Panchali Illankoon
Law Graduate, food and travel enthusiast and full time dog mom..
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Seoulful Flavours at Hilton
Hilton Colombo continues its around-the-world culinary spotlight at Graze Kitchen with ‘Seoulful Flavours at Graze’, the lates
Yazu Makes International Debut At Radisson Blu Resort, Galle
Indian hospitality brand, Yazu, marked its first international expansion of the brand with the launch of Yazu at the Beach at Radi
“CURRY KING” – SRI LANKA’S LASTEST FOOD-TECH COMPANY FOR RICE & CURRY
If there’s one thing Sri Lankans don’t mess around with, it’s rice & curry. It’s the ultimate staple, the king of our loc
“A SHOW FOR ALL AGES THAT WILL MAKE YOU GET UP AND DANCE!”: DIRECTOR PAUL MORRISSEY ON LA BAMBA!
In early February, City of Dreams and the John Keells Foundation announced the staging of the West End-licensed musical “La Bamb
Local Auditions for West End Musical “La Bamba! The Song of Veracruz” Takes Place This Weekend
Cinnamon Life, in collaboration with John Keells Foundation and in association with Nations Trust Bank, announced the staging of t
Your Passport to Experience Colombo: Sri Lanka Design Festival 2025
As the Sri Lanka Design Festival (SLDF) returns for its 16th edition this November, they are highlighting Colombo and its rich his
FOODS THAT CROSSED THE SEAS
Dr Sanjiva Wijesinha traces the trade journeys that made Sri Lankan cuisine what it is today in his new book, ‘Sri Lanka, Serend
NORTHERN VIRUNTHU BY FOX RESORTS: Authentic Jaffna Flavours in Colombo
One of my most memorable experiences during my stay at Fox Jaffna back in 2022 was, without a doubt, all the phenomenal food I ate
MEET THE IRRATIONALLY RATIONAL CAST OF “FREDDY: THE SKETCH SHOW”
MEET THE IRRATIONALLY RATIONAL CAST OF “FREDDY: THE SKETCH SHOW”
“SHAKAHARI” at INDIYA, Cinnamon Life
Pulling from fifteen Indian states, the menu at Cinnamon Life’s Indiya on a regular day is a greatest hits compilation that embo
NATTER & NOSH: Fusion Cuisine
The siblings behind The Chinwag bring together their latest venture - Natter & Nosh, a fusion cuisine restaurant set right along G
YOROKO AT CINNAMON LIFE
Yoroko is Cinnamon Life’s Japanese offering, but not in the usual bento-box and bamboo-panel sense; this is Japanese-inspired th
DISH IT OUT: SHEHANA VAN GOLEN OF CURRY O’CLOCK
How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, Shehana – the founder of Curry O’ Clock, bringing Sri Lankan flavours to the
Dish It Out: Chef Sudeera Bandara
How do our food experts cook & eat? This week, chef Sudeera – the man behind the famous Lost Flavours of Ceylon series, takes ou
Deepa Mehta Celebrates Cinema and Sri Lanka
Over the weekend of May 31st and June 1st, 2025, Oscar-nominated Indo-Canadian filmmaker Deepa Mehta launched Cinnamon Hotels & Re
ALL YOU CAN EAT CURRY NIGHT AT THE CHINWAG
If you have settled into knowing The Chinwag as one of Colombo’s best hole-in-the-wall joints for juicy, flavour-packed dumpling
CHAYHANE: A little Turkish delight in Colombo
As a travel consultant of 10 years, Naura Aufer has journeyed across the world, but there’s something about Turkey that always d
DISH IT OUT: SARANGI TALAGALA DISSANAYAKE
How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, food blogger of @synamonstick, Sarangi, takes our Q&A!
BLUE ORBIT: AN ELEVATED DINING EXPERIENCE 750 FT ABOVE GROUND
Sri Lanka’s highest restaurant, Blue Orbit offers diners a sky-high, one-of-a-kind dining experience at an elevation of 750 feet
CEYLON CURRY CLUB
Tucked inside the historic Dutch Hospital, Ceylon Curry Club has become one of Colombo’s go-to restaurants for Sri Lankan cuisin
Chill Colombo at Port City
Colombo’s restaurant and nightlife scene just got an exciting new addition with the launch of Chill Colombo, an upscale restaur
Dish It Out: Duaine Peiris
How do our food experts cook & eat? This week, the founder of Calorie Counter, celebrating its 10th year anniversary, Duaine Peiri
Flavours of Bali, Indonesia At Hilton Colombo Residencies
A slice of Bali arrives in Colombo as Hilton Colombo Residencies hosts its Balinese Food Festival from 7 to 21 February 2025 to jo
“TIMELESS TASTE OF INDIA” NOW AT GRAZE KITCHEN, HILTON COLOMBO
This January, Hilton Colombo’s Graze Kitchen kicks off the year with a ‘Timeless Taste of India’ where guests are invited to
A Creative Visionary Inspiring Through Art and Craft
In the dynamic world of arts and crafts, creative artist Keshala Kankanamge has carved her niche as an artist, teacher, and crafts
Dish It Out: Amari Colombo’s Michelin-Starred Chey Boy
How do our food experts cook & eat? This week, Michelin-starred Chef Piyachart “Boy” Puttawong, consulting chef for Amari Colo
Feroze Kamardeen Returns with Grow Up Nana 2
The stage is set, and Feroze Kamardeen is ready to deliver another dose of thought-provoking humour with Grow Up Nana 2. After a r
Dish It Out: Amari Colombo’s Thai speciality chef ‘Chef Pear’
How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, we feature Amari Colombo’s Thai speciality chef– Chef Pear ahead of the hotel
W15 AMBULUWAWA: LUXURY IN THE MOUNTAINS
The newest addition to the W15 Collection – W15 Ambuluwawa blends itself into the mountain folds of the Ambuluwawa Biodiversity
Cupcakes by Sharon In Negombo
It’s been two years since we spoke to home baker Sharone De Lambert of Sharon’s Cakes, and a lot has changed. Known for her el