Situated in the Asturias region, Oviedo is a little over an hour away from Madrid by flight. Our day trip was principally to visit the Cathedral of San Salvador, but also to explore its surroundings – a quaint, charming town that almost takes you back in time every now and then, with its centuries-old limestone…
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The Euro Diaries: 10 Tastings and Beyond in Madrid
Eight years ago, we visited Barcelona, during which time I shared a few thoughts on the paella, mixed cone snacks, and tapas that we tried. This year, we paid a visit to Madrid, during which we took a 10 Tastings tour through WithLocals. Our local guide Marianissa started us off at Taberna Angel Sierra, a…
May’s Table
Located at: Arcade Independence Square – 1st Floor, Clock Tower Building, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka Visited on: 14th February, 2026 Located on the upper floor of the Clock Tower Building at Arcade Independence Square, May’s Table is a wonderful spot for a bit of urban Thai cuisine. With its eye-catching, tropical-inspired interior, and friendly and…
Luna Mews
Located at: 63/7 Ward Place, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka Visited on: 11th January, 2026 Vibrant artwork, charming antiques, and a welcoming ambience. That’s what greets you as you walk in through the gates of Luna Mews – tucked away within the unassuming salmon pink and olive-grey walls of the property. It’s a fantastic spot for…
Special Edition: t-Lounge Christmas Menu 2025 Launch
Located at: Horton Place, Chatham Street, One Galle Face Mall, The Shoppes at City of Dreams – Colombo, Sri Lanka Availability: Christmas season 2025 ‘Tis that time of the year again, which means that t-Lounge by Dilmah puts their ‘Seasoned Greetings’ menu out for us to indulge in. This year’s launch took place at their…
Indian Ocean Pavilion
Located at: ITC Ratnadipa, 21 Galle Face Centre Road, Colombo 01, Sri Lanka Visited on: 30th October, 2025 We’d heard mixed reviews about this particular buffet in Colombo. However, since our last experience at Peshawri was quite satisfying, we thought we’d give the Indian Ocean Pavilion buffet a shot, too. Let me begin by saying…
Wildish
Located at: Capitol TwinPeaks, Altair Avenue, Colombo 02, Sri Lanka Visited on: 23rd August, 2025 Wildish made a good first impression. It was a Saturday night and the place (indoor and sheltered outdoor) was brimming with diners. However, they were well-equipped with a large brigade of capable and friendly staff to ensure that service was quick…
LAB Mini High Tea Buffet
Located at : 2 Sir Chittampalam A Gardiner Mawatha, Colombo 02, Sri Lanka Availability : Thursdays, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Price : LKR 5,388 nett Every Thursday afternoon, Lounge & Bar (L.A.B.) at Hilton Colombo puts away the stands and rolls out a mini high tea spread. Although they call it a ‘mini’ buffet,…
The Euro Diaries: Fish ‘n’ Chips in London
When one thinks of food in London, one thinks of fish ‘n’ chips. Well, at least I do. Pies, roasts, puddings and curries aside, it was the one thing I was looking forward to digging into. We had fish ‘n’ chips thrice during our stay, and the best of the three was the one we…
The Euro Diaries: The 10 Tastings of Copenhagen
This was our third tasting in Europe this year, and it was the third time that we started off with open-faced sandwiches. I was intrigued, and truly enjoying it, because there’s something enticing and fun (and messy) about open-faced sandwiches, particularly when they’re done up so attractively. Moreover, it was interesting to see how the…
