Press Release – Sidart A changing of the guard is about to take place at one of New Zealands most celebrated restaurants with Sid and Chand Sahrawat selling their fine dining establishment, Sidart with the changeover effective September, 2021. Sidarts new owner is chef … A changing of the guard is about to take place at one of New Zealand’s most celebrated restaurants with Sid and Chand Sahrawat selling their fine dining establishment, Sidart with the changeover effective September, 2021. Sidart’s new owner is chef Lesley Chandra, a long-time friend and trusted colleague of the Sahrawat’s who has worked for the couple since 2014. The Sahrawat’s have vendor financed Lesley into the restaurant to help him realise his dream of owning his own restaurant and will act as silent partners in the business, available to mentor Lesley when needed.