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Have an affair with chocolate

Mount Lavinia Hotel promised a culinary journey with global and fusion cuisine at the end of last year and indeed engulfed with lavish and fabulous promotional initiatives awaits all who seek unique experiences starting from February 1st, 2010.

The interesting initiatives kick off from 1st February dedicated to Chocolate lovers will be a wonderful sensation. This annual event in Mount Lavinia Hotel’s books: “An Affair with Chocolate,” is vouched to be a dream to all chocolate lovers. Chocolate is as big a part of anyone’s life and the power to captivate like no other food. But its roots run much deeper.

“We believe that something like chocolate that creates such emotional bonds can be good for you and the Valentine month was ideal. It is just another reason to enjoy chocolate in all its glory and make Mount Lavinia Hotel the chocolate haven”, DM Anura Dewapura said.

Some say it can’t be done, pairing wine with chocolate, but once the right wine is found to complement the right chocolate it can be a match made in heaven!

Whether pairing a delicate white chocolate or a lively dark chocolate with wine, there are a few pairing tips that will be tried at the Italian Slow Food Night with Italian Guest Chef Ira from Vakarufalhi scheduled for the February 27 where guests can indulge in a Chocolate and Italian Wine pairing session topped with an Italian Slow Food Night.

Chocolate Mixology sessions proposed to be held at the Secret Tunnel on February 12, is an interactive mixology session.

One will learn to pour like a pro and mix like a master, to properly set up a bar, different ways to serve drinks, what garnishes go with which cocktails, and how to make some favorites including a selection of Chocolate and Dessert Cocktail.

After the class, a complimentary hour open bar will be held to mix and mingle. This all happens on February 12.

Chocolate and Tea tasting at sundown on 20th February will lead participants to an informative and engaging presentation on the history of teas and chocolate. A variety of 18th and 19th century teas and chocolates will be highlighted. And after the tea class, a complimentary hour open bar will be on the cards.

The highlight of the Chocolate extraordinare dinner would be where one lucky winner gets to fly off to exotic Maldives on a romantic getaway courtesy SriLankan Holidays. The symphony orchestra of Sri Lanka will also add some spice to the wonderful evening. This is to be held on the 13th of February.

The Chocolate covered Sunday Jazz Brunch with Vogue Jewellers on February 14, a fashion show from 1-3pm and the highlight for all lovers will be semi-precious stones infused into the Valentine Day desserts which indeed are set to tantalize all senses. The chocolate infused high tea buffet, Chocolate beverage menu that will last for the whole month and much more awaits this all who crave for unique entertainment.

“Kandos being an event partner along with SriLankan Holidays and Vogue Jewellers coming on aboard with us also affirms our commitment to develop mutually beneficial partnerships so that our businesses will grow from strength to strength,” Dewapura said. Who is a chocoholic himself, is Hershey experience in the US has added to the birth of “An Affair with Chocolate” at the Mount Lavinia Hotel.

The Mount Lavinia Hotel is the place to be, as this Chocolate covered month will be overflowing with chocolate initiatives with Chocolate High Tea, Chocolate Fondue Menus and indeed a Chocolate Beverage Menu is yours to indulge in promised Dewapura.

Tom Yum time at Cinnamon Lakeside

Aside from being one of the most popular soups in Thai cuisine, Tom Yum soup has many health benefits, due its potent combination of herbs and spices. In fact, sources reveal that this Thai soup is currently under scientific study, as it appears to have immune-boosting power as a natural remedy for cold and flu viruses!

It is widely served in neighboring countries such as Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia and has been popularised the world over. Tom yum is characterised by its distinct hot and sour flavors, with fragrant herbs generously used.

The good news is that this month Royal Thai at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo, one can savour several delicious types of Tom Yum soup, for lunch or dinner. The soup comes in seven varieties – lobster, prawn, seafood, chicken, fish head and fish balls and spicy mushroom for vegetarian guests.

Each portion is individually priced, with very reasonable prices and makes a wonderful start to a fragrant and mouth-watering Thai meal.

You could taste this range of Tom Yum at Royal Thai from February 1 to the 28, for lunch (12 noon-2.30 pm) or dinner (7-11pm). Good health and great taste in one generous bowl, what more could you ask for? For reservations and inquiries, you can call 2491945.

A variety of goodies at Cafe 64

One of the most popular outlets of the Galadari Hotel, the Cafe 64 Pastry Shop and Terrance, offers a wide range of items beginning from our breakfast range, Sandwiches from Tuna, Seafood, Club Sandwich, Mixed Vegetable, Bacon and Egg Roll, Seeni Sambol Bun, Mallu Pan, Pineapple Danish, Chocolate Donuts, varieties of fresh brewed Coffees to Fresh Juices are just a few named from the vast menu, for lunch the ever popular Biriyani which comes with all the correct accompaniments such as Rita Salad, Minchi Sambol, and a Full Leg of Roasted Chicken or the Fried Rice combination with Chicken or Fish, Mixed Vegetable and Sambol or a famous Lamprais.

The Café 64 is known for its portions and unbelievably reasonable prices, is for sure a place you could get a quick, fast, delicious and a very reasonable meal all at once!

The Cafe 64 pulls in a great crowd in the evening beginning from the after work clientele who enjoy the great setting and a quick bite or for the ones who need to get a quick take away home.

Open from 7.00am to 9.00pm, the Cafe 64 offers specialities throughout the day, from Ice Creams, Chocolates, delicious range of Cakes, Sweets, Desserts, Pastries, and each item is a meal by itself for its large portions and for its truly reasonable pricing.

Regular guests would find new items displayed with the latest being the Karthi Kebab A nann wrapped with Tandoori Chicken a truly mouth watering ,delicious, filling item. For sure we could say you would definitely come for more!

The Cafe 64 takes orders for Sahan Biriyani, Figure Cakes and Cake orders.

Long Feng business lunch

Whether it is a business luncheon, a weekday lunch celebration or the desire to eat out during an office lunch break, time is of the essence.

This is precisely why the Long Feng signature Business Lunch makes its appearance at Long Feng, the Singaporean restaurant at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo – to cater to the requirements of a busy clientele.

This delicious lunch comprises a Chinese vegetable soup, renowned to be low in fat, as a healthy starter; followed by stir fried pak choy and Hainanese chicken with rice, accompanied by soy sauce, chilli dip and spring onions and topped off with a scoop of ice cream for dessert.

Originating from Hainan, China, Hainanese chicken rice is often considered as the ‘national dish’ of Singapore and is frequently served at international expositions and global events abroad as well as in Singaporean-run restaurants overseas. In addition to being delicious, the Long Feng Business Lunch is also quick – Chef Jason and his team promise to deliver it to your table in just fifteen minutes!

This makes it the ideal choice for those who want a good meal in a hurry.

The Long Feng Business Lunch will be available from February 1 to the 28, from 12 noon-2.30 pm. So, the next time you want to enjoy a great lunch on a weekday and not spend too much time away from work, just head down to Long Feng at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo!