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Glasgow – The Village “Curry House” – A Home, From Home

Marg joining Hector for a Saturday afternoon, ritual Curry? The Hockey season must be over, which ironically means even more Hockey. And so Hector was driven to The Southside, passing the home of The Famous. Somehow, they only have two … Continue reading

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Hector Cooks – Don’t Try This At Home

With Marg having dined out earlier, Hector was left to his own devices. An opperchancity to experiment, see what happens. Inspired by Monday’s visit to Dessi Tadka (München), why not attempt a replica of their glorious Fisch Chettinad? A piece … Continue reading

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München – Dessi Tadka – In Search of Fisch Chettinad

1976, Hector’s first trip to München, a city that became an instant favourite. Where have fifty years gone? It wasn’t until the dawn of Curry-Heute that food from the Indian subcontinent became a significant part to any visit to München. … Continue reading

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Erlangen – Curry House – The Two Hockey Players

Two nights in Bamberg, one Curry opperchancity. There is a potentially interesting, and so far unexplored, Curry House in Ebermannstadt, up a branch-line from Forchheim. However, as in  last time here in  November when its existence was first noted, seemingly … Continue reading

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Frankfurt am Main – Lahore Kebab Haus, Gazpacho + HamaSaari – Live: Rüsselsheim

Today, the last of our three Gazpacho gigs, this time in Deutschland. We had intended to spend a second night in Frankfurt am Main and take a late S Bahn back from the venue, Das Rind, Rüsselsheim. Die Bahn had … Continue reading

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Aachen – Desi Dhaba – Outstanding Curry + Gazpacho – HamaSaari – Live : Zoetermeer + Verviers

Marg and Hector find themselves in Aachen, day #5 of this multi-nation trip, following Norwegian, Progressive / Art Rock band – Gazpacho. In the last two nights we have seen them perform at Boerderij (Zoetermeer, Nederland) and Spirit of 66 … Continue reading

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Den Haag – Delhi Darbar – Beware of the Red Dip!

The Hector has been back to Blighty since Sunday’s post in Brussel, if only to fetch Marg. We find ourselves in Den Haag, Nederland, at the start of a three nation sojourn following our favourite Norwegian band – Gazpacho – … Continue reading

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Brussel (Anderlecht) – Noor Tandoori – Buffet Sunday

September 2025 – Looks like Noor Tandoori could be my first port of call next time in Brussel, unless Chilli Grill is open.  The last day of this short trip to België finds Hector and Dr. Stan in Brussel. Flight … Continue reading

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Brugge – In-Dish – An Afternoon On Kemelstraat

It is three years since Dr. Stan and Hector last visited In-Dish (Kemelstraat 9, Brügge 8000 België). Kemelstraat is usually where we end an evening in Brugge. Today, we had a rendezvous with the members of Bieres Sans Frontieres, those … Continue reading

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Brugge – Afghan Lemar – Eid Mubarak

Afghan Lemar (Smedenstraat 55, 8000 Brugge, België) is located metres from Smedenpoort, the arch on the south-west of the ring canal which surrounds the Old Town of Brugge. It is but a few minutes walk from the bus station. Opening … Continue reading

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