• 17 February 2022
  • Panchali Illankoon
Bakes By Nishi

Successfully following a career in fashion and merchandising in the apparel industry, for Nishadi Tejwani baking was never really in the books until o

  • 16 February 2022
  • Danu Innasithamby
Tag me @danu - Bombay Borough Colombo

I was tagged by a page that’s buzzing with flavors, bringing the best of India. Everything about this place is amazing - the service, ambiance, and

  • 10 February 2022
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Lia’s Bakes

From baking as a simple hobby to starting a homemade business, Lia’s Bakes has rapidly grown since its inception. Aalia Junaid, the eighteen-year-ol

  • 10 February 2022
  • Sheshan Dias
Flayvors - An Unforgettable Sweet Tooth Experience!

Who doesn’t love Chocolate Biscuit Pudding (CBP)? That rich, silky smooth texture, a creamy chocolate glaze topped off with bite-sized chocolate chi

  • 10 February 2022
  • Panchali Illankoon
Manju’s Bakerliciouz

A banker by profession, Manjula Hirdaramani moved back to Sri Lanka 3 years ago and embarked on a passion project – baking. Manju’s Bakerliciouz o

  • 10 February 2022
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Love is in the air at Galadari

The air will be filled with love this Valentine’s at the Galadari Colombo. The hotel is gearing towards making this special day unforgettable. Comme

  • 03 February 2022
  • Panchali Illankoon
Dish It Out - Chathu Ranathunge

How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, the scientist with an (un)healthy baking addiction, Chathu of @doughscientist, takes our Q&A!

  • 03 February 2022
  • Sheshan Dias
Fernando’s Lamprais - Redefining the Lamprais Experience

For home business owner Ravin Fernando it’s all about family. Having worked in the hotel industry for the majority of his professional career, Ravin

  • 03 February 2022
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Podibakes

Inspired by her lack of a sweet tooth for desserts, Dasini Nimalsiri founded ‘Podibakes’, where baked goods are offered in bite-sized versions. Bo

  • 27 January 2022
  • Rihaab Mowlana
’’Ammi’’ - A cookbook with heart, soul and a mother’s wisdom

“Ammi: An Expression Of Love… From The Kitchen Of My Mother Nirmala Pandarinathan” by Prasanna Pandarinathan is more than just another mundane c

  • 27 January 2022
  • Panchali Illankoon
Sensational Savouries

A passionate cook, Fazla Fazuldeen has always been encouraged to start a home business by family and friends. “That is when I decided to start Sensa

  • 27 January 2022
  • Panchali Illankoon
Dish It Out: Chef Charith Mallawa

How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, Chef Charith who was in the final 8 of Masterchef – The Professional Contestants in 2021, takes our

  • 27 January 2022
  • Sheshan Dias
Mongolian Street - New Year, New Beginnings

When I first visited Mongolian Street down Chitra Lane in 2021, Shevon told me how he hoped to move to a bigger and better location in a couple of yea

  • 20 January 2022
  • Rihaab Mowlana
Street Burger

From their humble beginnings as a street food truck to a popular burger joint with 3 locations, Street Burger has accumulated a cult following of fans

  • 20 January 2022
  • Panchali Illankoon
Sweet Sensations

For sisters, Aysha Farook and Haleema Farook, their journey as home bakers started in 2014 at the tender ages of 12 and 16. Since then, they’ve seen

  • 20 January 2022
  • Kamanthi Wickramasinghe
JunctionTen48 - A cosy restaurant space for sports fans and foodies

Colombo’s restaurant scene is ever-expanding and it continued, even amidst the lockdown period. JunctionTen48 is one of the latest additions to Colo

  • 13 January 2022
  • Panchali Illankoon
Dish It Out - Aruni Jayathilaka

How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, recipe developer, food photographer, and food stylist, Aruni of @yummyorhealthy, takes our Q&A!

  • 06 January 2022
  • Panchali Illankoon
Dish It Out - Gimhani Corea

How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, the duo behind Barcelona’s first Sri Lankan Supper Club ‘Kamu’, Gimhani and JD, take our Q&A!

  • 06 January 2022
  • Panchali Illankoon
Miris By Islandmom

Islandmom, Shivani A. Tyronne, started her home-based venture completely by chance when she experimented with a handful of naimiris at home. After her

  • 03 January 2022
  • Sheshan Dias
A Culinary Trip to Japan with Sushi Bar Samurai!

Have you been craving Japanese food lately? Well then jump in your car and buckle yourself up because we’re about to recommend the best place ever!

  • 30 December 2021
  • Panchali Illankoon
DISH IT OUT - WARNA HETTIARACHCHI

How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, nuclear physicist turned self-taught chef, Warna of @nukechef and the owner and executive chef of Dre

  • 30 December 2021
  • Panchali Illankoon
QUARANTINE HOME BAKERS

In this series, we talk to people who turned their passion for food and baking into a business idea amidst lockdown and COVID-19 fears. Some have bee

  • 23 December 2021
  • Panchali Illankoon
Ladybirdbakes

Kumarini Seneviratne (nee Samarasekera) is an HR practitioner with a legal background who loves to bake during her free time. “Ladybirdbakes stands

  • 23 December 2021
  • Panchali Illankoon
Dish It Out: Irshana Rifdhi

How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, food blogger and recipe developer Irshana of @shanaskitchen, takes our Q&A!

  • 23 December 2021
  • Sheshan Dias
Grillz by Royal: A Culinary Journey to Pakistan

Located down Rajasinghe Road Wellawatte, Grillz is a one of a kind Pakistani Fusion Restaurant that offers an array of mouthwatering food, great drink

  • 16 December 2021
  • Panchali Illankoon
Christmas Goodies By The Hyve Dessert Bar

Christmas is all about indulgence and the Hyve Dessert Bar is stocked with the most decadently festive seasonal goodies just for you! One of the firs

  • 16 December 2021
  • Fazmina Samat
Gulabi Run: Colombo’s newest all-women-run container café

Fathima and her 5 energetic highly motivated individuals, birthed Gulabi Run quite spontaneously with an overnight zoom meeting. Gulabi Run was formed

  • 09 December 2021
  • Panchali Illankoon
Caked By Shimza

Shimza Ferosz has always had a keen eye for cake making and decorating from a young age. She enrolled in several beginner’s cake classes and courses

  • 02 December 2021
  • Panchali Illankoon
The Fox Den

Making the transition from our living room couch to dining out as smooth and as effortless as possible is The Fox Den Colombo, a new addition to the c

  • 02 December 2021
  • Panchali Illankoon
Dream Cake and Butter Drop

Growing up watching her mom bake at home, Chamika Dias Abayasinghe was inspired to start a business of her own. ’’I’ve done several baking cours