of visiting Curry Houses. That this has been managed … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – The Village “Curry House” – A Quick Return

Posted on November 25, 2023 by Hector

Omar did the double take when he saw me sitting alone in The Village “Curry House” (119 West St., Tradeston, Glasgow G5 8BA) for the second consecutive Saturday afternoon. With all Hockey cancelled today due to a heavy frost, Marg … Continue reading →

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