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New features on LankaRestaurants

2010-11-18T05:00:00.000-08:00

There are some new features on LankaRestaurants.com this November (2010).

The first is, the last month's reviews are marked with an Updated logo, suggested by panel member VG.

The second is the Tax Disambiguation page, which gives a summary of the various tax structures used by restaurants, and why.

The third are some new links on the right hand side portal section, linking to pages on the website, as well as some external websites which may be useful to travellers.

New page on Lankan Restaurants overseas

2010-11-18T00:40:00.000-08:00

Have a look at our new Page "LankaRestaurants overseas".

There are links to Sri Lankan restaurants in many other countries.

Serendib becomes Courtyard

2010-11-18T00:15:00.001-08:00

The Serendib is now known as "The Courtyard". There are evening food promotions from time to time. The regular fixtures include breakfast every morning, and the Dragon Brunch on Sundays.

New restaurant at Cinnamon Grand

2010-06-07T05:21:00.000-07:00

The familiar Atrium Café outside the Cheers pub, finally gets a name this month. It will be known as "Serendib", and will serve as the venue for regular food promotions. A Malaysian food promotion beginning June 9 will be the first. The larger space will also benefit in-house guests at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel, as every morning it will become a breakfast room, replacing the venerable Taprobane restaurant.

There is another potential restaurant space opposite the Echo Italian restaurant in the Angsana City Club and Spa, adjacent to the main hotel.

Websites not updated

2010-01-17T04:42:00.000-08:00

If Restaurant and Hotel websites are not updated, there is a page that always is.

http://www.lankarestaurants.com/promos

Bookmark the above link for a fast access to a cross referenced listing of all the month's offers at a glance.

La Rambla now at Crossroads

2009-12-30T20:58:00.001-08:00

If you are a fan of the La Rambla Restaurante mediterranean menu (previously at Tickell Road), you need to head a little further out to Crossroads. The ambiance and service is not the same, but if you want just the food, the Tasty Caterers owned cafe and restaurant at Nawala Road should not disappoint. The Restaurant Guide has been updated with info from two recent visits in 2009.

Latest Restaurant at the Cinnamon Grand

2009-12-28T05:51:00.001-08:00

The newest addition to the many outlets at Cinnamon Grand is the Sri Lankan restaurant "Nuga Gama". It is located near the Cheers pub.

New Menu at Spoons

2009-12-28T05:47:00.000-08:00

The new menu at Spoons was 'featured' in the Daily Mirror last Saturday.

http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/frmNewsDetailView.aspx?ARTID=71729

Number 18 closes

2009-12-28T05:46:00.000-08:00

The Number 18 Cafe by Taru, at 18 Cambridge Place (nearly opposite the Lionel Wendt), has closed. It is now a Sampath Bank branch.

Maps on LankaRestaurants.com

2009-11-26T00:22:00.001-08:00

Google Map links are being added to LankaRestaurants.com as and when the area is covered. The map link appears along with the restaurant entry.

Habibi now in Colombo 07

2009-11-26T00:19:00.001-08:00

Chef Habibi's Casa Colombo outlet has now moved to Maitland Crescent, in the premises previously occupied by (variously) the Tabu Ultra Lounge, the Zetter complex and most recently this year the Royal View restaurant. Changes have been made, with authentic Lebanese chefs, live entertainment in the "form" of a Brazilian-Lebanese belly dancer named Fernanda, and live music. The contact number is 0725100000.

October 2009 promotions

2009-10-16T05:58:00.001-07:00

This month's promotions include the Galadari Hotel's 25th Anniversary, the Mount Lavinia Hotel's 4 promotions and more. Have a look at http://www.lankarestaurants.com/promos for more information.

Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo restaurants

2009-09-01T00:13:00.000-07:00

The web URL for the newly opened Cinnamon Lakeside hotel's restaurants is http://www.cinnamonhotels.com/mealsdls.cfm?hId=3252

Summerfields is now "The Dining Room"
Beira Lounge is now simply "The Lounge"
There is a new restaurant / tapas bar called "7 Degrees North"
Goodies, the Pool Bar, the Sushi bar, Royal Thai and the Long Feng have been revamped and will all return. The Library is also back.
The mediocre Saffron has been the only casualty.

Trans Asia Hotel Restaurants

2009-06-21T22:42:00.000-07:00

It seems that not all of the Trans Asia Hotel's many restaurants will return, when the hotel reopens as the Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo. The popular signature restaurants Royal Thai and Long Feng will remain, but it is likely that the Summerfield's Coffee Shop will be renamed.