Fine Dining in the Hill Capital

by Rosanne Koelmeyer Anderson

To the elite few it may be familiar but to the majority and the commoner it may be alien, but I can tell you it is fast catching on in Sri Lanka too, in an era when people endeavour to make their lifestyles more sophisticated and of class, an epitome of privacy in its true sense to treat their very distinguished guest on a special occasion.

I am talking of the concept of fine dining which could be availed of at only the five star hotels in Colombo but now also exclusively in the hill capital Kandy at Earl's Regency too, owned by Sumiko Lanka Hotels and managed by Aitken Spence Hotel Management .

The latest innovation of fine dining here introduces a unique aspect, a Mirabelle fresh fruit juice as a starter, as in the name of its restaurant named after the fruit Mirabelle, a French fruit.

Personalised service with a wine cellar, the Fine dining area can accommodate around 25 guests and serves a Mirabelle Cheese Cake as a popular dessert in the comfort of luxurious style accompanied with an exclusive evening atmosphere.

On seeing this concept being promoted in another district I was happy to think that the Tourist industry had spread its roots to offer its local clientle its latest innovation of classy elegance. Kandy being the citadel of our ancient monarchy and yet a city which upholds its prestige, it is not surprising that it has been the first to introduce the concept of fine dining having identified its requirement.

The Earl's Regency built on top of a solid rock, on a 13 acre plot has its natural beauty unfolded in every nook and corner of the great piece of architecture, an ideal honeymooner's paradise overlooking the Knuckles Range, the largest ballroom in Kandy, a Renaissance Spa and is a splendid sight in itself.

It has also received many accolades such as the Green Global Benchmark and a finalist award in the Best Hotel Resort in Asia 2007 to name a few, says Thusitha Samaraweera, the General Manager.

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