A Small Business Success Story: Ere’s Italian

In this monthly series, local realtor Andrea Schutter Riebeling does a Q & A with local business people about what inspires them. This month’s interview is with owner Sedji Gashi of Ere’s Italian Restaurant in La Grange.

What is your business?

“A family restaurant.”

How did you get started?

“I took over the restaurant to continue serve the Community of La Grange.”

How long have you been in business?

“One year and six months.”

Is this a family or one person business?

“Single person.”

What kind of service do you provide?

“We serve in to go orders and we also do big caring orders for any special occasions.”

Tell me something unique about your business?

“My spices are from my original home Italy for cooking homemade food.”

What is your background? “Italy.”

What do you suggest to others who want to venture out and take a leap of action in the future of their career?

“I would like to say, never give up on your dreams, stay focused and effort to cross any difficulty or challenge to develop and know your career that belongs to you.”

Do you believe in college, trade school, or any training?

“Of course, I believe that education or any training it provides you with knowledge to prepare us for big things.”

How did you decide to make Fayette County your home?

“Well, I think everything that happens, bad or good, it happens for a good purpose when we trust God, so am here with a good purpose at Fayette County just serve with care and grace to families with fresh food every day. We appreciate all the support that received continuously, to keep open Eres Italian Restaurant. We love to make families happy.”