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To Broadway with Love
Fans of Broadway music are in for a treat this August 13 as The Colombo Tea Traders Association presents ‘To Broadway with Love’ at the Cinnamon G
YARA’S Reviewed- Fine dining with a difference
Yara’s definitely brings to you an exclusive difference for any occasion! That was our conclusion after we dropped by recently to see what Yara’s
Hebrews Cafè Reviewed
Nestled between some busy fast food eateries on Sri Jayawardenapura Mawatha, Hebrews is the newest hotspot in Rajagiriya. Walking through the glass fr
WTF – I rang the bell!
I was excited for a long time, ever since I heard that Taco Bell is coming to Sri Lanka. The only issue was, I did not want to wait in line forever to
Urban Kitchen revisited - New layout and concept brings new life to UK
Around a month ago, Urban Kitchen or UK located at Arpico Hyde Park armed with a new layout and a more open concept started the Weigh and Pay system w
The youth have lost their voice : Chity
Chitral ‘Chity’ Somapala - a name that took Sri Lanka across borders with a new genre of music, is a legend we Lankans truly admire. The composer-
FLAMINGO CUPCAKES Reviewed
Homebaker Champika Jinadasa has been baking all her life. For over 15 years, she and her husband ran a pastry shop catering to all kinds of baked good
The Yuppie Review: The Perfect Fusion - Japanese at Kami Maki
Kami Maki is arguably the most underrated Japanese fusion diner in the country with its exemplarily unique menu offering Japanese-inspired cuisine. Lo
Launch of ‘From Chaos to Catharsis’
Suresh de Silva is (in) famously known as the eccentric and articulate frontman/vocalist/lyricist of Sri Lanka’s premier Heavy Metal act Stigmata. H
Gary Crause Ellis, a singer with a penchant for Lanka
Australian Country music stalwart Gary Crause Ellis is celebrating his recent induction to THE AUSTRALIAN COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME HANDS OF Fame. A
Making Eating Choices Safer with ‘Tourist Friendly Eating Places’ Certification
Making Eating Choices Safer with ‘Tourist Friendly Eating Places’ Certification In collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Colombo Municipal
Street Style: Melissa Stephen
Sri Lankan born rap artist, Melissa Stephen, has a unique sense of fashion that’s all her.
Designer 1-2-1 with Nithya Yamini Lamahewa
As a fast emerging fashion hub, with several fashion schools to boot, Sri Lanka is producing fashion designers at a prolific rate. Many have showcased
Fifty7 Reviewed
Jetwing Colombo seven’s restaurant Fifty7’s simple yet sophisticated interior hints at what’s to come - a dining experience with a focus on qual
The Best Dressed List - July
Every month I have the fabulous task of compiling a best dressed list. I attend some fabulous events, sort through hundreds of photos from the past mo
A typical Sri Lankan rice and curry at MOTHER
Shashika Cooray who’s love for cooking made him start up the little outlet ‘Mother’ a couple of months back with a fabulous range of Hot Dogs a
BORD’EAU RESTAURANT Reviewed
Along the coasts of the Madu River, the Bord’eau restaurant stands offering guests a variety of cuisines. Established in 2015, the restaurant starte
Doing coffee right - Whight and Co.
If ever I am asked about a café that is near perfect in its offering, I will go with Whight and Co. The unassuming premise located on the seaward end
Yapahuwa, a city of architectural excellence
Sri Lanka was a land with a significant geographical setting, natural resources and a rich culture that attracted traders more often. Back then, it pr
Pizza at HONEY BEACH CLUB
Kingsbury Hotel’s Honey Beach Club (HBC) is an elegant pool bar and lounge. They’ve got the view, the ambience, the drinks and now, the food! The
Rain, rain come again - Drought affects over 12 districts
The prevailing drought situation has affected many districts in the island, reminding us that water is an invaluable resource. While some residents ha
Top 5 vegetarian food trends in 2017
Smoothie bowls. Usually made frozen acai, banana or dragon fruit pulp, soy or other vegan milk, these bowls are #instafamous. Usually brightly colour
Prasad Pereira on BUZZ with Danu
Today on the Buzz, I have Prasad Pereira. He was a pig and I was a sheep back in 2002 in the play Animal Farm, which was my first introduction to him.
Taco Bell Reviewed
Taco Bell had a puntastic buildup of hype surrounding its opening, and they’ve been giving fans something to Taco bout for a while. We dropped by re
Meet the cast of ‘Cinderella’
With just a few days left for Cinderella to bring her magic on stage, the cast is busy fine-tuning their roles to make it a success. We sat down to ch
The Colombo Rice Review
For a country with an obsession with rice in all of its many forms, Sri Lanka does fair justice to the staple food item. While our variety of rice bas
Harnessing and nurturing model talent in Sri Lanka : Anjuli Flamer Caldera
With a keen eye for fashion and an innate business gene which she no doubt inherited from her dad, Anjuli is the founder of ‘the agency sri lanka’
Pulling Off White - Style tips from Sithmi Gamalath of WHITE
The designer and brainchild of the label WHITE by SG, Sithmi Gamalath is someone who embraces the colour of purity, peace and character. However, this
Fat Panda Reviewed
Fat Panda is a relatively new restaurant situated in Sea Avenue that serves up fusion Asian fare with their own quirky in-house twists and flavours.
FaceGym - a dedicated Beauty and Skincare centre
The local beauty industry is flourishing today with various facilities available for those who are keen about their complexion. Having been in the ind