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Culinary Events and Highlights April 16, 2010
 
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  Mattison's Riverside
- 941.748.8087 - Downtown Bradenton
 
 
 The 2nd Annual Manatee County Jazz Fest
 

Manatee County Jazz Festival
Friday, April 16 through
Sunday, April 18


> free jazz concerts at a variety of Manatee County locations including Mattison's Riverside
> prices, times, and locations vary, check the Manatee Jazz Fest Web site for details or call 941.704.4366
> Mattison's Riverside


 
 Comedy Night at Mattison's Riverside
 
comedy night
Saturday, April 17 from 7pm

> featuring local comedian Steve Baird
> pre-set desserts, snacks, and a cash bar
> tickets $29.95
> ticket holders receive 10% off dinner on the night of the event
> purchase tickets online
> at Mattison's Riverside in the Ballroom
> more information online or call 941.748.8087



 
 Manatee Players Dinner Theatre Package
 at Mattison's Riverside

 

Mattison's Riverside and Manatee Players Theater Dinner Package
> special two-course menu with seating by 6pm and a theater ticket to the Manatee Players for $50 and includes tax and tip
> to purchase the Mattison's-Manatee Players Package call the Manatee Players Box Office at 941.748.5875 or visit their Web site
> enjoy waterfront dining at Mattison's Riverside
and a performance at the Manatee Players Theatre






 
  Mattison's City Grille
- 941.330.0440 - Downtown Sarasota
 
 
 WSRZ 107.9's Mustache Party  
 

Mustache Party
Friday, April 16 from 6pm

> join David Jones and Christina Crane from WSRZ 107.9 for a Mustache Dance Party
> wear a mustache, fake or real, and join the fun
> Mattison's™is a sponsor and Mattison's City Grille is providing a cash bar with appetizer and dinner specials
> this is a free event open to the public
> free t-shirts for the first 100 guests
> dance the night away under the stars
> event takes place in front of Mattison's City Grille on Lemon Avenue, between Main and First Street in downtown Sarasota



 
 Farm to Fork Sunday Brunch at Mattison's City Grille 
 

Farm to Fork Sunday  Brunch at Mattison's City GrilleSunday, April 18 from 11am
 
> Chef Paul Mattison collaborates with the Suncoast Food Alliance to present a special Sunday Brunch using locally grown products from regional farmers and suppliers
> $24.95 online reservations or call 941.330.0440
> Mattison's City Grille

Sunday Brunch Menu
> Roasted Acorn Squash Soup with fried shiitake mushroom garnish
> Brioche Crostini with a Baby Fennel and spinach salad topped with a quail egg garnish
> Spanish Farm Egg Frittata served with double smoked bacon and farmer potatoes with spinach, onions, and chorizo
> Pecan and Waffle Crusted Grouper with steamed snow peas, fresh peach chutney, and maple butter
> French Toast with local strawberry compote
> Cream Cheese-Blueberry Crêpes





 
 Pasta Night Mondays at Mattison's City Grille 
 

Pasta Night at Mattison's City Grille
Mondays throughout April from 5pm
 
Great new pasta specials including:
> Penne Vodka with chicken and basil for $15.99
> Pappardelle with meat ragout and Merlot and Parmesan shavings for $17.99
> Linguini with Grilled Shrimp with roasted
tomatoes and garlic for $16.99
> add a flight of wine for $10
> online reservations or call 941.330.0440
> Mattison's City Grille




 
  Mattison's Forty-One
- 941.921.3400 - South Tamiami Trail
 
 
 Winefest Wine-Pairing Dinner at Mattison's Forty-One 
 

Winefest

Thursday, April 22
from 6:30pm
- SOLD OUT

> the Florida Winefest and Chef Paul Mattison have prepared an exquisite five-course Cakebread Cellars and Oudinot Champagne wine-pairing dinner
> $125 per person ($62.50 tax deductible)
> attendance is limited, purchase tickets online or call 941.952.1109
> wine-pairing dinner held at Mattison's Forty-One

Sunday, April 25 from noon to 4pm

> Taste of Winefest
> wine and food tasting stations from a variety of local restaurants and caterers, including Mattison's™
> live music and automobile showcase of exotic cars
> $15 per person
> attendance is limited, purchase tickets online or call 941.952.1109
> Phillippi Estate Park, 5500 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota




 
 Benefit for Second Chance Last Opportunity
 Better Git it in Your Soul

 


Mattison's Forty-One
Friday, April 23
from 7:30pm


> a great evening of music and friends for a good cause
> at Mattison's Forty-One
> tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door, call 941.726.3532 for information on where to purchase tickets or go online
> for details, visit their
Web site





 
 Remoissent Burgundy Wine Dinner
 with Host Pierre-Antoine Rovani at Mattison's Forty-One 

 
wine dinner at Mattison's Forty-One

Tuesday, April 27
from 6:30pm

Once in a life time opportunity to Join Chef Paul Mattison and Wine Connoisseur Pierre-Antoine Rovani

>
five-course gourmet dinner with demonstration of courses served by Chef Paul Mattison
> Pierre-Antoine Rovani, former associate to Robert Parker, currently works for THEM, LLC, and is also the President of Remoissenet Père et Fils, a 13.5 hectare (over 33 acres) Burgundian estate and négociant house located in Beaune.
> featured wines: 2007 Bourgogne Blanc, 2007 Puligny-Montrachet, 2007 Meursault 1er Cru Genevrieres, 2007 Nuits St Georges, 2007 Charmes Chambertin
> limited seating, reservations required and can be made online or by calling 941.921.3400
> Mattison's Forty-One


 
 Spring Fling Cooking Class: 
 Cooking with Seasonal Ingredients at Mattison's Forty-One 

 

Cooking Class at Mattison's Forty-OneThursday, April 29
from
11:30am-1:30pm

>
three-course gourmet luncheon with demonstration of courses served by Chef Paul Mattison
> recipes provided and a Q&A session
> limited seating, reservations required and can be made online or by calling 941.921.3400
> Mattison's Forty-One


 
  Mattison's Catering Company
- 941.921.3400 - South Tamiami Trail
 
 
 Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce
 
Real Florida Festival
 


Save The Trolly Festival
Friday, April 16 through
Sunday, April 18


> celebrate Anna Maria Island's old Florida charm and history at this free Island and community program
> tasty Island food from local establishments including Mattison's™
> live music, arts & crafts fair, and lots of activities
> events take place on Anna Maria Island, Bradenton Beach, and Holmes Beach
> for details, visit their Web site




 
 GuitarSarasota's  Showcase Concert
 


GuitarSarasota Showcase Concert
Saturday, April 24 at 7:30pm

> GuitarSarasota's final concert of the 2010 International Classical Guitar season with curtain speech by Chef Paul Mattison
> the Showcase Concert presents the Miami Guitar Trio, the jazz guitar duo of Rick Peterson and Jeff Sack, soprano Michelle Giglio accompanied by Thomas Koch on guitar, the guitar ensemble of Booker High School's Visual Performing Arts, and the guitar ensemble from Florida State College under the baton of Rex Willis
> the two ensembles join forces to perform the Sarasota premiere of a new piece for flute and guitar ensemble by Rex Willis entitled Introduction & Tango
a Meet & Greet with the artists and a light reception sponsored by Mattison's™following the concert
> concert takes place at St Paul Lutheran Church in the Fellowship Hall, 2256 Bahia Vista Street, Sarasota
> $15 for members of GuitarSarasota, $20 for non-members
> advance online ticket purchase  highly recommended or call the Historic Asolo Box Office at 941.360.7399 or 800.660.4278
> GuitarSarasota Web site




 
 Community Events and Other Mattison's™ Happenings

 
 
 Sunset Menu for $25 at Mattison's Forty-One
         

Mattison's Forty-One Sunset MenuDaily from 4-6pm

>
enjoy a full three-course dinner menu for $25
> add a flight of wine for $12

Choice of Appetizer
Artichokes Esther-Style, Crab Cakes, Goat Cheese Bruschetta, Slow Roasted Duck Spring Roll, Shrimp Rangoon, Charred Tomato Bisque, Traditional Caesar Salad, Mattison's House Salad

Choice of Entrée
Seafood Gumbo, Rosemary & Lemon Honey Glazed Salmon, Cajun Lime Blackened Mahi Mahi, Jumbo Boston Sea Scallops, Grouper Piccata, Pot Roast Forty-One, Chicken Penne Pasta, New Zealand Baby Lamb Chops

Choice of Dessert
Torte di Nonna, Chocolate Paté, Roasted Pear Bread Pudding
 
 Sunday Brunch Buffet at Mattison's Forty-One
 

Mattison's Forty-One Sunday BrunchSundays from 10am-2pm

> omelet and crêpe stations, carving station, smoked Scottish salmon, a variety of fresh seafood, bagels, Applewood smoked bacon, special salads, eggs Benedict, stuffed French toast, home baked pastries and a variety of breakfast breads, imported cheese, fruit, antipasto, desserts, along with coffee and orange juice
> Mattison's Forty-One offers a breezy outdoor patio and an indoor elegant dining room, perfect for the whole family
> $24.95 for adults, $12.95 for children 12 and under
> the Galleriais perfect for family events, holiday celebrations, and parties
> become a Mattison's Culinary Club Card member
> online reservations or call 941.921.3400
> Mattison's Forty-One




 
 Engaged? Planning a family gathering, wedding,
 or upcoming event?
Call Mattison's™ Catering Company

 

Mattison's Catering Company
Think of Mattison's™ for everything from party platters to black-tie events.

Mattison's™ is a chef owned and operated catering company and restaurant group procuring fresh, natural, and local ingredients. Our food is homemade by chefs on site to ensure the quality you expect. We have experienced, registered, and certified wedding planners on staff to coordinate every occasion. Our reliable and professional team offers exceptional service. As a full-service award-winning catering company, Chef Paul Mattison works with you to make your dream wedding a reality.

> Mattison's Catering Company offers an infinite range of menu options and is experienced at preparing menus sensitive to a particular diet. We prepare our food on-site allowing us to provide you with the freshness you expect. Call 941.921.3400

> Mattison's Riverside Restaurant and Ballroom, in downtown Bradenton on the Manatee River, seats up to 200 and features the most spectacular waterfront view in town along with Chef Paul Mattison's award-winning catering menus and attention to detail. Mattison's Riverside also offers multiple private dining options from 10-200 throughout the restaurant. Call 941.748.8087

> Mattison's Forty-One Restaurant and Galleria, in Sarasota, offers the elegant Galleria seating up to 100 people with a tropical terrace as a beautiful backdrop for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres outside followed by an elegant dinner with music and dancing inside. Call 941.921.3400

> Mattison's City Grille is perfect for al fresco, casual office parties, lunches, and dinners, offering Chef Paul Mattison's exceptional menu quality and well known excellence in service. Call 941.330.0440

> for more details go online
> Mattison's Catering Company


 
 WSRZ 107.9's The Crane Game
 with Christina Crane and David Jones 

 

The Crane Game
Monday through Friday from 7-8am

> listen to WSRZ 107.9 as David Jones tries to stump Christina Crane on The Crane Game sponsored by Mattison's™
> every morning, Monday through Friday during the 7am hour
> call in to win gift certificates to Mattison's™
> listen live online




 
 Coming in May

 
 
 Starlight Prom Night Dinner  at Mattison's
 

Prom Dinner at Mattison's Forty-OneThroughout May

> special three-course prom dinner for two only $59.95 plus tax and tip includes a soft beverage
> make reservations online or call the restaurant directly
 
 American Red Cross - Southwest Florida Chapter
 
Hurricane Bash 2010
 

Hurricane Bash for the American Red Cross
Saturday, May 1 from 6:30pm

> featuring guest emcees and auctioneers Les McCurdy and Ken Sons with special guest The Weather Channel's Jim Cantore
> tropical casual dinner by Mattison's
> music, dancing, silent and live auction
> tickets $125, purchase online for info call 379.9300 x 223, rsvp by April 23
> Mote Marine Aquarium Courtyard, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway



 
 Mattison's™ Mother's Day Medley
 - Make Your Reservations Now
 
 

Mother's Day at Mattison's

Sunday, May 9


Mattison's Forty-One
> Mother's Day Sunday Brunch Buffet from 10am-2pm
> dinner and Mother's Day Special from 4-8pm
> live music with Joe Thayer from 4:30-7:30pm
> current dinner menu available

Mattison's City Grille
> à la carte Mother's Day Sunday Brunch Menu from 11am-3pm
> current lunch/dinner menus available

Mattison's Riverside
> dinner all day long from 11:30am-10pm
> current dinner menu available

> Mother's Day Medley Sunday Dinner Special at all Mattison's™:
a 5oz Petit Filet Mignon topped with King Crab and served with asparagus and mashed potatoes for $29
> reservations are recommended and can be made online or by calling your favorite Mattison's™restaurant location



 
 Mattison's contact information


Mattison's logo

>
Mattison's City Grille, 1 North Lemon Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236
tel 941.330.0440
> Mattison's Forty-One, 7275 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231
tel 941.921.3400
> Mattison's Riverside, 1200 First Ave West, Bradenton, FL 34205
tel 941.748.8087
> Mattison's Catering Company, 7275 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231
tel 941.921.3400
> www.mattisons.com

Chef Paul Mattison
on ABC 7



Paul on ABC 7
> Friday, April 30 at 6am and Friday, April 23 at 5pm



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Happy Hour
$4 Martinis &
$5 Appetizers

at all Mattison's™



Mattison's Happy Hour Special
Happy Hour Special
daily from 3-7pm

also includes
half price
on wells, calls, draft
beer, and house wine
with prices starting
under $2


> menu items at Mattison's City Grille

> menu items at Mattison's Forty-One

>
menu items at Mattison's Riverside
 



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Regularly Scheduled
Club Meetings
at Mattison's™

Mona-Vie Monthly
· first Monday of the month at 6:30pm
· monthly meeting
· Mattison's Riverside,
in the Ballroom upstairs
· Lowell Waldon 941.794.8172


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Numis Networking
· Thursdays at noon
· weekly luncheons
· Mattison's Riverside,  Aquarium Room
 · call Tony Milen 941.713.8070


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Tiger Bay Club
· first Thursday of the month at 11:30am
· monthly luncheon
· Mattison's Riverside
· call Linda Cinque
941.746.1151

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Rotary Club
of Bradenton
· Mondays from 11:30am
· weekly luncheon
· Mattison's Riverside,
in the
Ballroom upstairs
· call 941.748.8087

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Manatee Riverside Rotary Group
· Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30pm
· after hours Rotary
Group featuring
happy hour pricing

· Mattison's Riverside,
in the River North Room
· call 941.748.8087

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Rotary Club
of Gulf Gate Sarasota

· Tuesdays from 12pm
· weekly luncheon
· Mattison's Forty-One, in the Galleria
· call Jim Pippenger 941.922.6237

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Numis Networking
· Wednesdays at 5pm
· Mattison's Forty-One
 · call Ramona Glanz 800.708.5992

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Siesta Key Greater Sarasota Republican
Club Mixer

· Monday, April 19
at 6pm

· gathering for
members and future
members of the
Republican Club
· call Rebecca Roberts
941.315.5550

· Mattison's Forty-One,
in the Galleria



Weekly Specials
at Mattison's Forty-One

Mattison's Forty-One Weekly Specials
Every Day 4-6pm
Sunset Menu
 · three-course dinner for $25, add a flight of wine for $12

Mondays
· live music by Joe Thayer from 6:30-9pm
Tuesdays
· live music by Joe Thayer from 6:30-9pm
Wednesdays
Girls' Night Out
· half price on wells,
calls, drafts, and
house wine all night

· live music by
Debbie Keeton

from
6:30-9pm
Thursday - Saturday
Studio 41 see below
Friday

Happy Hour

all night in the bar
Saturday Night Special
· 25% off any bottle of wine over $40
·  happy hour daily 3-7pm click for specials
Sundays
Sunday Brunch Buffet
from 10am-2pm
· $24.95 includes Mimosas, Champagne, and Bloody Marys
· online reservations or call 941.921.3400
·
Mattison's Forty-One



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Studio 41
at Mattison's Forty-One

Studio 41 at Mattison's Forty-One
Studio 41's
Live Music Schedule

for April from 8pm
· Sarasota's dance club for the ultimate dance experience
· no cover
· Studio 41 is a weekly event Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night
· Mattison's Forty-One

Thursdays
JJ & Scott 
high energy dance

Friday, April 16
TBD
Friday, April 23 and 30
Jennifer Leigh
& Her New Digs
high energy dance

Saturday, April 24
Omni
high energy dance



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Weekly Specials
at Mattison's Riverside


Mattison's Riverside Weekly Specials

Tuesday
Wine Tastings

from 5pm
· complimentary sampling of a variety of wines from featured vineyards, varietals, or regions
· light appetizers offered with the tasting

Wednesday
Sushi By The Piece
from 5-7pm
· Mattison's Sushi Chef
chooses four popular
sushi rolls to serve
by the piece
· pieces are
75 cents each

Thursday
Girls' Night Out
from 3pm to closing
· live music by
Billy Rice Band
April 15, and 29
 from 6-9pm
Straight Up
April 22 from 6-9pm
· half price on calls, wells, drafts, and house wines for ladies in the dockside room

Friday
Prime Rib
Weekend Special
· 8oz, 12oz, and
16oz cuts, slowly
roasted, locking in all
the flavors and
tenderness, hand cut to
order, with fresh
asparagus, au jusand
truffle mashed potatoes
· live music by

Jennifer Leigh
and Her New Digs

April 16
from 7-11pm
Kool Breeze
April 23 from 7-11pm
Big T and The Tornadoes
April 30 from 7-11pm

Saturday
Prime Rib
Weekend Special

live music by

Shaman
April 17, and 24
from 7-11pm

Sunday
Drink Specials

Mimosa/Bloody Marys $4

Daily
· happy hour from 3-7pm prices starting under $2

· online reservations or call 941.748.8087
· group bookings available for private parties or business events call 941.748.8087




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Weekly Specials
at Mattison's City Grille

Mattison's City Grille Weekly Specials

Sundays
free glass of
house wine

with your entrée after 7pm
· live music by Joe Thayer from 12-3pm and Debbie Keeton
from 7-10pm
Mondays
Pasta Mondays
· live music by the
Terry T Trio,
R&B/folk music

Tuesdays
· live music by Jennifer Leigh & Her New Digs,
Jazz and Contemporary
Wednesdays

Girls' Night Out
in the bar

· live music by
Big T and the Tornadoes,

Chicago Blues from 7pm

Thursdays
· live music by
The Venturas,
Swing and Jazz
Fridays
· live music by Eclipse,
Rock 'n Roll
Saturdays
· live music by TC and the Trouble Makers,
"Straight from Macon" Southern Blues and Rock
Daily Happy Hour
· from 3-7pm
click here
for specials


· Mattison's City Grille 941.330.0440



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Chef Paul Mattison's Cooking Class
Series
at Mattison's Forty-One

Cooking Classes with Chef Paul Mattison
> 3-course lunch with wine
> from 11:30am-1:30pm
> $35 per person
> includes recipe packet
> reservations requested
April 29
Spring Fling:
cooking with seasonal, fresh ingredients 

May 19
 Cooking with Wines: how to create an elegant wine-pairing dinner

· Mattison's Forty-One 941.921.3400



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