09/29/2024
Dear Friends & Family,
With heaviness in our hearts we announce that the doors of Café Bastille and B44 will close on October 26th. .
To our devoted staff, past and present, from all over the world, who put their heart & soul into making Café Bastille & B44 our home away from home we are forever grateful, we wouldn’t have been able to do this without each of you! You are the reason why we kept going even when we did not know what lay ahead or if it would be worth it and you did not give up on us, anyone should be so lucky to have you by their side!
To our beloved guests, we are forever indebted to you for the trust you placed in us to host the countless celebrations and unforgettable moments in your lives, it brought us the greatest joy and fulfillment to know you, your families and friends. We are immensely grateful for every moment we spent with you, for every laughter, every tear, every celebration, and every moment of joy.
We find it hard to sum up in just a few paragraphs what it means to be a part of Café Bastille and B44 but that surely can not be possible without the mention of the man behind it all, the glue that binds us all into a family of brothers and sisters who have shared so much together- Olivier Azancot, our Boss.
Olivier, you will always be The Boss, but you have been more than our boss- a father figure, a mentor, a shoulder to cry on, a friend. Each and everyone of us who has had the honor and joy to know you will carry on your positive, can-do attitude, your relentless commitment and commendable work-ethic. We only have love and respect for you.
To our dearest guests- come see us, let’s hug and laugh, let’s eat and drink, let’s reminisce, let’s create some more cherished memories together, let’s look ahead with optimism and hope. We will miss you immensely and we will miss our home.
This has been the most incredible ride of our lives, we are proud of the community we have built and we are honored to have shared it with you all.
We hope you and your families stay safe, healthy and happy!
With humble gratitude and so much love,
Cafe Bastille & B44