Author Archives: Hector

Lakeland Spice Cuisine, A Keswick Curry

There was muttering last night about a lunchtime Curry-Heute as Hector struggled to find anything worth eating in one of the ‘C’ word restaurants.  No buffet, overpriced, it was the lady’s choice.  Such is the magnanimous nature of Marg when … Continue reading

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Ulverston – Naaz

Hector and Marg are having a short break in Cumbria, not the Lake District. Barrow in Furness is the site of our nocturnal repose, however Ulverston has won our hearts with its traditional Market Town atmosphere and an amazing array … Continue reading

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Hector at The Village, very unlikely…

She knows you know There was a dearth of Bier in the city of Glasgow today.  Given the Curry intake in previous days Hector had not organised any distraction.  15.00 came and went, the Drum and Monkey’s Jaipur was potable … Continue reading

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Glasgow – The Punjabi Charing Cross – The Opening Night

Friday, April 15th, 2011 : Opening Time for the Punjabi Charing Cross, meanwhile the Bon Accord Ale House is 40 years old today, nothing special happening there then… Hari and Hari’s new outlet Hector has been on tenterhooks for the … Continue reading

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The Cafe Salma, ‘chust sublime’

Hector is out for Curry-Heute, again… Yes, it is Curry-Heute four days in a row, all will be revealed tomorrow as to why Hector’s apparent diet of nothing but Curry has come to pass. This evening  is a welcome back … Continue reading

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The Shenaz – Glasgow, A Hidden Gem?

Another Curry House behind the Mitchell Library As part of the ongoing theme of this Curry-Woch, the Curry-Heute was originally intended to be at the Tiffin Rooms on Sauchiehall St, but was not open for business at  16.40, The Shenaz … Continue reading

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The Koh-I-Noor, Glasgow

One of the original Glasgow Curry Houses The Koh-I-Noor (235 North Street, Glasgow, G3 7DL)  is one of Glasgow’s original Curry houses dating back to its 1964 location on Gibson St, aka – The Khyber Pass. Hector did set foot … Continue reading

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Glasgow – PJ’s, the Madras Palace, aka ‘Panjea’

The theme for this week may become evident to the more discerning reader, or shall I give an obvious clue to  those whose powers of interpretation were limited some ten days ago… a new place is about to open in … Continue reading

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Glasgow – The Alishan Tandoori : it has been too long since Hector’s last visit

One of the 5 places for a great Glasgow Curry … so wrote The Herald many years ago. From the mid 1990’s until 2004, The Alishan Tandoori (250 Battlefield Rd, Battlefield, Glasgow, G42 9HU) was easily Hector’s Favourite Curry House … Continue reading

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The Scotish Curry Awards 2011

Curry-Heute is now one year old. On Friday, the calendar date inspired Hector to test the mettle of his readers. By Friday evening congratulations were rolling in.  The expression on Robin’s face when I told him I had made it … Continue reading

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