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'''Abdul Latif''' ([[1952]] – [[20 January]], [[2008]]) was a British [[restaurateur]] of [[ |
'''Abdul Latif''', [[The RSA|FRSA]] ([[Bengali language|Bangla]]: আব্দুল লতিফ) ([[1952]] – [[20 January]], [[2008]]) was a [[United Kingdom|British]] [[restaurateur]] of [[Bangladesh]]i origin. He was well-known for his dish "Curry Hell" — a [[curry]] reputedly so [[Pungency|hot]] (Latif claimed it was "the world's hottest") that it was offered for free to patrons of his [[Newcastle]] restaurant who could finish the entire meal.<ref>Tobbell, Kayleigh: [http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/whats-on-newcastle/food-drink/2004/07/31/lord-of-harpole-72703-14482111/ Lord of Harpole], ''The Evening Chronicle'', [[31 July]] [[2004]].</ref> |
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Latif had a keen eye for such publicity stunts. He also offered free curry for five years to all service men and women who had served in [[Iraq]]<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/tyne/2955963.stm Hot offer tempts the troops], ''[[BBC News]]'', [[17 April]] [[2003]].</ref>, and free curry for life to rugby star [[Jonny Wilkinson]] and football manager [[Graeme Souness]].<ref>Douglas, Andrew: [http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/mostpopular.var.1979610.mostviewed.curry_hell_man_dies.php Restauranteur dies from heart attack], ''[[The Northern Echo]]'', [[20 January]] [[2008]].</ref> His restaurant is also featured in the [[Guinness Book of Records]] for the world's longest-distance curry delivery — from [[Newcastle]], [[England]] to [[Sydney]], [[Australia]]. He featured regularly in the cult adult comic ''[[Viz (comic)|Viz]]'', providing the staff with free curries and relishing the publicity, despite their portrayal of him as a "curry mentalist".<ref name="bbc2">[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/tyne/7200235.stm From curry hell to model citizen], ''[[BBC News]]'', [[January 21]] [[2008]].</ref> |
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== Success == |
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Latif's Newcastle restaurant, which used to be called Rupali, enjoyed a high profile in his last years. There is where Latif offered the famous dish — Curry Hell — free to any customer who could finish it. The restaurant is also featured in the [[Guinness Book of Records]] for the world's longest-distance curry delivery — from Newcastle to [[Sydney]], [[Australia]]. |
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Latif emigrated to the [[United Kingdom]] from [[Bangladesh]] in [[1976]] and a year later had established his restaurant, the Ruplali, in the city centre of Newcastle. The restaurant was later renamed Curry Capital.<ref name="bbc2" /> |
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He became a renowned local businessman due to his talent for publicity and regular appearances in cult adult comic [[Viz (comic)|Viz]]. |
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Latif purchased the deed to the honorary title of the Lord of [[Harpole]] for £5,000, and proudly branded himself as Britain's first Bangladeshi [[Lord of the Manor]].<ref name="bbc2" /> He ran a website called The New Lord, where he offered souvenir merchandise, seasonal messages to his fans, publicity services and a motivational DVD.<ref>[http://www.newlord.co.uk/ The New Lord]</ref> He was also a Fellow of the [[Royal Society of the Arts]]. |
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== Death == |
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Latif died of a [[heart attack]] at his home in Newcastle's [[Gosforth]] area January 20, 2008. |
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Latif died of a [[heart attack]] at his home in Newcastle's [[Gosforth]] area on [[January 20]], [[2008]].<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/tyne/7199691.stm 'Curry Hell' restaurant boss dies], ''[[BBC News]]'', [[21 January]] [[2008]].</ref> |
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==References== |
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*[http://www.newlord.co.uk/ The New Lord: Official website] |
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*[http://www.curryhell.com/ Curry Capital website] |
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Abdul Latif, FRSA (Bangla: আব্দুল লতিফ) (1952 – 20 January, 2008) was a British restaurateur of Bangladeshi origin. He was well-known for his dish "Curry Hell" — a curry reputedly so hot (Latif claimed it was "the world's hottest") that it was offered for free to patrons of his Newcastle restaurant who could finish the entire meal.[1]
Latif had a keen eye for such publicity stunts. He also offered free curry for five years to all service men and women who had served in Iraq[2], and free curry for life to rugby star Jonny Wilkinson and football manager Graeme Souness.[3] His restaurant is also featured in the Guinness Book of Records for the world's longest-distance curry delivery — from Newcastle, England to Sydney, Australia. He featured regularly in the cult adult comic Viz, providing the staff with free curries and relishing the publicity, despite their portrayal of him as a "curry mentalist".[4]
Latif emigrated to the United Kingdom from Bangladesh in 1976 and a year later had established his restaurant, the Ruplali, in the city centre of Newcastle. The restaurant was later renamed Curry Capital.[4]
Latif purchased the deed to the honorary title of the Lord of Harpole for £5,000, and proudly branded himself as Britain's first Bangladeshi Lord of the Manor.[4] He ran a website called The New Lord, where he offered souvenir merchandise, seasonal messages to his fans, publicity services and a motivational DVD.[5] He was also a Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts.
Latif died of a heart attack at his home in Newcastle's Gosforth area on January 20, 2008.[6]
References
- ^ Tobbell, Kayleigh: Lord of Harpole, The Evening Chronicle, 31 July 2004.
- ^ Hot offer tempts the troops, BBC News, 17 April 2003.
- ^ Douglas, Andrew: Restauranteur dies from heart attack, The Northern Echo, 20 January 2008.
- ^ a b c From curry hell to model citizen, BBC News, January 21 2008.
- ^ The New Lord
- ^ 'Curry Hell' restaurant boss dies, BBC News, 21 January 2008.