Max Hermann not leaving The Tavern just yet JOE TENNIS | BRISTOL HERALD COURIER May 20, 2019 May 20, 2019 0 1 of 6 Former owner of The Tavern, Max Hermann, pours a glass of wine from the bar before opening for the dinner guests. David Crigger/BHC Former owner of The Tavern, Max Hermann, tells stories about running the historic restaurant for the past 25 years. David Crigger/BHC David Crigger/BHC Former owner of The Tavern, Max Hermann, talks with new owner Josh Fuller before opening for dinner. David Crigger/BHC Former owner of The Tavern, Max Hermann, talks with new owner Josh Fuller in the courtyard of the historic restaurant. David Crigger/BHC Former owner of The Tavern, Max Hermann, has sold the restaurant to Josh Fuller after running the business for 25 years. 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