LET’S BRUNCH
Let’s Brunch is probably Sri Lanka’s first restaurant specializing in brunch. Having opened its doors last year, the restaurant is run by Thisakya who thought that Sri Lanka should also have a place specializing in brunch as well.
Foods
Maharaja Palace
Indian cuisine has always been a favourite among us Sri Lankans. Situated in the heart of Colombo is Maharaja Palace, an elegantly built restaurant serving traditional North Indian cuisine. Over the years, this restaurant has been known for its exclusive specialties making it a potential competitor for others in the business.
Unilever Food Lounge at The Galle Literary Festival 2017
To highlight Unilever’s food brands, Unilever Sri Lanka set up the ‘Unilever Food Lounge’ at the Law Court in the Galle Fort at one of Sri Lanka’s largest events, the Fairway Galle Literary Festival 2017.
Lipton Tea Room at The Galle Literary Festival 2017
The biggest tea brand in the world, Lipton Tea set up a one of a kind tea room at one of the biggest events of the Sri Lankan calendar. Lipton Tea in partnership with Tea Talk took over the Fairway Galle Literary Festival 2017 from the 12th to the 14th of January.
Waffely by Lava
In August 2016, husband and wife duo, Indunil Piyadigama and Lavanya Devasurendra felt they wanted to venture into something food related. Being medical doctors they felt that food would be an interesting field to get into. Fresh food was the main factor on their agenda thus the decision to have waffles and crepes as the main feature on their menu.
Smooth It Up
This popular venue in Colombo for healthy snacks and on the go smoothies and juices is located at #3 Jawatte Avenue, Colombo 5, in the premises of Body Bar Gym. Fairly new to the healthy food trend in town, this little place really surprised me. Their range of juices and smoothies are pretty awesome considering the fact that there is no water, sugar or salt added. It’s a place you really need to check out if you haven’t been there already.
Ayu by Mövenpick Hotel
Ayu, the international all-day dining restaurant at Mövenpick Hotel offers a casual and fun dining atmosphere. From local specialties to international cuisine served at the buffet or the à la carte menu, Ayu includes an exciting gastronomic experience.
Spicy Pumpkin Soup on The Startup Cook
If there was a vegetable that I held in great disdain, it would be pumpkin. To this date, I avoid it like a plague whenever I can. For the life of me, I cannot even understand why anyone would like its sweet and mushy texture. This great revulsion towards pumpkin ended with this recipe. It might not be the best dish for your rice and curry, but make it in to a soup….? Now that is deliciously tantalising story.
Francesco’s
Whenever Dimuthu Gamage does something he does it right. Take Giovanni’s for instance, they serve the best pizzas in Colombo. And the same goes for his new venture, Francesco’s, named after his adorable 11yearold son, this little cafe down Jawatte Road (opposite Embark) dishes out some groovy fare.
Tea Avenue introduces all new breakfast menu
There’s nothing quite like a good breakfast and Tea Avenue definitely promises you one with their all new breakfast menu!
Baker’s Choice Reviewed
You need to meet Laki Ratnayake and only then would understand the concept behind some of the finest European sourdough breads you can get your hands on here in Sri Lanka. His mild nature and his passion for baking artisanal breads shines through as you take that first bite of the stunning range of breads by Baker’s Choice.
The Banyan by Heritance Negombo
Situated opposite the Heritance Negombo is The Banyan – a fine dining space built by the hotel for outside guests who would like to dine in, either indoors or by the side of the road.
Black Pepper Colombo
Located in the heart of Colombo, the Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct now offers a new fine dining experience at the all new Black Pepper restaurant. Having launched earlier this month, the restaurant is under the ownership and management of the Earl’s Court Group and stands to be the first restaurant opened by the group.
The Vanilla Bean Bakery
These past few months have seen me visiting a number of home bakers and cooks. The experience has been refreshing thanks to the fresh flavours and attention to detail that these home based cooks present. My last review for 2016 features Sabrina and Iman Mohamed, the motherdaughter duo behind The Vanilla Bean Bakery.
6 Places for Cookies This Christmas
Here’s a roundup of cookies we’ve found quite intriguing in Colombo, from its looks to its texture and flavour. After all, we were bound to prove Cookie Monster’s chocolate chip cookies are no match to the local favourites.
Date Bar
This week I’d like to introduce you to a mother and daughter duo, Roshan Ibrahim and Nishreen Savanghan who churn out delicious date based chutneys and cakes.
Checking out La Langousterie
Beach restaurants in Sri Lanka have always got a special place in Sri Lanka mainly due to popular coastal belts and their settings. However, Mount Lavinia is one such destination that has a mushrooming number of beach restaurants which are either new settlements or have been there for a while. Situated in the vicinity of the magnificent Mount Lavinia Hotel is La Langousterie, which has a history of over 50 years in the industry.
Grocery Box
With Christmas just round the corner, Grocery Box brings to you all that you require to make your Christmas goodies. For busy working mums and also dads who like to cook but have absolutely no time to spend finding a parking spots and staying in queues at checkout counters, here’s a great new option.
Christmas cake in and around Colombo
Tired of spending endless hours trying to whip up the perfect Christmas cake? Perhaps it’s finally time to relax this season and be jolly, as Life Online tried and tested several places in and around Colombo to help you serve your Christmas best at the table. Here’s a list of 9 places we visited to pick the top 3 cakes of the season.
Chicken, Carrot and Spinach Pasta on The Startup Cook
Besides its nutritional benefits, this pasta recipe makes for an ideal dinner. Tis the season of festivities, and visitors are bound to make an appearance themselves. A bowl of this delicious pasta that is quite convenient to eat is exactly what you need to serve your ravenous guests.
7 spots for delectable treats this Christmas
It is that time of year again when indulgence, especially when it comes to food and drink is on the cards. So we thought we’d make it a little easier for you by picking out some of the best options in town to indulge in some delicious holiday treats.
Lebanese Restaurant
Authentic Arab cuisine is difficult to find in Sri Lanka, especially when what you want is originality, not altered by any means. The Lebanese Restaurant signs off this worry of finding authentic Middle Eastern cuisine!
Journeys at California Grill
California Grill at the Galadari Hotel brings to you Journeys, which is a Friday evening treat for anyone looking for an exclusive fine dining experience. This long and winding magical journey is something you need to indulge in and experience.
The Hungry Monkey
It was the love for food that resulted in Chadini Fernando trying her hand at cooking. She has always loved food, but never really cooked as much. Once she started cooking, she realised how much she enjoyed it, and this was when The Hungry Monkey was born.
7 Places To Grab A Shawarma
Shawarmas are an incredible part of Arab cuisine that’s been born and bred within the Middle East and some going as far as Spain. The shawarma in far simpler terms would be a meaty grilled sandwich, but it’s all about the meat and the intriguing flavours. Being an undeniably delicious street food around the Middle East and few parts of Europe, we’ve got this delicious goodness in and around Colombo’s top Middle Eastern restaurants.
Thai Cuisine at La Rambla
La Rambla by Tasty Caterers has been completely revamped and now serves authentic Thai cuisine by Chef Papat Pachid. Located at 69, Hotel Road, Mount Lavinia, this cosy little restaurant offers an exciting gastronomic journey and boasts of being Mount Lavinia’s only authentic Thai restaurant.
Little Miss Shortcake
Little Miss Shortcake is a home baker who is relatively new in the ever growing home baking scene in the city. The young lady behind this little bakery is Ashmita Wijesinghe (20) an aspiring chef.
A healthy meal at The Sandwich Factory
We dropped by to check out what The Sandwich Factory had to offer. They do have their own range of healthy food but what we wanted to check out was what they had to offer after a partnership with Healthy Life Clinic.
The Bayleaf launches its Wine & Tea Room
The Bayleaf restaurant recently launched an exclusive Wine & Tea Room. It is a classical and interesting setting with a tasting space for enthusiasts to enjoy prestigious wines, along with gourmet food and artisan teas. This concept of Harpo’s is a totally different to what we usually see and it sets the mood for wine tasting in total relaxation and offers you the opportunity of enjoying a selection of 50 SingleEstate teas.
Big Mama’s
Big Mama’s specialises in catering for small dinner parties of eight to 10 people, while they also have lamprais available throughout the week. The lady behind the yummy food at Big Mama’s is Marie Wickrematunge who says her recipes originally stemmed from her Dutch Burgher roots (her mother was a Dutch Burgher).
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