Foods

V Try U Buy - Chicken Pies Pt 1

Chicken pies are the perfect lunch time snack; when they’re steaming and stuffed with creamy filling I don’t think there’s any other savoury item that can be so yummy and also fill you up!

Sloppy Joe Dogs

With America recently celebrating Independence I thought it was fitting to introduce the family to some all American food and what more suitable than some sloppy joe dogs, a favourite of mine.

Tea vs. Coffee Culture

First brought to the island as a plant for non-commercial use back in 1824 from China, the first tea sapling was placed at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya.

Ifthar at Galadari

The Galadari Hotel is offering a fabulous choice of promotions especially for the festive season.

V Try U Buy - Macarons

Macarons aren’t the most common tea time sweet around here, but the toothsome confections are the most delightful little snacks you could wish for – pleasing the eye with their bright colours as well as your senses with their differing textures.

New Items on BK Menu

Internationally famed for their scrumptious meals packed with flavour, Burger King –which opened its doors to customers in Sri Lanka last December- has introduced new items to their existing menu, which includes three exciting new dishes and several beverages.

Iftar at Cinnamon Grand

Celebrating the holy month of Ramadan, Cinnamon Grand Colombo has introduced a lavish spread of nourishment for diners at a special Iftar Buffet at the Taprobane, while launching an exclusive room service menu for guests and a Shisha menu at the Shisha Lounge.

French Cuisine at Lakeside

In celebration of the French Spring Festival, The Dining Room at Cinnamon Lakeside takes on a French twist from 3 to 14 July, offering you a lavish feast of one of the world’s most prestigious culinary cuisines.

Caramel Cashew Nut Ice Cream

Life in this relentless tropical heat can be extremely difficult at times, the solution to this dire situation, a slice of caramel cashew nut ice-cream dessert of course.

The Paddy Island

David and Daniele Francis have given birth to one of the most unique experiences one could witness.

Angel Down

Today we have a band that has very little regard for the rules set by greater forces of nature!

Ceylon Scooter Club

Piaggio based in Italy, in 1946 introduced and patented the scooter design and little did they know that this design would be world-renowned.

Pretty and posh Pocha

Well… Pocha came with her name. The ones who took her from the streets said they named her Portia (from The Merchant of Venice) but since she didn’t have the grace of Portia and more of a posh attitude, she became Pocha (Posh-Ah!)

Channa Daswatte

Having made a visit to Brief Garden recently, I was privy to some beautiful drawings of the garden which were shared by C. Anjalendran who is a renowned architect in Sri Lanka.

1956 Morris Minor Tourer

Automobiles have played a vital role in the Sri Lankan community. The first ever motor vehicle to land here in Sri Lanka (Ceylon) was back in 1902 which was a steam powered locomotive.

Dallas & Peumalee Martin

This week we feature a husband and wife duo who used their combined skills in IT, project management, hospitality and advertising to launch Snuggle Bug a company specialising in  creating great bed linen.

Radio Personality Maria Soysa

Maria has been in the scene since she was 13 years old and an amazing drummer and vocalist who manages the playlists on Lite Fm as well as TNL.

Clique - The Supper Club

Colombo’s very first designated space as a supper club, Clique specializes in epicurean fare alongside select local favourites and a host of beverages and desserts.

V Try U Buy - Choc Cake

There’s no doubt that everyone enjoys a hefty slice of chocolate cake any time of day, so we thought it most appropriate to embark on a hunt for the best chocolate cake in town.

Iftar at Cinnamon Lakeside

Cinnamon Lakeside  welcomes diners of every religious orientation to experience an Iftar Buffet at The Dining Room during the holy month of Ramadan.

Tapas at Taj

Tapas are a wide variety of appetizers, or snacks, in Spanish cuisine. They may be cold (such as mixed olives and cheese) or hot.

Simply Scrumptious Fish Pie

It suddenly occurred to me that my children don’t eat enough fish. Being ones who are averse to any sort of spice, they usually turn their noses up at the innocently delicious fish patties or cutlet, familiar to Sri Lankan cuisine.

Krishani George

Krishani George is the energetic personality behind Stretch N’Tone, a fitness program which helps ladies of all age groups strengthen and tone muscles which aids in weight loss.

Ramazan at Choco Luv

It’s a whole load of Luv happening this Ramazan season at your favourite Choco Luv café’s around Colombo, and we have a whole load of ideas that will surely keep you coming in every day.

Indonesian Food Promo

Hilton Colombo Residences’ dining promotion ‘Journey to the Spice Islands’, an Indonesian food promotion with Chef Kiagoos from Hilton Bandung, Indonesia will continue until 28 June 2014.

Nadun Reshantha

Nadun Reshantha has been a big fan of music since he was a youngster but never thought he was good enough to get up onstage and sing.

Seshadri Nithyananthan

Seshadri Nithyananthan graduated from the Academy of Design (AOD) with a BA (Hons) degree in fashion.

Danny; making radio fun!

We have someone from the local radio circuit that can leave you with a belly full of laughter while he is on air and hysterical when he is off air.

Startup Cook: Savoury Bread Pudding

Discarding excess or leftover bread is a very sorry thing to do. No sooner you do the deed a strong twinge of guilt follows immediately.