Nara Thai has been voted as one of the best restaurants in Thailand since 2007 and promises to add exquisite and authentic Thai flavours to our fine dining experience here in Sri Lanka. The restaurant is located at Deal Place, Colombo 03 and will definitely add to the culinary hub of Colpetty. They will open their doors on August 26, 2016.
We all love some good gourmet sandwiches, whether it’s on the go or just a chill session with your mates or when you’re really hungry and craving for nothing but cheesy, gooey and crispy sandwiches.
Tea Avenue is a tea caf located at Barnes Place that has become a popular spot for a business meeting or a meet up with friends. Recently, they branched out and opened an outlet at the World Trade Center (WTC) so we thought we should check it out. And here’s what we thought!
Who says healthy food has to be boring and bland? Head over to Eat Right situated under the High Octane gym and indulge in their yummy blends and dishes and not feel a tad bit guilty about it! Your mind might trick you into thinking otherwise simply because the food is that good!
If it’s Indian cuisine you like, then you’ve got to visit Flavors at Galadari. We dropped by to check out what was new at Flavors and here’s what we thought of our experience. Serving an array of North and South Indian cuisine, this is a pleasant and welcoming place to go to with friends or family for a relaxed meal. They actually do a pretty good take on Indian cuisine.
After visiting Colombo Fort Caf, we were invited to try out the Summerlicious spreads at The Bayleaf and Harpo’s Pizza and Pasta Nugegoda. We first visited The Bayleaf. The interior and architecture of the restaurant certainly adds to the Summerlicious experience.
Since of late, my palate has been on strike. For some inexplicable reason my taste buds refuse to acknowledge flavours. Well most of them anyway. However determined not to let this temporary condition gain the best of me, I resorted to making food palatable accordingly.
Are you buying your peanut butter? Drop that jar right there and move away from the shelf. Why would you want to grab your peanut butter off a supermarket shelf when you can make your own at a fraction of a cost, without all the preservatives too?
The Marine Drive stretch that starts in Kollupitiya and ends at Dehiwala is now becoming a popular stretch for new food spots. With a unspoilt view of the ocean, we have seen an increase in food spots in Marine Drive so we thought we should check it out. After over 2 weeks of eating and trial testing a few noteworthy food spots; here’s a list of our favourite spots to eat, drink and hang out in Marine Drive.
Celebrating 9 years in the pizza industry, Harpo’s took an innovative step forward by introducing the
Ever craved for something in between a cake and cookie? Well if you have or you do I suggest you try this awesome recipe. These Cakey Chocolatey Chip Cookies is your rescue treat that caters to your odd yet specific hankering.
We went around Colombo in search of the best spots to get the perfect iced tea and experienced myriad emotions.
Yes it is the summer holidays in a majority of households around the island. What better to celebrate than digging into some homemade ice cream. Yes, you did hear me right! Homemade and delicious, and surprising none of the churning and other malarkey that goes into making ice cream is necessary.
On the 18th of July, Dilmah t Lounge extended its food menu from savoury/sweet waffles and crepes to a whole new exciting lunch menu. The menu was launched by the wellknown chef and restaurateur, Peter Kuruwita who warmly introduced the lunch options and spoke about Dilmah and what the brand stands for.
We came across Baker in Heels while we were randomly scrolling through instagram and one of her delectable looking cakes caught our eye. So of course, we had to give it a try. The selftaught lady behind Baker in Heels is Ishara Nouman, who’s currently
The Grill at Kingsbury opened its doors to the public very recently. We dropped by one evening to this oneofakind fine dining destination for gourmet food in the city of Colombo. Located along a strip on the lobby level of The Kingsbury, with a great view of the ocean, this is the ideal place for grilled food lovers.
A couple of days ago, we went to check out the new Chinese Restaurant located at No 43 Jawatte Road, Colombo. The General Manager/Executive Chef Rohana Perera explained that Fenghuang Lou was different from most Chinese restaurants as they did not use any Ajinomoto or MSG in their preparations. Everything was organic and herbal hence more healthy.
Just over a month ago, Tori Caf was opened by a husband and wife duo. Their love for food, for people and for each other embraces everyone who walks in. Located down Siebel Avenue, it is the perfect place to go and enjoy a cup of coffee or sit down for a hearty meal.
We visited Shaze Caf and met with the owner Mr. Sharfaz, who took time off his busy schedule to host us. Speaking to Life Online he explained the inspiration behind the caf.
Mathura at Melbourne Avenue, Colombo 4, the newest addition on the list of vegetarian restaurants in Colombo had a grand opening recently. Celebrities and politicians graced the occasion. There was a scrumptious buffet laid out for the invitees.
We decided to check out the Gourmet Burger Promotion which is currently on at the Sugar Bistro and Wine Bar and will span the entirety of July, and we weren’t disappointed. The burgers that packed a punch, hearty portion sizes and the excellent service won us over.
The Fortress Resort and Spa, known for its precise location overlooking the sea is home to a number of guests from diverse backgrounds. Taking your culinary experience to another level, the Koggala Weekend Seafood Fiesta was introduced a few weeks back to ensure that the guests get the best out of their stay.
I feel the warm glow of summer would not shine so brightly if one does not indulge in a slice of this heavenly concoction. No, the slight hues of red does not mean it’s a red velvet or some absurd red food dyed cake. It is in fact the real deal. It’s wondrous, light as a feather, soft as the summer clouds with a hint of refreshingly sweet strawberries, THIS strawberry cake MUST be on your list of summer foods to try.
Being a devout vegetarian isn’t the easiest lifestyle choice one can take. From a carnivore’s perspective I can see its limitations. Therefore I have taken on the liberty of delivering a non meat recipe today.
An easy peasy way to get the kids to eat spinach and actually enjoy it! This is an amazing vegetarian dip and can also be eaten with nachos or pita bread!
We visited Nilomi Kurukulasooriya, the baker behind Foodie Colombo on a Saturday when she was preparing for the Colombo Food Festival the following day. She was extremely friendly and invited us into her lovely home in Nugegoda. She took time off her busy day to speak to us.
Dottie’s English Tea Room is a very recently opened typical English Tea Room. From the elegant fabric featuring vintage prints of roses to the teapot, it’s all so very authentic, classic and vintage English.
Sea Spray is a newly opened seafood restaurant at Galle Face Hotel. Executive Chef Adam Gaunt-Evans took time to walk us through the concept of the restaurant. One of their main goals is to work with local fresh produce and serve quality dishes.
You seemed puzzled... what may you ask is a semifreddo? Well, in the sunny shores of Italy, it’s the next best culinary concoction to ice cream and is literally eaten in the bucket loads. With a multiple number of flavours, from your decadent devilish chocolate to light and refreshing berries, the semifreddo refers to the group of semi-frozen desserts.
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