Friday Oct 23, 2026
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The Avenue will host a two-night Greek and Sri Lankan culinary experience on 29 and 30 October, bringing together Greek chef Alexandros Pavlopoulos and Sri Lankan American chef Oshan Jayasundera.
Titled “When the Mediterranean Meets the Tropics,” the event will feature a specially curated menu combining traditional Greek cuisine with Sri Lankan flavours and ingredients.
The menu includes Greek spreads served with pol roti and Ceylon chili oil, burrata with green mango achcharu, charcoal-grilled octopus with goraka black-pepper glaze, and sea bass accompanied by kiribath and coconut curry.
Other highlights include Greek herb-marinated lamb chops with Jaffna-spiced potatoes and Sri Lankan spiced crab served with creamy Greek orzo.
Desserts will feature Greek loukoumades paired with pol pani and baklava served with Ceylon cinnamon honey and king coconut ice cream.
OrganiSers said the event aims to celebrate the culinary connections between Greece and Sri Lanka, including their shared appreciation for seafood, spices and hospitality.
Dining packages are priced at Rs. 30,000 for two guests and Rs. 100,000 for a table of eight.