‘Better to see you my dear’
View(s):Wickramarachchi Opticians unveiled their luxury eyewear store at Ward Place, Colombo 7 with models showing off the new spring/ summer collection from designer brands such as Robert Cavalli and Just Cavalli, Bulgari, Dolce & Gabbana, Prada and Chopard. The show was co-ordinated by Brian Kerkoven.
Blossoms in many shapes
The Shi-En Ikebana and Floral Art Society of Sri Lanka held its annual exhibition of Ikebana and Western flower arrangements at the Galadari Hotel last weekend with members producing displays of innovative and creative flair. The exhibition was aptly titled ‘Burst of Colour’ and all proceeds go to the Thalassaemia Unit of the Kurunegala General Hospital, thalassaemia being a cause long taken up by the Club.
B’day bash
‘Some things are better the older they grow, Antiques, wine and someone special we know So leta’s celebrate’…read the invitation to Kan Butani’s birthday party at his Layards Road, Colombo 5 residence last Sunday and friends and family gathered to enjoy the evening in style.
Miele Guide picks Ministry of Crab and Nihonbashi
“We are so very proud to represent Sri Lankan gastronomy in this manner and we hope to take our unique style of restaurants global,” said Dharshan Munidasa after the Miele Guide 2013 gave its coveted first and second place in Sri Lanka to his restaurants, the Ministry of Crab and Nihonbashi. “We want to showcase to the world that Sri Lankan cuisine especially our amazing array of sea food is a gastronome’s delight,” he added. “I am absolutely delighted that we have managed to secure the top two spots in this prestigious publication” that recognises the best restaurants in the world every year.
This is not the first time that Dharshan has received international recognition. In fact for the past three years the Miele Guide has recognized Nihonbashi for its outstanding cuisine and has referred to it as one of ‘the must visit places’ in Sri Lanka. Although barely a year in operation, the Ministry of Crab secured the top place in the ranking. “Mahela, Dharshan and I are thrilled that in its first year of business we have managed to secure the number one spot in this year’s Miele Guide,” said cricketer Kumara Sangakkara, co-owner of Ministry of Crab. “It’s a huge achievement, especially with such a new and innovative concept for restaurants in Sri Lanka.”
What makes the Ministry of Crab even more special is the little known but wonderful ethos that they follow with their food and how they manage their restaurant. For instance, all the crabs and seafood are brought in fresh everyday; furthermore, none of the food that is served has ever been frozen. “We always say that the only reason that we have freezers is to store our food refuse for disposal,” jokes Mahela Jayewardene, former Sri Lanka cricket captain and co-owner of Ministry of Crab.
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