GERTI BEGAJ

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Gerti Begaj moved to Detroit at the age of 18 to pursue a career in mechanical engineering, and while attending Wayne State University, he was hired by Mario Camaj as a server assistant at Tallulah Wine Bar & Bistro in Birmingham, where he discovered his love for fine dining.

Mario saw innate talent in Gerti, and became a mentor to him, supporting and advancing his knowledge of food, wine and the hospitality industry. Within two years, Gerti had earned a promotion to floor manager of Tallulah, and in 2016, Mario approached him with the opportunity to partner in opening BESA. Gerti now strives to create an unforgettable dining experience for guests at BESA through his passion for service and unique approach to fine dining.