ADVISORY : NOT FOR THE SQUEAMISH 26th February 2023. Three (3) nights in Athens, as the old Murray Head hit almost went; let’s hit the town. Mrs RM didn’t fancy a walk up the Acropolis in the dark, which I consequently didn’t even see on that first night. What I did see was a young,… Continue reading SUNDAY NIGHT IN ATHENS – BEER AND CURRY AND STAG DOs
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KASHMIR
19th December 2022. It was a controversial decision by Black Country progsters Led Zeppelin to name their song about curry after a cafe in Bradford, rather than a Balti house closer to home. Perhaps Spice of Lyefe and Balti Bazaar didn’t scan as well. You’re a bit spoilt for curry in Bradford; here’s Curry-Heute’s list.… Continue reading KASHMIR
THE MAGIC OF MARHABA
5th December 2022. I spent the tram journey back from Radcliffe looking at a flurry of comments following the Telegraph article, none of which seemed to be actionable. Back in Manchester, I suddenly fancied a traditional Mancunian boozer. But instead ended up in Fierce, drinking a pint of something murky while I tried to read… Continue reading THE MAGIC OF MARHABA
BACK IN MANCHESTER; BEER, CURRY AND V.A.R.
Today’s Word Press post idea – “Tell us one thing you hope never say about you“. Tricky one. How about “He’s that bloke who thought he’d completed the Beer Guide but missed one out, never knew there were TWO (2) pubs called the Globe in Marylebone“. 5th November 2022. The obligatory map. Yes, back in… Continue reading BACK IN MANCHESTER; BEER, CURRY AND V.A.R.
A BRATFUD CURRY. JUST FOR DAVE
I know our American readers miss our trad pubs a lot, but they’re also missing our authentic (?) northern curry houses, which Bradford still does the best. Curryheute, who is to curry what Roger Protz is to pubs, has a list of recommended houses. No, I haven’t been to Carthage yet. But I’ve been to… Continue reading A BRATFUD CURRY. JUST FOR DAVE
APNA STYLE – VERY HANDI
Enough pictures of beer. Let’s do a curry. As always, let Glaswegian legend Curry Heute be your guide. His website is to Chicken Dhansak what BRAPA is to John Smiths Smooth. But he’s little positive to say about Sheffield, and to be honest there do seem to be far more Chinese than Indian/Bangladeshi options in… Continue reading APNA STYLE – VERY HANDI
SUCCUMBING TO CARLING IN THE DESI PUB
“That’s not Carling !” I can hear the pedants shout. But I bet Peter Allen, South Birmingham Carling Drinker of the Year 1996, spotted it, presented in misleading glassware aiming to cash in on Coors sudden popularity amongst hipsters. I’m surprised my faithful army of pedants didn’t jump in to shout “Oi, you’re in Tipton,… Continue reading SUCCUMBING TO CARLING IN THE DESI PUB
THE LAST ONES OUT OF SPOONS
We pressed on, past a sea of closed pubs (Rising Sun, Nag’s Head) up into Deansgate, a journey rarely made by heritage pub pilgrims. Stopping only in the Lost Dene for a comfort break, we finally found some real heritage. You may mock, but the Moon Under Water was once the biggest British pub IN… Continue reading THE LAST ONES OUT OF SPOONS
“GET THE RUBY IN FIRST, EH !” LANGWORTHY LEGEND
And, in the end, it all came down to Langworthy, an exciting trip over the M602 at 10pm. A year ago today I was at the Grand Canyon, and it can’t match this view. For fans of great street names (see also: Whitwick), here’s My Street. It could be yours, too. I’m heading for the… Continue reading “GET THE RUBY IN FIRST, EH !” LANGWORTHY LEGEND
CHRISTMAS CURRY IN COV
The Taylor family spent Sunday at home, the first time we’ve all been together under our own roof all day for 3 years. It’s hellish being stuck in Cambridge, but Mrs RM and I had overdone it yesterday with BRAPA. Our longest family conversation today concerned Christmas meal plans. Due to Mrs RM’s frenetic work… Continue reading CHRISTMAS CURRY IN COV
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