About Us
Epicurious is a play on the words ‘epicure’ a person devoted to enjoyment of good food and drink, and ‘curio’ — for our collection of genuine Singaporeana teakwood furniture and knickknacks.
Friends Helena Lim and Sharon Lim opened Epicurious in June 2001, when Robertson Quay was a quiet neighbourhood with many beautifully decrepit warehouses.
Epicurious’s casual and retro, shabby chic vibe is inspired by Helena and Sharon’s respective experiences and wanderings abroad.
Helena, a UC Berkeley and University of San Francisco graduate, and former financial comptroller, has lived and eaten her way across Honolulu and the San Francisco Bay Area.
Sharon, ex-lawyer turned actor-restauranteur, and dedicated greedy girl, is still remembered in restaurants in the restaurants of Cheltenham, Bristol and London.
Both are deeply passionate about food, and provide a convivial and inviting atmosphere to dine in. Their hands on approach means they can always be found at Epicurious and Persimmon (their second venture, in Tiong Bahru) overseeing operations and entertaining customers.
They both love champagne.