Mattison's
Culinary Events and HighlightsMarch 2011
 
  < Community and Mattison's™ Events >
     

 
  Crowley Museum & Nature's Starry, Starry Night


Starry, Starry NIght, Crowley Museu,  


Saturday, March 5
from 5-10pm

> celebrated outdoors in a beautiful tent with twinkling lights, a Mattison's™ catered wine dinner, and great music
> the sky is yours for the evening and can be viewed through telescopes supplied by the Deep Sky Observer Group
> silent and live auctions, nature walks, and hay rides
> proceeds support Crowley's environmental and history education programs
> tickets are $50 and can be purchased online
> Crowley Museum & Nature Center's Web site


  
  Movable Feast
at Florida Studio Theatre

     

FST Movable Feast


Monday, March 7
from 5pm

> celebrate Florida Studio Theatre's 37th season in Sarasota
> hors d'oeuvre reception with food provided by local restaurants including Mattison's City Grille, music, wine and a one-night-only performace by The Alley Cats
> Gompertz Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre, 1241 North Palm Avenue, Sarasota 34236
> reservations 941.366.9000
> Florida Studio Theatre's Web site

 


 
 Sarasota Spring Fest in Palmer Ranch
 

Spring Fest
Saturday, March 19
from 7:30am


>
Fifth Annual 5K and 12K race through the communities of Palmer Ranch & the Legacy Trail, registration $20  

> music, great food from local vendors, children's activities, business expo, prizes and more
> Palmer Ranch, 6142 Clark Center Avenue, Sarasota 34238
> free admission and parking
> for registration go to their Web site or call 941.922.3866





 
 Sarasota Ballet's Bravo 20th Anniversary Celebration
 

Sarasota Ballet's Celebration

Friday, March 25  from 5:30pm

> once-in-a-lifetime gala performance and exquisite dinner catered by Chef Paul Mattison
> for reservations call Michael Scott at 941.359.0099 ext 110
>
Sarasota Ballet, FSU Center for the Performing Arts,5555 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 34243  Web site





 
 GuitarSarasota Presents Jason Vieaux
 


GuitarSarasota presents classical guitaris Jason Vieaux
Saturday, March 26 at 7:30pm

> classical guitarist Jason Vieaux plays music by JS Bach, Isaac Albéniz, Frank Martin, Pat Metheny, Regino Sainz la Maza, Andres Segovia, Juliásn Arcas, and Francisco Tárrega
> artist's reception following the concert sponsored by Mattison's™
> $18 for members of GuitarSarasota

and $25 for non-members and student rush tickets are $5 (purchased at the door), individual tickets are open seating

> online tickets The Historic Asolo Theater Box Office or call 941.360.7399 or 800.3618388
> concert location: St Paul Lutheran, 2256 Bahia Vista Street, Sarasota






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

 
 
 St. Patrick's Day at Mattison's City Grille
 

St Patrick's Day at Mattison's  

Thursday, March 17

>
traditional Irish fare including a Corned Beef Sandwich for lunch at $9.95 and dinner specials include Corned Beef & Cabbage with potatoes & veggies at $18.95 and Shepherd's Pie at $18.99 and for dessert, Chef Paul Mattison makes a special Bailey's Coffee Cheese Cake
> great drink specials include Guinness Beer and Irish Cider
> each Mattison's™ restaurant offers their current menu
> enjoy live music along with dancing at each Mattison's restaurant location
> 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
  
  
  Simply Sarasota Cooking Class
at Mattison's Forty-One

     

Simply Sarasota, Junior League of Sarasota, Mattison's cooking class

Saturday, March 5 from 11:30am  

 

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

> Mattison's Forty-One  941.921.3400   

> reserve online

 


 
 St. Patrick's Day at Mattison's Forty-One
 

St Patrick's Day at Mattison's  

Thursday, March 17

>
traditional Irish fare including a Corned Beef Sandwich for lunch at $9.95 and dinner specials include Corned Beef & Cabbage with potatoes & veggies at $18.95 and Shepherd's Pie at $18.99 and for dessert, Chef Paul Mattison makes a special Bailey's Coffee Cheese Cake
> great drink specials include Guinness Beer and Irish Cider
> current menu also available
> enjoy live music along with
> Mattison's Forty-One 941.921.3400






 Spring Flavors Cooking Class
at Mattison's Forty-One 

Mattison's Cooking ClassWednesday, March 23 from 11:30am
(SOLD OUT)  

> delicious three-course lunch with wine and cooking class with Chef Paul Mattison
> theme: Cooking with Spring Flavors
> seating is limited

> $65 per person (plus tax and tip)

> Mattison's Forty-One 941.921.3400



 Mauritson Wine-Pairing Dinner
at Mattison's Forty-One 


Mauritson Wine Pairing Dinner

Tuesday, March 29
from 6pm   

> exquisite five-course wine-pairing dinner featuring Mauritson Estate located in Dry Creek and Alexander Valley, California
> a wine representative attends the wine-pairing dinner and is available to answer questions
> 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


  
 Junior League of Sarasota's
Cooking Class
 at Mattison's Forty-One 

Junior League of Sarasota's Cooking Class


Wednesday, March 30
from 11am

> three-course lunch with wine and cooking class with Chef Paul Mattison
> theme: Cooking with Three Ingredients or Less
> for members of The Junior League of Sarasota, seating is limited
 > for more information call 941.953.5600 or go to the Junior League of Sarasota's Web site
> Mattison's Forty-One 941.921.3400


 
  < Mattison's Riverside >
- 941.748.8087
     - Downtown Bradenton

 
 
 St. Patrick's Day at Mattison's Riverside
 

St Patrick's Day at Mattison's Riverside   

Thursday, March 17

>
St. Patty's dinner and lunch specials:
Corned Beef & Cabbage
lunch $12.95 and dinner $18.95 ; Irish Lamb Stew
> great drink specials include Guinness Beer and Irish Cider
> each Mattison's™ restaurant offers their current menu
> enjoy live music from Billy Rice from 7-10pm
> Mattison's Riverside






 
 Cooking with Beef Cooking Class at Mattison's Riverside
 

    

Mattison's Riverside Cooking ClassThursday, March 31  from 6pm 


>
hands-on cooking class
>
focused on purchasing, processing, aging, grilling, and broiling your beef dishes
>
learn about the different cuts of beef along with discovering the secrets of cooking Beef Wellington to perfection
>
includes an informative presentation, recipes, instructional syllabus and Beef Wellington Dinner
> seating is limited, reservations are required
> tickets $29.95 (plus tax, tip and beverage)
>
call 941.748.8087 or purchase tickets online
> Mattison's Riverside





 
 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, Travel, and Learn >
    


  Elegant Weddings of Sarasota
Wedding Festival



Elegant Weddings of Sarasota
March 13
from 1-4pm


> over 50 wedding professionals from Sarasota and Bradenton including Mattison's Catering Company
> brides and grooms enter free, guests are $5
> click here for more information  
> Chelsea Center, 2506 Gulf Gate Drive, Sarasota 34231   

 
 Culinary Adventure Travel to Northern Italy  
 with Chef Paul Mattison

 

Chef Paul Mattison's Culinary Adventure to Northern Italy 

  

September 24 to October 5
(SOLD OUT) 

 

> 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

 






 
 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

Wednesday, March 16  > Theme: Tuscany
Wednesday, April 6  > Theme: Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast






 
  < Mattison's Events >
  
 

  
  Upcoming Events
at Mattison's™

     
Mattison's Upcoming Evnets  For more details on each event, click here

 

Mattison's City Grille 941.330.0440

reserve online 

 
Sunday, April 24

Easter Sunday 

> à la carte Sunday Brunch. lunch and dinner including treats for the kids


Mattison's Forty-One  941.921.3400  

reserve online


Sunday, April 24

Easter Sunday 

> Sunday Brunch Buffet and dinner including treats for the kids

Thursday, April 14 from 11:30am

Cooking Class and Gourmet Luncheon
with Chef Paul Mattison 
 

> three-course lunch wine and cooking class

Monday, April 18 from 11:30am

Selby Garden's Luncheon and Demonstration
- Pots of Flavor 
 

> three-course luncheon and cooking demonstration with Chef Paul Mattison, for info call Martha Strickler 941.359.2305

Thursday, April 28 from 6:30pm

Wine-Pairing Dinner  

> five-course wine pairing dinner

Thursday, May 26 from 6:30pm

Wine-Pairing Dinner  

> five-course wine pairing dinner


Mattison's Riverside 941.748.8087

reserve online 


Sunday, April 24

Easter Sunday 

> Sunday Brunch and Dinner including treats for the kids

Sunday, April 10

Art Across the Spectrum for Autism  and
Ausberger's Syndrom 

> contact MAAP 219.662.1311 and ask for Alina or Sara (proceeds benefit Pennical Academy in Lakewood Ranch)


 
 DAFF at the Van Wezel
 

 Daff Festival

Saturday, April 30
from 2-10pm
    

 

> Mattison's™ provides a variety of ethnic tastes at eight food stations which include elegant bites prepared true to their ethnic regions: Italy, Germany, France, Poland, Thailand, Caribbean, Japan, Middle East
> shop the World Bazaars for crafts and items from across the globe
> enjoy the works of art from graduates of the Ringling College of Art and Design
> for more information visit  www.nvproductions.net








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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
Chef Paul Mattison on ABC 7
Chef Paul Mattison on ABC7> Mon, March 14 at 6am   




Sunday à la carte Menu at all Mattison's™



Sunday Brunch at Mattison's  
 

Sunday, March 6, 13,
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 

· Click Here


 
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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

· Click Here



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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
March 5 Glass Onion
March 12 BC and The Troublemakers
March 19 The Venturas

March 26
Errol Wise & Friends


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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$25 Sunset Menu 

at Mattison's Forty-One
 

$25 Sunset Menu at Mattison's Forty-One   
March from 4-6pm

> enjoy a full three-course dinner menu for $25

> add a flight of wine $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 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
· Mexican 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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Manatee Players Dinner Theatre Package

at Mattison's Riverside



Mattison's Riverside and Manatee Players 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 

 

 


 
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Planning a
Wedding or Event?



Weddings or Events at 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

 

 


 
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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
Shotgun Justice
March 2, 16, 30 from 6-9pm
Walsh and Ellingston March 9, 23 from 6-9pm

Thursday 
Girls' Night Out 

from 3pm to closing
· live music by
Billy Rice
March 3,
10, 17, 24 from 7-10pm

Scott Curts Duo
March 31 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 March 4, 11, 18, 25 from 7-11pm

Saturday
Prime Rib
Weekend Special

· live music by The Arch
March 5, 12, 19, 26
from 7-11pm


  Sunday
Drink Specials

Mimosa/Bloody Marys $4
· live music by Matt Coats 
March 6 from 5-8pm

 Kraig Kenning
March 13 from 5-8pm

 RPM March 20
from 5-8pm 
 Scott Curts
March 27 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

Siesta Key
Republican Club 

· Monday, March 21
from 6-9pm 

Mattison's Forty-One,
in the Galleria


 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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