A Beautiful Waleema

Wild about Truffles!

Colombo Oktoberfest 2013

The biggest peoples fair The Colombo Oktoberfest was held from the 9^th to the 13^th of October at the Havelock Sports Club Grounds offering an excellent blend of music, food and beverages for fun loving people.  Oktoberfest specialties and authentic German cuisine was prepared exclusively by German Chef Andreas Pflugmacher and the Bavarian hostesses and a traditional Bavarian ‘Oompah’ band called The October Stad`l Hubers added to the true spirit of Oktoberfest.

The Colombo Oktoberfest was presented by Mount Lavinia Hotel, Havelock Sports Club, CoCa Cola, Mercedes-Benz from DIMO and SriLankan Airlines while the Electronic media partners were Gold and Sun FM. 

Wild about Truffles

October marks the start of the truffle season, signifying luxury to even the most jaded palates. Considered the most expensive food in the world, MLH has done justice and created an extravagant yet tasteful menu to choose from. On from 24th to 31st October 2013 at the Governor’s Restaurant and Seafood Cove, all day on an “a la carte” basis. The truffle-laden week will consist of the following even desserts:

Starters
Tempura Asparagus
with a Soft Poached Egg, Hollandaise and Black Truffle
Seared Bay Scallops
with Pea Puree and Truffle Butter
Free range Australian Beef Fillet
with Quail Egg and White Truffle
MainThe Crab and Truffle Burger
Blue Swimmer Crab Pattie, Mixed Salad Leaves and Truffle Mayo on Toasted Brioche with Hand cut Fries
Wild Mushroom Ravioli
Sage and Truffle Butter
Filet Mignon with Bearnaise Sauce
Truffle Mash and Sauteed Greens

Dessert
Truffle infused Olive Oil Ice Cream

Discover Hennessy Long drinks at the Terrace till 31st October

IHS student wins exemplary student leader award for efforts to foster unity and integration in Sri Lanka

The international Hotel School is proud to inform that Mr Dinushkanth Thiyagarajan (Student Hotel Operations -Batch) won an Award for his "exemplary student leaders for their efforts in fostering unity, integration, healing and peace building in Sri Lanka," at the event RAY OF HOPE which promotes Cultural Integration and Conflict Resolution in Sri Lanka.

The event was held under the patronage of the First Lady of Sri Lanka; Mrs. Shiranthi Wickramasinghe Rajapaksa.  The event showcased a blend of Sri Lanka’s rich culture from the North, South and Central areas championing groups of outstanding students from across the country through the Unity and Integration Awards. The awards were held in recognition of exemplary student leaders for their efforts in fostering unity, integration, healing and peace building. The evening was truly inspirational and it showcased the many lives in Sri Lanka that have already been impacted.

Dinushkanth was selected from over 3500 nominees.

Diwali Ball on the Paradise Beach

17^th of October 2013 will be an evening to celebrate the most colourful and talked about Diwali Ball in Sri Lanka.

The Colombo Indian Association (Colind) with a commitment to preserve, promote and celebrate the Indian heritage through cultural and social functions will present the Diwali Ball on the Paradise Beach. This ongoing commitment of the Association of the Indian culture is made evident by the organizing of the Holi on the Beach which was a grand success. And now presents the Diwali Ball on the Paradise Beach. The Association works amongst the broader Sri Lankan community to share fun and celebration of Diwali.

India’s festival of lights or Diwali is a much anticipated event all around the world and now Mount Lavinia Hotel is set to shine this most loved event yet with a twist to the event by celebrating it on the beach. This festival of lights will be illuminated with an amazing fireworks display all courtesy Colind group.

Some of the food on offer will be:

·         Vegetable Biriyani

·         Tawa Parata / Naan

·         Dhal Maharani

·         Vegetable Achari

·         Palak Paneer

·         Kashmiri Dum Aloo

·         Bhindi Dopiaza

·         Butter Chicken

·         Mutton Roganjosh

·         Fish Amritsari, are just a few to mention and not forgetting the Chaat Counter with Papdi Chaat, Tandoori Chicken Chaat and many more varieties of Chaat 

Diwali on the beach will be a festival of joy and merriment illuminated with diyas or candles, Bollywood Grooves by a DJ, Dancing performances by Chandana’s Dance Team, Indian fare specially made by Chef Singh, Henna, and much more

This year Colind invites all Sri lankans to come and join this celebration and dance to the tunes of Bollywood and be a part of this fun filled, entertaining evening.

Tickets are open for everyone and not just members and is available at Mango Tree Restaurant and PLATINUM1 @ #1 Bagatalle Road, Colombo3 Phone: 0787811111.  Adults: Rs4000/- Children Rs2000/-.