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.
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
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 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
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 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.
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
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
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 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 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
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.
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
The Infinity Buffet at Echo – the Italian restaurant at Cinnamon Grand, takes place every Wednesday evening and brings Italy’s best-loved flavours to your plate.
Located on the top of Ward Place and Wijerama Road in Colombo, Caramel Pumpkin is a quirky café which opened their doors in January this year. I went in thinking this will most likely be just another café with the usual café food but I was pleasantly surprised.
The Amber Poolside at the Colombo Court Hotel and Spa is the only restaurant of the 4 at Court Hotel that serves lunch. Their lunch menu has
It is one of those things that I used to wait impatiently till my friends from school brought to share with us after the New Year celebrations. Since I no longer have that option, I taught myself how to make it and found that it is not too difficult.
I think I finally found the densest and creamiest ice cream I have ever eaten. I love my ice creams and have dug into different varieties around the world but that first bite into King Cone Ice Cream² left me speechless.
Coconut cake famously known as Bibikkan isan essential at your Avurudu table. Just like you can’t celebrate Christmas without Christmas cake, Avurudu without Bibikkan is almost a sham! And many of us opt to buy it from a store thinking it’s complicated to make it.
‘CeyLove’: From Sri Lanka with Spice, written by Jessica Heath of American-Sri Lankan origin is indeed a treat for all food lovers.
Beach, sand, sunsets and cocktails, Sugar Beach is perhaps our favourite seaside restaurant in Colombo. Located on the Mount Lavinia beach, Sugar Beach faces a clean and unpopulated portion of the beach so you get an unrestricted view of the sunset and the waves.
Located 7° north of the equator and sitting at the edge of the lake is this lounge bar and al fresco dining venue. Overlooking the serene lake
Singapore based casual dining Italian food franchise, Pastamania, recently hosted the media at an exclusive sneak peek event at their venue opposite the British C
The Food Life was first featured in the Food Factor in August 2017 and at the time Raaidah Wahab had just about started her venture into the food business by making scru
Wondering where to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon, this Easter? Here are a few places you could check out this Sunday for a meal that’s guaranteed to bring out your Easter joy.
Perhaps Colombo’s most visually stunning restaurant, Flamingo House is steeped in a rich background, rich décor and rich cuisine. Elevating the culinary experience at Flamingo House is its new Head Chef Mark Smith, Sri Lanka born and trained chef who has worked internationally in several countries.
Nashika Perera is the passionate lady behind Indulgent Desserts. She creates some of the most mouth watering cakes, desserts and sweets and the highlight of them all is the home made feel that comes through with everything she makes.
Momo’s by Ruvi, Colombo’s only dedicated dumpling spot, recently added another location near Regal Cinema. The newer location is much more spacious, airy, has plenty of natural light and much needed parking! I personally found it a lot more convenient than their original spot in Bambalapitiya.
PastaMania, the Singapore-based casual Italian dining franchise restaurant is the newest opening in Colombo with the grand launch planned for the 30th of March. I was lucky enough last week to get an exclusive first look at the outlet and some of the dishes that will be served.
Before Chathuri Wanniarachchi began taking orders from last year in June, she’d spent time assisting her mother with various cakes and desserts for family functions. The comments kept pouring in and thankfully were positive. This then led Chathuri to enroll herself in several baking classe
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