Foods

Breathtaking Batiks

 

Eric Suriyasena, one of the pioneers in the Batik Industry opened his newly renovated showroom in Marawila, Sri Lanka.  The spacious gallery houses some of the most unique artwork and designs on the Island of Sri Lanka.

Think Pink Go Blue

 

The Sirimavo Bandaranaike Walk, organized by the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya Old Girls’ Association, took place over the weekend (22 Sept).

T20 Cricket Carnival at the Hilton Colombo

 

With the T20 World Cup 2012 kicking off, the Hilton Colombo is ready to give all cricket lovers an ultimate T20 cricket experience from 27th September to 7th October at the Poolside from 3pm to 10pm.

Great Wall celebrates 21 years

Great Wall Restaurants are celebrating their 21st anniversary this September. From the 21st to the 30th, choose to dine at any three of their restaurants and avail yourself to a special 21% discount on the entire bill, be it lunch or dinner. 

 

Peacock beach hotel

 

 

Hambantota, has been the topic of much conversation and gossip during the recent past. With numerous projects taking place in this southern most region, including, the Hambantota harbour, the Sooriyaweva International Cricket Stadium and the second commercial airport in

Jelly Cakes

 

 
I was first introduced to this delicious recipe many years ago by my Chinese roommate when I was at University. She should fill our kitchen with these sweet smelling Jelly cakes and on a lazy Sunday afternoon we would indulge to our hearts content on her favorite chil

Weaving' woven back into your life...

 

With a rich history of 52 years in design innovation, Raux Brothers has come a long way and has made a name for itself as a niche market product house. 

Home Hints: Interior designing

 

 

This week on Home Hints, Interior designer and Managing Director of Interior Design Mall (Private) Limited, Momammed Rushmi Sacquaff gets to the bottom of all those frequently asked questions on the subject of interior designing. 

Ceramic Cutlery

The ceramic knife which has a harder-than-steel blade makes a nice addition to any home chef's cutlery assortment. Ceramic kitchen products have three key benefits over stainless steel equivalents: Strength, purity and light weight.

An Air hostess' Diary: Toronto

 

 
Every day we fly above 30,000ft over many continents, passing many wonders of the world. Wherever the airliner flies, the airhostess’s get the opportunity to explore. 

The Boulevard

The Boulevard is the newest café to hit Colombo’s dining scene. Serving delicious comfort food favourites such as tandoori chicken wrap, chicken burrito, masala vegetable roti wrap with cheese and waffles, the café is centred on a Broadway theme with its red plush sofas, vintage posters an

The ICC T20 Trophy Meet

 

PEPSI together with TNL RN presented an exclusive viewing of the ICC T20 World Cup Trophy at Majestic City on the 5th and 6th of September. 

Cereal Treats

 

 
Hello Parents, are your kitchen cupboards filled with half eaten boxes of expensive breakfast cereals that your child promised to eat. Mine are. Yes, my children are gullible to the fancy stars, loops, games that all cereal boxes advertise and as human nature has it

168 Emperor’s Express

 

Sri Lankans love their Chinese food. And by this, I don’t mean authentic Chinese food but the fried rice, chillie paste and chicken in a savoury gravy. So it comes as no surprise that 168 Emperor’s Express is growing to be a favourite restaurant in the Dehiwala area.

New Era Japanese Fusion Menu at Skky Bar

Overlooking a gorgeous view of sea kissed sky and modern civilization, Skky Bar is now a popular nightlife venue for its many patrons, an ideal getaway from the hassles of city life that is left behind at the entrance to Skky.

An Air hostess' Diary: Tokyo

It is always a pleasure to be flying into Japan. Apart from the amazingly heavenly Sushi, an evening stroll down the streets of Tokyo has so much to offer.

Treacle Chicken

 

Even though I truly enjoy my rice and curry, my children still make funny faces when presented with it. My daughters are a bit more adventurous at least giving it a try, but my son still refuses any dish with even a little bit of pepper. So to make our culinary dishes a bit more interesting,

Red Bull Kart Fight speeds to Sri Lanka

A first in pro karting history in Sri Lanka, Red Bull brings the International Kart Fight to Lankan shores. Racers from all over the country stand a chance to enter the World Finals in Italy by winning the competition.

Bread Talk and Coca Cola : A partnership made in Gastronomic Heaven!

What happens when the ultimate beverage meets the hottest snack craze to hit Colombo? Now we can all find out – since Coca Cola Sri Lanka recently announced its status as Exclusive Beverage Partner at Bread Talk, Sri Lanka. Bread Talk will strive to serve the best lip smacking Coke Float in Sri Lanka to its customers.

Yo-Mo Frozen Yoghurt

 

 

Frozen yoghurt is the hugest sensation in Colombo. In fact, it just might turn out to be the newest healthy dessert option. With Yo-Mo and their range of flavoured frozen yoghurt along with several toppings to go, t

An Air hostess' Diary: Dhaka

 

 

As it is my standby month so far I have been called out for only one flight. The  standby or on- call days are the ones an airhostess would spend mostly at home staring at the computer; mostly on Facebook re arranging the friends list. My days off that were not pr