![]() "We're reaching out to clients who've already been good to us." ![]() But we felt like we really did have a large guest base down here, further into the South Shore," he said. "Quincy is my home, there is no mistaking that. The new eatery will be Keka's first outside of Quincy. Alba committed to anchoring the new Hanover shopping center Merchant's Row in January, and said it made no sense to slow down when the pandemic hit. During the coronavirus, he'll be able to serve about 100.Īlba is a popular name in Quincy Center, and Keka first expanded thee years ago with a Venetian-style tapas restaurant named Zef next door. Normally, Keko said the restaurant and small outdoor patio can seat 240 people. The function space will be used as a dining room until events are allowed again under COVID-19 restrictions. Toward the rear of the restaurant, a function room has a wall lined with wine racks. The new space is an open concept and includes a large bar, an open kitchen and exposed wooden beams. "But Todd has a great vision and I was very happy when he said he'd come do this with me." "It feels like I know what my guests want and it's hard for me to believe that other people do too," Keka said. Renner's resume includes time at Cinquecento in Boston and as the regional chef for Tender Greens. Keka said hiring a chef was the most stressful part of the new restaurant's opening. During his nearly 20 years of experience in NYC, Philip has worked numerous high-end Residential Projects & Commercial Projects from Trump Tower Penthouses to Hudson Yards Commercial Projects."It may seem weird in a steakhouse, but it'll be a good contrast and I think it'll work," he said. He began working with Coffee Electric from 2001-2003, then All-Star Electric 2003-2011, then Eco-Electric 2011-2017 before becoming a Partner in Alba Electric. Philip then established his own Electrical Contractors ‘EMS Electrical’ Dublin 1999-2001. Philip was then employed by Thorn DNT Lighting Company for 1 year, 1996-1997 in Sydney Airport, Australia before moving to work from 1997-1999 at Intel Ireland as a Plant Maintenance Technician. Philip has nearly 30 Years of experience in the Electrical Industry beginning with his Electrical Apprenticeship starting in Dublin, Ireland from October 1991-June 1996 with Gallagher Dublin Limited(Benson & Hedges Cigarette Company). ![]() Some of Gerard’s notable projects include Lacoste Soho, 17 East 89th St residential apartments, 40 Mercer St residential apartments, 480 Park Avenue residential apartments, 995 5th Avenue Penthouse, 10 East 78th Townhouse, 812 5th Avenue Penthouse, 730 Park Avenue residential apartments, 740 Park Avenue residential apartments, MUJI Hudson Yards, Fendi Soho, Zero Bond St Social Club, 230 West 56th Street residential apartments, Knotel 24th St Chelsea, TUMI 5th Avenue. We foresee the future to be very bright and to keep growing with every passing month. The company now employs over 30 men and has built up a large contact list with many different clienteles. In the short time they have been in business they have been extremely successful. In 2018 Gerard became a licensed NYC master electrician and partnered up with Andrew Horan & Philip Brady and started up Alba Electric. ![]() DOB inspections were always attended and passed for every project. This position included being in full control of a minimum of 10 projects at a time and organizing manpower, materials, schedule & attending all weekly meetings, and always made sure all projects were done in a timely & quality assured manner. In 2009 Gerard moved to Eco Electrical where he quickly became the director of field operations. In 2006 Gerard was promoted to a foreman position where he ran commercial & residential projects of all sizes. In 2004 Gerard emigrated to the United States and began to work for All-Star Electrical, where he first met his now business partner, Philip Brady. He was promoted to foreman in 2003 at the age of 21. He graduated from Kevin St technical institute and revived his national craft certificate as a qualified electrician in 2003. He first started his apprenticeship in Dublin Ireland in 1998 learning his trade from his two Uncles in a family-owned business, Alpine Electrical Engineering LLC where he built and installed custom switchgear and electrical control panels. Gerard Farrell has been working in the electrical trade for over 22 years. ![]() No surprise considering the family business in Dublin, Ireland. 22 years ago Gerard Farrell discovered his passion for the electrical trade. ![]()
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