Foods

Apr. 21 ,  By  Sheshan Dias
Movenpick Bubbly Brunch - An Oasis of Bubbles and Flavour!

An array of cuisines, quality food, and your pick of serenading bubbly is what you can expect at the Movenpick Bubbly Brunch Buffet! A city Hotel located in the heart of Colombo 3, Movenpick is home to a range of well-designed, beautiful restaurants. Their flagship AYU is an all-day restaurant that hosts a breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffet. Brunch was what we were there to focus on and paired with the glamorous view, the calm and relaxed ambian

Apr. 21 ,  By  Panchali Illankoon
Dish It Out: Shanaz Raban

How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, qualified chef, food blogger and restaurant reviewer based in Australia, Shanaz of @hungrychefaustrailia, takes our Q&A!

Apr. 21 ,  By  Panchali Illankoon
Zeez Treatz

Zeez Treats by Zainab Jafferjee and Abbas Jafferjee is a home-based baking venture that kicked off during the pandemic. “I love baking and eating delicious treats. I used to make treats for friends and family members all the time and naturally, they all inspired me to come up with a business that’s based on my name. Today, we pride ourselves in baking and delivering a unique experience and being the go-to custom premium dessert solution provider

Apr. 07 ,  By  Rihaab Mowlana
Virticle by Jetwing – Colombo’s highest rooftop dining space

Virticle by Jetwing, Jetwing Hotels’ latest foray into the dining sphere, is a swanky rooftop bar and restaurant located on the 30th floor of Access Towers II, Colombo 2. Also the city’s highest rooftop bar, Virticle features stunning views of Colombo, tastefully designed spaces and an offering of inspired food and drinks.

Apr. 07 ,  By  Panchali Illankoon
The Cakery By Ilma

Home baker Ilma Ayyoob started her business in 2018. She has a certificate of merit in cake decorating approved by City and Guild and in 2021 she was selected as a finalist in the Sri Lankan Cake Award in the cupcake category and once again in 2022 in the same category in the advance stream.

Mar. 31 ,  By  Sheshan Dias
Cuisine Colombo

Are you on the lookout for a restaurant that serves high-quality food, has great customer service and even better, a beautiful location to enjoy some quality time with your family and friends? If so, we got the perfect place for you! Cuisine Colombo is a multi-cuisine restaurant that takes you through a culinary journey comprising European, Italian, Asian, Chinese, American and even Thai cuisine.

Mar. 31 ,  By  Panchali Illankoon
Savyscakes

Inspired by the popular TV show ‘Fabulous Cakes’, Chammarie Daniel dived into the world of baking, studying tutorials online, following cake artists, and learning the craft to make some fabulous cakes herself. “After my daughter was born in 2011, I had given up my job to be a full-time mom and I found myself at odds and it was driving me crazy. When I saw Fabulous Cakes, I was hooked! Making cakes was never something I thought I’d be doing.

Mar. 24 ,  By  Sheshan Dias
Kottugasm at the Galadari

If there’s one food more synonymous with the Sri Lankan palate than rice, it’s definitely kottu! The sliced up pieces of roti, the chopped up veggies paired up with some chicken curry or beef, kottu embodies everything that Sri Lankan food stands for!

Mar. 24 ,  By  Sheshan Dias
Ceylon Curry Club

Located inside the Dutch Hospital, Ceylon Curry Club is a fine dining restaurant that caters mainly to Sri Lankans who want to experience traditional Sri Lankan dishes with a unique twist. The fusion combos that they feature are absolutely smashing and we at “Life” were super excited to try out as many dishes as we possibly could.

Mar. 17 ,  By  Panchali Illankoon
Tatli Cakes & Sweets

For Azra Banu, the home baker behind the brand ‘Tatli Cakes and Sweets’, baking has always been a passion since her childhood. “My mom has always been my mentor in baking and in 2014, I finally took the courage to turn my passion to business. I thrive to think out of the box for my customers and I also wanted my business name to be something unique – ‘Tatli’ actually means ‘sweet’ in Turkish and that seems to be the perfect fit!”.

Mar. 17 ,  By  Sheshan Dias
Burley’s: Burgers & Beyond

Located on 32 - Galle Rd, Colombo, right next to the colour lights just before Majestic City, Burley’s is the latest burger joint in Colombo. However, calling it a burger joint is an understatement. True to its tagline “Burgers and Beyond” it offers so much more than just your typical burger.

Mar. 10 ,  By  Charindi Meegastenna
Five vegetarian dishes foodies love at our local restaurants

If you are a vegetarian, you know the struggle of finding good plant-based options on a restaurant menu. While there are ample options for your meat-eating counterparts, vegetarian options are limited. But it is not as bleak as it looks! Let’s have a look at five vegetarian dishes that foodies swear by.

Mar. 10 ,  By  Panchali Illankoon
Bakes By Thilushiya

For passionate baker Muruganandan Thilushiya, the Covid-19 pandemic gave her the opportunity to turn her passion to profit. Working a full-time job before lockdown, the restrictions gave Thilushiya the perfect opportunity and time to structure her home business and get baking. Thilushiya has followed a baking course in cake design in order to perfect her craft.

Mar. 03 ,  By  Panchali Illankoon
Feasty Gourmet Things

A Christmas venture that grew from a pop-up sale, Feasty is an artisanal food brand by Niasha Don Carolis. “I started Feasty a few Christmases ago at a pop-up sale, it has been slowly gathering momentum ever since. The pandemic set in straight after my accidental ‘launch’ and working from home, as I have a full-time job in the apparel sector, gave me a chance to develop Feasty and that is how the brand was born!”.

Mar. 02 , 
From Jaffna with love at Botanik Bistro Bar

Botanik Rooftop Bistro and Bar Located at the Fairway Colombo Hotel, will host home cook Thushara Innisathamby, the face behind the buzzing kitchen delivering authentic flavours of Jaffna, ‘My Sister’s Kitchen’

Feb. 25 , 
Food Studio

Chocolatier and chef, Gerard Mendis, partners with Coca-Cola to seek out the best food to enjoy with a refreshing, cold Coke. Join Gerard as he visits some of Colombo’s top restaurants and chats with their chefs. This week, Gerard visits one of Colombo’s food courts.

Feb. 17 ,  By  Panchali Illankoon
Bakes By Nishi

Successfully following a career in fashion and merchandising in the apparel industry, for Nishadi Tejwani baking was never really in the books until one experimental hand at baking brought successful results.

Feb. 16 ,  By  Danu Innasithamby
Tag me @danu - Bombay Borough Colombo

I was tagged by a page that’s buzzing with flavors, bringing the best of India. Everything about this place is amazing - the service, ambiance, and the very creative cocktails! I’m always amazed by the fact that they can get the food out in 5 to 7 minutes and they always make sure operations are smooth. I spoke to Aravind about what makes this place located at the One Galle Face mall click.

Feb. 10 , 
Lia’s Bakes

From baking as a simple hobby to starting a homemade business, Lia’s Bakes has rapidly grown since its inception. Aalia Junaid, the eighteen-year-old who continues to explore every nook and cranny of baking has cemented her brand on social media. Proud of her choux pastry, Aalia is a very talented baker who has also mastered the art of balancing her studies with her business.

Feb. 10 ,  By  Sheshan Dias
Flayvors - An Unforgettable Sweet Tooth Experience!

Who doesn’t love Chocolate Biscuit Pudding (CBP)? That rich, silky smooth texture, a creamy chocolate glaze topped off with bite-sized chocolate chips, makes me salivate even think about it! Well, that’s exactly what you get when you visit the latest dessert destination in town, Flayvors!

Feb. 10 ,  By  Panchali Illankoon
Manju’s Bakerliciouz

A banker by profession, Manjula Hirdaramani moved back to Sri Lanka 3 years ago and embarked on a passion project – baking. Manju’s Bakerliciouz opened for business back in September 2019 and she’s been building a home-based venture ever since. “My youngest son came up with the name and logo to resonate with my personality and favourite colours! And now, with Manju’s Bakerliciouz, my banker to baker journey continues…”

Feb. 10 , 
Love is in the air at Galadari

The air will be filled with love this Valentine’s at the Galadari Colombo. The hotel is gearing towards making this special day unforgettable. Commencing 10th to 14th February 2022 Valentine’s goodies will be available at the Goodies Hut in the lobby as well as Café 64. Choose from a wide range of cakes, cookies, cupcakes, macaroons, and much more, all dedicated to the month of love.

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