Barely ten days into lockdown necessitated by COVID- 19, the oft-quoted proverb, “necessity is the mother of invention” came to play when Thanura Yapa, Praveen Wickramge, Eshan Ruwinka, and Himal Tennakoon decided to launch Freshbox.lk.
The coronavirus and the two-month lockdown haven’t been great for a lot of business – especially restaurants and cafés relying on hungry customers and diners. But turning adversity into opportunity is a special skill we Sri Lankans seemed to have mastered over the years and that is exactly what we’ve successfully done in times like these.
This week, Danu catches up with MasterChef Australia contestant Dee Williams
The Coronavirus and the two-month lockdown haven’t been great for a lot of businesses – especially restaurants and cafés relying on hungry customers and diners to make a profit. But turning adversity into opportunity is a special skill we Sri Lankans seemed to have mastered over the years and that is exactly what we’ve successfully done in times like these.
The coronavirus and the two-month lockdown haven’t been great for a lot of businesses – especially restaurants and cafés relying on hungry customers and diners to make a profit. But turning adversity into opportunity is a special skill we Sri Lankans seemed to have mastered over the years.
From the young or young at heart, ice cream is one of those things we all unanimously adore. It is the currency of friendship and of love, and can instantly brighten up the dullest of days. Unfortunately though, for some of us, ice cream is not something we can devour according to our whims and fancies as and when we feel like it. Nature’s Creamery just introduced Health-Alato, the only zero sucrose product in the market.
Adversity makes strange bedfellows’ goes the old adage and in the case of young Pasan Gunaratne, adversity presented him with the opportunity to utilize his skills and help his community. Instead of allowing boredom to get the better of him or surfing social media, Pasan decided to step up and help his community by baking. Baking over 60 loaves a day of various types of bread, Podi Pasan’s Patisserie has come to being.
Living up to its reputation as a nation of serendipitous people, Co-Founder of Colombo Social, Shaun Christie David stepped up to the plate and began helping Sydney’s vulnerable during the Covid-19 pandemic.
On WTF this week I visit Kaffeine BY RE.PUB.LK. The café is new in town. And if you work in the neighbourhood I’m sure you know it’s hard to get a decent cup of coffee. These guys filled that gap with a fabulous range of coffee all locally brewed. I sat down to have a small chat with the founders of this cool place, Rukshan Meegahage and Kumara Chandrasena.
Edo Japanese Restaurant is a great place to try out the wonders of the Japanese cuisine with a little fusion of Sri Lankan. Edo happens to be another venture taken up by the renowned Chef Tyro who also has another Fusion Japanese Restaurant located in Colpetty
Ramada relaunched Mizu recently, and introduced a revamped menu. I’m glad they did, considering that even back then, their sushi was quite delicious and this time around, they’ve certainly upped the ante.
The Turkish food promotion at FLOW has begun from the 27th of February and will continue till the 7th of March 2020 offering 10 days of delightful Turkish cuisine. The promotion, in collaboration with the Embassy of Turkey and Turkish Airlines Inc., features two guest chefs from Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus to share their home recipes.
Alhambra at Ramada, Colombo is one of the oldest North Indian restaurants in Colombo, which is about 46 years old. It is very well known for its unique Biryani, among the crowd. They specialize in Mughal Cuisine and they recently introduced a new exciting menu which was redone by their very own Rajasthani chef.
Kaffeine is a cozy all-day hangout café located just behind the Dutch Hospital Shopping Complex. Taking over the ground level bar area of Re.pub.lk, the café opened in January 2020 fulfilling a gap for a coffee shop around the area.
The Movenpick Colombo recently hosted a select gathering at a high tea to introduce the dessert lineup available for their Swiss Dessert Promotion which will go on until the 29th of February. The delectably indulgent desserts on offer are certainly worth foregoing any diet for! This saccharine heaven is certainly worth all the hype!
On WTF this week I visited a home full of yummy goodies. Dish Functional is a home run business which serves you on Uber eats and even can personalize an event for you. Zainab sure has a style in making food look and taste amazing.
Looking for a reasonable place to eat crabs in Colombo? The Fat Crab is a restaurant that has been around for a while and has gained quite the reputation for its seafood. The restaurant is a part of the Don Stanley group and offers guests an informal dining experience with fresh, quality seafood at its core. Here’s our dining experience at the Fat Crab.
Movenpick Hotel Colombo’s all day dining restaurant AYU hosts theme nights for each day of the week; on Thursday’s it’s their Seafood Buffet. Priced at Rs. 3350 nett, here’s all you need to know about it.
Il Cielo is an Italian restaurant situated in Colombo 7 overlooking the panoramic views of the Colombo skyline and the Beira Lake. The restaurant can seat up to 60 people and is decorated with paintings and wallpaper that will make you feel like you’re in Italy. For this Valentine’s Day, they have curated a special set menu for the kindled hearts to enjoy.
Okra Kitchen by Ravi and Sepali is an authentic Sri Lankan restaurant at the Colombo City Center that is currently revolutionising the traditional Sri Lankan cuisine/
The words ‘traditional’ and ‘simple’ usually go hand in hand when referring to Italian cuisine as most traditional Italian dishes comprise a few simple ingredients which are carefully selected and served at their prime. 3Brothers Italian Bistro places great emphasis on serving traditional and simple Italian dishes with the aim of giving guests an authentic experience.
ON14, the magnificent rooftop lounge and bar at OZO Colombo launched its new F&B menu on the 22nd of January. The menu was launched under the guidance and expertise of culinary maestro, Chef Clifford Perera.
What’s better than hanging out with a bunch of friends at a pub? Well it’s hanging out with a bunch of friends at “The Manchester” and taking part in their official Quiz!
Since its inception almost two years ago, The Embazzy, a bistro with a classy flare to it, is still showing Colombo new and different ways to enjoy cuisines from around the world. Started by a group of friends who just wanted a place to have a hearty meal and unwind, this fine establishment has made quite the name for themselves. I dropped in on a Tuesday evening to find out what all the buzz was about!
In the heart of Mount Lavinia you’d find an area dedicated to all things food called “Street Rush” and in the midst of all that you’d find an outlet that shines a little brighter and that is Crepe Runner!
The Green Cabin Pastry Shop was a family name since 1884. They have served many local families and patrons alike. According to one of the CEO’s and family member Revantha Devasurendra, “having a meal at Green Cabin is like having a meal at your grandmother’s place”.
Being another successful venture by Heritage Hotel - Anuradhapura, Nom Nom Asia also happens to be the sister restaurant to the Thai Heritage Food Truck. Having opened its doors to the public in May last year it is situated quite conveniently down Maya Road in Havelock Town.
Subway opened its newest outlet at the One Galle Face Mall Colombo, franchised by a co-owner of International Brands Pvt. Ltd., Amith Waduge. This is the newest out of the 7 subways in Sri Lanka and the first to be opened in a large scale shopping mall.
We first dropped by David’s Dangerously Delicious (DDD) Char Siu down Rosmead Place back in June last year. Six months later, DDD has expanded – not just in their menu but also with their location, and we happily returned to see if their Char Siu is still ‘addictive’ as we found it to be.
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