Mattison's
Culinary Events and HighlightsDecember 2010
 
  < Culinary and Holiday Events >
  
 

 
 Christmas Celebrations at Mattison's™
 

Mattison's Christmas Celebrations
Friday, December 24
and Saturday, December 25

Mattison's Forty-One
> open on Christmas Eve offering the Feast of the Seven Fishes: Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass with truffled lobster sauce, Oysters Rockefeller, Mattison's Shrimp Cocktail, Stone Crab, Seared Scallop, and Mussels over Cappellini for $38 per person
> live music by Jennifer Leigh & Her New Digs, from 8pm to closing on Christmas Eve
> open on Christmas Day offering holiday dinner and drink specials
> closed Sunday, December 26
> reservations 941.921.3400 
> Mattison's Forty-One

Mattison's Riverside
> open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
> our full menu plus Christmas Eve and Christmas Day specials
> reservations 941.748.8087
> Mattison's Riverside

Mattison's City Grille
> open on Christmas Eve featuring holiday specials and live music by Buster and the Gang from 8pm to midnight
> closed on Christmas Day
> reservations 941.330.0440
> Mattison's City Grille





 
  New Year's Eve Celebrations
at Mattison's™

     

New Year's Eve at Mattison's
Friday, December 31

Mattison's City Grille
> the center of Sarasota's New Year's Eve outdoor celebration
> the best spot in town to watch, live, as the big pineapple drops at midnight at the intersection of Main Street and Lemon
> all of your favorite menu items are available from tapas and salads to Chef Paul Mattison's signature New Zealand Baby Lamb Chops along with fresh local specials
> call 941.330.0440

Mattison's Forty-One
> a festive and exciting New Year's Eve celebration with beautiful decorations
> from 11:30am-6:30pm we offer our current menu
> from 8:15pm - Join the Party
> gourmet New Year's Eve four-course dinner menu
> midnight Champagne toast
> noise makers, decorations, and confetti
> dancing to the live music of the Debbie Keeton Band
> $85 per person (plus tax and tip)
> reservations highly recommended 941.921.3400
> Mattison's Forty-One


Mattison's Riverside - Downstairs, New Outdoor Waterfront Terrace

Two seating times on the outdoor Waterfront Terrace
> the first seating is at 6pm
> Holiday Buffet Menu: Mattison's House Salad, Chicken Picatta, Shaved Prime Rib, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, and Cheesecake
live music by Shaman from 7pm
>  $24.95 per person
> reservations are requested 941.748.8087
> Mattison's Riverside

> the second seating is at 9pm
> Grand Buffet Menu: Gourmet Cheese & Fruit Display, Antipasta Platter, Tomato Basil Bruschetta, Mattison's House Salad, Carved Tenderloin, Grouper Picatta, Herb Crusted Chicken, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, and an extravagant Dessert Display
> live music by Shaman until 1am
> $49.95 per person
> at midnight, mini cheeseburgers are served
> party favors included
> reservations are requested 941.748.8087
> Mattison's Riverside

Mattison's Riverside - Downstairs, Main Dining Room
> our full menu and tasty New Year's Eve Specials
> no cover charge for entry
> reservations are highly recommended 941.748.8087
> Mattison's Riverside

Mattison's Riverside - Upstairs, Waterfront Ballroom VIP Party
> Chef Paul Mattison prepares an exquisite five-course dinner with wine, Champagne, and open bar
> live music by The Arch, dancing, party favors, large screen TV to watch the ball drop, and much more
> $100 per person (plus tax & tip)
> tickets are limited and can be purchased online or call 941.748.8087
> Mattison's Riverside



 
 Sarasota Herald Tribune and Sarasota Magazine's
 Reader's Choice Voting for 2010
 

Voting If You Love Mattison's™, Please Vote For Mattison's™

> Sarasota Herald Tribune's Reader's Choice Awards

> Sarasota Magazine's Best of Sarasota


 
  < Mattison's Holiday Ideas > 

 

 Holiday Gift Cards
Mattison's™ Special Offer

Mattison's Gift CardaSpecial Holiday Offer

> with every $100 purchase of Mattison's™ gift cards, you receive a complimentary $20 Bonus Gift Certificate (Bonus Gift Certificate valid January 1-February 10, 2011)
> give a Mattison's™ gift card, valid for dining, catering, or for a Mattison's™ event: an upcoming cooking class with Chef Paul Mattison, a wine-pairing dinner, or one of our New Year's Eve or holiday celebrations
> gift cards available online or for purchase at each restaurant: Mattison's City Grille, Mattison's Riverside,Mattison's Forty-One


 
  Holiday and Party Catering

 
Mattison's™ Catering Company

     
Mattison's Holiday Catering
Holiday and Party Catering -
Full Service In-House or Off-Site


Think of Mattison's™ this holiday season for everything from simple party platters to elegant family gatherings to big gala events. As a full-service award-winning catering company, Chef Paul Mattison works with you to create your perfect holiday event.

Holiday Menu Specials
> Slow Cooked Glazed Ham 7-8 lbs serves 6-8 people ~ $65
> Herb Crusted Bone in Leg of Lamb 8-10 lbs serves 10-12 people ~ $125
> Oven Roasted Prime Rib with a garlic and kosher salt crust and a port wine jus 4-5 lbs serves 6-8 people ~ $75
> Peppercorn Crusted Beef Tenderloin served with a horseradish cream sauce, 4-5 lbs serves 6-8 people ~ $165
>  for more details go online
Mattison's Catering Company

Mattison's Forty-One
> open on Christmas Eve offering Feast of the Seven Fishes
> open on Christmas Day offering holiday dinner and drink specials


 
  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 menu choices
> email or speak with our catering director 941.921.3400 
> Mattison's Forty-One



 Toy Donations
For Children

Toy donations at Mattison's

through December 15


> please bring in unwrapped gifts or use a gift bag
> thanks you so much for your generosity this holiday season

Mattison's Forty-One
> toy drop off point for Mother's Helping Mothers, Toys are donated to Mothers Helping Mothers (MHM) , a local non-profit organization in Sarasota. serving struggling families in Sarasota County by offering necessities like clothes, baby supplies, cribs, school supplies
> Mattison's Forty-One

through December 18

Mattison's Riverside
> toy drop off point for Toy For Tots of Manatee County
> Mattison's Riverside


 
  Mattison's In-House Catering Options

 
Mattison's™ Catering Company

     

Mattison's Holiday Catering Ih House
> Mattison's Forty-One Restaurant, Galleria and Tropical Garden, in Sarasota, offers the elegant Galleria seating up to 100 people with a tropical garden 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 Riverside Waterfront Restaurant, Ballroom, and Terrace in downtown Bradenton on the Manatee River. The Ballroom 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 and a new outdoor waterfront terrace area from 10-300 throughout the restaurant.
Call 941.748.8087

> 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

Mattison's Catering Company


 
  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


 
  < Mattison's Riverside >
- 941.748.8087
     - Downtown Bradenton

 
 
 VIP Holiday Boat Parade Party  at Mattison's Riverside
 

Holiday Boat Parade

December 10
from 6:30pm

>
join us at Mattison's Riverside for our new VIP Holiday Boat Parade Party
> $49.95 per person plus tax and tip includes festive holiday dinner buffet, dessert, and Champagne toast
> private VIP viewing area
> cash bar
> silent auction
> toy drive until December 18 benefiting Toys For Tots
> limited seating call for reservations 941.748.8087
> the party is on the new outdoor waterfront terrace and the best place in town to watch The Holiday Boat Parade
> Mattison's Riverside 941.748.8087






 
 New Waterfront Terrace 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 terrace that seats up to 300 guests, perfect for social and corporate functions
> contact us to plan your next special occasion at 941.748.8087
> join us for à la carte Sunday Brunch, lunch, dinner, happy hour, and live music

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





 
 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 Forty-One >
- 941.921.3400 
      - South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota

 

 
 Chef Camp at Mattison's Forty-One
         

Mattison's Chef CampDecember 20-22 and 27-29 from 8:30-11:30am

>
for children ages 11-15
> organized through Sarasota County, children learn cooking techniques from Chef Paul Mattison and the Chefs at Mattison's Forty-One
> by week's end, children learn to sauté, grill, make pasta, make sauces, and create delicious desserts
> the children also learn the in's and out's of a professional kitchen as they help the chefs prep the day's fare
> campers put their new skills to work as they prepare a graduation lunch sampling for family and friends
> register online
>  the camp booklet is available online at online

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

Chef Paul Mattison's Artichokes EstherThrough December
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 à la carte Menu

  at all Mattison's™ 
Restaurant Locations


Sundays in Decmeber


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
> closed Sunday, December 26
> 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

 
  < Mattison's City Grille > 
- 941.330.0440
      - Downtown Sarasota

 
 
 Spanish Nights on Mondays at Mattison's City Grille
 

Spanish Nights at Mattison's City Grille
Mondays from 5pm

Join us at Mattison's City Grille for Spanish Nights on Mondays featuring:

Appetizer Specials
> Valencia Salad salted Cod salad with yuca, tomatoes, avocado, and cilantro dressing ~ $7.99

Entrée Specials
> Grilled Skirt Steak Chimichurri served with ale onion rings, rustic mashed potatoes, and chimichurri sauce  ~ $18.99
> Spanish Paella chicken, shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari, chorizo sausage, onions, peppers, green peas, and saffron infused rice ~ $22.99
> Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Serrano ham, Piquillo peppers and baby spinach served with an apricot chutney and chorizo mashed potatoes ~ $19.99

Dessert Special
> Warm Churros cajeta stuffed churros with cinnamon ice cream and chili pepper chocolate sauce ~ $6.99  
> online reservations





 
  < Upcoming Community Events >
  
 

 
 Festival of Trees Holidays at the Crosley
 

Festival of Trees Crosley Mansion
through December 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 festivalthrough December 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
> Monday, December 13
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Regularly Scheduled
Club Meetings
at Mattison's™

Mattison's Riverside


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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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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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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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
 
8pm 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
Dec 1, 22 from 6-9pm
Shotgun Justice Dec 8
The Arch
Dec 15 from 6-9pm

Steve Arvey with
Henery Lawrence

Dec 29
from 6-9pm

Thursday
Girls' Night Out
from 3pm to closing
· live music by
Billy Rice Dec 2, 9, 23, 30 from 7-10pm
Chameleon
Dec 16 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
Dec 3, 10, 17  from 7-11pm
Shotgun Justice
Dec 24 from 6-9pm

The Arch (downstairs)

Dec 31 from 7pm
-1am
Shaman (upstairs)
Dec 31 from 7pm-1am

Saturday
Prime Rib
Weekend Special

· live music by
The Arch
Dec 4. 11 from 7-11pm

Kraig Kenning
Dec 18 from 7-11pm

Sunday
Drink Specials

Mimosa/Bloody Marys $4
· live music by
Muphin Chuckrs Acoustics Dec 5, 19
from 5-8pm

Matt Coates Dec 12
from 5-8pm

Al Fuller Dec 26
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

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Mattison's on
Facebook and enjoy
the benefits of our
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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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