Chef Eric Berrigaud at The Grill
The Kingsbury’s visiting French chef, Eric Berrigaud, is set to present Colombo with an exquisite French experience at The Grill restaurant from the 29th of June to the 19th of July.
Foods
Green Magic
Vegan pizza has come to town! Green Magic is a home-run vegan food venture that started its vegan journey earlier this month with pizzas. Ru Ish, the founder of Green Magic, felt that there was a need to fill in the vegan food gaps in Colombo and after much persuasion and good feedback from her friends, she got started on her vegan venture.
Seven New Flavours At Mabroc Bubble Tea
Mabroc Bubble Tea has come up with seven new exciting flavours of bubbly bubble tea, of which there’s also a Ramadan special. We headed to their recently opened third branch situated at the food court of Crescat Boulevard to try these new concoctions.
Endless High Tea at Hilton Colombo
GRAZE KITCHEN’s most recent offering is a lavish and scrumptious high tea which is held in two sittings on Saturdays, Poya days and any public holiday. So instead of their lunch buffet, what you find is a high tea which is offered from 12 noon to 2:30PM (last reservation is at 1:30PM), and the second sitting is from 3:00PM to 5:00PM (last reservation is at 4:00PM).
The Yuppie Review: Cantaloupe Levels
Cantaloupe Levels is a luxury boutique property owned and managed by the Cantaloupe Group in Rumassala, off the Southern coast of the island. True to its namesake, the property is landscaped in multiple levels with the higher tiers offering a gorgeous view of the fabled Rumassala hill whose mythical origins are traced to the Ramayana.
Ethical Eats: Spicy Vegetable Chilli
This recipe is one of my own that I’ve adapted over the years depending on what ingredients I have in the cupboard. It can be eaten anytime of the day - wrapped in a tortilla as a breakfast burrito, on top of some toast for a quick lunch or as a topping for nachos for dinner.
Havelock Place Bungalow
Havelock Place Bungalow is a little boutique hotel tucked in the corners of Havelock City. Established in 2000, this boutique hotel’s restaurant is open to both in-house and out-house guests for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Their a la carte menu features a range of international dishes fused with Sri Lankan flavours.
MILK & Honey Café Introduces Meats To Their Menu
MILK & Honey Café is easily one of my most favourite cafés in town. They have been consistent from the get go with regard to their menu which used to be vegetarian and vegan. Speaking to Pri Ratnayake, Director, MILK & Honey Café she explained to me that she felt there needed to be something different on offer at the café, which resulted in her introducing chicken and seafood to the menu as well as homemade ice creams.
New Menu at Agra
Agra happens to be one of the finest Indian restaurants in the city. Their cuisine is influenced by the rich culture of the Moghul emperors who conquered the Northern part of India. Agra endeavours to recreate this heritage and bring it to Colombo. With the launch of their new menu, the restaurant hosted some of their longstanding regular customers for lunch and held a session of food tasting to get a feedback of the newly introduced dishes.
It’s All About The Tomatoes
Is it a fruit? Or is it a vegetable? Well, does it matter? Tomatoes are definitely one of those amazing things that you can eat raw and also add to almost anything you make! It is also very easy to grow in your garden thus ensuring organic fruits free of chemicals. It is packed with nutrition too. Here are some of the health benefits you get from eating tomatoes.
Restaurant Etiquette
With our days being consumed with work and other responsibilities, we visit restaurants quite frequently. And while often overlooked, there is a certain sense of decorum we must maintain when at such establishments. Check out these restaurant etiquette basics and additional tips to ensure you (and your guests) have the best experience at restaurants.
Tea Tasting at Maniumpathy Hotel
The history of Ceylon tea dates back to the times of James Taylor - the pioneer of the tea industry in the then Ceylon. Back in 1867, he marked the birth of the tea industry by initiating a tea plantation concept at the Loolecondera estate in Galaha, Kandy. With a massive evolution in the industry, today the Sri Lankan tea leaf is exported to various countries from around the world.
Chef Eric Berrigaud presents a French Affair
Kingsbury Hotel will offer the culinary expertise of Chef Eric Berrigaud as he presents a variety of French cuisine at various restaurants at the Kingsbury Hotel. A creative, ambitious and skilled Executive Chef with a combined experience of more than 20 years in the food and beverage as well as the hospitality industries with internationally acclaimed hotels and restaurants in France, Caribbean and Thailand, Chef Eric cooks from the heart with g
Jaffna Food Festival At Grand Oriental Hotel
Grand Oriental Hotel has organised a delectable buffet of Jaffna cuisine for all the Jaffna food lovers from the 22nd of June to 1st of July 2017 at Harbour Room. Bringing Jaffna to Colombo, the Hotel’s international restaurant which has a lovely ambience and a scenic view of Colombo Harbour, will host guests to experience a little bit of Jaffna with the endeavour of adding cultural diversity to cuisine.
It’s All About The Carrots
If there was an ever a vegetable that can be made in a hundred different ways it has got to be the carrot! Used in both sweet and savoury preparations, carrots are loved by both vegetarian and non-vegetarian foodies. It makes beautiful sides for your meats, raw - it can be enjoyed as a healthy snack, and more importantly carrots give you so many health benefits that it should definitely be included in your diet regularly.
Healthy Food Fixes In And Around Colombo
The second we thought of doing a roundup of all the places that serve healthy food only did we realize we had no idea what really constitutes as ’healthy’. Is it healthy when the food has no oil? Is it healthy if it’s just vegetables and fruits? We were on a mission to find out. After a small Google search, we set about to check out all the restaurants claiming to be serving healthy dishes.
For The Love Of French Toast
Most people have French toast for breakfast but I end up eating it as a snack. If I am being completely honest, sometimes even as dessert! It is one of the easiest things to make to fulfill your sweet cravings and healthier than eating any artificial sugars.
Gourmet Cuisine At Shangri-La’s Hambantota Resort & Spa
Celebrating their first year anniversary in great style, recently Shangri-La’s Hambantota Resort & Spa had laid out a feast for their guests. Their chefs needless to say, present some of the most delicious dishes you can find. You should definitely make a trip to find out for yourself. Or if ever you are visiting the area just pop by for a meal.
Home Baker Of The Week: Ishara Nouman
Ishara describes herself as ’’a whimsical, pint sized, self taught baker’’ who discovered her love for baking when she was around 10 years old. ’’It all started with my mother suggesting that I try making some brownies. I’ve been hooked ever since then and it’s become my passion to make sweet things happen.’’ Ishara is the friendly face behind ’Baker in Heels’ which has been going strong since 2015.
Ethical Eats - Vegetarian And Vegan Mug Cakes
Do you ever get that feeling late in the night when you feel like cake but the shops are closed or you don’t have enough money or the energy to make one? I have this problem. I like cake, but I don’t want to eat a massive slice. But through the magic of the Internet, there’s a new cake craze happening. It’s called the mug-cake, no not mud cake, MUG cake. It’s as simple as it sounds - cake in a coffee mug.
Yumi’s New Katsu Menu
Yumi the Japanese Restaurant at Taj Samudra brings to you an all new Katsu menu. This simple a la carte menu doesn’t have too many items, but features the popular katsu dishes. It has two types of soup, four starters, four mains and two desserts.
Street Food in Phuket
Phuket is an island off Thailand with some beautiful beaches and culture to match. A prime tourist destination, the island serves up some of the finest in entertainment and is adorned with a range of street-side diners and restaurants.
Lamprais At Kaema Sutra
Lamprais was launched at Kaema Sutra on June 6, 2017 with the idea of keeping this well-respected Sri Lankan Dutch favourite as authentic to its roots as possible.
Desserts and Tea at Park Street Mews
Park Street Mews has teamed up with Teaeli, Sri Lanka’s first designer tea brand, to give their customers the perfect culinary delight to wrap up their day with their new “Desserts and Tea” menu.
Tastes Of Penang
Rich in history, culture and scenic landscapes, Malaysia is the ideal travel destination. Each place is unique and has something special to offer. However when it comes to food the undisputed champion is Penang which is dubbed the ’Culinary Capital of Malaysia’.
Taco Bell In Sri Lanka?
Fans of USA-based Mexican fast food chain Taco Bell can rejoice because news is rife that they’re about to set up shop in our shores. Having served legions of fans in many parts of the world, Taco Bell will undoubtedly satiate Sri Lankan palates with their Tex-Mex fare that includes tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos and more, in addition to their famous ’’value meals’’.
The Startup Cook - Kanji
One of my favourite things about the holy month of Ramazan is the food! I have Muslim neighbours around me and the scents wafting during the breaking fast times are definitely mouthwatering! Having said that, my own household too makes some great treats and in particular my favourite is kanji.
Napkin Etiquette
Napkins. At restaurants, we rarely think twice about them. We toss them around, don’t use them and tuck them into clothes. While it may not seem like it, napkin etiquette is as important as other forms of etiquette. Especially because we come across as more considerate to the fellow diners at the table as well as to the wait staff. Here are some of the basics you need to know.
Bommu At OZO Kandy
If you live in Kandy or if you are just visiting, there really is no better place to unwind and relax than Bommu at OZO Kandy whilst indulging in breathtaking views of the historic city. Bommu has a wide selection of local and international cuisines that will definitely titillate your tastebuds and awaken your senses.
It’s All About The Chickpeas!
First of all, I have to confess that I am not a vegetarian myself, but enjoy many vegetarian dishes. I grew up around a vegetarian grandmother and the way she ate always fascinated me. And that is the inspiration behind starting this column. Each week we will introduce you to an ingredient that vegetarians love with its health benefits and an easy recipe heroing it and you can easily try at home.
