Lifestyle
Alexandra & Ward and Café Nihonbashi
Being able to indulge in two of our favourite cuisines, Italian and Japanese under one roof got us quite excited. Located at The Promenade at Odel (Al
Paella Nights At GoH
The Harbour Room at Grand Oriental Hotel has just started a new offering for the foodies of Colombo. It’s all about Spanish food and paella on Frida
New Additions To The Long Feng Menu!
Premier five-star urban resort Cinnamon Lakeside in its continued efforts to offer its guests unique experiences that promotes an ’inspired living
It’s An Endless High Tea At The Hilton Colombo!
Some good things don’t have to come to an end, not at all! In fact, some good things can go on throughout the day. So what GRAZE KITCHEN has done st
Cafe Bellissimo
Jointly owned by Huzam Ismail and Therika Miyanadeniya, Cafe Bellissimo is a quaint cafe complete with a white picketed fence and is a great spot for
Dolce Italia Moves To Skelton Road
With Dolce Italia opening its doors in Colombo in January 2015, Sri Lankans were able to dig into freshly baked Italian pastries as well as pastas and
Spotlight On Broccoli
Broccoli. It’s a vegetable that divides the people, some love it and others hate it. For me, it was a slow burn to finally loving it. I detested it
The Startup Cook - Brown Bread Pudding with Icing
Brown bread has become a staple in my household, thanks to my ulcer infested gullet. Since it’s only me that eats it, there is always some remaining
When Someone You Know Has Turned Vegan
When a family member or friend changes something that you are used to seeing them do such as eating, it may come as a bit of a shock. Food is somethin
For The Love of Jelly!
There is always more ways to enjoy a drink rather than having it the usual way we do, thus presenting you with my ever so famous vodka jelly!
Shangri-La Resort Hambantota launches ’The Table by Golden Circle’
Shangri-La’s Hambantota Resort & Spa framed by swaying coconut trees, overlooking the pristine southern coast of our beautiful Sri Lanka which spans
Lobby Bistro
Situated on the 4th floor of the Platinum 1 building (which you probably already know of, considering that it houses Mango, Nike and The Body Shop), K
D’eclairs
I am a sucker for good éclairs. Sadly good éclairs are really hard to find in Colombo, unless they are homemade, as they tend to be hard or worse,
For The Love of Vodka!
I still remember the first time I had sour orange juice with pepper and I was a convert for life. So I thought why not spice it up a little and make a
Snackster
Snackster is a brand that hatched out of the need for a snack at your work place. It is a brand that came in to existence to fulfill your need for a s
Lunch at Robata Grill and Lounge
Colombo has seen a growing appreciation for Japanese cuisine, and indulging the gourmands is Mövenpick Hotel’s newest offering, Robata Grill and Lo
Lankan Household Myths Laid Bare
Now, I know we’ve all had our fair share of anecdotes ever-so-generously conveyed to us by the older and possibly wiser folk. From little yarns abou
Say It With A Brownie
What started off as baking brownies for her family resulted in Probodini Senavirathne thinking it would be a good idea to sell brownies as gift packs
Common Vegan Myths - Debunked!
The most common misconception out there when it comes to vegan or even vegetarian diets is that you have to consume meat in order to get enough protei
Work Day Dinners: 5 days, 5 Continents
With the Sinhalese and Tamil New Year celebrations last week, life’s been pretty eventful. Like us, you’ve probably enjoyed more than a couple of
For The Love of Pineapple!
It is the one drink that I will never get sick of and believe it or not I tend to have it even when I have fancier options. And I love fruity drinks,
Tea Avenue’s Delectable New Menu
Tea Avenue, located at Barnes Place, recently revamped their menu and they have added some delicious new items to the menu that foodies will find hard
Momo’s by Ruvi
It’s time to add a new word to your inner foodie: Momo. Tucked away at the end of Majestic Avenue, adjoining Colombo’s frequently travelled Galle
The Waffle Café
The Waffle Café is a breath of fresh air to the ever growing number of cafés in and around the city of Colombo. Neatly tucked away in Etul Kotte (cl
How To Make The Perfect Green Smoothie
Do you find it hard to get your 5 serves of vegetables and 2 serves of fruit a day? What if we told you that one smoothie could cover off half of your
Indian Summer Reviewed
Indian Summer is an authentic Indian restaurant chain that serves you the food of North India. From paneer to naan, their aim is to provide you with m
Go with the ‘Flow’
The Hilton Colombo Residencies proudly harbours one of Sri Lanka’s first open kitchen concept restaurant - Flow. The uniqueness of the restaurant li
5 easy Easter treats to try out!
Most of the delicious Easter Treats are not available in stores so it is time to get creative. And it shouldn’t stop you from impressing your family
The Startup Cook - Sweet Potato Chips
Sunday is Treat Yourself Day. It is only fair. You have an entire week ahead of you and before that you do need some self indulgence. I say get ready
Three meals a day: a progression through history
“Aiyo, you shouldn’t skip breakfast! It is the most important meal of the day- if you want to focus, you must eat breakfast.” “Are you skippin