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Crab Factory
The Taj Samudra Hotel in Colombo is home to the Crab Factory (situated right next door to Navratna – the hotel’s Indian restaurant), which was lau
Butter Boutique
It was a rainy morning when I first stepped into Rukshi Nethicumara’s home. This was in 2010 when she had just started Butter Boutique and was bakin
New menu at The Sooriya Village
The Sooriya Village, with all the greenery that surrounds it, makes you forget that you are in Colombo. From the moment you walk in, you know you are
Counting Calories at Calorie Counter
The first time I was introduced to the Calorie Counter at its first restaurant in Colombo 05 a year or so ago, I was expecting healthy food in its usu
The Cauldron
The Cauldron is another one of the many cafe type establishments that have popped up in Colombo.
On a Quest for Biryani
Why does one attend Muslim weddings in Sri Lanka in the first place? For the biryani, of course.
Mövenpick Ice Cream
Ever since the Mövenpick Hotel opened its doors in Colombo, there’s been only one thing on everyone’s mind - WHERE’S THE ICE CREAM??
Soul Food of The Sri Lankan Kind – Upali’s
There are many things that Sri Lankans do better than anybody else, but food has to be right at the top of that list of things.
A Divine Taste Of Sweetness- Tammy’s Delicacies
Delighting taste-buds to the limits Tammy sure adds a lift and a twist to her delectable desserts and cakes. There’s a huge demand for her Love cake
Home Baker of The Week-Thamaya Rajapakse
Currently a fashion design student at Raffles Institute of Design in Colombo, Thamaya only started baking around 4 years ago. “I used to bake for my
Dinner at The Grill
We recently dropped By The Grill at The Kingsbury for dinner and were impressed by the food, the service and the incredible ambience. They’ve also e
Bearington Baking Studio
Bearington Baking Studio is a home based baking operation that specialises in brownies and cookies. The young lady behind the baking studio is Veronic
The Roadhouse
The Roadhouse is a food truck in Mount Lavinia serving up mouthwatering kottu. Parked on the Hotel Road, next to the ODEL, this little food truck is h
Dushy’s Salads
Dushy Daniel has been catering for quite a long time. She started out twenty years ago and has built herself a strong and steady customer base.
Café Français
Café Français opened its doors in Colombo in November 2014. I must admit that I didn’t venture that way due to the notion that it was a high end r
Home Baker of The Week - Susan De Cruze
Susan De Cruze is the face behind Cravings By Sue, the home baker who has been whipping up goodies for her loyal customers and who’s also a huge foo
Box Colony Reviewed
Box Colony is the latest restaurant to hit the Battaramulla area. Offering a totally new concept, the Box Colony (as the name suggests) is made up ent
For the Love of Nutella
If anyone can honestly tell me that they are not a fan of Nutella I will die! (I won’t but well I will be truly surprised!) It may not be the health
The Startup Cook – Apple and Carrot Soup
These days the weather has not been conducive with my body. I am constantly coughing and wheezing away. As a result, I have been turning to warm bever
Home baker of the week - Deviyani De Silva
An art director by profession, Deviyani de Silva states that she had always baked eclairs for fun. But despite enjoying baking eclairs and cooking in
For the love of Nutella!
Jithendri is back with her recipes right in time for weekend. Let’s start with something sweet, shall we?
Il Ponte
Il Ponte has stood the test of time among the few high end Italian restaurants in Colombo. My first memory of Il Ponte was in my late teens when havin
La Rambla for Thai Cuisine
What an option for people living in the areas around Mt Lavinia when they want a taste of Thai Cuisine! La Rambla it is! If you have not yet been ther
Dinner at Robata Grill And Lounge
Japanese cuisine is well on its way to becoming a popular choice among Sri Lankans and as a reaction to the increasing demand, Colombo now boasts a nu
Wing Spot Reviewed
Having studied and lived in the US for four years, Oshini Samarasinghe fell in love with chicken wings and once she returned home she missed digging i
Botanik Bistro & Bar Reviewed
The newest entrant to Colombo’s rooftop bar scene, Botanik by Cantaloupe & Co hopes to firmly root itself as a hotspot amongst the city dwellers and
Food fit for kings
Mango Tree has always been the go to restaurant for a taste of Indian cuisine, and recently I was one of the many who had the privilege of savouring t
Lunch at theRe.Pub.Lk
Re.Pub.Lk, or Republik as we know it, is one of Colombo’s hottest nightlife venues right now and a personal Friday night pre-game favourite. Recentl