Anne-Sophie Pic opens Utopic, her first bar dedicated to mixology

In Paris, Anne-Sophie Pic is venturing into a new realm: the world of cocktails. The chef is opening Utopic, a bar entirely dedicated to mixology, located within the Fondation Cartier. Conceived in collaboration with Maël Jégo, the bar’s head mixologist, the venue offers a menu of 22 creations that bring the Pic family’s aromatic explorations—ranging from infusions, spices, botanicals, and fermented ingredients to spirits—to life in a glass. It’s a new spot where gastronomy is experienced, this time, at the bar.

The idea for such a venue isn’t new. In 2008, during a trip to Tokyo, Anne-Sophie Pic and David Sinapian discovered the B Bars—establishments where the cocktail becomes an experience in its own right. This discovery fueled their desire to create their own bar. Over the years, the chef has deepened her work with coffee, tea, and spirits, eventually developing an approach to beverages that goes far beyond wine pairings. With Utopic, this exploration finds a space entirely dedicated to mixology.

Cocktails in the Chef’s Own Language

The menu features 22 creations, conceived as aromatic compositions. Some directly echo Anne-Sophie Pic’s repertoire, such as the “Versant,” which combines Banon, citron, and green Chartreuse, a nod to the “Berlingots” at Pic’s restaurant in Valence (4 toques). Others explore more unexpected pairings, such as the “Clair-obscur,” featuring apple, kuromame, and malt, or “Chimère,” which combines Damask rose, sake, and champagne. Several cocktails are also available in non-alcoholic versions. Utopic also reimagines some of mixology’s great classics—from the Kir Royal to the Negroni—by adding a house-special touch. Earl Grey tea, fig leaves, meadowsweet, and mushrooms thus shift their usual balances.

On the plate, the menu takes a more casual approach, featuring shareable dishes inspired by French cuisine. Pommes dauphines with a melt-in-your-mouth Comté cheese center, panisses made with chickpeas from the Ardèche, cromesquis of snails with black garlic, “Croq’utopic” with truffle-infused ham, and even a savory waffle with pike roe tarama make up a menu designed to pair perfectly with the cocktails. The interior design, by the Moinard Bétaille agency, blends light oak, mirrors, glass, and botanical motifs, with a central counter serving as the heart of the space. Located within the Fondation Cartier, Utopic finally extends its dialogue with contemporary art thanks to artistic direction by Nina Chalot and Cyril Teste and collaborations with various artists throughout the seasons.