The Boulevard, the latest restaurant venture by the Tasty Caterers, has Broadway and scrumptious fare at heart. So stroll into the restaurant and step back in time, as you bask in the nostalgia and indulge your theatrical side.

Indulge to your heart content on a selection of eclectic delights that inspire and soar above the rest. Daily Mirror Life spoke to Kanthi Jayamaha, the owner and live wire behind this new Broadway themed restaurant, which is all set to make Colombo’s foodies dizzy with ecstasy. 

Q: Why did you choose the Broadway concept for your restaurant?

“I really wanted to create something different, so I decided to have the Broadway concept, because it’s not a concept you find here in Sri Lanka. Besides that, both the young and old both enjoy the Broadway concept. I wanted to promote Broadway music, and hope to have Broadway movies running everyday Friday.”

Q: What kind of cuisine is served at The Boulevard?

“For the cuisine I have a mix of fusion, from Mediterranean, Far East Asian to Italian. We have a separate café menu where prices range from 400 to 7oo. The café has an array of usual favourites like submarines, club sandwiches and also serves a signature dish which is Churros with melted chocolate and whipped cream.

Crème’ Brule parcels with ice cream is also something to look forward to. Potato Madness is yet another signature dish, one of my own creations, which is a dish of deep fried potato fingers with meat sauce, guacamole, tomato salsa with sour cream. We also have Potato Well, which is mashed potato with meat and cheese sauce.”

Q: How about the selection of beverages?

“We serve a selection of coffees, lattes, juices and mocktails. The menu also has a variety of healthy blends such as Heart Helper, Clean Machine and Flu Fighter. Specialty drinks including Oreo whip shake, peanut Butter shake, Double Chocolate Malted and Pomegranate Spritzer among the many beverages available.”

Q: The interior of the restaurant not only wows you the minute you walk in, it brings back a lot of good memories. Tell us about your choice of furnishings.

“For the interior I picked furniture that was old fashioned yet had a contemporary touch. The walls are decorated with framed posters of famous Broadway musicals like Jersey Boys, Lion King, Hairspray, Mamma Mia and The Sound of Music and popular celebrities.

In the courtyard I have outdoor furniture that comes with hot orange cushions. The café has read glass top tables with black and white chairs.’

The café at The Boulevard opens from 10.30am to 6pm everyday, while the indoor dining restaurant is in operation from 10.30am onwards till 11.30pm. A Tasty Caterers snack and meal counter is also situated at The Boulevard offering customers a variety of sandwiches, Chinese Rolls, Pastries, Pizzas, Hot Dogs, Burgers, Doughnuts, Cakes , Chocolate Éclairs and other desserts.

By Shabnam Farook