Owner Steve Chowdhury picked up the award last night, Monday, at The Northern England Curry Awards. The Northern England Curry Awards’ goal is to deliver more than 150 honours over the next 12 months around the world. Balti Spice owner Steve Chowdhury opened the Duke Street restaurant in 2008 after working at other venues across the north west for several years. Steve said: “It feels incredible to be bestowed with the title of outstanding when you think how small our restaurant is. “We may be a small restaurant but the love from our many loyal customers is big!