29/08/2026
(Heart-)Breaking News!
With immense pride and a selfish bit of sadness, we are sending off Maksim Bai onto a new part of his bartending adventure.
Maksim has been a core member of our family for almost five years and even longer as a guest and a friend. You know him as the always-smiling person in and around the bar, busting out the most ridiculous forgotten classics like it's everyday business.
Your De La Lousiennes during the peak of a Friday night rush will be missed.
Maksim's last service with us was full of familiar faces who came for his last dance, as he bravely held onto the icy shaker with a traditional Ramos Gin Fizz for a full twelve minutes.
His legacy will be with us for a bit longer though, as his drinks will still be a part of our menu for another year. Please enjoy them, and reminisce here with a few pictures of Maksim through the years as well.
Maksim, Rome is getting a helluva bartender in you, good on them. It's been a pleasure to see you grow and shake and stir alongside you. Buona Fortuna!