Author Archives: Hector

And the Winner is …

It was the best of times; it was the worst of times Overheard on the foyer before the evening commenced: ‘Tam Cowan is here, he wants to know where he is sitting.’  From that point onwards Hector knew there was … Continue reading

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Aberdeen’s Lahore Karahi

Curry-Heute #2 Steve has been raving about the Lahore Karahi (145 King St, Aberdeen, AB24 5AE) which he now visits on every visit to this city. Marg and Hector met Graeme just after 18.00, who had moved King St this far … Continue reading

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Mr India – Thali for Breakfast

If it’s this cold here, what will it be like in Aberdeen? Before heading to the frozen north, Hector was duty bound collect his dear lady from the end of her sporting fixture on the South-Side. Breakfast on the hoof … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Cafe Salma and Comedy of Errors

This is a busy weekend – the Curry is calling too Hector leaves Helensburgh and heads to The City. Meanwhile  some of The Chaps have left The City and have gone to Helensburgh. Wot Bierfest? This is Curry-Heute night and … Continue reading

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Karahi Palace, Upstairs/Downstairs

Background There has been a number of Saturday ritual Curry outings at The Village a few blocks along the road; they have all ended with a procession past the New Karahi Palace (51-53 Nelson street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ).  The … Continue reading

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KRK is back!

The Footae Today has been a day to celebrate on many levels.  Firstly there was the magnificent result from Rugby Park tinged with sadness as we say farewell to (Sir) Walter.  Hopefully Mr Cowan will have the opportunity of smiling … Continue reading

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Declining Standards at The Village

The Village, at Yvonne’s Command Hector was formulating where in the fourth dimension he would have a Curry-Heute, however Yvonne has made it clear that she and Craig will be at The Village (129 Nelson St, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ) … Continue reading

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Hector at Cafe Salma

With Dr Stan still in Bamberg (allegedly), Hector Naypals dines alone this evening early at Café Salma (523 Sauchiehall St, Charing Cross, Glasgow, G3 7PQ). There was only one dish on Hector’s mind and it has taken time for my … Continue reading

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Yadgar – The Genius of Mr Shah

Hector is at Yadgar (148 Calder St, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP) for a Curry-Heute and to take some more photos of Mr Shah, and his very special creation,  something to do with the need to make a presentation in a … Continue reading

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‘Hector’ unmasked

Today the Sunday Post printed the names of those on the shortlist for Curry Lover of The Year in the forthcoming Scottish Curry Awards.  The identity of Hector is now in the public domain – now where does one procure … Continue reading

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