Mattison's
Culinary Events and HighlightsFebruary 2011
 
  < Mattison's City Grille > 
- 941.330.0440
      - Downtown Sarasota

 
  
  Farm to Fork Sunday Brunch
at Mattison's City Grille

     

Farm to Fork Sunday Brunch at Mattison's City GrilleSunday, Feburary 20

from noon

Mattison's City Grille
> five-course menu comprised of locally grown, organic products
· Sunday Brunch Menu: Watercress Soup with crispy pork belly crumbs; Hunsader's Baby Swiss Chard & Cauliflower Frittata with a baby heirloom tomatoes-olive salsa; Arugula Salad with apricots, chèvre toasted pistachios, and topped with a Hi Hat tangerine vinaigrette; Mattison's Crab Cake Benedict with poached dancing goat quail eggs topped with a King's yummy pepper hollandaise and Siberian caviar; Bay Side Stuffed French Toast with cream cheese and strawberry compote; drinks: Mimosa, Bloody Marys, fresh orange and grapefruit juice, locally roasted coffee
> live music by Joe Thayer from 12-3pm
> $35 per person (plus tax and tip)
> reservations required 941.330.0440
> Mattison's City Grille


  
  Mexican Mondays 
at Mattison's City Grille

     

Mattison's Mexican Mondays


Mondays
from 5pm

Mattison's City Grille Mexican Mondays complementary chips and salsa for the tables plus:
> House Made Chili Con Carne served with Cheddar cheese, minced onions, and tortilla chips ~ cup $5.50 · bowl $9.99
> Firehouse Nachos tortilla chips loaded with chili, melted Cheddar and pepper jack cheeses, and finished with freshly diced tomatoes, onions, Jalapeños, and sour cream ~ $11.99
> Steak Quesadilla grilled chipotle steak, caramelized onions, and queso blanco, served with Pico de Gallo, guacamole, and sour cream ~ $13.99
> Burrito Grande a flour tortilla stuffed with braised beef, white rice, and black beans, and topped with guajillo sauce and melted Cheddar ~ $13.99
> Carne Asada Tacos three soft corn tortillas, filled with carne asada, lettuce, onions, cilantro and served with roasted tomato salsa, rice, and beans ~ $12.99
> dessert special: Tres Leches Cake with fresh strawberries
> live music by Tropix from 7:30-11pm
> reservations 941.330.0440
> Mattison's City Grille


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

 


 Chateau Ste. Michelle Wine-Pairing Dinner

 at Mattison's Forty-One 


Chateau Ste. Michelle Mattison's Forty-One Wine Pairing Dinner

Thursday, February 24
from 6pm  

> Chateau Ste. Michelle wine-pairing dinner
> exquisite five-course meal: Snapper Tartare brulèed poached pear and lavender-goat cheese mousse paired with a 2008 Dr. Loosen Eroica Riesling (94pts Wine & Spirits); Crispy Pork Crackling pork belly, pineapple polenta upside down cake, lemongrass butter paired with a 2008 Canoe Ridge Estate Horse Heaven Hills Chardonnay (90pts Robert Parker); Seared Diver Scallop short rib-root vegetable hash, dried blueberry demi paired with a 2008 Indian Wells Merlot (90pts Wine Spectator); Spice Rubbed Eye of Ribeye chipotle-blue cheese pierogi, pickled shallots, cassis demi paired with a 2006 Columbia Valley Meritage (90pts Wine Spectator); Brown Butter Peach Financier apricot confit, peach gelato paired with a 2006 Ethos Late Harvest White Riesling(97pts Wine Spectator)
> seating is limited
> reservations are required, tickets can be purchased online

> $65 per person (plus tax and tip)

>   Mattison's Forty-One 941.921.3400


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

Chef Paul Mattison's Artichokes EstherThrough February
 
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
 
  < Mattison's Riverside >
- 941.748.8087
     - Downtown Bradenton

 
 
 Intermediate Sushi Cooking Class at Mattison's Riverside
 

Intermediate Sushi Preparation Class at Mattison's Riverside  

Thursday, February 24 from 6pm

> four-course meal: Wakame Salad, Edamame, Hamachi Sashimi, and The Mattison Roll
>
hands-on sushi session at an intermediate level (beginners welcome)
>
 encompasses a variety of sushi styles: hand roll, inside-out roll, maki roll
>
learn how to cook rice to perfection, prepare seafood, combine ingredients, and purchase sushi equipment
>
seating is limited
> reservations are required 
>
includes a complimentary rolling mat, instructional syllabus, and four-course menu
> tickets $29.95 (plus tax and tip)
>
call 941.748.8087 or purchase tickets online
> 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






 
 Waterfront Terrace 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





 
  < Mattison's Catering >
  
 

 
  Planning a Wedding or Event?

  Contact
Mattison's™ Catering Company

     

Mattison's Catering Company


> Mattison's Catering Company offers full service, catering for weddings, receptions, bridal showers and more
> Mattison's has three restaurants offering a variety of catering options including waterfront terrace for 300, a waterfront ballroom for 200 and a garden terrace along with multiple in-house private facilities
> off property, Mattison's is pre-approved caterer at all the most popular wedding locations and we specialize in beach weddings
> call Mattison's™ and talk to one of our certified wedding experts about your dream wedding 941.921.3400

Mattison's Catering Company



  Sunday Brunch à la carte Menu

  at all Mattison's™ 
Restaurant Locations

 

Sunday, February 20,  
and 27


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-2pm
> sample à la carte brunch items: Classic French Toast, Quiche Lorraine, Eggs Benedict and more
> live music by Joe Thayer on Sunday only from 12-3pm

 
 Culinary Adventure Travel to Northern Italy  
 with Chef Paul Mattison

 

Chef Paul Mattison's Culinary Adventure to Northern Italy 

  

September 24 to October 5

 

> tour Northern Italy visiting Veneto, Lombardy, and Piedmont

> hands-on culinary and cultural experience with Chef Paul Mattison 
> tour Highlights: Islands of Venice Lagoon (Murano & Burano), Asolo, Bassano del Grappa, Mantua, Lake Garda, Savoy Royal Palaces in Turin, Venice - Ponte di Rialto Fish Market Cookery Class, Pre-Alps Porcini & Tiramisu - Cookery Class, Isola della Scala (Verona) - Risotto Cookery Class, Alta Langhe - Piedmont Cookery Class, Prosecco Hills, Historical Bassana Grappa Distillery, Amarone Wine Tour (Valpolicella), Olive Oil of Lake Garda, White Truffle Hunting in Alba at the International Truffle Festival, Barolo & Barbaresco Wine Tour
> tour Includes: 11 nights in first class hotels, airport transfers, wine and local food tastings, four cookery classes and much, much more
> email or call Sally for more information 941.921.3400

 






 
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  Upcoming Events
at Mattison's™

     

Mattison's upcoming events
For more details on each event, click here

 

Mattison's City Grille 941.330.0440

reserve online 

 
Thursday, March 17

St Patrick's Day

> traditional Irish fare, drink and beer specials, and live music


Mattison's Forty-One  941.921.3400  

reserve online

 
Thursday, March 5 from 11:30am

Mattison's Simply Sarasota Cooking Class & Lunch 

> Chef Paul Mattison prepares a lunch using three recipes from the Junior League's Simply Sarasota cookbook

Thursday, March 17

St Patrick's Day

> traditional Irish fare, drink and beer specials, and live music
 
Wednesday, March 23 from 11:30am

Cooking Class & Gourmet Lunch

> Chef Paul Mattison prepares a gourmet lunch themed Cooking with Fresh Spring Flavors
 
Tuesday, March 29 from 6:30pm

Wine-Pairing Dinner

> five-course dinner with wines from Mauritson Estate in California

Tuesday, March 30 from 11am

Cooking Demonstration & Luncheon,
Junior League
of Sarasota  

> Chef Paul Mattison prepares a  lunch using Five Ingredients or Less

 

Mattison's Riverside 941.748.8087

reserve online 


Thursday, March 17

St Patrick's Day

> traditional Irish fare, drink and beer specials, and live music


 
  < Upcoming Community Events >
     

 
 Taste of the Suncoast by All Faith's Food Bank
 

Taste of the Suncoast Sarasota
Thursday, February 17 from 6-8pm
 

>
wide variety of food, wine and drinks provided by local restaurants including Mattison's featuring Chef Paul Mattison's Seafood and Chicken Gumbo shrimp, mussles, fresh market catch, grilled chicken, and andouille sausage in a hearty gumbo served over risotto
> Chinese auction, exotic Chillounge furniture, live entertainment and more
> all proceeds go directly to All Faiths Food Bank
> tickets 941.379.6333

> $50, tickets are limited, first 200 guests receive a reusable gift bag

> location: Whole Foods Market, 1415 First Street, downtown Sarasota






 
 Italian Travelogue Lunch Series at Mattison's Forty-One
 

Italian Travelouge

Lunch & Learn Travel Series
from 11:30am-1:30pm
  

> $35 and includes lunch at Mattison's Forty-One
>
to register call Adult and Community Education (ACE) 941.361.6590

Thursday, February 17   > Theme: Venice, Italy
Wednesday, March 3  > Theme: Weight loss with French cuisine
Wednesday, March 16  > Theme: Tuscany
Wednesday, April 6  > Theme: Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast







  Anna Maria Island 
Wedding Festival


Anna Maria Wedding Festival

Saturday, February 26
through Sunday, February  27  from 11am to 5pm


> strolling-style informative festival with over 70 wedding professionals including Mattison's Catering Company
> $7 in advance / $10 day of event
> call 941.778.1541
> click here for more information  
> check in at Anna Maria Island Chamber, 5313 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach 



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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
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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 from
7pm to closing

Thursdays
JJ & Scott 
high energy dance

Fridays

live music from
8pm to closing

Jennifer Leigh
& Her New Digs

Happy Hour all night
in the bar


Saturday live music from  
8pm to closing

Feb 19 Omni
Feb 26 The Venturas


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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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 Lobster 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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Weekly Specials 
at Mattison's City Grille

Mattison's City Grille
 
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
James Albritton from 12-3pm and
 
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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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
· complimentary light appetizers 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 Arch Feb 23 from 6-9pm
Shotgun Justice
Feb 16 from 6-9pm

Thursday   Girls' Night Out  from 3pm to closing
· live music by Billy Rice Feb 17, 24 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 Feb 18, 25
from 7-11pm


Saturday
Prime Rib
Weekend Special

· live music by The Arch
Feb 19, 26 from 7-11pm


  Sunday
Drink Specials

Mimosa/Bloody Marys $4
· live music by RPM 
Feb 27 from 5-8pm

 Scott Curtis Feb 20
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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Regularly Scheduled  
Club Meetings at Mattison's™

 Meetings at Mattison's

Monday
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  
 

 
Rotary Club of Bradenton
· Mondays from 11:30am
· weekly luncheon 

· Mattison's Riverside,

in the Ballroom upstairs
· call 941.748.8087
 


Tuesday
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


 
Rotary Club
of Gulf Gate Sarasota   

· Tuesdays from 12pm
· weekly luncheon  

· Mattison's Forty-One,
in the Galleria
· Jim Pippenger 941.922.6237 

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


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 


Thursday
Tiger Bay Club

· first Thursday of the month at 11:30am
· monthly luncheon   

· Mattison's Riverside 

· call Linda Cinque
941.746.1151


Friday

Chamber Networking Leads Group  
· every Friday at noon
· weekly luncheons    

· Mattison's Riverside,

Ballroom
· Sue Revell 941.741.4091  
  
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