Classic cuisine fusion at Cinnamon Lakeside with Cajun Creole cuisine buffet

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The Dining Room at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo gives you a taste of Southern American cuisine at dinner with the ‘Cajun Creole’ cuisine buffet until 22 March.

Treat yourself to a combination of the two unique cuisines derived from Louisiana, USA. Creole cuisine presents a rich array of courses indicating its close tie to classical Europe while Cajun cuisine is infused with a rustic flavour and delicate balance of spices in a simpler form of cooking. Witness an extensive selection of Cajun and Creole cuisines with creamy soups including the Creole chicken soup and the Creole red bean soup, while you indulge in main course dishes which include succulent southern fried chicken, the Acadian peppered shrimp, Cajun style grilled fish, Cajun pork ribs whilst veggie lovers could opt for the ‘escalibada’ a delicious eggplant salad and ‘vegetable gambo’ similar to a vegetable stew, a much loved dish around the world.

The dessert counter will present a variety of luscious Cajun Creole desserts including peach and cream bread pudding, Georgette’s sweet potato pie and banana tapioca pudding. The Cajun and Creole cultures are quite distinct and so are their cuisines. The Creoles were the European born aristocrats, wooed by the Spanish to establish New Orleans in the 1690s. Second born sons, who could not own land or titles in their native countries, were offered the opportunity to live and prosper in their family traditions in the New World. They took with them not only their wealth and education, but their chefs and cooks. With these chefs came the knowledge of the grand cuisines of Europe. The influences of classical and regional French, Spanish, German and Italian cooking are readily apparent in Creole cuisine. The terminologies, precepts, sauces, and major dishes carried over, some with more evolution than others, and provided a solid base or foundation for Creole cooking. Make a reservation to experience Cajun Creole cuisine by contacting The Dining Room on 2491930 where a scrumptious dinner awaits from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. for just Rs. 1,818++++.

Savour a range of delectable continental and Asian specialties around the clock in buffet or à la carte menu options at The Dining Room. It is also the perfect spot for breakfast after a long night out. On Friday and Saturday nights, The Night Owl Buffet from 12 midnight to 4 a.m. serves a buffet of Sri Lankan cuisine including kiribath and kothu rotti, perfectly suited for a post party night meal.