Colombo - Sri Lanka - page 147

Carnival ICE CREAM
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 263 Galle Rd, Col 3;cones under Rs 100; 10am-9pm)
Unchanged in decades, you don't visit Carnival for the ice cream (which is more icy than
creamy) but rather for the timeless ice-cream-parlour surrounds. Still, where else can you
get a banana split for Rs 200? And many do love the mint-chocolate chip.
Keells SUPERMARKET
( 8am-10pm)
Western-style supermarket popular for its large selection of imported goods. Locations at
Crescat Blvd ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 89 Galle Rd, Crescat Blvd, Col 3) and Union Place (
MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 199 Union Pl, Col 2) , the latter with a big range of ready-meals.
Barefoot Garden Cafe CAFE
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 258 9305;704 Galle Rd, Col 3;meals Rs 600-1200; 10am-11pm)
Located in the courtyard of the splendid Barefoot gallery, this casual but stylish cafe serves
sandwiches, salads and daily specials that usually include Sri Lankan and Asian dishes.
The wine list is good and some nights there's special events like trivia contests or book
readings. On Sunday there's live jazz.
Park Street Mews CAFE
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; www.parkstreetmewsrestaurant.com ;50/1 Park Rd, Col 2;mains Rs
500-2200; 9am-11pm; )
The namesake cafe of the smart little lane of designer shops has a suitably hip vibe with an
industrial motif and pillows on the concrete floor for lounging - along with tables, chairs
and more traditional seating. The menu mixes burgers, salads and Asian fare. Partiers will
bless the restorative 'morning after' juice.
Paradise Road Gallery Cafe ASIAN FUSION
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 258 2162; www.paradiseroad.lk ;2 Alfred House Rd, Col 3;mains Rs
500-1500; 10am-midnight; )