Things to keep in mind when transitioning to a vegetarian diet

A beef burger free life isn’t for everyone nor is giving up a good sirloin steak but somehow if you have decided to renounce all meat and try this veggie life you will soon realize that you can use all the help you can get. Adopting a vegetarian lifestyle is a gradual progression that requires your dedication in understanding about nutrition, food substitutes and finding a sequence that best works for you. Below are a few things I’ve picked up al

Weekend Iftar Buffet at Ceylon City Hotel

Ceylon City Hotel is situated in the busy streets of Bambalapitiya close to the sea. The restaurant is in the fourth floor with a beautiful view of the ocean. The restaurant is family friendly and has the ability to host approximately 65 to 70 guests, but t

The Sausage Shop

For the simple reason of not being able to find a decent sausage in Colombo, Digby Hill decided to make his own, at home. “Seven to eight years ago I started making sausages because I couldn’t find good sausages here,” he explained. Further, after trying and failing and finally succeeding he realised he had finally come up with the perfect formula for a damn good sausage. He started with the Pork a

Shangri La’s Ifthar Buffet: A spread fit for the discerning foodie

Since its inception, Shangri La firmly established itself as one of the city’s top buffets to aspire to, among its competitors. Despite a wide selection of items available in their buffet, they have consistently managed to pull it off, providing an assortment of tasty food with something for everyone. Shangri La has two ifthar options at present - a buffet spread at Table One and a lighter option o

Ifthar at the Mango tree: A rich Indian spread

The Mango Tree has been one of those restaurants that have been consistently providing good indian food. So when they invited us to try their Ifthar menu, we were excited.

Ifthaar @ Jack Tree

Jack tree is a cozy little dimly lit establishment located at number 200, Park Road,Colombo 5, that serves mainly Thai and Chinese cuisine. It’s run by the same group that owns Mango Tree hence the similarities in the name. We were invited in to try their Ifthaar pack made especially of course for Ramadan.

Healthy Organic Fix at Café Nuga!

If you are looking for a healthy fix when it comes to food, then we recommend that you check out Café Nuga. Located on Green Path, Colombo 7, there is no way you can miss it with the big board that says Café Nuga!

It’s always FRI-YAY @ Bakes By Bella

Bakes By Bella is a Cakery / Cafe located in the heart of Colombo. You can find it at No. 8 Alfred House Avenue, Colombo 03. The owner, Melissa Dharmadasa started off as home baker, and two expansions and a couple of years later branched her endeavour out into the popular chill out spot that is the Bakes By Bella Cafe you see today.

Cinnamon’s Next Culinary Event Features Nigella Lawson

Cinnamon Life is proud to announce the arrival of world-famous culinary celebrity of home cooking – Nigella Lawson, for a series of exclusive events in Sri Lanka, from the 21st to 23rd June 2018, which is sure to thrill gourmands and culinarians alike across the island. Nigella will be the third celebrity chef Cinnamon will be hosting, the first b

Tapping out the Tokiwa in Colombo

“First of all,” smiles Hiroyuki Okayama, father of two, “how is the ambience of our Japanese inspired café, Tokiwa?” It’s very breathable, we say, taking a good look around. Colourful, even.

Ifthar at Mövenpick

Mövenpick Hotel’s ongoing ifthar promotion is all about encouraging diners to spend quality time together with family or friends to break fast with a host of sumptuous food. The Ifthar promotion is held at AYU, Mövenpick’s all-day dining restaurant. We were promptly led to our tables where deseeded dates were laid out. We also had the option of ord

Lunch at Botanik Bistro and Bar

I must confess. I love everything about Botanik Bistro and Bar; the location, the vibe, the food and the service. I was honestly excited at the thought of having lunch at Botanik Bistro and Bar, which is a collaboration between the brilliant Rishi Naleendra, of international acclaim and Cantaloupe and Co, who have conceptualized and created a tru

Ethical Life with Amritaa De Silva

Ethical Life is Food Factor’s latest vegetarian and vegan column curated by Amritaa De Silva. She is a young and energetic Miss World Sri Lanka who loves to travel, eat and experience new adventures. She transformed herself into a vegetarian 12 years ago and is slowly moving in to the vegan lifestyle. Her goal is to spread empathy and love through food and to be able to enjoy an ethical and sustainable lifestyle.

Celebrity chef Kenjiro ‘Hatch’ Hashida wows Sri Lankan diners

The Colombo Supper Club presented celebrity chef Kenjiro ‘Hatch’ Hashida, whose pop up at the Shangri-La Hotel Colombo wowed select diners with an omakase experience over the course of two nights.

Pages and Coffee - A Book Lover’s Paradise

Only a few yards away from the hustle and bustle of Cotta Road, Pages and Coffee is a cocoon of its own. This space is exclusively dedicated to bookworms, with comfortable seating, a very calming atmosphere and good food. If you are a book lover like myself, you will fall in love at first sight.

Baker’s Choice

Our first meeting with Laki Ratnayake and his dedicated and passionate crew was in late 2016. My husband and I drove to his bakery in Piliyandala past 8pm that evening and when we finally got there and walked past the extensive plants and stone-paved drive way into his bakery the aroma of bread filled the air. For more on that experience.

Celebrate A Mother’s Love With Mahaweli Reach Hotel

New menu by Big Bird’s Delights

Jovanka Jayaweera seems to surprise my taste buds every time I try her delectable food. A few weeks back she introduced her new menu which goes along the same lines, in that she has a fair share of starters, mains and desserts as well as her usual lip smacking beverages.

Beat the heat @Chillato

Chillato is the ultimate soft serve ice-cream experience, in Sri Lanka. It’s a cosy little spot located in the heart of Battaramulla, and is guaranteed to help you beat the heat

King Cone Ice Cream² Reviewed

When we were asked to review “ice cream”, we did not hesitate one second! In this heat, ice cream sounded like a life saver! So we got into our media van and we drove and drove and for a moment we did tell ourselves this ice cream better be as good as they say it is!

The Waffle Café moves to Colombo

The Waffle Café first opened its doors in March last year and at the time they served up some fabulous Belgian waffles as well as my favourite the Liege waffle. They’ve unfortunately taken the chewy Liege waffle off their menu and they’ve moved to Pe

Brew 1867 by Dilmah

Conveniently located at the Forbes and Walker Building down Navam Mawatha, Brew 1867 by Dilmah is a great place to grab a quick readymade breakfast or lunch.

The Embazzy

The newest bistro on the block, The Embazzy, stands out on Flower Road thanks to its classy exterior and imposing presence. But did its food live up to the hype? We dropped by to find out.

Tea Avenue introduces its Charcoal Waffle range

I Known for their premium range of tea and coffee, Tea Avenue has always made your taste buds go crazy. In addition to that they also have an elaborate menu from All-day

Noodles @ Cinnamon Grand

Cinnamon Grand’s Noodles brings the best of Far Eastern cuisine to your table at express speed. The restaurant features a menu comprising noodle-based Asian cuisine and a variety of rice dishes. Inspired by popular favourites from Vietnam, Japan, China, Thailand and Mala

Fresheez

Of the 8 branches, we stepped into the Fresheez juicery at Jawatte Road recently. So they’re no longer ‘Juiceez’? Before I get there, let me say Colombo is forever thrown in the sun, s

Deco on 44 - Scrumptious lunch and Dinner Options

Deco on 44 is an art deco themed, relatively eclectic themed hotel nestled within the Galle Fort. From the outside, the hotel may seem quite small but the space has been utilised so well that it feels spacious and airy.

Chef Saman Jayawardene

Chef Saman is a man of few words, preferring to let his food do the talking for him. And talk they do. I recently sat down for a tete-a-tete with Chef Saman at the Pasticcino, where we savoured some of his food over the conversation. Situated at the Dankotuwa outlet at Guildford Crescent, Cafe P

Life Tries - PastaMania’s Nutty Cioccolato Pizza

The Life team tries PastaMania Sri Lanka’s special chocolate pizza dessert. This marshmallow and Nutella filled dessert is a delight for the eyes and for the tastebuds.

PastaMania - Entertaining your taste buds the Italian way

As Pastamania opened its doors in Sri Lanka, it brought in a revolution to the Italian cuisine industry in the country. Without making it just another restaurant, the main franchise-holders, Azeez Brothers Pvt. Ltd. along with Commonwealth Capital - a Singapo