Welcome to our round-up of all the things we are loving right now. We receive a constant stream of news from the community at the shop and we thought we should share it with you! You'll find here regular updates on happenings down south, food recco's, podcasts, telly and various local finds.
VISIT: Shiro Hana, Galle
The famous Colombo flower shop, Shiro Hana, is now open in Galle! Hands down the best bouquets in Sri Lanka, they grow all their flowers across numerous estates in different regions of the country.
LISTEN: A Good Read
Nihal Arthanayake covered a fab book that we gifted him over the summer on BBC Radio 4's A Good Read! He chats to Elif Shafak and Harriett Gilbert about Amma by Saraid De Silva!
Very proud to have helped promote an awesome upcoming Sri Lankan Pakeha author. Buy the book. Its awesome
Very proud to have helped promote an awesome upcoming Sri Lankan Pakeha author. Buy the book. Its awesome
EAT: Daffodil, Unawatuna
Recently revamped with a new menu and much nicer space, its a casual mid-week dinner vibe with great fresh fish. Distinctive bistro pub feel with live music a couple of nights a week. Recommend the moringa curry, the tuna steak and the roast pumpkin (vegan)
WATCH: 400 Blows Film Screening
Part of Sculpted Time: An Architecture-Focused Film Series, Bawa Trust is hosting a film screening of 400 Blows, a "French New Wave" coming of age story. Its on 20th Nov at Lakmahal Library with AF Colombo and is free to attend, just sign up via EventBrite
(Assuming there are subtitles!)
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READ: Where to Eat & Drink by Service 95
A Chefs Guide on where to eat in Sri Lanka, as put together by Dom Fernando, owner of Paradise in London and soon to launch Open Door Policy in Colombo. The Colombo suggestions are fresh and accurate, not just the glitzy places.
South Coast was a little predictable and he obviously missed off Wild & the Sage...
South Coast was a little predictable and he obviously missed off Wild & the Sage...
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