• Latest
Sugar: Dining in Fine Style

Sugar: Dining in Fine Style

January 24, 2023
Investec Cape Town Art Fair

Investec Cape Town Art Fair

March 3, 2023
Discipline and Precepts are Favorable for Self-Development

Discipline and Precepts are Favorable for Self-Development

March 3, 2023
DY Patil University Centre of Excellence Opens in Navi Mumbai

DY Patil University Centre of Excellence Opens in Navi Mumbai

March 3, 2023
A Walk Down Cobblers’ Street

A Walk Down Cobblers’ Street

March 3, 2023
The Colombo Cultural Show: A Soiree into Sri Lanka’s Heart

The Colombo Cultural Show: A Soiree into Sri Lanka’s Heart

February 7, 2023
Kandy Central Market: The epitome of local ambiance

Kandy Central Market: The epitome of local ambiance

February 7, 2023
The Art of Local Writing

The Art of Local Writing

February 7, 2023
Carnival Magic

Carnival Magic

February 7, 2023
Ponniyin Selvan 1: Leveraging the Lure of History and the Power of Storytelling

Ponniyin Selvan 1: Leveraging the Lure of History and the Power of Storytelling

January 11, 2023
Rumination and Emotional Process

Rumination and Emotional Process

January 13, 2023
Segar Represents Sri Lanka in Asia Art Bienniale in Dhaka

Segar Represents Sri Lanka in Asia Art Bienniale in Dhaka

January 11, 2023
Good Conversations Start with Mlesna

Good Conversations Start with Mlesna

January 11, 2023
Retail
Monday, March 20, 2023
Subscription
Advertise
  • Home
  • Issues
    • 201_
      • 2010
        • January 2010
        • February 2010
        • March 2010
        • April 2010
        • May 2010
        • June 2010
        • July 2010
        • August 2010
        • September 2010
        • October 2010
        • November 2010
        • December 2010
      • 2011
        • January 2011
        • February 2011
        • March 2011
        • April 2011
        • May 2011
        • June 2011
        • July 2011
        • August 2011
        • September 2011
        • October 2011
        • November 2011
        • December 2011
      • 2012
        • January 2012
        • February 2012
        • March 2012
        • April 2012
        • May 2012
        • June 2012
        • July 2012
        • August 2012
        • September 2012
        • October 2012
        • November 2012
        • December 2012
      • 2013
        • January 2013
        • February 2013
        • March 2013
        • April 2013
        • May 2013
        • June 2013
        • July 2013
        • August 2013
        • September 2013
        • October 2013
        • November 2013
        • December 2013
      • 2014
        • January 2014
        • February 2014
        • March 2014
        • April 2014
        • May 2014
        • June 2014
        • July 2014
        • August 2014
        • September 2014
        • October 2014
        • November 2014
        • December 2014
      • 2015
        • January 2015
        • February 2015
        • March 2015
        • April 2015
        • May 2015
        • June 2015
        • July 2015
        • August 2015
        • September 2015
        • October 2015
        • November 2015
        • December 2015
      • 2016
        • January 2016
        • February 2016
        • March 2016
        • April 2016
        • May 2016
        • June 2016
        • July 2016
        • August 2016
        • September 2016
        • October 2016
        • November 2016
        • December 2016
      • 2017
        • January 2017
        • February 2017
        • March 2017
        • April 2017
        • May 2017
        • June 2017
        • July 2017
        • August 2017
        • September 2017
        • October 2017
        • November 2017
        • December 2017
      • 2018
        • January 2018
        • February 2018
        • March 2018
        • April 2018
        • May 2018
        • June 2018
        • July 2018
        • August 2018
        • November 2018
        • December 2018
      • 2019
        • January 2019
        • February 2019
        • March 2019
        • April 2019
        • May 2019
        • June 2019
        • July 2019
        • August 2019
        • September 2019
        • October 2019
        • November 2019
        • December 2019
    • 202_
      • 2020
        • January 2020
        • February 2020
        • March 2020
        • September 2020
        • October 2020
        • November 2020
        • December 2020
      • 2021
        • January 2021
        • February 2021
        • March 2021
        • April 2021
        • May 2021
        • June 2021
        • July 2021
        • August 2021
        • September 2021
        • October 2021
        • November 2021
        • December 2021
      • 2022
        • January 2022
        • February 2022
        • March 2022
        • April 2022
        • May 2022
        • June 2022
        • July 2022
        • August 2022
        • September 2022
        • October 2022
        • November 2022
        • December 2022
      • 2023
        • January 2023
        • February 2023
        • March 2023
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Archive
  • Find Us on Magzter
No Result
View All Result
No Result
View All Result

Sugar: Dining in Fine Style

in April 2013, General
0 0
0
The cool interior of Sugar

The Sugar Bistro and Wine Bar combines a superb location, warm ambience and an eclectic menu to offer an addictive experience that will make it one of your favourite hangouts in town.

Words Ayesha Inoon Photographs Damith Wickramasinghe

Perhaps you would like to sit in the sun-dappled patio, caressed by the ocean breeze and, surrounded by the vibrant ambience of the bustling city. Afterwards you might slip inside to the cool, air-conditioned interior to indulge in a delectable meal and a sparkling glass of wine, relax with a friend while contemporary music plays in the background or catch up with work as you log in to the free WiFi.

“We wanted to create a modern bistro experience with an international feel,” says Dinesh Wijesinghe, Director of Sugar, who along with fellow Director, Gehan Fernando, launched the restaurant in September, 2012. Having identified the potential of this location in Crescat Boulevard, adjoining the Cinnamon Grand Hotel, with underground car parking and easy access to the road, not to speak of the vibrant atmosphere, they determined to create a space where guests could enjoy good food and service at reasonable prices.

Open from eight in the morning to midnight, Sugar offers a diverse and tempting menu that keeps the restaurant humming seamlessly from one meal to the other. Choices for breakfast include traditional French toast topped with sliced banana and honey or treacle, fresh waffles, poached eggs and muesli. The All Day Breakfast, a hearty English-style meal, is a perfect way to fuel up for a grueling day ahead.

Tasteful starters such as the Mozzarella Balls and Thai Beef Strips and a variety of salads and soups such as Roasted Pumpkin, Prawn Bisque and Cream of Mushroom are not just delicious entrees but could even be a light meal in themselves. The choice of sandwiches is tempting and varied: the Bacon Butty, Surf Roll with chilli tuna and teriyaki prawns, Crispy Chicken Baguette and the Smoked Salmon. The Classic Sugar Burger mimics the world-renowned favourite, and the Sugar Dog is reminiscent of a juicy hotdog right off the sidewalks of Manhattan.

The mains vary from Australian Sirloin Steak that is grilled to your liking to Salmon Fillet on Pearl Couscous and Grilled Pork Chops with Stewed Apple and Robert Sauce, all served with a choice of vegetables and baked, mashed or French fried potatoes. The Bistro is also well known for its selection of tapas, mouthwatering morsels such as Devilled Crab Wonton, Miniature Beef Cordon Bleu and Ginger Chicken Pops.

The menu at Sugar offers a diverse selection of dishes ranging from spicy to mild to quick or substantial meals. Furthermore, the flavoursome desserts are also popular, especially the unique homemade ice cream with flavours such as cinnamon and honey and rum and coffee.

With a children’s menu including favourites such as Mac and Cheese and Fish Fingers and Chips, and with almost all items priced between Rs 150 and 300, makes this a sought-after family restaurant. The interior is non-smoking, and they provide high chairs for their youngest customers.

As they complete six months of being in operation, they are looking at reengineering their menu, by introducing Sri Lankan Rice and Curry with a selection of meat and seafood at lunchtime as well as their own Lamprais.

One of the most alluring features of Sugar is its well-stocked Wine Bar. “Wine is becoming increasingly popular in the country,” says Dinesh, “and to cater to that we’ve got fine wines from all over the world.” Apart from international cocktails and their range of signature cocktails, Sugar also serves wine by the glass. There is no mark-up on this option, in keeping with Sugar’s philosophy of making quality food and drink available and affordable to many. The Wine and Cheese promotion that was begun in March this year is a fun way to sample these wares.

The beverage menu also offers a range of Fresh Juices and Smoothies, Teas and Coffees and a unique selection of alcoholic and non alcoholic Frappes. The Mexican Coffee Frappe comes with a dash of tequila and coffee liqueur and the Black Russian Frappe with vodka and coffee liqueur while non alcoholic choices include the Chocolate Chip Mocha Frappe and Vanilla Cappuccino Frappe.

Whether as a cosy nook to hang out with friends and family or as a sophisticated venue for cocktails before dinner, Sugar is a multidimensional setting that delights the heart as well as the palate. “I think we’ve achieved what we set out to do,” remarks Dinesh, “because we are now known for good food, reasonable prices and excellent service. In a town where everyone calls themselves fine dining, we are happy to say we are not fine dining, but you can certainly dine in fine style!”

Crescat Boulevard, Colombo 3

Tel:(+94 11) 244 6229

inquire@sugarcolombo.com

sugarcolombo.com

[nggallery id=546]

TweetShareShare
Please login to join discussion

Search

No Result
View All Result

Recent News

Investec Cape Town Art Fair

Investec Cape Town Art Fair

Discipline and Precepts are Favorable for Self-Development

Discipline and Precepts are Favorable for Self-Development

DY Patil University Centre of Excellence Opens in Navi Mumbai

DY Patil University Centre of Excellence Opens in Navi Mumbai

Explore Sri Lanka

Explore Sri Lanka Online, the web edition of Sri Lanka’s leading monthly corporate publication. Founded in 1996, the magazine currently has a distribution of over 6,000 copies island-wide.

Recent News

  • Investec Cape Town Art Fair
  • Discipline and Precepts are Favorable for Self-Development
  • DY Patil University Centre of Excellence Opens in Navi Mumbai

Find Us

Explore Sri Lanka
20-2/1 Lauries Place Facing
R. A. De Mel Mawatha
Colombo 04
Sri Lanka.
(+94 11) 259 7991
(+94) 715 134 134
info@btoptions.com
btoptions.com

  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy

© 2022 Explore Sri Lanka | Designed by Lithic Labs

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Issues
    • 201_
      • 2010
      • 2011
      • 2012
      • 2013
      • 2014
      • 2015
      • 2016
      • 2017
      • 2018
      • 2019
    • 202_
      • 2020
      • 2021
      • 2022
      • 2023
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Archive
  • Find Us on Magzter

© 2022 Explore Sri Lanka | Designed by Lithic Labs

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In