Mattison's
Culinary Events and HighlightsNovember 2010
 
  < Culinary Events >
  
 

 
 
Sarasota Blues Fest at Ed Smith Stadium

     
Blues Fest in Sarasota

Saturday, November 6
from 11am-8pm

> featuring Elvin Bishop, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Ave, Jake HaldenwangAll-Star Band, Moreland & Arbuckle, Tommy Castro Band
> visit Mattison's™ concession station for delicious food and drinks
> go online for more information or call Barbara Strauss 941.377.3279
> $22 in advance $27 at the door
> Ed Smith Stadium, 2700 12th Street, Sarasota 34237



  Sunday Brunch à la carte Menu

  at all Mattison's™ 
Restaurant Locations


Sunday, November 7,

14, 21
and 28


Mattison's Riverside
941.748.8087
> from 11am-3pm
> sample à la carte brunch items:
Crab Benedict, Malted Belgian Waffles, Steak & Cheese Omelet and more

Mattison's Forty-One
941.921.3400

> from 11am-3pm
> sample à la carte brunch items:
Eggs Benedict, Ricotta Pancakes, Blintz Soufflé, Smoked Salmon Piccata Omelet, Miso Glazed Salmon and more 

Mattison's City Grille
941.330.0440

> from 11am-3pm
> sample à la carte brunch items: Classic French Toast, Quiche Lorraine, Eggs Benedict and more
> live music by Joe Thayer from 12-3pm

 
 Bowls of Hope by All Faiths Food Bank 
 
All Faiths Food Bank Bowls of Hope
Sunday, November  7
from 11:30am-3pm

 
> fund raising event for the All Faiths Food Bank
> event goers select a hand-made bowl to use for their soup or chowder
> food is provided by 40 local restaurants including Chef Paul Mattison and his signature Chicken Gumbo
> live entertainment
> call 941.379.6333 for information
> Phillippi Estate Park, 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota





 
  University of South Florida's Brunch On The Bay

     

Brunch on the Bay

Sunday, November 7
from 11:30am-1:30pm

> fund raising Brunch on the Bay for the University of South Florida
> over 20 participating local restaurants including Mattison's™ famous Bananas Foster Crêpe Flambé
> $100 per person
> Powel Crosley Bayfront, 8350 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34243
> online information or call 941.359.4200
> Mattison's Forty-One


 
  Owen Burns
Opening Reception and Book Release Party

     
Owen Burns Book Party at Mattison's City Grille
Monday, November 8
from 4:30-6:30pm


> opening reception and book release party for Jeff LaHurd's book: Owen Burns, The Man Who Bought and Built Sarasota
> 100 years ago, Owen Burns  (one of Sarasota's most famous residents) was drawn to Sarasota for the fishing but stepped off the train exactly where Mattison's City Grille is now located and decided to stay
> free event, cash bar
> at Mattison's City Grille, call 941.330.0440


 
 Italian Travelogue Lunch Series at Mattison's Forty-One
         

Adult and Community EnrichmentNovember 10 from 11:30am-1:30pm
> witness, through photography, the bella vistas of northern Italy and learn about navigating the waterways by ferries and the land by trains  
> three-course lunch and seminar $31 or all three seminars for $88

December 1 from 11:30am-1:30pm
> experience the allure and beauty of the Amalfi Coast and the Bay of Naples

> to register call Adult and Community Education (ACE) 941.361.6590
 
  Mixon Fruit Farms
Student Chef Contest
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High School Cook-Off

Saturday, November 13 from 11am-8pm

> Chef Paul Mattison participates with other area chefs and food experts as a judge in a cooking competition between Manatee and Southeast High School's Culinary Arts students
> go online for more information
> event is at Mixon Farms, 2172 26th Ave, East Bradenton 34208


 
  Lakewood Ranch Rotary Club
 
Suncoast Food and Wine Festival
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Suncoast Food and Wine FestivalSaturday, November 13 from 1-4pm

> the 9th annual food and wine festival at Sarasota Polo Club at Lakewood Ranch with live music, beer tasting event, silent auction, and a cooking demo
> food donated from 35 area restaurants including Mattison's™ (Pork with Sweet Potato Risotto)
> proceeds benefiting the charities of the LWR Rotary Club
> $60 per person and you must purchase tickets in advance, no tickets available at the gate
> go online for more information
> Sarasota Polo Club, 8201 Polo Club Land, Sarasota 34240


 
 Kick Off Event YPG of Sarasota
 

YPG of Sarasota
Friday, November 19
at 7pm


>
Roaring Twenties themed networking event by the Young Professionals Group of Sarasota
> event offers drinks, hors d'oeuvres by Mattison's™, costumes, music, entertainment and more
> $20 for members and $30 for future members and includes two drinks plus all of the above
> Binz Building, 1012 North Orange Avenue, Sarasota 34236






 
 Mattison's Chef Camp on
 A Gulf Coast Journal with Jack Perkins

 


Gulf Coast Journal with Jack Perkins

Thursday, November 25
at 8pm

>
A Gulf Coast Journal with Jack Perkins filmed a segment on Chef Camp this August featuring Mattison's Forty-One Chef Camp camper Austin
> the segment airs on the PBS station Thursday, November 25
> Mattison's Forty-One Upcoming Holiday Chef Camp offers two sessions: Decmeber 20-22 and December 27-29 from 8:30am-11:30, for registration, contact Dorian Mattox at 941.861.1380







 
  Thanksgiving Dinner - Dine-In or
  Complete Turkey Feast To-Go 
at Mattison's™

     

Mattison's Thanksgiving Feast Dine-In or To-G0

Thursday, November 25


Mattison's™ Thanksgiving: Dine-In or Complete Turkey Feast To-Go

> all three Mattison's™ restaurants are serving a traditional Thanksgiving feast on Thursday, November 25, 2010 for the whole family
> reservations are highly recommended and can be made online or by calling the specific Mattison's™ where you would like to dine
> $24.95 for adults and $12.95 for children 12 and under

Mattison's™ Take-Home Complete Thanksgiving Turkey Feast To-Go
> Mattison's Forty-One and Mattison's Riverside complete Thanksgiving dinner: four people $75, for eight people $145
> includes: slowly roasted turkey (all of our turkeys are fresh and never frozen) with sage stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, green beans, giblet gravy, cranberry relish, focaccia rolls with Boursin butter, and our homemade pumpkin pie
> additional items also available to add to your Thanksgiving order, just ask and we are happy to accommodate any special orders
> please place orders by Sunday, November 21, 2010 and pick up on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 25, 2010 between 10:30am-2pm
> to place an order at Mattison's Riverside call 941.748.8087 and to place an order at Mattison's Forty-One call 941.921.3400
> for more details go online

Mattison's Catering Company
> for a fully serviced and catered Thanksgiving affair, we provide the  experience and professionalism to cater your family's dinner, in your home, or at one of our in-house private dining rooms, for 10-200 people
> Mattison's Catering Company 941.921.3400 for details or e-mail us





 
  < Mattison's Forty-One >
- 941.921.3400 
      - South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota

 

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

Chef Paul Mattison's Artichokes EstherThrough November
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
 
  Team-Building Holiday Parties

  at Mattison's Forty-One

     

Mattison's Team Building Holiday Parties
Team-Building Holiday Party Packages at Mattison's Forty-One
fun, interactive holiday parties, dinners, and events customized for your company or department - choose one of ours, or create one of your own

Holiday Hors d'oeuvres Tasting
> break into teams to create five unique Mattison's™ holiday hors d'oeuvres
Interactive Cooking Dinner
> one person at each table prepares the dish
Co-worker Trivia
> team captains send coworker trivia for an evening of fun and cooking together
Cultural Cooking - create a Holiday Pot-luck
> using coworkers family recipes, team members cook and dine family style
Drink Bar - create signature holiday drinks
> Bloody Mary, Mimosa, Cocktails, Coffee and more
Five-Course Wine-Pairing Dinner
> informative and fun

Add Ons
Take away items - each person receives a Mattison's™ gift and recipe packet
Discounted Mattison's™ gift cards - a gift for the employees when booking your party: $50 gift cards for $35, $25 gift cards for $15
Pricing - from $25 per person based on customized menus choices
> email or speak with our catering director 941.921.3400 
> Mattison's Forty-One


 
  < Mattison's Riverside >
- 941.748.8087
     - Downtown Bradenton

 
 
 New Outdoor Patio and New Menu Items
 
at Mattison's Riverside 
 

Mattison's Riverside new Paver area and menu items

> Mattison's Riverside offers a new 4,200 sf waterfront shaded paver area seating up to 300 guests perfect for social and corporate functions
> join us for our à la carte Sunday Brunch, lunch, dinner, happy hour, live music

>
Chef Paul Mattison Introduces New Menu Items at Mattison's Riverside:
Smoked Salmon, Escargot, Grilled Petite Filet Mignon, Monte Cristo Sliders, French Dip, Tuna BLT Club, Seafood Bouillabaisse, Jumbo Lobster Tail, Stone Crab, Veal Chop Oscar, Apple Pie and New Happy Hour Menu Items: Stuffed Jalapeños, Balsamic Chips





 
 Riverside Tours  at Twin Dolphin Marina
 and Mattison's Riverside 

 

Mattison's Riverside Boat Tours










> enjoy sight seeing, sunset tours, and group charters along the Manatee River
> lunch and dinner cruise packages by Mattison's Riverside
> the River Skipper leaves from the Twin Dolphin Marina, 1000 First Ave W, Bradenton
> for more information or to book a Riverside Tour contact Twin Dolphin Marina at  941.747.8300 for details or go to Riverside Tours Web site





 
 Jess Jeweler Buys You Dinner at Mattison's Riverside
 

Mattison's Forty-OneOffer Expires
December 31, 2010


> when you purchase jewelry from Jess Jeweler (from $399), they will treat you to dinner for two or more at Mattison's Riverside
> visit Jess Jewelers at 1401 Manatee Ave West, Suite 110, Bradenton 34205
> open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 5:30pm
> for more info, call Ken Alicea 941.708.9663
> enjoy waterfront dining at Mattison's Riverside


 
 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
> $50, 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

 
 
 Pasta Night Mondays Mattison's City Grille
 

Pasta Night Mondays at Mattison's City Grille
Mondays from 5pm

Join us at Mattison's City Grille for Pasta Night Mondays featuring:

Entrée Specials
> Butternut Squash Ravioli with asparagus, shiitake mushrooms and sage butter $18.99
> Meat Lasagna with three cheeses and a house made tomato sauce $17.99
> Penne ala Vodka with sea scallops and fresh basil $21.99
> Spaghetti Bolognese hearty all tenderloin meat, slowly cooked with white wine and fresh herbs $16.99
>
online reservations





 
  < Mattison's Gift Ideas > 

 
 
  Simply Sarasota
by The Junior League of Sarasota

     

Simply Sarasota CookbookHoliday Gift Idea - On Sale Now


> The Junior League of Sarasota's cookbook, Simply Sarasota, featuring recipes from local chefs including Chef Paul Mattison is available for purchase for $24.95
> purchase online or at Mattison's Forty-One
> while at Mattison's Forty-One, ask to have your copy autographed or personalized by Chef Paul Mattison
> call 941.921.3400 for information
> Mattison's Forty-One


 
  < Upcoming Community Events >
  
 

 
 Festival of Trees Holidays at the Crosley
 

Festival of Trees Crosley Mansion
December 1-8
from 11am-8pm

>
beautiful holiday displays and decorations at the Crosley Mansion
> live entertainment, Sarasota Bay boat rides, afternoon teas, festive wine tastings, hors d'oeuvres by Mattison's™, and more
> tickets $8, children 12 and under free
> more info 941.722.3244 or go online






 
 Gingerbread Festival Community Youth Development
 

gingerbread festivalDecember 2-12

>
gingerbread house decorating contest and auction, gingerbread village, and giant gingerbread house
> participation by local chefs, including Mattison's™ with finished gingerbread houses auctioned
> proceeds benefit the Community Youth Development
> event takes place at the Westfield Sarasota Square Mall, 8201 S Tamiami Tr, Sarasota 34238
> more info go online







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 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, 7275 South Tamiami Tr, Sarasota, FL 34231
tel 941.921.3400
> www.mattisons.com

Chef Paul Mattison
on ABC 7



Paul on ABC 7
> Friday, November 5 and 19 at 6am and
Friday, November 26
at 5pm



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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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Siesta Key Greater Sarasota Republican
Club Mixer
· Monday, November 15
at 6pm
· gathering for
members and future
members of the
Republican Club
· Mattison's Forty-One,
in the Galleria
· Rebecca Roberts
941.315.5550

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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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Downtown Sarasota Farmer's Market Board
· First Tuesday of each month at 5:30pm
· gathering for
Board Members
· Mattison's Forty-One
· Phil Pagno
941.504.1077

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Hayes Asset Management
· Tuesday, Nov 9 at 6pm
· investment and asset management educational workshop for retirees or persons 50+
· complimentary dinner after the presentation
· Mattison's Riverside
· 800.769.1468

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Rotary Club
of Gulf Gate Sarasota
· Tuesdays from 12pm
· weekly luncheon
· Mattison's Forty-One,
in the Galleria
· Jim Pippenger 941.922.6237

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Manatee Bar Association
· fourth Wednesday of
each month at noon
· monthly luncheons
· Mattison's Riverside,  Ballroom
· Joni Korzen
941748.4842 x130

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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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Sarasota Café Racers
·
every other Wednesday, dates vary
· gathering for
members of the Sarasota Café Racers
· Mattison's Forty-One
· Marytyn Schorr
941.957.0827


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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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Chamber Networking Leads Group
· every Friday at noon
· weekly luncheons
· Mattison's Riverside,  Ballroom
· Sue Revell 941.741.4091



Happy Birthday Bertha Palmer
at Mattison's Forty-One

Bertha Palmer Special at Mattison's Forty-One
All Year Long
until May 2011
> celebrate the birthday of Sarasota's Legendary Lady, Bertha Palmer
> Mattison's Forty-One offers a Bertha Palmer Dinner Special: a Filet Mignon topped with King Crab and a Citrus Hollandaise Sauce with truffle mashed potatoes and asparagus for $29.95
> and the drink special The Bertha Palmer Raspberry Lemonade: raspberry vodka, triple sec, sour, and cranberry juice for $7
> more Mrs Palmer's Birthday Celebration events
· online reservations
or call 941.921.3400
·
Mattison's Forty-One



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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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Weekly Specials
at Mattison's Forty-One

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


Mondays
· live music by Joe Thayer from 6:30 to closing

Tuesdays
· live music by Joe Thayer from 6:30 to closing

Wednesdays
Girls' Night Out
· half price on wells,
calls, drafts, and
house wine all night

· live music by
Debbie Keeton

from
7pm to closing

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
à la carte Sunday Brunch
from 11am-3pm
· 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
 
7pm to closing
· 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

Fridays
Jennifer Leigh
& Her New Digs

 Saturdays
Omni



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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
·live music by the
Steve Arvey Band
November 3 from 6-9pm, TBD for Nov 10, 17, and 24

Thursday
Girls' Night Out
from 3pm to closing
· live music by
Billy Rice November 4, 11, and 18 from 7-10pm

· 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 jus and
truffle mashed potatoes
· live music by
Shotgun Justice
from 7-11pm

Saturday
Prime Rib
Weekend Special

· live music by
The Arch
November 6 and 20
from 7-11pm
KoKo Ray
November 13 from 7-11pm

Kraig Kenning
November 27 from 7-11pm

Sunday
Drink Specials

Mimosa/Bloody Marys $4
· live music by
Muphin Chukrs Acoustics November 7 and 21
from 5-8pm


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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Mattison's™ Birthday Club
on Facebook


Mattison's Birthday Club on Facebook

"Like"
Mattison's on
Facebook and enjoy
the benefits of our
Birthday Club

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Girls Inc interviews
Chef Paul Mattison


Girl's Inc and Mattison's
Girls from Girls Incorporated of Sarasota County, visited Mattison's Forty-One to shoot an upcoming episode on Restaurant Experience. The girls interviewed Chef Paul Mattison and also an inspirational pastry chef, Sarah Cooper. The episode will also include a tour of the kitchen at Mattison's Forty-One. The girls learned the proper etiquette of ordering from a menu and eating at a fine restaurant. WSSB (Strong, Smart and Bold) Girl TV can be seen every Saturday morning on ABC 7 from 7:30-8:00am.



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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
· live music by
Tropix, wide range of contemporary music

from 7:30-10pm


Tuesdays
· live music by Jennifer Leigh & Her New Digs,
Jazz from 7:30-11pm

Wednesdays

Girls' Night Out
in the bar

· live music by
Big T and the Tornadoes,

Chicago Blues from 7-11pm

Thursdays
· live music by
The Venturas,
Swing and Jazz from 7:30-11pm

Fridays
· live music by a local band of the week,
 
from 8pm to Midnight

Saturdays
· live music by T Allen Band "Straight from Macon" Southern Blues and Rock from 8pm to Midnight

Daily Happy Hour
· from 3-7pm
click here
for specials


· Mattison's City Grille 941.330.0440



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