• 13 February 2017
  • Panchali Illankoon
Culinary delights at the Colombo Jazz Festival

The Colombo Jazz Festival is set to take place on the 18th and 19th of February 2017 at the renowned Galle Face Hotel. As the official location partne

  • 26 January 2017
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Dry Onion Sambol on The Startup Cook

If there was one out of the many things that dear Maudiegirl Von Bloss taught me it was the importance of a rice puller. You know that little somethin

  • 23 January 2017
  • Kamanthi Wickramasinghe
Maharaja Palace

Indian cuisine has always been a favourite among us Sri Lankans. Situated in the heart of Colombo is Maharaja Palace, an elegantly built restaurant se

  • 04 January 2017
  • Kamanthi Wickramasinghe
The Banyan by Heritance Negombo

Situated opposite the Heritance Negombo is The Banyan – a fine dining space built by the hotel for outside guests who would like to dine in, either

  • 28 December 2016
  • Niro Waidyaratne
Black Pepper Colombo

Located in the heart of Colombo, the Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct now offers a new fine dining experience at the all new Black Pepper restaurant.

  • 28 December 2016
  • Natasha Fernandopulle
The Vanilla Bean Bakery

These past few months have seen me visiting a number of home bakers and cooks. The experience has been refreshing thanks to the fresh flavours and att

  • 22 December 2016
  • Zainab Faizal
6 Places for Cookies This Christmas

Here’s a roundup of cookies we’ve found quite intriguing in Colombo, from its looks to its texture and flavour. After all, we were bound to prove

  • 21 December 2016
  • Natasha Fernandopulle
Date Bar

This week I’d like to introduce you to a mother and daughter duo, Roshan Ibrahim and Nishreen Savanghan who churn out delicious date based chutneys

  • 21 December 2016
  • Kamanthi Wickramasinghe
Checking out La Langousterie

Beach restaurants in Sri Lanka have always got a special place in Sri Lanka mainly due to popular coastal belts and their settings. However, Mount Lav

  • 16 December 2016
  • Niro Waidyaratne
Grocery Box

With Christmas just round the corner, Grocery Box brings to you all that you require to make your Christmas goodies. For busy working mums and also da

  • 16 December 2016
  • Panchali Illankoon
Christmas cake in and around Colombo

Tired of spending endless hours trying to whip up the perfect Christmas cake? Perhaps it’s finally time to relax this season and be jolly, as Life O

  • 12 December 2016
  • Zainab Faizal
Lebanese Restaurant

Authentic Arab cuisine is difficult to find in Sri Lanka, especially when what you want is originality, not altered by any means. The Lebanese Restaur

  • 09 December 2016
  • Niro Waidyaratne
Journeys at California Grill

California Grill at the Galadari Hotel brings to you Journeys, which is a Friday evening treat for anyone looking for an exclusive fine dining experie

  • 07 December 2016
  • Zainab Faizal
7 Places To Grab A Shawarma

Shawarmas are an incredible part of Arab cuisine that’s been born and bred within the Middle East and some going as far as Spain. The shawarma in fa

  • 07 December 2016
  • Niro Waidyaratne
Thai Cuisine at La Rambla

La Rambla by Tasty Caterers has been completely revamped and now serves authentic Thai cuisine by Chef Papat Pachid. Located at 69, Hotel Road, Mount