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Last week we signed up for Trekurious Plated (2 July) which was an Italian menu at Colombo Courtyard’s Scarlet Room. We chose to have the non-vegetarian menu which was priced at Rs. 1,400nett per person for a three course meal which included an appetizer, mains and dessert. We started with Pan Seared Medium Lagoon Prawns. A delectable trio of prawns ...

Last week we signed up for Trekurious Plated (2 July) which was an Italian menu at Colombo Courtyard’s Scarlet Room. We chose to have the non-vegetarian menu which was priced at Rs. 1,400nett per person for a three course meal which included an appetizer, mains and dessert. We started with Pan Seared Medium Lagoon Prawns. A delectable trio of prawns ...

We got the opportunity to be part of the new menu tasting at Clique​ Supper Club last month. It was quite an experience. There was heaps to eat and every dish was carefully crafted for the occasion. We started off with a trio of oysters: Bloody Mary, Fusion Rockefeller with Spinach and Kangkung and Panko Fried with Special Soy Sauce. ...

We got the opportunity to be part of the new menu tasting at Clique​ Supper Club last month. It was quite an experience. There was heaps to eat and every dish was carefully crafted for the occasion. We started off with a trio of oysters: Bloody Mary, Fusion Rockefeller with Spinach and Kangkung and Panko Fried with Special Soy Sauce. ...

A valuable and welcome addition to the city located at No. 56 Stratford Avenue, Colombo 06. Lovely little dessert bar that’s run by a home-baker and her exuberant business partner. Excellent Créme Brûlée (Rs. 360), Chocolate Tart (Rs. 350) and Cheesecake (Rs. 450). Extremely reasonable prices and absolute value for money. The place has been well designed, it resembles a French ...

A valuable and welcome addition to the city located at No. 56 Stratford Avenue, Colombo 06. Lovely little dessert bar that’s run by a home-baker and her exuberant business partner. Excellent Créme Brûlée (Rs. 360), Chocolate Tart (Rs. 350) and Cheesecake (Rs. 450). Extremely reasonable prices and absolute value for money. The place has been well designed, it resembles a French ...

We apologize that it took us so long to publish this but here is the Pizza Index you’ve been waiting for. On the index we feature Oro1889, Giovanni’s, Harpo’s, Wijaya Beach and Rocco’s. This is in no particular order but we have rated them for authenticity, flavour, ingredients and value for money. In addition to this we give you the ...

We apologize that it took us so long to publish this but here is the Pizza Index you’ve been waiting for. On the index we feature Oro1889, Giovanni’s, Harpo’s, Wijaya Beach and Rocco’s. This is in no particular order but we have rated them for authenticity, flavour, ingredients and value for money. In addition to this we give you the ...

A bunch of individuals have got together to do something about all the online and offline religious intolerance and hate that has been going around the country over the past year. They did not want to take to the streets with placards to show how they feel, instead they came up with The Good Chain. Their idea is basic and ...

A bunch of individuals have got together to do something about all the online and offline religious intolerance and hate that has been going around the country over the past year. They did not want to take to the streets with placards to show how they feel, instead they came up with The Good Chain. Their idea is basic and ...

Colombo’s first boutique hotel and also probably one of the city’s best kept secrets since they opened their doors in December 1999. Tucked away down Havelock Place in a fairly residential area this is one of my favourite spots in the city to enjoy a meal with close friends, catch up on some reading over the weekend or enjoy a ...

Colombo’s first boutique hotel and also probably one of the city’s best kept secrets since they opened their doors in December 1999. Tucked away down Havelock Place in a fairly residential area this is one of my favourite spots in the city to enjoy a meal with close friends, catch up on some reading over the weekend or enjoy a ...

Colombo’s first boutique hotel and also probably one of the city’s best kept secrets since they opened their doors in December 1999. Tucked away down Havelock Place in a fairly residential area this is one of my favourite spots in the city to enjoy a meal with close friends, catch up on some reading over the weekend or enjoy a ...

Colombo’s first boutique hotel and also probably one of the city’s best kept secrets since they opened their doors in December 1999. Tucked away down Havelock Place in a fairly residential area this is one of my favourite spots in the city to enjoy a meal with close friends, catch up on some reading over the weekend or enjoy a ...

Having seen so many beautiful advertisements on cable TV for God’s Own Country, a trip to Kerala had always been on my bucket list. No sooner had it been suggested to me, I jumped on the Kerala Tourism website www.keralatourism.org which by the way is extremely well laid out and has a lot of useful information for tourists. Getting There ...

Having seen so many beautiful advertisements on cable TV for God’s Own Country, a trip to Kerala had always been on my bucket list. No sooner had it been suggested to me, I jumped on the Kerala Tourism website www.keralatourism.org which by the way is extremely well laid out and has a lot of useful information for tourists. Getting There ...

Having seen so many beautiful advertisements on cable TV for God’s Own Country, a trip to Kerala had always been on my bucket list. No sooner had it been suggested to me, I jumped on the Kerala Tourism website www.keralatourism.org which by the way is extremely well laid out and has a lot of useful information for tourists. Getting There ...

Having seen so many beautiful advertisements on cable TV for God’s Own Country, a trip to Kerala had always been on my bucket list. No sooner had it been suggested to me, I jumped on the Kerala Tourism website www.keralatourism.org which by the way is extremely well laid out and has a lot of useful information for tourists. Getting There ...

I have put together a list of my favourite places to grab a cuppa in the city. They have been rated for ambiance, service and value for money. I have been to every one of these cafes atleast three times and have personally called every place at the time of writing this article to ensure accuracy of pricing. This list ...