The genesis of sprmrkt was sparked by Quek Sue-Shan’s desire for a space where she could “imagine spending hours in and leave feeling happy or inspired”. In 2012, after five years of planning, the three-in-one concept restaurant, retail and art space in McCallum Street was born.
Along with business partner Joseph Yeo, the duo wanted to change people’s perception of a restaurant and supermarket experience, by building a destination where they could “get what they needed for their kitchen and home, be inspired to pick up an item they didn’t need, and dine and drink in comfort,” says Sue-Shan. Clearly, the formula works, and Sprmrkt’s second branch opened in 2016 at STPI – Creative Workshop & Gallery in Robertson Quay.
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If there’s anything Sue-Shan wants to stock more of at the two outlets, it’s likely rose champagne, especially the super dry varietal. Her champagne house of choice these days: Egly-Ouriet, a revered grower from the Grand Cru village of Ambonnay in northeastern France.