Countdown to Christmas at Colombo Fort Cafe

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As part of its festive program, Colombo Fort café, at Dutch Hospital complex offers a twist to the traditional dishes with an enjoyable selection of comfort food for the season from 14-25 December. The menu offers Pan Seared Scallops with Lemongrass Sauce and Basil Mint Salad, and Alec’s Christmas Pasta (along with a secret homemade

pasta sauce straight from his grandma’s recipe stash). The homemade festive special is the Pineapple Glazed Smoked Ham, which is slow roasted smoked ham lightly glazed with fresh pineapple, served with country gravy, roasted vegetables, horseradish mashed potatoes and rustic bread. Also included is Slow Cooker Beef Pot Roast with Vegetables, Lobster Jalapeno Bacon Mac N Cheese, and Chicken Paella, your traditional Spanish must-have during the Christmas holidays. The enticing side dishes include Garlic Brussels Sprouts, Horseradish Mashed Potatoes, Rustic Garlic Bread and Savoury Saffron Rice. The desserts will spoil you for choice with Chocolate Mousse, rich chocolate cake, Blueberry cheese cake, Tiramisu and more. The cocktail bar is popular for its extensive range of wines, liquor and of course the festive cocktails that are served during the season. Enjoy the old world charm at the heritage Dutch Hospital complex and ‘Countdown to Christmas’ at Colombo Fort café this month. Your every day place! Call 2434946 for information or log on to www.colombofortcafé.com.