Gonzague DeLaloubie
Gonzague is a French national who has been living in Ireland for some seven years. He started at the bottom in the restaurant business and worked his way up. He wanted to open a business and in 2002 when he had saved some money, with the help of First Step and assistance from Bank of Ireland he was able to acquire a juice bar in the Epicurean Centre in Liffey Street.

“First Step has been very approachable and extremely supportive during my relationship with them and I would advise anyone with difficulty securing finance to contact them.”

Today, Chez Max, located just outside Dublin Castle and on the edge of Temple Bar, is a bustling, thriving restaurant providing traditional French fare and music from 8am until midnight, seven days a week, serving continental breakfasts, snacks, lunches, pre-theatre and dinner at affordable prices.

The staff are all French and the bistro caters to a discerning clientele of legal eagles, politicians, sophisticated Dubliners and tourists who enjoy the cosmopolitan atmosphere of this very lively establishment. Vaut le voyage!

Chez Max,
1 Palace Street,
Dublin 2
Tel: +353 1 633 7215
www.chezmax.ie