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Edinburgh – Kebab Mahal – High Noon

Posted on July 31, 2022 by Hector

… and so a bus was taken from Corstorphine to the city centre. This was followed by the walk over the North Bridge where I gather the ongoing repairs are going to last another couple of years. I had time … Continue reading →

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Desi Murgh Aloo – Hector Cooks for Carnoustie

Posted on July 30, 2022 by Hector

Please bring a dish – was the request received late on Tuesday night, the event, Julia’s Scottish wedding reception. Hector has been taking Curry to Carnoustie whenever invited to stay over with Dr. Alasdair and Margie, mother of Julia. Curry … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – The Village “Curry House” – An Egg Hunt

Posted on July 29, 2022 by Hector

Lord Clive of Crawley declared that he had not had Curry with Egg for ages, this had to be rectified. I suggested that Kofta Anda is what he should have this afternoon. Before leaving Hector’s House, there was a mass … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Akbar’s – Wow! + Plus

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Hector

Today’s visit to Akbar’s (573-581 Sauchiehall Street G3 7PQ) was mooted by Chapatti John to follow our recent visit to Namak Mandi. In the interim, Lord Clive of Crawley announced he was coming north, today we would be five diners. … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Yadgar – Sunday Lunch

Posted on July 24, 2022 by Hector

Yadgar Kebab House (148 Calder St, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP) QED

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Glasgow – Punjabi (Ibrox) – Once Upon a Time

Posted on July 22, 2022 by Hector

This afternoon, Howard, Marg and Hector went to see – Kurt Vonnegut : Unstuck in Time – at the GFT. Thereafter we met up with Tracey at Punjabi Ibrox (560 Paisley Road West, Ibrox, Glasgow, G51 1RF) at 18.15. Camera … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Yadgar Kebab House – In Memoriam

Posted on July 21, 2022 by Hector

The Steak Pie lunch, a family tradition, the final part of saying goodbye. Today, to mark the passing of the last of the generation of blood relatives. Farewell, Uncle Joe. Thereafter, with Hector finding himself in Queens Park and Marg … Continue reading →

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Newcastle upon Tyne – My Delhi – The Return

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Hector

The return to My Delhi (87A Clayton St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5PY England) was a given, but not for the The Emperor’s Stew (£13.50) which Mein Host, Tahmim had suggested yesterday. Hector had other things in mind. Arriving at … Continue reading →

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Newcastle upon Tyne – Spice of Punjab – Eureka!

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Hector

After a long, hot day drinking lots of liquids to stay hydrated, it was time to call it a night. Having had a Vegetable Curry for lunch at My Delhi, Hector the Carnivore was chomping at the bit. Yes, it … Continue reading →

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Newcastle upon Tyne – My Delhi – It’s Hot Outside!

Posted on July 18, 2022 by Hector

Curry in Newcastle, it’s been a while. Craig and Yvonne have previously visited My Delhi (87A Clayton St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5PY England) and planned to return this evening. Hector was the first customer of the day, arriving at … Continue reading →

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