MAVI Bringing Two New Dining Concepts to The Sanctuary Downtown

Two neighboring restaurants in Downtown Orlando s South Eola District have closed, with two new concepts preparing to take their places. Neveyah Sushi Thai and Eola Lounge, located at The Sanctuary (100 S. Eola Drive), have both closed, and construction is underway on their replacements. The former Neveyah space at Suite 105 will become MAVI Turkish Aegean Kitchen + Bar, featuring shareable meze, fresh lavash, charcoal-grilled meats, seafood, and Turkish specialties. The restaurant s website already has menus posted, including a $29 meze platter, $16 döner sandwiches, Turkish desserts, and a full cocktail and wine program. Weekend DJs are also planned. Next door, the former Eola Lounge at Suite 104 is becoming ao by MAVI, a separate kitchen and lounge featuring Southeast Asian coastal cuisine with Japanese influences. Its menu includes sushi, wok dishes, bánh mì, grilled seafood, and cocktails. A weekday morning café is also planned. ao by MAVI is targeting a late N