Author Archives: Hector

Bradford’s Akbar’s opens in Glasgow.

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Hector

Hector’s Dream – Bradford Curry on his doorstep! John, the Bradford Curry Blogger, informed me a few weeks ago that Bradford’s Akbar’s restaurant would be opening a branch in Glasgow. I got in touch with them to seek further information.  … Continue reading →

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The Akash, the best Helensburgh has to offer

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Hector

Tonight Hector is joined by Marg and Eleanor for a midweek Curry-Heute.  The ladies both went for the Lamb Rogan Gosht, Hector’s staple diet at the Akash (45a Sinclair St, Helensburgh, G84 8TG) for many years.  Having been slightly disappointed … Continue reading →

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Bradford Curry for Breakfast #2 at the Kashmir

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Hector

?Stan! had a later train booked back to Glasgow today. He decided to join me once more for breakfast at the Kashmir (27 Morley St, Bradford, BD7 1AG). This morning we were the first customers, but not for a long, … Continue reading →

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Bradford’s International once served Hector the best Curry he has ever eaten, but not tonight…

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Hector

What is this that stands before me? ?Stan! had called it a day. The famous Todmorden Black Pudding Pork Pie was deemed sufficient for his dinner. The International (40-42 Morley Road, Bradford, BD7 1BE) was calling, the very venue where … Continue reading →

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Bradford Curry for Breakfast at The Kashmir

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Hector

The drawback for ?Stan! with the Hilton Hotel weekend rate is that Breakfast is not included. This suits me perfectly, why eat anything other than Curry when one is in Bradford? It did not take much persuasion for ?Stan! to … Continue reading →

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Bradford – Sheesh Mahal – Lamb’s Liver? It must be a Holden Tour!

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Hector

Ricky, our resident Bradford Curry Guru,  phoned three days ago to say that my meal for this evening at the Sheesh Mahal (6 St. Thomas’ Rd, Bradford, BD1 2RW) was already ordered. Lamb’s Liver in the Hector style as it … Continue reading →

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Mother India Cafe – Marg’s Choice

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Hector

Hector is off to Bradford this weekend, something to do with the Ale Festival, allegedly.  Mr Holden has already booked me a Lamb’s Liver Curry in the Hector-style, as the good people at the Sheesh Mahal put it. Tonight I … Continue reading →

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Lamb Chops @ Hector’s House

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Hector

Hector does not normally consider Lamb Chops to be a worthwhile buy in the supermarket, overpriced and undersized.  Regular readers will know that Lamb Chops have been fed to Hector on an increasing number of occasions in recent times: Manchester, … Continue reading →

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When Hari met Crawley

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Hector

Lord Clive and Lady Maggie are in Glasgow this weekend, there must be a Barrel of Bier or two being served at one of our castles.  The turnout at the Bon-Accord at 21.00 to greet the intrepid travellers was impressive, … Continue reading →

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Athena – Indian Masala

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Hector

Indian Masala (129 Ermou St, Thission, Athens) was first noticed by Hector and Marg during our brief but dramatic visit to Athena last summer.  As is recorded, the Dhaka Palace has been the venue of choice on previous visits, on … Continue reading →

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