The Bar
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On a Tuesday night, we navigated our way through the fairly dark and deserted Raghuvanshi Mill compound to visit its new vegetarian, rooftop bar. The open-air sheesha bar, the brainchild of three friends (the owners of Panayaa and Firki) is called Tre, which means three in Latin.
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It is the newest entrant to Lower Parel's nightlife hub, Kamala Mills. 1Above is a rooftop resto-bar that launched last month. Started by Kripesh Sanghvi, Jigar Sanghvi and Abhijeet Mankar, the space offers vegetarian food and a variety of sheesha - think frozen melon, lychee sangria and pina colada. They've already hosted a wedding party and will soon have movie nights, music and stand-up comedy gigs.
The bar menu offers cocktails like Murabba Mule (Rs 393; bourbon shaken with murabba, galangal extract topped with gingerale), Paan Angoori (Rs 393; paan-infused, gin shaken with sour mix) and Jager LIIT (Rs 493; Jagermeister, sour mix and an energy drink). Among the mocktails, we settled for a Green Mango and Kiwi Slush (Rs 243). The frozen mix of raw mangoes and kiwi with chaat masala was refreshing.
The bar menu is extensive with more than a couple of options for malt and whisky fans. We liked the Creamy Mocha (Rs 675). The chocolate and coffee-drenched whisky cocktail had a creamy, frothy layer and a nice bitterness from the coffee. Similarly, the Whiskey and Nut (Rs 525) tasted like a whisky sour but with the flavours of apple and cinnamon. The menu also includes a section dedicated to Prohibition drinks. We liked the dry Negroni (Rs 800) but found the Sazerac (Rs 800) too bitter.
The vibe
<img title="Green and Mango Kiwi Slush. Pics/Sneha Kharabe" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/2017/feb/Green%20and%20Mango%20Kiwi%20Slush.jpg" alt="Green and Mango Kiwi Slush. Pics/Sneha Kharabe" /> Green and Mango Kiwi Slush. Pics/Sneha Kharabe
The first level of Tre resembles a warmly lit brickhouse. With royal blue sofas and walls accessorised with geometric cut-outs of bottles, the space has a contemporary look. The dimly lit staircase with cool graffiti on the walls leads to the rooftop. The 2,100-sq ft asymmetrical space features cosy, white cabanas and offers a view of the city's high-rises. The rooftop serves as a designated smoking space with sheesha and a separate bar.
<img title="Creamy Mocha" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/2017/feb/Creamy%20Mocha.jpg" alt="Creamy Mocha" /> Creamy Mocha
At the entrance is the DJ console, above which is a massive screen that we were told will soon show movies and matches. The resto-bar has slightly enclosed alcoves that skirt the edges of the space. There's a fun bar seating, with a floor that lights up as we walk onto it. A separate enclosed space, shielded by soundproof windows, is for private events. The music, when we visited, was peppy and played at a volume that didn't disturb conversation.
The Bites
<img title="Garlic Pulla Pie" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/2017/feb/Garlic%20Pulla%20Pie.jpg" alt="Garlic Pulla Pie" /> Garlic Pulla Pie
The menu is limited and offers basic fare. From the appetisers, we tried the Potato Trifolati (Rs 303). The baked baby potatoes seasoned with herbs had a mild flavour. The Garlic Pulla Pie (Rs 350) featured warm, soft, bread that came topped with onion, tomatoes, coriander (the kind you'd find on a bruschetta or a masala papad) and lots of garlic that lent it a delicious flavour. Next, we ordered for the Green Garlic Risotto (Rs 473). Cooked in a pesto base with hint of basil, the soft and creamy risotto was flavourful.
<img title="Kheema Pav" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/2017/feb/Kheema%20Pav.jpg" alt="Kheema Pav" /> Kheema Pav
The food has the staples - dim sums and sushi, pizzas and pastas, and Indian food. Jerusalem Artichoke Cream (Rs 225) was a comforting, hot bowl of soup with crispy artichoke and a tasty chive cream. The Crunchy Cucumber Remoulade (Rs 325) was a light, refreshing green salad with cucumber, edamame and green apple slivers. The standout was the Kheema Pav (Rs 425) - the minced mushroom mixed with masala was as close as you could get to the non-vegetarian version and just as flavourful.

As Lower Parel welcomes two new vegetarian rooftop resto-bars, here's the verdict on how each fares on ambience, food and alcohol

Veggie delights: Lower Parel welcomes two new vegetarian rooftop resto-bars

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As Lower Parel welcomes two new vegetarian rooftop resto-bars, here's the verdict on how each fares on ambience, food and alcohol

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