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3Cs: Carino ice creams, cake and coffee at latest dessert spot
View(s):Yasmin’s -the ‘coolest’ new addition to Sri Lanka’s dessert scene opened its doors on December 7 at Madiwela, Kotte serving up the much-loved local artisanal ice cream brand Carino as well as cakes and coffee.
“Good ice cream is one of life’s little joys,” says the cafe’s owner Yasmin Cader, a familiar face in the hospitality industry, having been at the Hilton and Cinnamon Hotels Group for over 30 years. She is also an active member of the Lanka Alzheimer’s Foundation.
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- Yasmin Cader and guests at the launch. Pix by M.A. Pushpa Kumara
“Although I’ve had an extremely fulfilling career in one of the most fascinating industries, I have always aspired to having a business I can call my own,” said Yasmin at the launch. “I believe it’s never too late to follow through with your dreams, and so, when the opportunity arose to join hands with Sheriff of Masterpieces, I naturally jumped at the chance.”
Yasmin’s is conveniently housed at the Masterpieces showroom; the parlour interiors borrowing from the classic, yet contemporary charm of its host. Yasmin’s extensive menu includes favourites from all of the five lip-smacking Carino ranges (Crème, Addict, Guilt-Free (vegan), Chill Out, and After Dark), be it French Vanilla or Salted Caramel, Chocolate Fudge Brownie, Strawberry Sorbet, Coconut Cream, Decadent Chocolate, and Stracciatella to name a few all sprinkled with the topping of your choice. For connoisseurs there’s reason to keep coming back for more as all 50 of Carino’s flavours will be rotated on a regular basis.
Yasmin’s also has sorbets and sundaes, alongside a selection of baked goodies including the Sri Lankan favourite – Ribbon Cake, the Perfect Chocolate Cake and a decadent Coffee Cake by The Cake Factory. There’s also rich Italian Bonomi coffee brews, indulgent milkshakes, as well as narang juices, ginger beer, and iced coffee by Cherine’s Quench.
Yasmin’s is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week.