  You
don’t have to look far to find great things to do over weekends and
evenings. Treat the family to a delectable BBQ Dinner at the Cinnamon
Grand, Breeze Bar.
Hilton Colombo’s “Sunday Brunch” just got bigger and better and is
bound to become the “Family affair” in town! Why not enjoy some
show-cooking at Royal Thai while the Chef stir-fries king prawns on a
wok to tempt you at Trans Asia?
Don’t miss out the `Friday Special’ Moghul Buffet Dinner at the
Alhambra, seven to eleven. Nobody does it, like Holiday Inn. Quality
time well spent, with friends and family add value to your lifestyle
while making indelible memories.
- Charmaine
Trans Asia Colombo
 ‘All-new’
Menu at the Long Feng from the 15th February Experience the `all-new’
Menu created by Master Chef Jason which offers typical Singaporean
dishes and all time favourites at the plush atmosphere and friendly
service. From February 1 to 28 its feasting time!
At Saffron - Chef Rana’s Tandoori Khajana the signature dish of the
month. Mouth watering Marinated Prawns, Chicken drumsticks, Mutton
Kebabs with Tandoori oven fresh Butter Naan, Raita, and Mint Chutney.
Royal Thai - Keeping to its elite reputation, introduces another dish
during the month.
Lanon Style Prawn in Baby Wok; stir fried king prawns, Pool Bar
Kiddies Bash - Every Sunday is absolute Fun-day! Enjoy the Sunday Family
Package all day with a feast of delicious food and a complimentary glass
of beer or fruit punch. Its `Sushi for two’ at the Sushi Bar - Three
interesting platters includes an assortment of Sushi for two persons.
Trans Asia’s Special Nigiri and Rolled Sushi platter. Sashimi
Moriawase; assorted fresh seafood. Katsu Don Teishoku; crumbed fried
pork cutlet with steamed rice topped with egg custard. Sushi Bar is open
between 12 noon and 9 pm every day of the month.
 Holiday
Inn Colombo
Alhambra Thali Platter Alhambra Restaurant- Serving `North Indian
Specialities’ hosts Daily Thali Lunch, a complete North Indian lunch for
busy executives. Consists of Juice, Main Meal and a Dessert. two options
of Thali Maharani (Vegetarian) and Thali Maharaja (Non Vegetarian) are
made available.
You are treated to a sumptuous Moghul Buffet every Friday from 7.00
pm- 11.00 pm.
Oasis Lounge features Juke Box & Happy Hour between 5.00 pm & 7.00
pm. Special Cocktails and Mocktail concoctions to lift you higher.
Gardenia Tea & Coffee Shop is open 24 hours. A Lamprais Promotion is on.
 Cinnamon
Grand
Breeze Bar - Saturday 5 pm onwards Poolside BBQ is on every Saturday
evening. Dropby with friends and family, enjoy a free romp in the pool
and sizzle up your favourite grills right in front of your eyes by
Executive Chef Morugama and his team. Corn on the cob, garlic toast,
bread rolls with butter and a variety of drinks and appetizers are on
offer. Sumptuous Main Dishes include mouth watering delights.
 Hilton
Colombo
 Sunday
Brunch bigger and better! 12 noon to 3 pm every Sunday starting February
22 is your off-day, release stress of a hectic weekly schedule, meet
friends, eat good food and, enjoy the rewards and privileges, at Hilton
Colombo. Believe me, Sunday Brunch has doubled up the choice of
appetizers. To make Sunday Brunch the `Biggest Family Affair’ in town,
Hilton Colombo has thrown in the pool for free and a complimentary
`Sparkling’ for the adults! In the comfort of your presence, the juniors
get to experience the latest selection of 20 large inflatable toys, a
candy floss stall and face painting fun while `Play Station 2’ lounge
promise to keep the teenagers wrapped up. The hotel’s Italian
restaurant; Il Ponte has extended their pizza ‘Happy Hour’ from 5 pm to
7 pm on selected pizzas to enable `takeaway’ on your way home.
- Charmaine
 Easy
Mix Recipes for Young Cookery Enthusiasts:
Active Time: 10 minutes Total Time:
50 minutes
INGREDIENTS
1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
2 tsp vanilla
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
3 large eggs
2 1/4 cups flour
2 1/2 cups bittersweet or dark chocolate
1 cup coarsely chopped cashew nuts
PREPARATION
1). Heat oven to 210 Celcius
You’ll need an ungreased baking sheet. Beat butter, sugar, vanilla,
baking soda and salt with mixer on medium 2). Beat until creamy. Beat in
eggs until fluffy. On low speed, beat in flour until blended. Stir in
chocolate and nuts. Set aside 3 cookies to a rack to cool further.
Store in a airtight container to retain freshness up to 1 week. Share
your `easy to make’ recipes with our readers and you may stand a chance
to receive a pleasant surprise! (Send
in your positive responses to charmaine@sundayobserver.lk) |
