It’s no longer
possible to make reservations at Restaurant Gia.
The modern cafe in Fort Greene closed on Jan. 1, but the fans
of Ian Grant (pictured in 2003), Gia’s owner and chef, will be
delighted to learn that he is now concentrating on A La Carte
Catering and Event Services.
Housed in the same two-level space as Gia, the full-service
catering and party planning operation specializes in upscale
fare for corporate and residential clients, including on- and
off-site wedding receptions.
"The restaurant was doing well," says Grant, "but
we were ready for a change. The catering side of the business
was taking off, so it made sense to concentrate on that."
Grant, who cooked in the kitchens of DUMBO’s The River Cafe and
Manhattan’s Jean-Georges and Bouley, offers a full range of dishes
"prepared in the French technique and influenced by Asian
ingredients," he says.
The ivy-covered brownstone, furnished in the contemporary style
of French designer Christian Liaigre, is available for private
events. Its two rooms with dark wood floors, shelves of art books
and long limestone bar make an elegant setting for up to 150
people. Off-premise catering is available, too.
A La Carte Catering and Event Services (68 Lafayette St. between
South Portland and South Elliott streets in Fort Greene) accepts
American Express, MasterCard and Visa. The catering service is
open from 9 am to 8 pm, Monday through Saturday, and Sundays
from 10:30 am to 3 pm. For more information on services and pricing,
call (718) 246-0139.
The Manhattan location of A La Carte is 1 West St., Suite 100.
For information, call (646) 274-1409.
