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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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Glasgow – Akbar’s – Bradford Curry, in Glasgow

This evening’s Curry at Akbar’s (573-581 Sauchiehall Street G3 7PQ) has been in the diary for months, seemingly. The challenge of finding a Friday with five of us in the city at the same time. A booking was made for … Continue reading →

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Poznan – Taj India – Classic Euro-Curry

The first trip abroad in 2026, a sneaky weekend in Poznan.  Last year in Poznan, there was a review of a Curry House without Curry, so it goes.  This time, the Hector was taking no chances.  This is the fourth … Continue reading →

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Clydebank – Zeika by Chef Hakeem – One Door Closes, Another Opens

Hector has a new Curry House in his home town, about time. Opened in the last ten days, Zeika by Chef Hakeem (26 Alexander Street, Clydebank G81 1RZ) occupies the premises of the once New Cafe Punjab. The latter closed … Continue reading →

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