A Moment Of Brilliance   A hesitant step forward, arm outstretched towards the glittering prize; a tentative almost agonised smile; tears forming and finally the broken-voiced thanks to all assembled. It was the moment repeated so many times in Oscars, Baftas and the like, but this one was rather special. The occasion was the 3rd annual British Curry Awards in the Great Room at Park Lane's Grosvenor House. Britain's expert spoon thrower Chris Tarrant, no stranger to the odd curry, was on hand to lead the guests through a glittering evening of dance, magic and award-giving as restaurateur after restaurateur wove through the tightly-packed tables to mount the stage and accept their prize beneath the glaring spotlights. Watching on benignly was Enam Ali, founder of the Awards, surrounded by his young family and then came that special moment. The category was "Best Restaurant in the London Suburbs" and the judges had shortlisted 16 restaurants to fight it out for the title. Guests watched as they were taken through a brief video of the contenders and then Chris announced the winner - "...and the winner is the Brilliant in Southall". A bewildered-looking Dipna Anand stood up from her table and walked in a daze towards the stage. Behind her came her father and well-known restaurateur Gulu Anand, who started the restaurant with his brother no less than 32 years ago, his face glowing with pride. With her award clasped firmly in her hand Dipna leaned forward to thank those assembled for the honour and the tears formed and voice cracked. The watching Enam Ali smiled, father-like, and murmured "this is what I wanted - this makes it all worthwhile". Multi award winning Gulu Anand described the award as "the greatest honour he has ever received" and the guests applauded that honour to a man. Over 1200 people from all over Britain attended the star-studded night dedicated to Britain's favourite cuisine. Gulu Anand had almost not been one of them due to a function elsewhere but his daughter insisted and won as usual. Within moments of accepting the trophy they were on the phone to their staff to spread the glad tidings and the promise of a celebration that would last into the early hours.   Brilliant 72 Western Road, Southall, Middlesex Tel : 020 8574 1928