11 September 2008

Maxim's


Maxim's, the legendary Paris restaurant had a branch in Monaco. Now it's closed. Gone. Peer in and all you see is the reflection from across the street. No more beautiful Art Nouveau interior, wondrous food, perfect waiters. I was lucky enough to eat here one evening and was surprised there were so few guests. A few tables of couples. A large table filled with exotic and noisy Russian 'ladies of the night.'

If you click on the link - then on 'restaurants' - you'll find that if you move your mouse over Monte Carlo there is no address or phone number.

Sad.

6 comments:

Laurie Allee said...

That IS sad. Do you know what happened? Why wasn't it more successful? It sounds like it was wonderful.

• Eliane • said...

But it reads "changement de propriétaire", so it will either revive or something else will emerge.

Tanya Breese said...

It is sad when businesses close. I wonder why it wasn't a success?

I would like to see a photo of the Russian ladies of the night, don't think I've ever seen one before,lol :)

Virginia said...

I'm with Tanya, just what DO Russian ladies of the night look like??? It's sad about Maxim's. I have heard about that famous restaurant all my life. I was thrilled at the thought of you getting in there and showing us around.

Halcyon said...

I'm sure it will re-open under another name. It will probably be even better (and pricier)!

Unknown said...

Restaurants come and go here too. I guess it's market forces, or too much choice. As I've never heard of the chain, I can't comment on whether they were any good or not.

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