Epicure: Colombo’s latest casual fine dining
View(s):Epicure is the latest addition to the Colombo’s posh restaurants chain. Serving on line with modern European style cuisine on a pleasurable new casual fine dining experience, Epicure is located at 65B, Gregory’s Road, Colombo 7.
Epicure Team
Taking on Colombo’s restaurant scene with offering bold new flavours and classical European style cooking, Epicure is the brain child of Wendell Rebeira and Robert Jayatunga, the partners of this new venture.
Speaking about the vision behind this restaurant Wendell Rebeira said, ‘Robert and I felt that we needed something more varied and refined in the local restaurant scene which needed a place that offered star class gourmet cooking which was sustainably sourced, where its quality and consistency in delivery didn’t fluctuate and most importantly was affordable.’
The setting of Epicure’s decor is an oasis of calm within the city, where the food and service emphasises the virtues of enjoying, relaxing and sharing. This stunning space that is Epicure was envisioned and created by Minha Musheen of The Living Concept.
Open for dinner seven days a week from 6.30pm to 11.00pm, the menu features contemporary dishes such as Gambas al Ajillo, Laab Tartar, N’ Duja Tartine as well as classic combinations such as Pears and Italian Parma Ham Salad and Rainbow Lobster.
‘We hope to open for lunch during the weekends in December and currently we operate on a BYOB basis. We also offer exceptional tailor made menus for groups over ten diners’ said Robert Jayatunga.
U12 Prawns is another of Epicure’s delightful creations made by marring a Tom Yum Infusion together with unorthodox vegetables. The dish goes perfectly with the crispy focaccia bread, delivering a different texture and delicious taste. Other features on the menu include a top grade marble Ribeye that is charcoal grilled served with salsa verde and truffle mash.
Wendell Rebeira and Robert Jayatunga
Epicure is a socially conscious restaurant that operates on the ‘farm to table’ concept, which ensures that the freshest ingredients are secured from the sources which are then cooked to perfection using classical European techniques in a modern rendition.
‘Wine consultancy is also something we offer for our patrons at Epicure, we offer personalised advice on pairing dishes with wines and where best they can be bought’ said Rebeira.
With over 22 years of experience in the hospitality industry both at home and overseas Wendell Rebeira joined forces with Robert Jayatunga, a top player in the branding and advertising arena in Sri Lanka who is now venturing into the food and beverage and hospitality industry.
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