The legend of Maxim’s begins in 1893 when Maxime Gaillard, formerly a waiter, opens a small bistro at 3 rue Royale. On May 21, 1893, the day of the Prix de Diane, Irma de Montigny, a young Parisian comedian enters Maxim’s. Excited by what she discovers, she says to Maxime Gaillard, ‘I’m going to help launch your restaurant.’ She keeps her word and a legend begins…
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