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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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Glasgow – New Gandhi Indian Restaurant – As Recommended by Hector

Today is Mags’ birthday, there had to be Curry. Instead of our usual haunts, Hector suggested New Gandhi Indian Restaurant (441 Victoria Rd, Glasgow G42 8RW), all were game. Today would be the fifth visit, the magic number which has … Continue reading

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