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Lodz – Sneha’s – Touch of India – Really?

Why it takes hours to travel the relatively short distance by train from Katowice to Lodz, only Polish Railways can answer. Day #2 of how many in Polska? Who knows what the future holds? I left the Hotel Ibis with … Continue reading

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Katowice – Icy & Spicy – An Apt Description

The story of getting to Katowice is told elsewhere. Hector is in Polska for two reasons, the AGM of – Bieres Sans Frontieres – in Krakow next weekend, and the Pendragon gig in Lódz tomorrow night. Yesterday the Polish government … Continue reading

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Glasgow – DumPukht Lahori – You must visit!

DumPukht Lahori (39-41 Paisley Rd. West, Glasgow G51 1LG) was spotted last Friday as Hector and Marg took a detour to avoid congestion on the Clydeside Expressway. On seeing the words – Dum Pukht – I knew the cuisine would … Continue reading

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Glasgow – New Gandhi Indian Restaurant – Hector, the Regular

New Gandhi Indian Restaurant (441 Victoria Rd, Glasgow G42 8RW) is the type of venue in which Marg prefers to enjoy her Curry, a proper Restaurant with the commensurate ambience. Hector has paid three visits here in recent months, the … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Namak Mandi – Another Day, Another Curry

Having spotted the banner advertising the £4.99 Buffet Lunch at Namak Mandi (21-23 Bridge St, Glasgow G5 9JB), Ricky, The Man from Bradford, was interested, he loves Curry but loves low prices even more. To the best of Hector’s knowledge, … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace – Feeding The Rickmeister

The Man from Bradford is in town and was needing fed. He didn’t want – Soup – and he didn’t want – bones – and not – bone dry – either. However, Ricky still expects to be provided with Desi … Continue reading

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Edinburgh – Rustom Restaurant – Pendragon @ Kinross

It is four years sincePendragon last played in Scotland, and six years since the somewhat disappointing studio album – Men Who Climb Mountains. There was much advance publicity about the February release of the latest album – Love Over Fear … Continue reading

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Dumbarton – Bollywood Lounge – Next time, Glasgow or Annaya’s, Helensburgh

Alan was in touch last night suggesting an evening of Curry & Cider in Dumbarton. Curry in Dumbarton is quite a rare event. I believed  Dining Room @ No 10 to have gone, apparently not. Haveli eventually opened as a … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Yadgar Kebab House – Naveed has a new hat!

With a big football match kicking off early this evening, serious bunkers were required this afternoon. Where should Hector go to guarantee major happiness at least for the afternoon? Well – Yadgar Kebab House (148 Calder St, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Bab-e-khyber – It’s All Happening on the Southside

Three weeks ago, Hector visited the recently opened Pir Mahal Cafe on Albert Drive for the first time. Yesterday was Mags’ – Birthday Curry – at New Ghandi. When Marg picked me up later she suggested Curry-Heute with Mother India’s … Continue reading

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