• 07 September 2017
  • Panchali Illankoon
For the love of Pizza!

In a world full of picky eaters, Pizza is perhaps one food item that no one can complain about! (If you do, you are not human). While the pizza chains

  • 07 September 2017
  • Niro Waidyaratne
Ikoi-Tei at Dutch Hospital

Among a wide cross section of the people in and around the city, it is pretty clear that there’s a fast-growing interest in Japanese cuisine now, th

  • 06 September 2017
  • Panchali Illankoon
Ratnapura- The Gem City

Ratnapura, located on the Kalu Ganga, is a major city in Sri Lanka and is the capital city of the Sabaragamuwa Province. Its name has a Sanskrit meani

  • 06 September 2017
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Is our natural hair going out of style?

Gather around girls, it’s time to get real. Us Sri Lankan girls have been blessed with incredible hair

  • 05 September 2017
  • Tina Edward Gunawardhana
Designer 1-2-1 - Shaakya Karunasena

Combining the artisanal craft of beeralu in her designs, Shaakya Karunasena is on a mission to make people look pretty and confident in her creations.

  • 04 September 2017
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BASIC BORING BLACK: FACT OR MYTH?

So we hear every day, “oh god, my black hair is so boring!”, “should I get highlights?”, “why is my hair so greasy? I showered this morning!

  • 31 August 2017
  • Madushi Rajapaksha
A chat with Amaya, the Lankan Wonder Woman

Following the comments and the controversies that arose after The Asus Lanka Comic Con 2017event, directed at Amaya Suriyapperuma and Seshani Cooray w

  • 30 August 2017
  • Kamanthi Wickramasinghe
Meet the contestants of Crown Miss Intercontinental Sri Lanka 2017

Crown Miss Intercontinental Sri Lanka 2017 has opened doors for many young girls to not only showcase their hidden talents but also to serve their com

  • 30 August 2017
  • Niro Waidyaratne
KUURAKU celebrates first anniversary

It’s only one year since Kuuraku opened its doors to the public of Colombo but their popularity has been increasing so much that it has become the

  • 30 August 2017
  • Rihaab Mowlana
The Paddington now at Horton Place

The Paddington recently moved from their old location to a way more spacious one at Horton Place, and we couldn’t be happier.

  • 30 August 2017
  • Natasha Fernandopulle
The Food Life Reviewed

When we entered Raaidah Wahab’s home, the first thing that struck us was the aroma of spices. Having a husband and son who love Sri Lankan food and

  • 24 August 2017
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Fairway Colombo Street Food Festival

Filled to the brim with tasty street food, from the ever-popular Fish and Chips and Grills, to mouth-watering Dosas, Box Noodles, Rottis and even Acha

  • 23 August 2017
  • Panchali Illankoon
My Sister’s Kitchen Reviewed

My Sister’s Kitchen (MSK) delivers authentic Jaffna cuisine in Colombo. Home cook Thushara Innasithamby started MSK four years ago and today, she ha

  • 23 August 2017
  • Rihaab Mowlana
The Batter - a one stop shop for Love Cakes

If there’s anything good that came out of our little island being colonised, it’s certainly the hybrid fare that emerged. Topping the list is Love

  • 22 August 2017
  • Danu Innasithamby
Buzz!!!! With Danu -Tanuja Perera

It’s always good to have a chat with someone who is focused. Tanuja has made a big impact in Colombo, especially with her trendy take on fashion. I

  • 21 August 2017
  • Natasha Fernandopulle
Memorable goodies at Goodies

Goodies at Cinnamon Lakeside is a gem in the city – the coffee shop has been around for ages although it wasn’t always as spacious as it is now an

  • 17 August 2017
  • Danu Innasithamby
WTF - CP’S GRILL

It’s always nice to walk into a place with a big vision. Chathumal Piyasena who battled the 9-5 routine in life has now moved on to making his dream

  • 16 August 2017
  • Rihaab Mowlana
Hyderabadi and Lucknowi food festival at Mango Tree

Prepare to savour the taste of royal cuisine at Mango Tree, one of Colombo’s leading North Indian restaurants, as they host a month long Hyderabadi

  • 16 August 2017
  • Jithendri Gomes
Eat Street Colombo Reviewed

It was definitely the place to be last Saturday (the 12th of August). With over 50 stalls serving a variety of amazing food, it was every foodie’s h

  • 16 August 2017
  • Natasha Fernandopulle
A scrumptious evening curated by Chef Jason Atherton

Set in a tropical setting where banana leaves were used as table decor with the idea of infusing Ceylon tea into not just the five course meal but in

  • 15 August 2017
  • Kamanthi Wickramasinghe
Siyatha Miss World Sri Lanka2017 - Thoughts from experts

With just weeks away from crowning Siyatha Miss World Sri Lanka 2017, preparations are under way to pull off its fifth edition in a grand style. The p

  • 14 August 2017
  • Tina Edward Gunawardhana
The Ultimate Guide to Solo Female Travel in Sri Lanka

Blogger and prolific Instagramer Alice Luker is one of Sri Lanka’s most ardent fans. Having first visited the island with her family as a teenager,

  • 14 August 2017
  • Madushi Rajapaksha
Grand Opening of The Design Collective

The Design Collective is the brainchild of Shahili Gomes and Binu Wickramasinghe. With the goal of promoting designers from Sri Lanka and South East A

  • 12 August 2017
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New design ensemble launched at Fashion Bug Wellawatte

An amazing collection of Ladies’ Office and Casual wear by local designers Launched amidst celebrities at the Fashion Bug store in Wellawatte

  • 10 August 2017
  • Jennifer Rodrigo
‘The Sri Lankan Adventure’ by Chantal Sam

Opening the children’s colouring book ‘The Sri Lankan Adventure’ by Chantal Sam elicits a sense of excitement and adventure in you (even if you

  • 09 August 2017
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Ward 7

  • 09 August 2017
  • Natasha Fernandopulle
Wayne’s Junction

Tucked away in busy Thalawatugoda is the cosy Aussie style cafe, Wayne’s Junction. A relatively unlikely place for a cafe to pop up, but it seems th

  • 07 August 2017
  • Madushi Rajapaksha
Style - Sheshadri Kottearachchi

Sheshadri Kottearachchi is known for her signature pixie cut which should probably be called the ‘Shesha cut’. Having a very simple dressing styl

  • 07 August 2017
  • Tina Edward Gunawardhana
Designer 1-2-1 Himanthi Amarasinghe

Fashion designer Himanthi Amarasinghe is the owner behind the label Himilicious. She studied fashion at the Lanka Institute of Fashion Technology (LIF

  • 04 August 2017
  • Kamanthi Wickramasinghe
Inaugural Ceylon Tea Festival to celebrate the cuppa in style

In view of celebrating 150 years of a cuppa, a series of events were held in Sri Lanka during the past couple of months. Adding to this excitement is