Page 6 The Island Travel Wednesday 17th November, 2010 No show this week Friday’s show of Sri Thelme, Sabaragamuwa, and Lanka Tourism ‘ Feel Sri Salupaliya with one or two Lanka ’ will not be staged on creative dances 19 Friday November in view ‘Feel ’ was of the celebrations. launched in Colombo by The next show will take tourism authorities every place following Friday 26 Friday which is a concert of November 2010 which please authentic traditional dances pass around. of Sri Lanka specially for The organisers are happy tourists, foreign delegates and to announce that the last expatriates. show had attracted over 70 ‘ For details and compli- Free Independent Travellers’ mentary tickets for special ( FITs) in addition to the guests , please contact Achini Diplomats, Expatriates and 0714880571, Kumudu Steak & Wine Buffet at Conference delegated. 0714880570, Hasanji 077 Lakeside The recital now consists 3627733, Nemanthi 071 9872028 Known for its star class cuisine, the next innovative food pro- with a superb recital of Wes, anf Gayan 077 2544 117 motion introduces a buffet of steaks and accompaniments from November 18th to 20th. Set upon the Terrace, an extension of Iconic traditions celebrated the hit restaurant 7 Degrees North that overlooks the pool, steaks will be grilled before guests by the hotel’s Chefs. You might wan- der “How can one enjoy a steak buffet? Isn’t that unheard of?” with a bang by MLH Well, Executive Chef Wasantha has made it possible so as to As Mount Lavinia Hotel’s theme for the tions of the hotel’s properties with the give you a taste of the many types of steaks you have been long- season is based on iconic traditions it is voices of Voice Print and Vocal Essence ing to try! A variety of tender steaks will be specially flown in from no wonder that the celebration of St. from 4th to 18th Dec, respectively. On the Australia and New Zealand for the occasion and diners will be Lucia, the patron saint of light, is an 13th of December the hotel will celebrate presented with an enticing selection to choose from. Rib Eye, important part of their festivities. As Anura St. Lucia’s Day, which is a popular festival Mirissa harbour’s new Sirloin, Tenderloin, Beef Tournedos or Lamb Chops will be grilled Dewapura, General Manager stated, mostly celebrated in Northern Europe to order. An ample selection of sauces ranging from Red Wine “While St Lucia’s Day is celebrated differ- proclaiming the message of light and Sauce, Cracked Black Pepper Sauce, Mushroom Sauce, ently in different countries, its message of hope. This festival will be celebrated in Béarnaise Sauce, Mustard Sauce, Tabasco Sauce, Lea & Perry light and hope resound with all who par- style with traditional music and other deli- facelift, thanks to the Sauce and BBQ sauce will be available to enhance each prepa- ticipate in the day’s festivities.” cacies at the Governor’s Roof Top. ration.Always giving guests more than they bargained for, With regards to seasonal offerings the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day will Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo, will provide an entire buffet of Mount Lavinia Hotel is packed with many also offer the very best menus and cele- dishes to complement the steaks. Beginning on a light note with forms of entertainment and sensational brations all conjured up by the European an assortment of cold cuts, smoked beef salad with gherkins, festive menus that will add on the true Food specialist: Chef Mats. Following Jetwing Shramadana roasted spring chicken salad with pineapple, balsamic grilled meaning of Christmas. The hotel’s Christmas Day the hotel will host a gospel Jetwing Lighthouse recently Senalankadhikara , Director of prevention be carried out so as vegetables, Swiss potato salad, Caesar’s salad with condiments, Christmas celebrations are scheduled to jazz brunch with traditional gospel music organized a “Shramadana” cam- Operations – Janaka Prasanna, to sustain this effort and keep assorted crispy greens and Creole style baked beans with tangy kick off from the 26th of November which by the Soul Sounds. The hotel is also paign with 75 participants as a Mirissa Harbour Manager – D. the Mirissa Harbor clean for a vinaigrette, the menu continues with a brown onion soup with is the day after Thanksgiving with the gearing up to host a special New Year’s part of the Jetwing M. K. B. Dissanayaka, Sri Lanka bright future. cheddar toast. It is advised to skip a meal earlier that day lighting of the Christmas tree and an Eve celebration where the well known Environmental Program (JEP) Navy Southern Commander, Sri Jetwing Lighthouse sits atop because a chicken lasagna, whipped potato mash, baked pota- evening dedicated to iconic traditions, band ‘Misty’ will be performing at the activity to clean the Mirissa Lanka Coast Guards, Chairman a hillock overlooking the blue toes with accompaniments, marinated grilled tomatoes, assorted with Sri Lanka’s best in celebrity voices Empire Ballroom. Also a special party will Harbor premises under the of Weligama Pradeshiyasabawa, waters of the Indian Ocean. buttered vegetables, mix beans ragout, sautéed mushrooms and by Soul Sounds and Voice Print, will echo take place at the Governor’s Terrace direction of the Jetwing Koggala Beach Hotel, Inspired by the Dutch influence garlic bread follows along with the steaks. Completing the culi- in the Christmas season. This year’s which will include a musical entertain- Lighthouse General Manager, Unawatuna Beach Hotel, Lady in Sri Lanka, the hotel exudes a nary experience of the night, a dessert buffet laden with an Christmas tree is estimated to be the ment mix of jazz and blues and will take Wester Felthman and resident Hill Hotel, whale watching oper- touch of history and class and assortment of sweet treats are yours to indulge in, in addition to a tallest ever tree to be lit in the country. on a mardi gras like ambience typifying naturalist Anoma Alagiyawadu. ators at Mirissa Water Sports offers guests exquisite cuisine lip smacking crepe suzette counter.That’s not all, a bottle of wine The Christmas tree will be around 30 feet New Orleans: non-stop party, night does Currently, the Mirissa Society and fisherman from the and tranquil locations boasting for every two persons is up for grabs too with the compliments of tall and will be made with environmentally not end till daylight, not just steeped in Harbour is the launch pad from village, this valuable and much splendid unmatched views of Alpha Orient Lanka! The Steak & Wine evenings begin at friendly recycled materials. The hotel will history but sautéed in it, etc. In addition to where the whale watching tours needed programme was complet- the sea. 7.00pm and continue until 11.00pm from the 18th to the 20th of also be offering the traditional Christmas this the hotel’s Seafood Cove will offer a will operate from November to ed, in order that this important Designed by the world November. drinks such as eggnog, Glüh wine and five course seafood dinner where the April every year. This year, tourist location is made a much renowned architectand Sri Kokito as well as other festive beverages night will come alive with classical music more than 2500 tourists are cleaner and more attractive Lanka’s best, Geoffrey Bawa, from the around the world. and the seafood Experience will be noth- expected at the Mirissa Harbour before the whale watching sea- Jetwing Lighthouse, features 1st of December the hotel will take on ing but the best. for whale watching, and thus the son begins in two weeks time. wide open spaces combined with the theme of ‘Christmas around the All this and more will be offered by the Jetwing team and an amiable During this programme the magnificent views of the garden World’ which will be the focal point of all hotel this festive season, so if you are band of volunteers joined hands Shramadana group cleaned an and sea. The furniture is elegant its seasonal celebrations and which will looking at celebrating a culmination of to clean up what was a terribly amazing load of six tractors full yet minimalist. Brilliant green be depicted in all its restaurants. This Christmas festivities with a difference and polluted environment. of garbage (polythene, plastic, grass, pastel skies, azure blue of year Santa Claus will make his visit to the hosting a potpourri of flavours from With the cooperation of plastic bottles, fiber etc.)! Future the swimming pool contrasting hotel by boat and every Saturday the around the world then Mount Lavinia Jetwing Lighthouse staff, plans include an Awareness with earthy red roof tiles – the hotel will come alive with Christmas car- Hotel should be your number one choice Fishery Harbours Corporation Programme campaign on Lighthouse is an artist’s palate Chettinad cuisine with chef ols which will be sung in different loca- this season. Chairman - Amal Environmental Pollution and its of primary colours. Jessudoss of Chennai Navratna arguably Colombo’s finest Indian restaurant The Diabetic Menu – now at the serves you South Indian delicacies when speciality Chef Aitken Spence Hotels to Participate Jessudoss joins us from Chennai to host the Chettinad Cuisine Cinnamon Grand Promotion from Friday 26th Nov to Sunday 05th December. In keeping to its promise of indulgence condition in mind, we are offering an This unique food promotion will feature mouth-watering delica- for all, the Cinnamon Grand launched the option for those who choose to eat in the Culinary World Cup 2010 cies from the Chettinad region in Tamil Nadu.Chettinad cuisine Diabetic Menu on the 14th of November, healthy. In fact, the option for culinary The 11th Salon International is one of the spiciest and the most aromatic of all of India’s fine World Diabetes Day, in response to grow- indulgence is still a possibility with the de la Gastronomie (International cuisines. Stemming from the infatuations of the richly cultural ing concerns about the escalating health Diabetic Menu,” said General Manager Gastronomy Show) - EXPOGAST Chettiar people this cuisine is truly distinctive with it’s blend of threat that diabetes now poses. The Rohan Karr.A menu that includes 2010, organised by the Société hot, tangy and pungent, freshly ground “masalas”. The spices menu, available at Cinnamon Grand Poached salmon with horseradish sauce des Foires Internationales de that weave together include marathi mokku (dried flower restaurants, includes over 30 dishes with and Steamed orange modha fillet with Luxembourg ‘Luxexpo’ in collab- pods), anasipoo (star aniseed) and kalpasi (dried bark), a selection of starters, soups and herbs, not to mention Cinnamon apple oration with the Vatel Club tamarind, whole red chillies, cinnamon and cloves to mention a desserts along with main dishes from turnover and Black forest trifle doesn’t Luxembourg and the Amitié few. Whilst Chettinad food is spicy, you need not worry about it several Cinnamon Grand restaurants. seem like the average diabetic menu, and Gastronomique François Vatel setting your palate on fire … the spiciness is less from chilly The range includes everything from for good reason. According to Executive will take place from November and more from pepper, ginger and cumin.Navratna will bring Italian, Indian and Fusion fare to fine din- Chef Ranjith Morugama, the Diabetic 20th to the 24th at the Centre you some of the most famous dishes to emerge from the ing cuisine, pub grub and a seafood Menu was compiled with the input of dieti- d’Expositions et de Conférences kitchens of Chettinad in a choice of vegetarian and non-vege- selection. In essence, the best culinary cians, doctors and other luminaries. He des Foires Internationales - tarian. Navratna’s menu during the Chettinad Food Promotion indulgences the Cinnamon Grand has to said this resulted in an indulgence menu Luxexpo, in Luxembourg. will feature an extensive array of signature dishes including offer in diabetic friendly dishes. The meal that keeps this health condition in mind. The EXPOGAST will host the Karuvepilai era (Prawns marinated in a unique leaf paste choices are geared to help people with As a diabetic, one needs to eat a variety Villeroy & Boch Culinary World and deep-fried), Era manga kozhambu (Fresh prawns cooked diabetes make smarter food choices and of different foods and in the right propor- Cup 2010 organised by the World in spicy raw mango gravy), Kozhi varutha curry (Tender pieces to completely enjoy the food they choose tions to help maintain as healthy of a diet Association of Chefs Societies of chicken cooked in a tangy curry), Paalkatti pattani thokku to eat. The goal of the menu is to ensure as possible, just like someone who is not (WACS). WACS is a non-profit (Cottage cheese and green peas cooked in a chettinad onion that diabetics don’t have to completely diabetic. Proteins are just as important to association representing 10mil- tomato masala). Most of the dishes are eaten with and rice hold back when it comes to dining a diabetic’s diet as vegetables, fruits, car- lion chefs worldwide in over 93 based accompaniments such as , , , out.According to the World Diabetes bohydrates and so on. The Diabetic Menu countries. The Aitken Spence and . Foundation, diabetes is a serious afflic- provides a lower carbohydrate, sodium, Hotels culinary team has been tion currently increasing in pandemic pro- and fat alternative to customers with or invited to team up with the Standing from left: Chef Anil Gunawardane, Chef Gamini Karunarathna, Chef Lalith Authentic portions more than HIV Aids. Every 10 without diabetes that are conscious about Golden Horse Shoe Culinary Gunasekara, Chef Dimuthu Kumarasinghe and Chef Ramish Hassim. Seated from left: Chef Pradeep Fonseka, Chef D.J.Manjula, and Chef Augustus continues on Weekends with seconds a person dies due to diabetes- selecting healthier food choices. “To that team from Canada at this presti- Lowe. “Rasai Sri Lanka” related causes and diabetes kills 3.8 mil- effect, we’ve detailed each type of item in gious event. lions persons yearly, which is higher than the menu with the total amount of calo- A platform for recognizing individual to win 9 gold medals event. HIV Aids. Adopting a healthy diet can pre- ries, fat, protein, carbohydrates, fiber, true culinary talents, the compe- at a World Cup competition. The Aitken Spence Hotels vent the development of Type 2 Diabetes cholesterol and sodium, so customers tition symbolizes the pinnacle of “Our culinary team has been culinary team is set to partici- up to 80%. With that in mind, the know exactly what they are consuming,” excellence as hundreds of prac- working tirelessly preparing for pate in the World Cup led by Cinnamon Grand team started conceptu- said Chef Morugama. The Diabetic Menu titioners in the food & beverage this esteemed event. We are con- Chef Dimuthu Kumarasinghe – alizing the Diabetic Menu. “With special is available at all Cinnamon Grand industry worldwide gather to fident that our team, led by Chef Groups Development Chef, recipes developed keeping a diabetic’s restaurants for lunch and dinner. prove their mettle. It is a cele- Dimuthu will be recognised for Aitken Spence Hotels and bration of culinary talents from their talents at the Culinary Heritance Hotels who will be all over the world, with partici- World Cup 2010,” said Gemunu participating in the event as the pation from almost 500 chefs Goonawardena, Vice President, Team Coach and Team Manager. from 45 teams and 22 countries Aitken Spence Hotels. The participating team will Ceylon Continental continues to impress diners by and regions this year. The Culinary World Cup 2010 comprise of: Chef Ramish offering innovative and sumptuous experiences at its An international jury of 55 with its internationally Hassim – Corporate Chef of special weekend Promotion, held on Saturday and leading chefs has been appointed renowned civilian teams, mili- Heritance Hotels and Resorts, Sunday and geared to repeat weekly. Just a few of to ensure the smooth running of tary teams and teams of young Sous Chef Gamini these time-honoured delights include Kakulu Bath, various competitions within the cooks highlights the internation- Karunathilika- Sous Chef, Chicken and Fish Ambul Thiyal, Polos Pahi, Gotukola rules of culinary art. al size and scale reached by this Heritance Hotels & Resorts , Baduma, Achcharu, Kunisso Baduma, Gage Maalu, Aitken Spence Hotels has gastronomy show over the years. Chef Lalith Gunasekara – Chicken and Mutton and Hoppers / String had tremendous success in the The 11th ‘EXPOGAST’ show Consultant Chef, Heritance Hoppers.A peek into the Hotel’s dessert menu includes World Culinary Cup in the past looks set to exceed previous Hotels & Resort, Chef Pradeep Fruit Salad with Condensed Milk, Pol Toffee and Kiri with its Group Skills events both in terms of the qual- Fonseka – Pastry Chef, Toffee, , Welithalapa, Sau Dodol, Pani Walalu, Development Chef, Chef ity of exhibitors and partici- Heritance Hotels & Resorts, Anil Polpani Rolls, and Aggala. “Having Chef Ranjith Dimuthu Kumarasinghe bring- pants present as well as the ever Gunawardena – Senior Kitchen Meegasthenna’s experience behind the menus was a ing glory and pride to Sri Lanka increasing levels of interest Artist, Heritance Hotels & major benefit; he is one of the foremost professionals of and to Aitken Spence by secur- expressed by the thousands of Resorts, Augustus Lowe – industry. He is a veteran of thirty years, and has been at ing 9 gold medals in the visitors in the culinary cre- Specialist in Garde Monger The annual traditional Christmas Cake Mixing Ceremony of The Global Ceylon Continental for fifteen years; the Sri Lankan Food “Culinary World Cup” and ations and products presented preparations and Chef D.J Towers Hotel, Colombo, was held recently. General Manager Ms. Tilome promotion has positively reflected on his versatility.” the Nanayakkara and senior executives of the hotel are seen here mixing the “Culinary Olympics” in 2004 and by the gastronomy and hotel Manjula- Senior Chef De Party Hotel said. cake with some of the hotel’s guests 2006 creating history as the 1st industries over the five day at Heritance Hotels & Resorts.