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Himsara Foods

Himsara is an average buth kade which only stands out for serving pork curry. Himsara is a buth kade on Chitra … Read More»

Himsara Foods

The Bakery

Right next to Cool Planet (Pelawatte) is a tiny little bakery serving up short eats, fresh fruit juice and a … Read More»

The Bakery

Juiceez (Battaramulla)

It was my first time stepping into Juiceez in Battaramulla, or any of their branches for that matter. I was … Read More»

Juiceez (Battaramulla)

English Cake Company

Mmm. Tasty cakes. Nom nom nom. Seriously, the English Cake Company makes some amazing sweets and savories. It's run by … Read More»

English Cake Company

Spice & Ice (Omega Regency Hotel)

Whilst driving through Wellawatte struggling to find a decent place to eat, I came across a little sign that read … Read More»

Spice & Ice (Omega Regency Hotel)

Diyawanna Kotthu Hut

Just opposite the Diyawanna Jogging Track car park is the newly built army kotthu shop. This is the closest place … Read More»

Diyawanna Kotthu Hut


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BOMU (Bars)

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Lion Pub

The Lion Pub has the best entrance of any bar in Colombo and really cheap beer and bites. The only … Read More»

Lion Pub

Echelon Pub (Hilton)

Echelon Pub has good pub food, cold beer and excellent service. It's not cheap but it's a reliable night out. I … Read More»

Echelon Pub (Hilton)

Sky Lounge (Kingsbury)

Colombo's newest bar/lounge has an impressive view, social buzz, decent if expensive food and drink, but mediocre service. The Kingsbury Sky … Read More»

Sky Lounge (Kingsbury)


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BALAMU (Places)

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Delft (Neduntivu) Island

The Portuguese called it Ilha das Vacas, the Dutch called it Delft, and the locals call it Neduntivu. Located in … Read More»

Delft (Neduntivu) Island

Diyawanna Jogging Track

The jogging track opposite the Sri Lankan Parliament (Japan Friendship Road) has been a marvelous success at gathering large crowds … Read More»

Diyawanna Jogging Track

Diyawanna Boat Rides

The Diyawanna Ferry Service (actually a boat service) run by the Sri Lanka Navy is an excellent new addition to … Read More»

Diyawanna Boat Rides


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Ariyapala Supermarket

Ariyapala is not a supermarket, it's a liquor store. A pretty good one. They have perhaps the best selection of … Read More»

Ariyapala Supermarket

Midaya Ceramic Company

Midaya is a ceramics shop with affordable cups, bowls, plates and various ceramic things. We once walked into the Midaya shop … Read More»

Midaya Ceramic Company

The Classic Entertainment

As YAMU makes clear Colombo isn't as stuck for entertainment options as it used to be. In fact far from … Read More»

The Classic Entertainment


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NAVATHIMU (Hotels)

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The Fishing Huts (Maskeliya)

The Fishing Huts is a set of cabins built during British days, but it is not a fishing location any … Read More»

The Fishing Huts (Maskeliya)

Humbugs Bungalow Nuwaraeliya

Humbugs. Strange name. Makes you think of Charles Dickens' Ebenezer Scrooge, remember? Bah humbug. Generally humbug isn't a word with … Read More»

Humbugs Bungalow Nuwaraeliya

Castlereagh Family Cottages

This is a real gem. In a prime location on the bank of the beautiful Castlereagh reservoir - Castlereagh … Read More»

Castlereagh Family Cottages



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English Cake Company

Mmm. Tasty cakes. Nom nom nom. Seriously, the English Cake Company makes some amazing sweets and savories. It's run by … Read More»

English Cake Company

Rahumania

Our quest for the best street-level biryani in town continues. This week we ticked off an old Colombo 7 biryani … Read More»

Rahumania

Amaravathi Restaurant

Amaravathi is a non-vegetarian South Indian restaurant located on a narrow street off the Galle road, serving great thosas, thalis … Read More»

Amaravathi Restaurant

Bombai Muttai Man

There is no accompanying call - one sound, a single high-pitched tinkling, is sufficient and has brought incalculable happiness to … Read More»

Bombai Muttai Man

Toby's Estate

Anyone driving between Mt Lavinia and Ratmalana lately would have noticed a new, brightly lit and rather striking, cement-fronted building … Read More»

Toby's Estate

Bombay Sweet House

The oldest of Colombo’s Bombay sweet houses remains the best place in the city to grab some Indian Sweets. This Colpetty … Read More»

Bombay Sweet House


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BOMU (Bars)

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The Loft

Colombo Courtyard is one of the city's newer boutique hotels. They offer around 32 rooms if you're staying and a … Read More»

The Loft

Colombo Courtyard

Colombo Courtyard is a business hotel which also serves as one of the city's hippest new bars. Two bars, actually, … Read More»

Colombo Courtyard

Lion Pub

The Lion Pub has the best entrance of any bar in Colombo and really cheap beer and bites. The only … Read More»

Lion Pub


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BALAMU (Places)

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Dehiwala Beach

This is a very underrated bit of Colombo beach-front. While Mt Lavinia has been a beach destination for over a … Read More»

Dehiwala Beach

Borella Cemetery (Kanatte)

We recently covered the beautiful burial ground at Jawatte and while cemetery reviews might seem like a bit of a … Read More»

Borella Cemetery (Kanatte)

Water World & Bird Park (Kelaniya)

If you're looking for a taste of nature without the cost or inconvenience of travelling too far from Colombo then … Read More»

Water World & Bird Park (Kelaniya)


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GAMU (Shops/Services)

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Barefoot (Dutch Hospital)

Everyone knows the Barefoot flagship store. Sitting on the Galle Road, under flying fabric flags, the shop/gallery/cafe/lifestyle is an indispensable … Read More»

Barefoot (Dutch Hospital)

Midaya Ceramic Company

Midaya is a ceramics shop with affordable cups, bowls, plates and various ceramic things. We once walked into the Midaya shop … Read More»

Midaya Ceramic Company

Suriya

Furniture, handicrafts, toys made from handloom material, dark wood antiques and reproductions- a classic Colombo combination. Small, typically fairly … Read More»

Suriya



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NAVATHIMU (Hotels)

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The Kingsbury Hotel

We don't have quite enough for a full review here, so consider this quite preliminary (following our first look, which … Read More»

The Kingsbury Hotel

Forest Glen, Kandy

A lot of people, mainly Colombars, aren’t too keen on Kandy. It hasn’t got the visual appeal of Nuwara … Read More»

Forest Glen, Kandy

Castlereagh Family Cottages

This is a real gem. In a prime location on the bank of the beautiful Castlereagh reservoir - Castlereagh … Read More»

Castlereagh Family Cottages




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Himsara Foods Restaurant

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Pannipitiya Road, Pelawatte, Battaramulla

Right next to Cool Planet (Pelawatte) is a tiny little bakery serving up short eats, fresh fruit juice and a …

Juiceez (Battaramulla) Restaurant

No 289/C Pannipitiya Road, Pelawatta, Battaramulla,

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'Not Another Art Project' - An Exhibition Of Visual Arts

'Not Another Art Project' - An Exhibition Of Visual Arts

Colombo Artists in association with the Barefoot Gallery present 'Not Another Art Project,' an International Art Exhibition of Visual and Contemporary Art. The exhibition will be held at the Barefoot … Read More »
The Good Market

The Good Market

The Good Market is an organic food and craft market that happens every Thursday and the Diyawanna Walkway in Battaramulla. Instead of writing more about it we've included a comment … Read More »
Geoffrey Bawa Memorial Lecture 2013

Geoffrey Bawa Memorial Lecture 2013

The Geoffrey Bawa Memorial Lecture, an annual event organized by the Geoffrey Bawa Trust, coincides with the Architect Geoffrey Bawa’s death anniversary. This year, the 10th year death anniversary Memorial … Read More »
Colombo Comedy Show | 27.05.13

Colombo Comedy Show | 27.05.13

Janashakthi Insurance & Round Table 3 Present the "Colombo Comedy Show" on 27th May 2013 at the King's Court, Cinnamon Lakeside, in aid of the Kids Off the Street charity … Read More »
Party For A Cause - Kama Fundraiser

Party For A Cause - Kama Fundraiser

Emerge Lanka Foundation is a charitable organization that supports Sri Lankan girls, ages 10-18, who have been removed from their homes due to past abuse or the threat of abuse … Read More »
The Forum - Rule Of Law And Its Impact On Society

The Forum - Rule Of Law And Its Impact On Society

The forum is hosting a panel discussion with the Hon. Wijedasa Rajapakse, M.P. and Prof. Rohan Samarajiva, Chair - LIRNEasia. It will be moderated by Harshana Rajakaruna, the Chairman of the … Read More »
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