Sarasota, Florida  •  Thursday, October 13, 2011

Mattison’s™ 10 Year Anniversary Celebration and Proclamation on December 5, 2011 – Mattison’s™ Day

Chef Paul Mattison, executive chef and proprietor of Mattison’s™, is proud to announce Sarasota County’s proclamation of December 5, 2011 as Mattison’s™ Day celebrating Mattison’s™ ten year anniversary in Sarasota County.

The first annual Mattison’s™ Day Celebration on December 5, 2011 opens with a Cocktail Party and Proclamation Ceremony at Mattison’s City Grille, from 5pm with a declaration by Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Pattterson declaring December 5 Mattison’s™ Day. The Celebration continues through December 12, 2011 with a variety of events including a Wine-Pairing Dinner at Mattison’s Forty-One on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 6:30pm; a Street Party Culinary Showcase on Sunday, December 11 from noon to 5pm at Mattison’s City Grille including Lemon Avenue between Main and First Street; a Culinary Golf Tournament on December 12 at The Oaks benefitting The Oaks Women’s Club Charities and a Mattison’s™ scholarship to the Culinary Institute of America; and 10-Themed/10 Dollar Specials offered at all Mattison’s™ Restaurant locations.

Mattison’s™ Celebration Week confirms Mattison’s™ commitment to Sarasota and honors Mattison’s™ chefs, culinary suppliers, restaurant staff, and diners; Sarasota’s farmers, associate businesses, arts organizations, and nonprofit organizations that make our community a better place to live. Mattison’s™ Celebration Week is an opportunity for Sarasota residents and visitors to explore and celebrate Mattison’s™ by being a part of the many celebratory and fundraising opportunities throughout the week enjoying exceptional food and drink specials, experiencing a culinary adventure through a wine-pairing dinner, participating in a golf tournament, celebrating in a street party with culinary demonstrations and live music. Chef Paul Mattison hopes to encourages diners to frequent chef-owned and locally operated restaurants and businesses such as Mattison’s™, which helps to build a local economy supporting the growth of our County.

Mattison’s City Grille, 1 North Lemon Avenue, Sarasota, Florida 34236 telephone 941.330.0440

Mattison’s Forty-One 7275 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida 34231 telephone 941.921.3400

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Mattison’s™ Halloween Events and Specials

Sarasota, Florida  •  Thursday, October 13, 2011

Mattison’s City Grille, 1 North Lemon Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236 telephone 941.330.0440 hosts a Mattison’s™ Halloween Party on Saturday, October 29, 2011. Come dressed in costume for a frighteningly fun time and enter our costume contest. 1st prize wins $100 cash, 2nd prize wins a $50 Mattison’s™ gift card and 3rd prize wins a $25 Mattison’s™ gift card (one costume contest for the men, one for the women). Dance the night away to live music by TC Allen Band from 8pm to midnight and enjoy ghoulish drink, appetizer and dinner specials along with festive decorations and much more. Our current menus are also available.  

Halloween Weekend Menu Specials at Mattison’s City Grille Friday, October 28 through Monday, October, 31, 2011 from 11am:

Creepy Spider Maki Roll Appetizer with devil sauce $10; Scallops Fra Diablo Penne Pasta with sea scallops in a spicy tomato sauce $17; Mummified Monk Fish seared Monk fish wrapped in Prosciutto, served with pumpkin risotto, wilted spinach, and blood orange beurre blanc $22; Vampire Steak char grilled sirloin steak with black pepper crust, with ancho pepper sauce, served with dark potatoes and spooky vegetables $24.

Mattison’s Forty-One, 7275 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231 tel 941.921.3400 offers a special three-course dinner menu for $25 on Monday, October 31, 2011. Come dressed in costume or order the $25 menu and receive a complimentary Mattison’s™ Witch’s Brew. Enjoy chilling cocktail specials like the Spookatini and creepy appetizers all night long. Reservations recommended by calling 941.921.3400 or online at mattisons.com.

Remember, Mattison’s™ is a great place to bring kids for a trick or treat, on Monday, October 31, 2011.

 

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Mattison’s Forty-One Villa San Juliette Wine-Pairing Dinner on Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Chef Paul Mattison, executive chef and proprietor of Mattison’s™, announces a five-course Villa San Juliette Wine-Pairing Dinner at Mattison’s Forty-One, 7275 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida 34231 telephone 941.921.3400 on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 from 6:30pm. The dinner is $75 plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are required and can be made online mattisons.com or by calling 941.921.3400. 

Villa San-Juliette, located in Paso Robles, California produces award-winning wines including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Zinfandel and Sauvignon Blanc. The 168 acre vineyard is co-owned by Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick. Originally from the UK, both men are best known as TV producers and for their involvement in "American Idol" and then for starring in their own reality show "Corkscrewed: The Wrath of Grapes". 

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Sarasota, Florida •  September 28, 2011

Mattison’s Forty-One Silver Oak Wine-Pairing Dinner on Thursday, October 20, 2011

Chef Paul Mattison, executive chef and proprietor of Mattison’s™, announces a five-course Silver Oak Wine-Pairing Dinner at Mattison’s Forty-One, 7275 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida 34231 telephone 941.921.3400 on Thursday, October 20, 2011 from 6:30pm. The dinner is $75 plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are required and can be made online mattisons.com or by calling 941.921.3400. 

Menu: 

Beet Ravioli melted leeks, mascarpone, local greens, lemon verbena oil served with a 2010 Twomey Sauvignon Blanc

Red Wine Poached Egg polenta cake, grilled romaine, porcini sauce served with a 2009 Twomey Sonoma Pinot Noir

Sous Vide Beef Tongue Carpaccio mint gremolata, candied capers, cherry confit, pistachio cracker served with a 2009 Twomey Anderson Valley Pinot Noir

Lamb Meatloaf pork belly crusted, bone marrow mash, local beans, truffled lamb gravy served with a 2006 Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Local Cheese Plate served with a 2006 Twomey Napa Valley Merlot

Silver Oak Cellars produces Cabernet Sauvignon exclusively with vineyards in Alexander Valley and Napa Valley, California. This family-owned business founded in 1972 focuses its experience and energy on one goal: "to create a Cabernet Sauvignon that would be deliciously drinkable upon release, yet worthy of cellaring for years to come."

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Sarasota, Florida • Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Mattison’s Forty-One Cakebread Wine-Pairing Dinner on September 18, 2011

Chef Paul Mattison, executive chef and proprietor of Mattison’s™, announces a Cakebread Wine-Pairing Dinner at Mattison’s Forty-One, 7275 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida 34231 telephone 941.921.3400 on Sunday, September 18, 2011 from 6:30pm. The dinner is $75 plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are required and can be made online mattisons.com or by calling 941.921.3400.

Special five-course wine-pairing dinner menu:

Pan Seared Scallop with yuzu jicama melon slaw and guava coulis paired with a Cakebread Sauvignon Blanc

Pan Roasted Skate Wing with lobster spatzle and brown butter sauce paired with a Cakebread Chardonnay??

Peppered Duck Breast with vanilla/plum tea glaze and grilled figs paired with a Cakebread Merlot

Slow-Roasted Châteaubriand with short rib scalloped potatoes, roasted salsify and sauteed oyster mushrooms paired with a Cakebread Cabernet Sauvignon??

Black Forest Cake with bing cherry compote, milk chocolate ganache & black pepper whipping cream paired with a Cakebread Zinfandel   

 

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Sarasota, Florida • Thurssday, August 25, 2011

Chef Paul Mattison Awarded The Official In-Theatre Caterer at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Chef Paul Mattison, executive chef and proprietor of Mattison’s Restaurant and Catering, announces the launch of Mattison’s Bayside At The Van Wezel, the new, official in-theatre caterer and restaurateur at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

Mattison’s™ was awarded the contract after a competitive bidding process that took place in July 2011. Chef Paul Mattison oversees the new pre and post-show dining and beverage service along with offering full-service catering at the Van Wezel for indoor and outdoor waterfront weddings, receptions, corporate meetings, business luncheons, special events, galas and more. From party platters to black tie events, Mattison’s is prepared to cater.

"This is very exciting for Mattison’s™ and I thank the Van Wezel and the City of Sarasota for this opportunity" says Chef Paul Mattison. "I have been proudly supporting the arts organizations in Sarasota over the last twenty years and have an excellent working relationship with the City of Sarasota", he says "so this is the perfect blend of what Mattison’s™ does best – waterfront, outdoor, and indoor dining; full-scale catering; and supporting our community". " I plan on offering a variety of creative menu items using fresh ingredients," says Chef Paul Mattison. "We are still in the creative process and hope to introduce some innovative, new and fresh ideas to the Van Wezel including  the option of both a complete dinner or freshly prepared tapas-style items from our staffed stations. I invite everyone to visit both the Van Wezel and Mattison’s Web site for the latest updates," he says.

Mattison’s™, 7275 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231 telephone 941.921.3400 or mattisons.com

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236 telephone 941.953.3368 or vanwezel.org

 

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Sarasota, Florida • Thurssday, July 7, 2011

Updated Release: Mattison’s Forty-One Sierra Nevada Beer-Pairing Dinner Menu on Thursday, July 21

Chef Paul Mattison, executive chef and proprietor of Mattison’s™, announces the dinner menu for his Mattison’s Forty-One Sierra Nevada Beer-Pairing Dinner on Thursday, July 21, 2011 from 6:30pm at Mattison’s Forty-One, 7275 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231 telephone 941.921.3400. The menu for this five-course beer-pairing dinner featuring beer from Sierra Nevada Brewing Company is:

Spring Rolls shrimp mango chilled summer roll, cilantro, corn shoots, Thai chili sauce paired with Sierra Nevada Summerfest; Artichokes Trio three different sauces: caper / Dijon / tomato basil paired with Sierra Nevada Pale Ale;

Fish & Chips jalepeño tartar, malt vinegar paired with Sierra Nevada Torpedo;

Smoked Boneless Porter BBQ Ribs sweet potato gaufrette, corn & peanut relish paired with Sierra Nevada Porter;

Dessert Trio Caramel Corn Cluster, Coffee Maccaroon, Caramel Apple Chocolate Puddle with Pop Rocks served with Sierra Nevada Stout

A brewery representative is available to present this special beer selection and guide you through this interactive beer pairing experience. The dinner is $50 per person, reservations are required and can be made by calling 941.921.3400 or online at mattisons.com.

 

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Sarasota, Florida • Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Chef Paul Mattison’s Ernie Els Wine-Pairing Dinner Thursday, July 28, 2011

Chef Paul Mattison, executive chef and proprietor of Mattison’s™, announces a Mattison’s Ernie Els Wine-Pairing Dinner on Thursday, July 28, 2011 from 6:30pm at Mattison’s Forty-One, 7275 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231 tel 941.921.3400. This five-course wine-pairing dinner features wines from the highly awarded Ernie Els Winery located in South Africa. Lynton Kaiser from the vineyard in South Africa attends this informative evening and guides you through each wine experience. The dinner is $75 per person plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 941.921.3400 or online at mattisons.com.

Ernie Els is a World Golf Hall of Fame inductee and has established a collection of six magnificent South African red wines.

Dinner and Wine Menu:

Curried Shrimp & Grits paired with a 2009 Ernie Els Merlot

Quail Grilled Brioche quail egg, blackberrry butter gastrique paired with a 2009 Ernie Els Big Easy

Warm Beet Salad roasted mushroom vinaigrette, ash goat cheese paired with a 2006 Ernie Els Cabernet

Beef Tenderloin, sumac studded, duck sauce, turnip gratin paired with a 2006 Ernie Els Stellenbosch

Dessert Trio Espresso Chocolate Pate / Cappuccino Gelato Foam / Molecular Chocolate Pearls paired with a 2008 Ernie Els Proprietor’s Blend

 

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Sarasota, Florida • Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Mattison’s Forty-One Bastille Day Dinner on July 11-17, 2011

Chef Paul Mattison celebrates Bastille Day from Monday, July 11, 2011 through Sunday, July 17, 2011 from 5pm at Mattison’s Forty-One, 7275 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231 telephone 941.921.3400. Chef Paul Mattison offers The Bastille Day Menu Special featuring: Asparagus poached egg, shaved Parmesan, extra virgin olive oil, Mote Marine caviar or refreshing Vichyssoise a potato-and-leek light creamy soup with chives; Châteaubriand, Parmesan stuffed tomatoes, smoked wild mushrooms, haricot vert, port wine demi or Poached Salmon rosemary-honey glaze, sweet potato streusel, citrus beurre blanc; plate of French Cheese-Baguette and Salad Plate; and Crème Brulée Tahitian vanilla bean custard finished with a caramelized sugar crust or Gateau au Chocolat. Chef Paul Mattison’s Bastille Day Menu Special is available for $38 plus tax and gratuity. Add a flight of French wine for $15. As always, Mattison’s Forty-One offers an excellent selection of French wines.

 

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