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Same again please! – Punjabi Charing Cross, Glasgow

This is the mid-point of a Hectic Weekend. It will also optimise the intake of Curry. After yet another fine visit to The Staggs (Musselburgh) Hector bade farewell to his Co-Travellers and headed for the Punjabi Charing Cross (159 North … Continue reading

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Kenny’s Mutton Curry

Kenny and Nina were recently married, the Stagg Night was in The Laurieston a few weeks back. Tonight a select few were invited to attempt the demolishing of two Barrels of Germany’s Finest – Löwenbräu Kellerbier (Buttenheim, Bayern) and the … Continue reading

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Keema Padora, a New Punjabi Experience

Some of us don’t return to work until Tuesday, so what better than a Sunday afternoon Ale followed by Curry-Heute? Others had their own plans for food so I popped next door to the Punjabi Charing Cross (159 North Street, … Continue reading

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Bradford – Sheesh Mahal – A Break-Inn

Last year on January 3rd, Craig and Yvonne were willing participants in the Ritual eating of Curry for Breakfast before the drive back North. Today they would make their second visit to the Sheesh Mahal (6 St. Thomas’s Rd, Bradford, … Continue reading

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Bradford – Westgate – First visit to Bradford’s Westgate

And so Marg was walked home before midnight t’Travelodge, past the Sheesh Mahal, Mr. Holden had planted the notion of visiting the adjacent Westgate (8 Saint Thomas’s Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD1 2RW) earlier in the evening. Had it been … Continue reading

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Bradford – The International – First Curry of 2013

The International (40-42 Morley Street, Bradford, BD7 1BA) remains the venue where Hector famously ate his Mostest Favourite Curry of all Time. Quite an accolade. This afternoon we spent the obligatory couple of hours in Haworth completing the Marg Ritual, … Continue reading

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Bradford – Sheesh Mahal – Last Curry of 2012

Nine expected at the Sheesh The A65 is a frustrating road to drive. It is the main road in a south-easterly direction from the M6 into West Yorkshire, much shorter than the M62 alternative but frequently taking longer to negotiate. … Continue reading

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Yadgar! Palak Gosht!

 Occasionally Hector just turns up at Yadgar (148 Calder St., Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP) to sample what is on offer. Normally the order is given in advance. As there was no plan for today’s Ale Festivities announced until last evening, … Continue reading

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Curry, Strangeness and Charm

Hector will be eating a lot of Curry in the next days and many miles will be travelled to consume them. This evening Hector was once again the Lone-Diner at the Punjabi Charing Cross (157-159 North St, Glasgow G3 7DA). … Continue reading

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Chatni – Methven, a Worthwhile Detour

Methven is a Village some 10km west of Perth, easily found on the A85 one junction north of the Broxden Roundabout.  After two days of eating what passes as Food during the Festive Season, a decent Curry was required. The … Continue reading

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