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Butlers Pub
Butlers Pub is right next to Park Street Mews and it brings you a new experience in dining with their picturesque walls and beautiful lighting; you tr
Sandun Seneviratne Speaks on ‘Vikaari’
It’s truly been a year for the arts as Sandun Seneviratne’s short-film ‘Vikaari’ wins ‘Best Short Film’ at the Screamfest Horror Film Fest
Designer 1-2-1: Sajee Seneviratne
Having launched her brand Mendes in 2018 Sajee had made great strides in Colombo’s fashion sphere. Her designs are fresh, cool and convey a sense of
Environmental Destruction in 2020
Sri Lanka’s environment as well as her wildlife are facing turbulent times. This is evident with several policy-level decisions that were taken to s
Our Christmas Table In A Pandemic
Christmas songs, brightly lit trees, gift exchanges and gatherings one after another – this is what Christmas is usually for a lot of us. But 2020
Dish It Out: Nelum Haththella
Editor of the Brides of Sri Lanka magazine, Nelum is also a well-known foodie. Her page @foodandtravelescapades always show us the most drool-worthy f
Ceylon Muffins
Having always found comfort in baking, Ceylon Muffins by Jaish Parathalingam Jayesingha was a lockdown project that came to life. “I wanted to do so
’Tis the Season for Giving
Christmas is the season for giving, sharing and spreading love. Almost all communities are engaged in some sort of giving during Christmas. Giving bac
Be Their Santa Paws This Christmas ...
Christmas is all about giving and this festive season, as we swap grand celebrations for small, intimate gatherings, these rescues could certainly use
Designer 1-2-1: Araliya Thevapalan
Necessity is the mother of invention and that is what drove Araliya to launch her eponymous brand earlier this year. A graduate in International Relat
All I want for Christmas is……..
We are just days away from Christmas, one of the most joyous festivals of the year which brings hope and happiness to many. Christmas for Christians i
Mental Health Allies
Although discourse on the topic of Mental Health is comparatively widespread, it is still misunderstood. Psychologist Hansini Gunasekara talks about h
WTF - Scoops of Hospitality
This week on WTF, we feature the hospitality queen Yasmin Cader who has opened something blue, cute and yummy “Yasmin’s” Cafe. They scoop out Ca
Dish It Out – Jovanka Jayaweera
How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, Big Bird Delights’ Jovanka takes our Q&A! Home catering business Big Bird Delights has, true to it
Enjoy - Cuisine of Galle Fort Muslims By Fazeera Ismail
To most people, a menu is a list of dishes one orders from, which could always change. To Galle Fort Muslims a menu refers to an exact, immaculate com
Cafe by Maitland
It’s December! You know what that means, it’s a month full of big meals and festivities. I found the perfect spot too! This time around I decided
Fashionably, Danu – Hugs & Kisses
This week I’m bringing out the child in me with this collection put together by hugs & kisses, just as the brand says it’s a warm and friendly bra
Shafna’s Yummy Kitchen
Operating across the Eastern Province, Abdul Careem Shafna started her home business with a passion for baking. “After giving much thought to the fu
WTF – All I want for Christmas
This week on WTF I wanted to get my Christmas list done with and I made a quick stop at Park Street Gourmet located down Park street. It sure looked l
Christmas Amidst a Pandemic
This year has been a rollercoaster ride with hardly anything going according to plan for anyone. But this year also taught us to be grateful for being
Designer 1-2-1: Sathomi Ekanayake
Based in Japan, Sathomi is heavily influenced by Japanese culture and customs. A graduate of the AOD, Sathomi creates looks that fall into the genre o
Wiz Phonics: Making learning fun and simple
Zahara Tharique, mom of 6-year-old twins Liyanah and Eesa, kickstarted Wiz Phonics after researching ways in which she could teach them letters and so
Timeless and priceless vinyl records...
Following the pattern of many things in history, vinyl records have faded with time only to gain popularity amongst music lovers once again. The price
Mass Deforestation
Invasive species have been identified as a threat to biodiversity. While these are brought into the country by different means, native species could a
Yasmin’s by the One and Only Yasmin Cader
Yasmin’s by Yasmin Cader opened last Saturday, on the 5th of December, 2020 and it is situated in Madiwela, on the top floor of Master Pieces by She
Festive Afternoon Tea At The Sapphyr Lounge, Shangri-La Colombo
Welcoming the season, Shangri-La Colombo is geared up for a festive and safe celebration this Christmas inviting guests to create memories with close
Magic Whisk
In this series, we talk to people who turned their passion for food and baking into a business idea amidst lockdown and COVID-19 fears. Some have been
Buzz with Danu - Isuru & Natasha Fonseka
Today on the Buzz I have a fit couple who are a perfect fit too, Isuru and Natasha are cute together and what they have achieved as one is very impres
Designer 1-2-1: Gayanth Karunarathne
Swapping his knowledge of legal jargon law student Gayanth Karunaratne could not resist the calling to be a fashion designer and after one year of stu
Patta History: Making Our History Accessible and Fun to Watch
It is a pity that many Sri Lankans have barely shown an interest in our island nation’s rich history, something the team behind Patta History are se