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A Grand Evening at The Downsman – Down in Crawley

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Hector

Twenty Two Hours later than planned and with Jim replacing Marg and Maggie, Clive took Hector as promised to The Downsman (Wakehurst Drive, Southgate, Crawley, RH10 6DH). What was once a pub that Our Type would never frequent is very … Continue reading →

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Masala Twist – Helensburgh – Lunchtime Menu

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Hector

There is Curry-Heute planned for later this evening, however, this is at the mercy of Mr. Stelios. A Friday without Curry, Hector thought he had better make sure and so a First ever Lunchtime Curry at Masala Twist (29 James … Continue reading →

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Home-Cooked Madras Fish Curry

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Hector

Pasta or Curry-Heute? Marg has had her Favourite this week, time for some indulgence. Marg ironically was the inspiration by producing an Indian Cookery Book from a bundle upstairs – 50 great curries of india – camilla panjabi. A Fish … Continue reading →

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Two Million Hits Approaching

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Hector

But Hector does not go on about it!

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Another Busy Night at The New Karahi Palace

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Hector

An afternoon at The Staggs (Musselburgh) seems to always end up at The New Karahi Palace (51-53 Nelson Street, Glasgow, G5 8DZ) . Mags was in tow this evening, no doubt she was already looking forward to her Breakfast Takeaway. … Continue reading →

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Punjabi Charing X – now featuring – The Hanging Baskets

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Hector

With The Hanging Baskets on display, at the Punjabi Charing Cross (157-159 North Street, Glasgow, G3 7DA) The Big Red Curry House stands out even more as one gazes across the M8 Motorway from Charing X Station. It was just … Continue reading →

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Bombay Grill – Re-opened – Re-located

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Hector

The Bombay Grill (19-21 Glasgow Road, Hardgate, Clydebank, G81 5PJ) has been in its current location since February of this year, same business, same staff. My last review was written almost exactly a year ago, I subsequently discovered they had … Continue reading →

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A Quick Return to Bala Sweet & Tandoori Centre – Bedford

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Hector

Lord Clive of Crawley was keen to join Hector for his #2 Visit to The Bala Sweet & Tandoori Centre (111 Midland Rd., Bedford, MK40 1DA). That it was en route to the Train Station was very convenient. I now … Continue reading →

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New Bombay – Bedford

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Hector

The Pythagorean Cup was the topic of conversation at one point during our visit to The Bedford Arms. Somehow the topic changed to Curry. Carlos, Mein Host, had a Takeaway Menu for the nearby New Bombay (53b Harpur Street, Bedford, … Continue reading →

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Pound-a-Curry – Bedford

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Hector

Occasionally Hector reports on a Curry Source without having sampled the wares. If Bedford was my Home then a Takeaway would be viable, as a Curry Tourist I need a seat. Fosterhill Road is on the route between the Travelodge … Continue reading →

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