Category Archives: Scotland

Glasgow – Deira Lahore – We Will Follow Waris

Posted on December 19, 2016 by Hector

On tracking down The Legend that is Waris four weeks ago, I promised to return to Deira Lahore (631 Cathcart Rd., Glasgow, G42 8AE) one mid afternoon, so that I could take the Opperchancity of sitting in. Deira Lahore was … Continue reading →

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Clydebank (Hardgate) – Bombay Grill – Two Differing Opinions, One Indisputable Fact

Posted on December 16, 2016 by Hector

Daft Friday – was the name given to this evening back in the University days. On this night, few fear to tread outdoors less one encounters – Amateuris Drinkerus. It was therefore a rare Opperchancity for Hector and Marg to … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Desi Cafe (Desi – Curry Palace) – By Invitation

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Hector

Two weeks ago, Hector took Mother to the newly opened Desi Cafe, offshoot and Dining Room of the Desi – Curry Palace next door. Ahmed, Mein Host, was delighted to receive us, another visit was arranged for today at 13.00. … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – New Kismet Tandoori – That Time of Year, again

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Hector

The Silly Season is upon us, that time of year when our usual Berths at t’Local are occupied by Screeching Wumin. City Centre Pubs are a – No-Go Area – for the discerning Ale-Supper. It is a Friday Night, an … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace – The Man from Florida says ‘ Excellent’ also

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Hector

Hector met Gordon some thirty five years ago. This evening we dined together for the first time, though for a couple of the early years we did eat regularly under the same roof, complicated. Part of the reason why we … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Ambala Desi Bar – The Man from Bradford says ‘Excellent’

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Hector

The Rickmeister is in town, taking care of Dr. Stan in his hours of need, reportedly. Methinks there are nefarious reasons why he is up in Glasgow this weekend. Somehow his Diary had a Barrel Party noted, long before the … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Desi Cafe (Desi – Curry Palace) – Eight Days Later

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Hector

Last Monday during a phone-call from Poznan, The Mother of Hector announced that she is facing problems securing her weekly shop. Hector has now joined the ranks of The Man from Bradford and Ron King (Musselburgh) in taking – The … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Ambala Desi Bar – The Man from Swansea says ‘Yes’

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Hector

The Diary said – Curry with Mark – and so it came to be. A Sunday evening, Marg was in on the act too, returning from Hockey in Dundee to rendezvous at the Laurieston. Ambala Deli Bar (11 Forth St., … Continue reading →

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Dumbarton – Bollywood Lounge – A Warm Welcome on a Winter’s Night

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Hector

With the Akash in Helensburgh still being refurbished after the fire earlier this year, Hector, Marg and Eleanor took the opperchancity to visit a relatively new outlet in Dumbarton. Bollywood Lounge (61a High Street, Dumbarton, Dunbartonshire, G82 1LS) is located … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Yadgar Kebab House – Glasgow Curry Week, Day 3

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Hector

As suggested on Monday, the first day of Glasgow Curry Week, Dr. Robin was keen to accompany Hector for more Curry-Heute. Having been to Karahi Palace, Yadgar Kebab House (148 Calder St, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP) was the next logical … Continue reading →

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