Overview
Last month, we saw star chef Peter Gunn dip his toes in the bar game, opening the drinks-focused March in the space next door to his Collingwood restaurant IDES. Now, another renowned chef-owner is having a similar crack, with Shane Delia revealing plans to launch a standalone bar adjacent to his famed modern Middle Eastern eatery Maha.
Named Jayda, after Delia's 13-year-old daughter, the new CBD venue is slated to open its doors in November. We're told you can expect a similar edge of sophistication and polish to that of its long-standing sibling, though envisioned in a whole new way.
While details remain scarce for now, Delia is describing the Bond Street newcomer as "Maha's thirsty neighbour", with plans to focus the offering on seasonal cocktails, wine and bar snacks. As with the rest of the chef's stable, such as Maha Bar and Maha East, we're anticipating plenty of familiar Middle Eastern flavours and refined techniques to star throughout.
Maha opened in 2008, with Delia taking over full ownership of the restaurant in 2013.
Maha, by Brook James
Jayda will open at 19 Bond Street, CBD, from November. We'll share more details as they come.