Colombo Plans Two-Day Food, Lifestyle Festival

The articles showcase food’s varied roles, from intimate celebrations and nightlife to community events and essential support. A Lanzarote caterer describes serving informal, bite-sized dishes at a birthday and celebration-of-life gathering, while St. Louis’s Thaxton is profiled as an early hidden cocktail lounge whose historic setting and roomy, seated atmosphere distinguish it from newer speakeasies. In Colombo, the upcoming free IN GOOD TASTE 2026 festival will bring together food, art, fashion, shopping and amateur competitions. A veteran advertising copywriter recalls a campaign for New York’s L’Etoile and an unforgettable dinner there with Salvador Dalí and his pet ocelot. In Indiana, the Beaman Home’s kitchen provides more than meals for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, offering comfort, flexibility and everyday care alongside shelter and advocacy.