On a balmy Saturday afternoon, The Telegraph checked out the latest hotspot in the city, INCOG. at Hyatt Regency Kolkata. You walk in through the lobby and go incognito into one of the hidden service elevators that take you straight to a lively open-air space, ideal for some party as well as chill time.
The hangout spot is a beverage-inspired concept that aims at making winter chilling luxurious and fashionable. The space that spreads roughly over 3,000sq ft is divided into three zones. A seating area with a bar, a private party zone, and an upper deck that houses the DJ console and a dance floor and promises stellar sunset views.
The food menu is not an elaborate big-plate style, instead it focuses on finger food that can be easily paired with straight drinks and cocktails. It is built on the idea of going incognito in the hustle-bustle of the city. A place where you get the best sundown view of the lakes, the best Insta reels and stories and a destination where great music, innovative cocktails and fashionable food come to you in the most uncomplicated way.
The Telegraph gets you the first look.
What: INCOG.
Where: Hyatt Regency Kolkata
Opens: November 2
Timings: 5pm to midnight; Wednesday to Sunday
Meal for two: Rs 5,000-plus including alcohol
The top deck is an exclusive dance zone with a dance floor right in the centre and a beautiful sunset view in front. It has plush couches to rest when the revelry tires you out. The DJ console is also on the deck. It almost feels like a free-floating space with spectacular views from all sides. The music will be high-energy till 10.30pm, post which soft tunes will serenade guests till midnight.
“INCOG. is a not just another open-air lounging place where you can let yourself lose and party under the stars or find a corner watching the best sunset view and sip on your cocktail. We have pushed all boundaries when it comes to giving the place a genuine feel of fun, fashion and dance with a touch of luxury to it. An unknown and abstract path that magically leads to a lively and vibrant destination, defines the place. We are looking forward for the party goers, fun-loving people to come and enjoy fashionably in style this winter, creating unforgettable memories,” said Kumar Shobhan, general manager, Hyatt Regency Kolkata.
SIP ’n’ BITE
Quick Noggin is made of egg white, gin, simple syrup and lime. A simple, no-frills cocktail, this is garnished with rose petals.
Starry Affair has Indian spiced whisky, ginger ale, ice and cinnamon, all smoked in the end to give it that dense, woody flavour. Whisky lovers will surely indulge in this sip.
Look at the Moon is a vodka, lavender and chamomile-based drink shaken with lots of ice. If you like your drink fresh and easy on the palate, then this one’s for you.
The Four Cheese Charcoal Kulcha has a mix of cheeses such as Gruyère, mozzarella, Parmesan, and Pecorino. With a spice rub on top, each bite is a heady cheesy kick.
Jaituni Grilled Broccoli uses the hidden element, olive paste, along with yellow curry powder and hung curd to marinate the vegetable, which is then grilled in the tandoor till it is perfectly charred.
Lemon Grass Chilli Rubbed Grilled Tiger Prawns are succulent, soft and have a great bite. The sauce is a green celery dip, and it is garnished with some greens on top.
Gondhoraj Scented Kolkata Bhetki in a puff pastry disguise. Keeping with the idea of incognito, the puff pastry hides away the fragrant, flaky and flavourful fish inside.
Pictures: Pabitra Das
