10 Spots For Iced Tea In Colombo
We went around Colombo in search of the best spots to get the perfect iced tea and experienced myriad emotions.
Foods
Mars Ice Cream
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.
Dilmah t Lounge introduces lunch menu
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.
Baker in Heels
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
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.
FENGHUANG LOU Reviewed
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.
Tori Cafe Reviewed
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.
Review of Shaze Cafe
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.
Vegetarian Cuisine At Mathura
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.
Gourmet Burger Promotion At Sugar Bistro and Wine Bar
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.
Koggala Weekend Seafood Fiesta
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.
Strawberry Cake
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.
Baked Eggplant
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.
Salome Bites Cheesy Spinach Crackers
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!
Foodie Colombo
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 Reviewed
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 Restaurant Review
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.
Chocolate Semifreddo
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.
How To Make Faluda
Try out this easy recipe for faluda, and make it a part of your Eid table this week! The ingredients are simple, and can be found at any supermarket. Enjoy!
Divine
This is a place you really need to stop over when passing Queens Road. Many of the Divine cakes are of that original flavour we still crave for at times and the desserts are exceptional. They also have a range of delicious savouries that you can try out.
Grande Gourmet at Nirj’s
Located at Horton Place, Colombo 7, Grande Gourmet at Nirj’s offers something different. As you walk in the dcor you see is authentic Emperor Louis Napoleon era. The walls are adorned with family photographs of the prominent families of Colombo’s elite society in the by gone years.
Far East Indonesian Cuisine
We dropped by the Racecourse Good Market the past weekend - despite it being a gloriously hot day - and decided on some good old Indonesian fare, which led us to Far East Indonesian Cuisine. They have quite a focused offering, which consisted mostly of various rice mains.
Cheesy Bowl Burgers
In our household the summer holidays are near, with the end of the term tests over and year end assemblies winding down, everyone is a buzz with what lies ahead, carefree summer days of trips, picnics and barbecues.
Subway Mount Lavinia
Subway, the international healthy food chain opened a new branch in Mount Lavinia (right opposite Odel). With lots of eateries that
Choc Peanut Butter Squares
This is a quick and easy dessert recipe which requires only 3 ingredients! I usually make this for the kids but adults seem to love it more!
Sea Spray Reopens
A timeless paean to South Asian sensuality, the Sea Spray Restaurant reopens with a promise to take you on a magical journey that
Bubblelement
We decided to drop by Bubblelement, a quaint and quirky little space with a focus on bubble tea located next to The Boulevard on
Tosakanth Roast Paan
Tosakanth - what’s with this name? That’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear it. Hence that’s what we checked on first, before we tasted the sandwiches.
Recipe : Chocolate Lasagna
Just like the savoury version, this sweet and enticingly delectable dessert will not disappoint. Yes I agree there might be a few
