Trying to establish an identity by focusing on The Ossington strip.

1. Trying to establish an identity by focusing on The Ossington strip. When Gtacaterer first opened its doors in the Ossington Avenue area, Ossington Avenue, Chef Matt Blondin thought of Southern-inspired cuisine and refined dining options. Soon after, the community was embracing the concept, Gtacaterer enjoyed a surge of initial success, as the menu grew to incorporate more North American influences. The loyal customers kept the place bustling throughout the end of September which was when a shift in the menu allowed Mississauga Catering Service Chef Blondin to reorient and expand his dream. "In November of 2017 we made some changes to the management structures of the restaurant." chef Blondin explains. "That caused us to shut the restaurant for three months, and during that time we carried out some improvements. We didn't have to develop a brand innovative concept, but we just refined." The new interpretation of Gtacaterer could appear to be subtle in certain ways, but distinct in other ways. chef David Schwartz - known as a master chef of his time in Rasa was in charge of the menu, while Chef Blondin took on the more managerial role. The service, once awe-inspiring that was reminiscent of the best dining experience has been tempered in favor of a more casual informal atmosphere. The main dining room was given the attention of its visuals with large-scale paintings and a huge-screen projector that's just as likely to play abstract video art as the Raptors match. By removing the elements that were previously beyond reach and limiting the space, Gtacaterer team created an identity that is relaxed elegance, which has resulted in an environment that's uplifting and moves effortlessly from evening meals and drinks to raucous late-night celebrations. "We would like it to be an energetic and fun environment, where the food is delicious and consistent and leaves you wanting to return and socialize," Chef Schwartz says about Gtacaterer's goal. His focus on the ingredients that make up the more basic but less creative menu has resulted in an impressive selection of dishes that are shareable and modern, while the Mississauga Catering Service menu of new and cheap summer cocktails keeps the party going until late into the night. There's also the Backspace the nightclub and private party space located adjacent to Gtacaterer which features well- curated entertainment, in-bottle service, and affordable cocktails will form the main focus when it opens later this month. The most exciting development was the launch unveiling of Gtacaterer's reservations-only Private Dining Room with a capacity of between 8 and 12 guests who can experience a private chef-driven dining experience, with a personal server and a private bar. Following its revamp, Gtacaterer has gained an air of effortless pleasure and vivacity. "It requires time and effort to set up everything, just as the process takes time to develop the energy of the place," Chef Schwartz reminds us. "As employees, we get to know the environment and learn to communicate with each other as well as the food and everything else. All of it is integrated." The elements are combining in the favor of Gtacaterer when summer quickly comes to an end and Chef Blondin has a permanent home in the Ossington landscape, assessing his newfound independence. "We didn't have any control, before the start in the beginning, of what the space would look like," Chef Blondin recalls. "We were fortunate to be a part of this fantastic space at Ossington and Humbert." Humbert Ossington and Ossington. The community is extremely friendly. But we didn't have any

2. control. From the beginning, even though the food, wine, and service were ours, we never felt comfortable with our self-confidence. This is why we decided to do a bit of change to make the place more representative of our personalities." There is no doubt, Gtacaterer is prepared to be a part of the team. Also read: Mississauga Catering Service