Shane Delia's Layla Has Launched Spice & Sound Sessions Every Sunday, Featuring Outdoor Hibachi Grilling and Live DJ Sets
Round out the weekend at the renowned chef's debut Brisbane restaurant, headlined by forward-thinking Middle Eastern flavours and sun-kissed tunes on the terrace.
The announcement of Shane Delia's debut Queensland restaurant made more than a few waves, with Brisbane diners excited to experience a glimpse of Melbourne favourite Maha Restaurant and its many offshoots: Maha North, Maha East and Jayda. Arriving in the form of Layla at the back end of March, guests have been flooding in since.
Tucked into a heritage-listed section of West End's Thomas Dixon Centre, Layla continues Delia's focus on Middle Eastern cuisine, offering bold, spice-fuelled dishes shaped by some of the best Queensland produce.
With the team settled into its new home, the time has come for Layla to take its weekly offering to the next level. Bringing a little more warmth to the cooler months, Spice & Sound takes over Sunday afternoons with an outdoor hibachi grill, live DJ sets and much-loved Layla cocktails.
Suitably rich in theatre — the Thomas Dixon Centre is also the home of Queensland Ballet — guests can expect a menu designed for easygoing sharing and grazing. For instance, grilled dishes like chicken shish or eggplant are paired with soft and springy flatbread. Then, smaller plates span wagyu empanadas, butter chicken and grilled Fremantle octopus.
Layla's cocktail menu is also a highlight. Elevated through Middle Eastern spices and aromatic botanicals, refreshing drinks combine classic concoctions with innovative mixology. The Winter Bloom is a go-to option, featuring whisky, arak, apple and spiced honey.
Launching from Sunday, August 3, don't overlook the second ingredient of Spice & Sound. DJ Alex will get behind the decks from 1.30pm in Layla's leafy terrace, serving up a sun-kissed set that adds a little more kick to the end of your week.
Spice & Sound is happening every Sunday from 1.30–5.30pm at Layla throughout winter — walk-ins are welcome, but bookings are encouraged. Head to the website for more information.
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