Talya in Montauk & Maison Close in Southampton by 3rd Space
- Jun 19
- 3 min read
3rd Space Hospitality is expanding its presence in the Hamptons with a clear point of view. For summer 2026, the group behind Maison Close, Ayah, and Petite brings back Talya Montauk and introduces Maison Close in Southampton, building on its reputation for high-energy dining that blends food, design, and atmosphere.
The move reflects a broader shift in how people go out on the East End. Dinner is no longer a standalone plan. It stretches, evolves, and often turns into something else entirely. 3rd Space has built its identity around that idea, creating spaces that carry guests from early evening into late night without a break in energy.
Talya returns to Montauk with an updated setting and a stronger sense of place. First introduced in 2023, the restaurant quickly became known for its mix of Greek-inspired flavors, coastal French influence, and a lively late-night crowd. This season, it reopens in a beachfront location beneath Bounce Beach at Talya, with its official launch set for Memorial Day Weekend 2026.
The design leans into that shift. Warm coastal tones, woven textures, and greenery soften the space, while lighting keeps the room dynamic as the night progresses. Early evenings feel relaxed and sun-washed, but the tone changes as dinner gives way to music and a more high-energy atmosphere.
Executive Chef Geoffrey Lechantoux leads the kitchen with a menu rooted in Mediterranean traditions. Greek flavors take the lead, supported by seasonal ingredients and a focus on freshness. The dishes are meant to be shared, paced alongside conversation and movement rather than structured courses. The goal is to support the rhythm of the room, not slow it down.
In Southampton, Maison Close takes a different approach while keeping the same underlying intent. Located within the Capri Southampton at Maison Close Southampton, the new outpost is set to open in mid-June 2026, bringing its Parisian-inspired dining experience to the East End.
The space draws from the South of France, with a lighter, coastal palette that feels suited to its surroundings. There is a balance between refinement and ease. It feels elevated, but not formal. The influence of Parisian cabaret culture is still present, though it is filtered through a more relaxed lens.
Lechantoux also oversees the menu here, applying classic French technique to a format that feels modern and accessible. Seasonal, locally sourced ingredients play a central role, and the structure encourages sharing. Like Talya, the experience is designed to unfold over time, shaped as much by the energy of the room as by what is on the table.
What connects both concepts is a consistent understanding of how people want to gather. The traditional boundaries between restaurant and lounge are less relevant. Guests move between dinner, drinks, and music without changing locations, and the space is designed to accommodate that shift naturally.
3rd Space Hospitality has made that flexibility its signature. Each venue is built to adapt throughout the night, offering different entry points depending on when guests arrive and what they are looking for. It is a model that fits the Hamptons, where plans are often fluid and the social pace can change quickly.
With Talya returning and Maison Close entering Southampton, the group is not introducing something entirely new. Instead, it is refining a format that already resonates. Both spaces focus on atmosphere as much as cuisine, creating environments that feel social, immersive, and easy to return to.
As the summer season approaches, that approach positions 3rd Space Hospitality as a steady presence in a market often driven by turnover. These are places designed to hold attention, not just for a night, but across the season.
