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Glasgow – Village “Curry House” – Thirty Days Later

Posted on October 23, 2023 by Hector

One month to the day since my last Achari Gosht (£12.95) at The Village “Curry House” (119 West St., Tradeston, Glasgow G5 8BA) the Hector was back for more. Expectations were high, last time the intensity of Flavour hit the … Continue reading →

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Helensburgh – Annaya’s – A Methi Blast!

Posted on October 21, 2023 by Hector

As storm Babet draws to a close in the East of Scotland, the West remains remarkably calm. A dry day in Helensburgh, always worthy of celebration. Five years have passed since Hector and Marg dined with Alan and Tracy in … Continue reading →

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Hector Cooks – Shan Korma

Posted on October 19, 2023 by Hector

The mission continues, to cook a Desi Korma at home as good as say Karahi Palace used to serve, and Punjabi Zaiqa (Berlin) currently do. It was on my last trip to Berlin where I picked up packets of Korma … Continue reading →

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Bologna – Gujranwala Restaurant + Tikka Point (Desi Nashta)

Posted on October 15, 2023 by Hector

With only a handful of Pakistani food outlets in Bologna, Hector was determined not  to miss out on anything special which might be available. Before crossing to the north side of the railways station to reach today’s intended venue: Gujranwala … Continue reading →

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Bologna – Mirch Masala – The Second Choice Is A Winner

Posted on October 14, 2023 by Hector

Bologna, the final leg of this tour, Bohemian or otherwise. Bologna, another first for Hector, another blank canvas in terms of Curry-Heute. Initial research highlighted one venue in particular: Tikka Point (Desi Nashta) on Via Federico Venturini which runs parallel … Continue reading →

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Pisa – Ristorante Indiano – India – A Curry and a Leaning Tower, what else might a Hector seek?

Posted on October 12, 2023 by Hector

During our three day stay, it was confirmed that there are no Curry Houses in Siena. Before Covid there was one, no more. There’s a business opperchancity. Pisa has many to choose from, one Pakistani source stood out. Google have … Continue reading →

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Roma – Asian Restaurant and Pizzeria – Cucina Indiana – The Return

Posted on October 7, 2023 by Hector

As has been the case on recent visits to Athena, there’s no point flying directly back to Blighty, especially when flights to Roma are so inviting. Curry in Roma, there are still a couple of Kerala outlets to be explored, … Continue reading →

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Athena – Radhuni – More Curry in ‘Acharnon

Posted on October 3, 2023 by Hector

Marg and Hector collected Lord Clive and Lady Maggie at their apartment in Psiri then headed up the green metro line from Monastiraki in the direction of Kifissia to Kato Patissia. We arrived at Radhuni (‘Acharnon 291, Athina 104 46) … Continue reading →

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Athena – Chardhy Kabul Restaurant – Riverside : Live at the Fuzz Club

Posted on October 2, 2023 by Hector

Tonight, Riverside, Hector’s favourite Polish – Prog-Metal – band performed in Athena. This was more by luck than design, the trip dates were already booked before the tour dates were published. The trip to Chalkida was therefore brought forward to … Continue reading →

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Athena – Pak Tikka Shop – Grill House – Wow!

Posted on October 2, 2023 by Hector

Our sixth day in Hellas and still no Stifado for Hector. There’s always Curry, and in Athena, Desi Cuisine is plentiful. Clive and Maggie were up for it today. Having checked in to our respective Psiri apartments on our return … Continue reading →

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