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Top Indian chef swaps fine dining for family recipes at new feel-good eatery

Written By Scott Bolles March 22, 2025 Former Raja chef Ahana Dutt wants to show…

Forbes: How Plate It Forward Is Transforming Australian Communities Through The Power Of Food

When Shaun Christie-David, the proud son of Sri Lankan immigrants to Australia, set out to…

Australian Story: Off Menu – Shaun Christie-David

He can't cook, he's not after money but Shaun Christie-David is building a restaurant empire…

5 Stars From Time Out

Kyiv Social 5 out of 5 stars Home-style Ukrainian food with purpose is what you’ll…

Mum Cha at Colombo Social

When Shaun Christie-David launched Colombo Social — a contemporary Sri Lankan diner and social enterprise that supports…

NSW Humanitarian Awards

We are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024 NSW Humanitarian Awards, a collaboration…

Mum Cha at Colombo Social

Some of our top chefs are inviting their mums into the kitchen at this hot…

What’s On in Sydney: Your Ultimate Guide for June & Beyond

Mum Cha at Colombo Social Cutest collab ever? It may well be. Colombo Social has just announced…

My Sydney: Shaun Christie-David on 4am Cocktails, Strong Macchiatos and Pork Rolls

The man behind Colombo Social, Kyiv Social and Kabul Social loves a cheeseburger spring roll…

Plating it Forward

Shaun Christie-David can still picture the bin where he used to ditch his dhal sandwiches,…

My Sydney: Shaun Christie-David on 4am Cocktails, Strong Macchiatos and Pork Rolls

The man behind Colombo Social, Kyiv Social and Kabul Social loves a cheeseburger spring roll…

Time Out Sydney’s Future Shapers 2024

Time Out's Future Shapers is about putting a spotlight on Sydney's best and brightest trailblazers,…

Feeding Futures: Dan Hong and Shaun Christie-David

Merivale Executive Chef, Dan Hong shares a meal with Shaun Christie-David, co-founder of Colombo Social…

Shaun Christie-David From Colombo Social On Turning His Business Digital

Paper forms, calculators, punch cards – the old ways of hospitality admin are gone for…

Kottu Tuesdays at Colombo Social in Enmore

The Sri Lankan social enterprise is spicing up midweek eating with a new series paying…

‘Is the job satisfaction better? 100 per cent’: Why this boss doesn’t mind being broke

At age 11, Shaun Christie-David was at a crossroads. He had less than two years…

Kabul Social

In Sydney CBD, just off Wynard Station inside the Metcentre, Kabul Social is an Afghan…

Social enterprise highlights Palestinian cooking in effort to foster understanding

As she pours olive oil and spiced za'atar onto her pastry, Nehad Mohamed Jerada mixes…

Time Out’s Food & Drink Future Shaper: Shaun Christie-David

Time Out is profiling the incredible people who are shaping the future of Sydney in this…

How Shaun Christie-David turned mealtime embarrassment into a social enterprise

As a first-generation migrant, Shaun Christie-David of social enterprise restaurant Colombo Social empathises with the struggles that…

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Kyiv Social 20% Off Set Menus – Tuesdays!

Enjoy 20% off our set menu & Horilka (vodka) pairings every Tuesday at Kyiv Social.…

Gourmet Safaris, Mother’s Day Feast | SOLD OUT

It’s always the best idea to plan ahead for something as special as Mothers Day…

Dreams On A Plate – 11 June, 2025

Event Details Experience the warmth, hospitality and culture of Afghanistan, Ukraine and Palestine with this…

Mum Cha

Celebrate the amazing women and mothers who inspire us with a delightful 90-minute boozy lunch.…

Colombo Social 20% Off Set Menus – Tuesdays!

Tuesday nights at Colombo Social just got better! Enjoy 20% off our set menus every…

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