Teams Announced For New Curry Capital
 The battle for the titles of Curry Capital of Britain 2006 and EthniCity 2006, both sponsored by Kingfisher Indian lager, moved into the judging phase as teams were announced to represent each city.
“Voting was particularly keen this year,” said organiser Peter Grove of Menu Magazine. “The sheer numbers indicate the tremendous loyalty generated to customers by ethnic restaurants.”
Votes are accepted via the magazine and associated websites as well as directly from the restaurants and there is traditionally great support from regional media. This year the entire Leicester team was chosen by readers of the Leicester Mercury but it was left to a Glasgow restaurant to be the top vote winner. Panjea, in Charing Cross Glasgow received over 1000 votes from its customers to put it at the head of the Glasgow team of four.
The team restaurants will now be visited by the 13 independent judges whilst each city council prepares a submission supporting the title bids. In the meantime the public can continue voting for the favourite city on www.ethnicityshowcase.com. Final date for council submissions is April 22 and city voting closes on the same day.
The winners of the two titles will be announced on 12 May after due deliberation by the judges.
Many cities try to claim the title of ‘curry capital’ for themselves but this event remains the only official, independently voted-for ‘Curry Capital’ and ‘EthniCity’ title in Britain and competition is, understandably, fierce.
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