• 17 December 2020
  • Panchali Illankoon
Shafna’s Yummy Kitchen

Operating across the Eastern Province, Abdul Careem Shafna started her home business with a passion for baking. “After giving much thought to the fu

  • 10 December 2020
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Yasmin’s by the One and Only Yasmin Cader

Yasmin’s by Yasmin Cader opened last Saturday, on the 5th of December, 2020 and it is situated in Madiwela, on the top floor of Master Pieces by She

  • 10 December 2020
  • Panchali Illankoon
Festive Afternoon Tea At The Sapphyr Lounge, Shangri-La Colombo

Welcoming the season, Shangri-La Colombo is geared up for a festive and safe celebration this Christmas inviting guests to create memories with close

  • 10 December 2020
  • Panchali Illankoon
Magic Whisk

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 been

  • 05 December 2020
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The Golden Dragon

I found myself wandering about the Taj Samudra Hotel last Saturday in search of The Golden Dragon, having never been, and couldn’t help but notice h

  • 03 December 2020
  • Tina Edward Gunawardhana
Veganism: A growing way of life

With increasing numbers of people becoming more aware of their diet and lifestyle, veganism as a way of life is being embraced especially among millen

  • 03 December 2020
  • Panchali Illankoon
Quarantine Home Bakers - The Brownie Jar

For baker Zuhara Faj – dessert is everything. With a strong passion for baking since she was very young, it seemed only natural for her to start her

  • 26 November 2020
  • Panchali Illankoon
The Éclair Factory

The Éclair Factory by baker Mafaza Haleem promises Colombo luxurious choux patisseries in all shapes, flavours and sizes. What was initially started

  • 26 November 2020
  • Panchali Illankoon
Quarantine Home Bakers - Happy Hours

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 been

  • 19 November 2020
  • Panchali Illankoon
Quarantine Home Bakers: Roo’s Deli & Oh My Oats!

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 been

  • 19 November 2020
  • Panchali Illankoon
Caketoppers.lk

By adding a personal and special touch, Cake toppers are now a ‘must-have’ accessory for all celebratory occasions. Back in 2018, Dheethika Perera

  • 14 November 2020
  • Danu Innasithamby
WTF - Grazing Your Party

On WTF this week I had a small Party with platters all for myself. Platter Parties have been around since 2017 and they’ve given new life to parties

  • 12 November 2020
  • Panchali Illankoon
Dish It Out: Shiromi Pinidiya – Perera

How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, Asylum Restaurant’s Shiromi takes the Q&A! Located inside Independence Arcade, Colombo – the Asyl

  • 12 November 2020
  • Panchali Illankoon
Quarantine Home Bakers - Best in Town Cakes and Cupcakes

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 been

  • 12 November 2020
  • Panchali Illankoon
Cape Cookies - Love At First Bite

For Ayesha Hiyaz, the idea for a home business started with a craving. Born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa – Ayesha moved to Sri Lanka when s

  • 05 November 2020
  • Panchali Illankoon
Dish It Out: Aru De Silva

How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, Sugar Shack’s Aru De Silva takes the quiz! Providing Colombo’s sweet-tooths with all their cravi

  • 05 November 2020
  • Panchali Illankoon
Quarantine Home Bakers: Pink Platter & Sweet Panic

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 been

  • 30 October 2020
  • Panchali Illankoon
Hyve Dessert Bar Celebrates 2 Years

The Hyve Dessert Bar may be Colombo’s first exclusive dessert bar when it first opened back in 2018. 2 years later, Hyve continues to prove that it

  • 30 October 2020
  • Danu Innasithamby
WTF - Chinese Cuisine @ Prawn with a Crown

On WTF this week, I sat down to eat some yummy Chinese food, where the portions are lavish. King Prawn is a new baby down Galle Road Mount Lavinia. Ki

  • 29 October 2020
  • Panchali Illankoon
Quarantine Home Bakers: Rasa Melayu

Run by couple Aysha Hajireen and Harsha Wijendra, Rasa Melayu is a post-lockdown home business that pays homage to their Malay roots. “Rasa Melayu

  • 29 October 2020
  • Rihaab Mowlana
Trendy Treats by Shahla Malik

Shahla Malik, a happily married mum of three, qualified as a Montessori teacher before starting her own venture. ’’I gave up teaching after my fir

  • 25 October 2020
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Nom Nom Chinese Food Truck

I’ve been on the hunt for a great spot for some Chinese food for a while now, and while the current situation in the country is not the perfect clim

  • 25 October 2020
  • Danu Innasithamby
WTF - A new spoonful of flavors

On WTF this week, we visited Blue Spoon and it’s cosy little set up down Jawatta Road, Blue spoon is all about giving you comfort food and the cafe

  • 22 October 2020
  • Rihaab Mowlana
Seafood Saturdays at Movenpick Colombo

Movenpick Colombo recently reopened AYU, their all-day-dining restaurant, and with it, relaunched their themed buffets! The hotel will be following st

  • 22 October 2020
  • Panchali Illankoon
Dish It Out : Savindri Perera

How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, Sav takes our Q&A! Of food blog “Bread, Broth & Brieyond” and home cake business “Mad Batter by

  • 22 October 2020
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A Big Belly Full! Big Belly Platters

The concept of food platters is a thing of the past which has slowly but surely crept its way into the present. Who’s to complain? It’s essentiall

  • 16 October 2020
  • Panchali Illankoon
Quarantine Home Bakers: Amma Nisa & Simply Sweet By Sulo

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 been

  • 16 October 2020
  • Panchali Illankoon
Dish it Out: Anithra & Rahaal

How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, Bowl’d café’s Anithra and Rahaal takes our Q&A! Best friends Anithra Ratnayake and Rahaal Balasu

  • 15 October 2020
  • Panchali Illankoon
Nusantara Biriyani

For us Sri Lankans, Biriyani is a dish that is as near and dear to our hearts as a good rice and curry. Served in almost every restaurant, Biriyani is

  • 15 October 2020
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Colours Come to Life at Baked Colombo

Situated in Elibank Road just off Dickman’s Road, Baked Colombo is a café that serves good food with a calming atmosphere and free Wi-Fi for you to