Author Archives: Hector

Second Ever Lancaster Curry, Bombay Balti

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Hector

Approximately ten years ago I has my first Lancaster Curry. The Venue was as close as thirty metres to the Canal, or possibly the River Lune. The Bridge had Black Riveted sections on the sides…it has gone.  Kirstie, a resident … Continue reading →

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Fake Curry, False Reporting

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Hector

Thanks to Curryspondents, Doug (welcome) and Neil, I was made well aware last weekend of the reporting of Fake Curry. The Sunday Mail had the headline that of the Curry served in Scotland, 1 in 3 are (sic) fake. They … Continue reading →

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Craig’s Birthday Bash – A Gathering at The Village

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Hector

Yvonne invited Marg and Hector to join her in celebrating Craig’s Birthday with a Curry. They have not been to The Village (119 West St., Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8BA) since the Grand Re-opening. Just the four of us, I thought. … Continue reading →

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Mrs. Hari’s Karela Treat at Punjabi Charing Cross

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Hector

It’s over a year since Alan and Tracy joined Marg and Hector for Curry-Heute at the Punjabi Charing Cross (157-159 North St, Glasgow G3 7DA). Hector had booked the table on the last visit two weeks ago. Punjabi is doing … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – A Very Warm Welcome at Cafe Reeshah

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Hector

Walking up from Shields Rd. Subway station looked the easiest way to get to Café Reeshah (455 Shields Rd, Glasgow, G41 1NP), not the most accessible of places being on the corner of Maxwell Drive. This also meant having to … Continue reading →

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Bradford – Mughals, via The Sweet Centre

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Hector

Sweet Centre (110-114 Lumb Lane, Bradford, BD8 7RS) was the agreed venue for Breakfast-Curry before the drive North. Ricky, who had been incommunicado for twenty four hours was not happy with this and suggested another venue on Great Horton Road. … Continue reading →

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A second Bradford Curry-Heute, eventually…

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Hector

The Plan this morning was to arrive at The International (40-42 Morley St, Bradford BD7 1BE) for the supposed 11.00 Saturday opening time.  Not a good idea as the records show it does not open until Noon.  Breakfast was required, … Continue reading →

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Bradford – Two Curry Gurus – One Midnight Rendezvous at The Sheesh Mahal

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Hector

Six of us travelled down from Glasgow for the Bradford Beer Festival organised by our own Man in Bradford – Ricky. Only one of us went for the Mandatory Bradford Curry-Heute. John The Bradford Curry Blogger knew of Hector’s plan … Continue reading →

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Helensburgh’s Akash – No Titles Lost ?

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Hector

A late evening in Helensburgh is the last thing Hector needed today, a lot of things on my plate, maybe a Curry-Heute was a fine interlude. The Akash (45A Sinclair St, Helensburgh, G84 8TG) as previously reported, opened late December … Continue reading →

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A Busy Night at The Punjabi Charing Cross

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Hector

After another successful visit to The Staggs, Musselburgh, Curry-Heute was once again the priority. With so many Favourite Places, and a New Curry-Heute Venue reported on yesterday, a return to the Punjabi Charing Cross (159 North Street, Glasgow, G3 7DA) … Continue reading →

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