Food
Things to keep in mind when transitioning to a vegetarian diet
A beef burger free life isn’t for everyone nor is giving up a good sirloin steak but somehow if you have decided to renounce all meat and try this v
Weekend Iftar Buffet at Ceylon City Hotel
Ceylon City Hotel is situated in the busy streets of Bambalapitiya close to the sea. The restaurant is in the fourth floor with a beautiful view of th
The Sausage Shop
For the simple reason of not being able to find a decent sausage in Colombo, Digby Hill decided to make his own, at home. “Seven to eight years ago
Shangri La’s Ifthar Buffet: A spread fit for the discerning foodie
Since its inception, Shangri La firmly established itself as one of the city’s top buffets to aspire to, among its competitors. Despite a wide selec
Ifthar at the Mango tree: A rich Indian spread
The Mango Tree has been one of those restaurants that have been consistently providing good indian food. So when they invited us to try their Ifthar m
Ifthaar @ Jack Tree
Jack tree is a cozy little dimly lit establishment located at number 200, Park Road,Colombo 5, that serves mainly Thai and Chinese cuisine. It’s run
Healthy Organic Fix at Café Nuga!
If you are looking for a healthy fix when it comes to food, then we recommend that you check out Café Nuga. Located on Green Path, Colombo 7, there i
It’s always FRI-YAY @ Bakes By Bella
Bakes By Bella is a Cakery / Cafe located in the heart of Colombo. You can find it at No. 8 Alfred House Avenue, Colombo 03. The owner, Melissa Dharma
Cinnamon’s Next Culinary Event Features Nigella Lawson
Cinnamon Life is proud to announce the arrival of world-famous culinary celebrity of home cooking – Nigella Lawson, for a series of exclusive events
Tapping out the Tokiwa in Colombo
“First of all,” smiles Hiroyuki Okayama, father of two, “how is the ambience of our Japanese inspired café, Tokiwa?” It’s very breathable,
Ifthar at Mövenpick
Mövenpick Hotel’s ongoing ifthar promotion is all about encouraging diners to spend quality time together with family or friends to break fast with
Lunch at Botanik Bistro and Bar
I must confess. I love everything about Botanik Bistro and Bar; the location, the vibe, the food and the service. I was honestly excited at the though
Ethical Life with Amritaa De Silva
Ethical Life is Food Factor’s latest vegetarian and vegan column curated by Amritaa De Silva. She is a young and energetic Miss World Sri Lanka wh
Celebrity chef Kenjiro ‘Hatch’ Hashida wows Sri Lankan diners
The Colombo Supper Club presented celebrity chef Kenjiro ‘Hatch’ Hashida, whose pop up at the Shangri-La Hotel Colombo wowed select diners with an
Pages and Coffee - A Book Lover’s Paradise
Only a few yards away from the hustle and bustle of Cotta Road, Pages and Coffee is a cocoon of its own. This space is exclusively dedicated to bookwo
Baker’s Choice
Our first meeting with Laki Ratnayake and his dedicated and passionate crew was in late 2016. My husband and I drove to his bakery in Piliyandala past
New menu by Big Bird’s Delights
Jovanka Jayaweera seems to surprise my taste buds every time I try her delectable food. A few weeks back she introduced her new menu which goes along
Beat the heat @Chillato
Chillato is the ultimate soft serve ice-cream experience, in Sri Lanka. It’s a cosy little spot located in the heart of Battaramulla, and is guarant
King Cone Ice Cream² Reviewed
When we were asked to review “ice cream”, we did not hesitate one second! In this heat, ice cream sounded like a life saver! So we got into our me
The Waffle Café moves to Colombo
The Waffle Café first opened its doors in March last year and at the time they served up some fabulous Belgian waffles as well as my favourite the Li
Brew 1867 by Dilmah
Conveniently located at the Forbes and Walker Building down Navam Mawatha, Brew 1867 by Dilmah is a great place to grab a quick readymade breakfast or
The Embazzy
The newest bistro on the block, The Embazzy, stands out on Flower Road thanks to its classy exterior and imposing presence. But did its food live up t
Tea Avenue introduces its Charcoal Waffle range
I Known for their premium range of tea and coffee, Tea Avenue has always made your taste buds go crazy. In addition to that they also have an elaborat
Noodles @ Cinnamon Grand
Cinnamon Grand’s Noodles brings the best of Far Eastern cuisine to your table at express speed. The restaurant features a menu comprising noodle-bas
Fresheez
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
Deco on 44 - Scrumptious lunch and Dinner Options
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
Chef Saman Jayawardene
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
Life Tries - PastaMania’s Nutty Cioccolato Pizza
The Life team tries PastaMania Sri Lanka’s special chocolate pizza dessert. This marshmallow and Nutella filled dessert is a delight for the eyes an
PastaMania - Entertaining your taste buds the Italian way
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