New Restobar ‘Hitchens’ opens in Khar, bringing craft cocktails and lively conversation

Hitchens — Cocktails and Ideas, a chic yet approachable cocktail-forward resto-bar in Khar, is a welcome addition to Mumbai's thriving hospitality sector. This two-story venue combines artisan drinks and to the electrifying energy of thought-provoking conversations; all inspired by the humor and intellectual spirit of renowned author Christopher Hitchens.

Hitchens is the creation of renowned production designer Aparna Sud and film producer Rakesh Singh. Award-winning creative entrepreneurs with an expertise in theater, cinema, literature, and the arts; make up the brand's larger team.

From spoken word sessions and Urdu blues to book launches and dark comedy evenings, the first floor is devoted to live entertainment. Under the direction of Chef Gracian de Souza and assisted by Chef Harsh Parikh, the kitchen promises a contemporary European food with whimsical Asian accents. The uniform for the staff is created by Bollywood Costume Designer ‘Priyanjali Lahiri.’

Regarding the cocktail menu, Pawan Singh Rawat, Mixologist, Hitchens, said, “The bar menu at Hitchens is a blend of powerful flavour combinations and unexpected ingredients such as fine-grained Japanese sugar. It is designed to surprise and challenge the palate. Our drinks incorporate modern bar techniques with vintage glassware, premium spirits with exotic elements, with a focus on potent and intense flavours to challenge conventional tastes."