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
Royal Thai at Cinnamon Lakeside has no doubt been able to sustain their name as one of the leading restaurants in Thai Cuisine
There was a lot of hype set around Monsoon when they opened on November 1, 2017 so much so that it was near impossible to get an appointment for a review. Last week we finally ventured there on a Tuesday evening and it was buzzing.
Food has always been a part of the Jaffna culture, from a wedding to a funeral the food is lavish. In Jaffna, everything is cultivated close to home and the ingredients are mixed with so much heart to create dishes that burst with multitudes of flavors in your mouth.
What I like best about Cinnamon Red is the spectacular view of the City of Colombo from the rooftop on the 26th floor.
Nestled in the Galle Fort is the elegant yet chilled out hotel, 56 by Deco which is home to The Wrap Factory.
Anyone who loves Japanese cuisine will most certainly know of Ginza on the Edge. This is the successor of Hilton’s Ginza Hohsen that was established in 1987. Being one of the oldest Japanese
Iyanthi Goonewardena: First lady Executive Chef in Sri Lanka shares her Success Story Sri Lanka’s first ever lady Executive Chef and the Founder / Managing Director of Win-stone School of Culinary Arts (Pvt.) Ltd.Ms. Iyanthi Goonewardena shared her lifelong passion for culinary art, reminiscing the tough
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