From Chef Paul Mattison Mattison's Culinary Connection
December 2005

Dear Jennifer,

I am sure everyone is busy rushing around getting ready for the holiday season, why not let Mattison's Culinary Outfitters make it a little easier. Our on- line shopping Web site has not only hundreds of cutting- edge kitchen products and appliances, but you can also purchase Mattison's new gift baskets (see below) as well as gift certificates and tickets for upcoming events, all from your home or office computer at Mattison's secure Web site www.mattisons.com.

Mattison's Catering Company is available to cater in-house and off-site for your holiday parties, so call 941.387.2700 to reserve your event dates now!

Remember, Mattison's is committed to being successful, one client at a time. Feel free to e-mail me personally at chefpaul@mattisons.com with questions or comments any time.

Happy Holidays!
Chef Paul Mattison

PS: Mattison's Steakhouse at the Plaza will be closed Saturday, December 10, 2005 for a private function, my apologies for any inconvenience.

Mattison’s Steakhouse at the Plaza Hosts Ferrari Carano Wine Tasting Dinner

Mattison’s Steakhouse at the Plaza will be hosting a five course dinner and wine tasting featuring the fine wines of the Ferrari Carano Winery. A different wine will accompany each course prepared for this elegant and informative dinner. A wine representative will be attending the evening to explain each of the wines and answer your questions. This special evening will be held in our wine cellar, by candlelight, at Mattison’s Steakhouse at the Plaza on Longboat Key (located behind Publix).

We are pleased to share a special Chardonnay reserve, a Bordeaux blend called Trésor, a Cabernet Sauvignon and a black Muscat with dessert.

Located in California, the Ferrari Carano Winery has vineyards in four main regions, the Alexander Valley, the Russian River Valley, Dry Creek Valley, and Carneros, which together create a rich variety of wines.

When December 13, 2005 from 7pm
Where Mattison’s Steakhouse at the Plaza, 525 Bay Isles Parkway, Longboat Key
Price $85pp plus tax and tip
Reservations call 941.387.2700 or purchase tickets on-line on our secure Web site, click below.


Catering for the Holidays

The holiday season is here!

Mattison's Catering Company caters in-house or off-site events, from office cocktail parties to holiday dinners. We can take care of all the details so your only worry is the guest list! Reserve your holiday party event dates by callling 941.387.2700.

If you're planning a wedding, Mattison's has a certified event and wedding planner to help you with all the details. Feel free to call 941.387.2700 to talk with us about how we can help you plan this special event.


Ringling Museum's 3rd Thursday Cocktails
on the Cà d'Zan

What Live entertainment, dancing, food from a variety of restaurants including Mattison's, a cash bar and the sunset!
When Thursday, December 15 from 6-9pm
Where: The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota on the Cà d'Zan Terrace
Parking is available at the FSU/Asolo Center for the Performing Arts
Price $5 admission at the door
food and beverages available for purchase; no food or drinks may be brought onto the premises.
More Info 941.359.5700


Dine at Mattison's and Donate to the Arts

Mattison's has decided to partner with the Asolo Theatre Festival (in addition to the Florida West Coast Symphony, see link at lower right) and help the Asolo patrons support their Theatre. Dine at any one of Mattison's three restaurants, show your ticket to the Asolo and 10% of your bill will be donated back to the Asolo Theatre. Further, Mattison's would like to thank you for supporting the Asolo and offer you your first drink on Mattison's.

Become a new subscriber to the Asolo and receive a $25 gift certificate to Mattison's Steakhouse at the Plaza or a $10 gift certificate to Mattison's Siesta Grille.

For more information about subscribing to the Asolo Theatre Festival, call 941.351.9010 x4812 or visit their Web site www.asolo.org.



Mattison's New Pre-Performance Dinner

No more searching for a restaurant before your theatre or concert performance at 8pm!

Mattison's Steakhouse at the Plaza will be offering a new Pre-performance dinner by opening at 5:30pm, allowing you enough time to enjoy an exquisite dinner with plenty of time to make your performance by 8pm and your first drink is on Mattison's.

Just make your reservation or let the host/hostess know you have a performance to catch, and we will make sure you have a relaxing dinner with plenty of time to get to the performance. Call 941.387.2700 to make your reservations now!






New Year's Eve Celebrations

Mattison's Steakhouse at the Plaza We will be hosting two seatings, with the first seating from 5:30-6:30pm offering a special à la carte menu (for a detailed menu, click below).

The second seating begins at 8:30pm and is a prix fixe menu for $95, which includes an exquisite three course dinner party with live music from Debbie Keeton Jazz Group, decorations, noise makers, party favors and a midnight champagne toast! (For a detailed menu, click below)

Mattison's City Grille will be decked out for an al fresco celebration like you have never experienced. Located in the heart of downtown Sarasota, this is the place you want to be to hear Sarasota's own local celebrity Twinkle perform live with only a $5 cover. All of your favorite menu items will be available including tapas, salads, desserts, pizzas and Chef Paul Mattison's signature New Zealand Baby Lamb Chops! And don't forget, Mattison's City Grille has a one of a kind "radiant heat system" installed under the brick floor to keep you warm.

Mattison's Siesta Grille, a local's favorite, will bring in the New Year with decorations, noise makers, confetti, you name it...and of course we have a full bar where you can enjoy your favorite drink and dine à la carte. If you are a party of one or twenty one, join the locals and celebrate the New Year at Mattison's Siesta Grille!


Shop On-line

Do your holiday shopping on-line at Mattison's Culinary Outfitters. We not only have cutting-edge kitchen products and appliances, but you can also purchase Mattison's gift certificates and tickets for upcoming events on our secure Web site www.mattisons.com.

Check out a few of our special holiday baskets below!


Bakers Gift Basket

Rectangle basket includes: set of three linen towels, round rust colored baking dish, oval mustard colored baking dish, small bistro bottle in red scene, large bistro bottle in yellow scene, bistro salt and pepper shakers, pastry brush, and black butterfly turner.

Price $115


Cheese and Bistro Gift Basket

Round basket includes: 3 professional euro edge cheese knives, small bistro bottle, oil dipping dish, bistro snack plate, and linens.

Our Price: $84.50


Coffee Picnic Gift Basket

Greenbrier coffee picnic basket includes: thermos, 2 coffee cups, napkins and spoons and a Cuisinart coffee grinder.

Price: $70


Coffee Gift Basket

Long rectangle basket includes: Cuisinart 4 cup coffee maker, Cuisinart coffee grinder, 2 Bonjour coffee cups with saucers and spoons.

Price: $85


Breakfast Gift Basket

Juicer/coffee long rectangle gift basket includes: 2 cup coffee maker to go, Coffee grinder, and Cuisinart juicer.

Price: $135


Wine Basket

This wine basket includes: Bonjour wine opener, 2 Riedel wine glasses, Bonjour wine decanter stand, Riedel wine decanter, cocktail napkins (set of three), wine stopper, set of three euro edge cheese knives, and removeable cheese board platter and an option with or without Riedel wine decanter.

Price: $117 (without decanter) and $340 (with decanter)


Kitchen Utensil Gift Basket

Our kitchen utensil gift basket includes: Cuisinart stainless steel measuring cups, Cuisinart stainless steel measuring spoons, Cuisinart bottle opener, WMF locking tongs, 4 piece WMF utensils (spatula, potato masher, ladle and stand), WMF garlic press, and linens.

Price: $110


Wüsthof Trident Knife Gift Basket

Our Wüsthof Trident knife gift basket includes: sharpening steel, 5" sausage knife, 6" cooks knife, cutting board with drip pan, and come-apart kitchen shears.

Price: $172


Champagne Gift Basket

Our Champagne gift basket includes: Champagne chiller, WMF champagne ice bucket, Riedel champagne glasses, 2 oil dipping dishes and snack plate.

Price: $135


 


Mattison's™

Mattison's
Culinary Outfitters

  • custom kitchen design
  • procurement
  • culinary gifts
    and gadgets
  • catering headquarters
  • corporate offices


  • Address
    Mattison's
    Culinary Outfitters
    25 Avenue of the
    Flowers
    Longboat Key, FL 34228
    Tel 941.387.2700
    Open
    9am-5pm (Mon-Friday) and 12-5pm (Sat-Sun)


Mattison's
Catering Company

  • weddings
  • galas
  • special events
  • corporate parties
  • private parties
  • event services
  • drop-off and
    casual catering
  • party platters
    (including hors d'oeuvres, desserts, sandwiches,
    salads and more)
  • Pinellas/Hillsborough/ Sarasota/Manatee (941.387.2700)

Mattison's
Steakhouse at the Plaza

  • a New
    Classic Steakhouse
  • signature seafood
  • creative vegetables and accompaniments
  • happy hour 5-7 pm
  • Girls' Night Out Wednesday from 7pm to closing
  • Pre-Performance Dinner Nightly from 5:30pm
  • wine cellar
  • piano bar
  • live music nightly
    from 7pm
  • Fireplace Lounge
  • weddings, events and full catering


  • Mattison's Steakhouse entertainment schedule:
    Tuesday and Thrusday Debbie Keeton Jazz Group
    Wednesday Rob Satori
    Friday and Saturday Mike Moran's Tribute to Swing
    Sunday Eddie Tobin


    Address
    Mattison's Steakhouse
    525 Bay Isles Parkway
    Longboat Key, FL 34228
    (Located behind Publix)
    Tel
    941.387.2700
    Open
    5-10pm (Tue-Sat)
    5-9pm (Sun)
    closed Monday

    Mattison's Steakhouse at the Plaza caters private parties in our dining room and in our wine cellar.


Mattison's City Grille

  • downtown Sarasota
    al fresco dining
  • lunch, dinner,
    late night menu
  • Saturday breakfast, Sunday brunch
  • full bar
  • brick oven pizza
  • happy hour 3-7pm
  • Girl's Night Out Wednesday 7pm- closing
  • live entertainment


  • Mattison's City Grille's entertainment schedule:
    Monday Doc & Buster
    Tuesday Rob Satori
    Wednesday
    TBA
    Thursday The Venturas
    Friday Eclipse
    Saturday The Jazz Factor
    Sunday Debbie Keeton Jazz Group


    Address
    Mattison's City Grille
    1 North Lemon Avenue
    Sarasota, FL 34236
    Tel
    941.330.0440
    Open
    11am-11pm (Mon-Thu)
    11am-Midnight (Fri)
    9am-Midnight (Sat)
    11am-10pm (Sun)


Mattison's Siesta Grille

  • Mediterranean fare
    and elegance
  • dinner nightly
  • lively bar
  • indoor elegant dining
  • outdoor Siesta
    terrace dining
  • a fabulous
    late-night menu
  • happy hour from
    4-7pm daily
  • Tuesday is Family Night
    Free pizza for the kids
  • Girls' Night Out Wednesday from 7pm
    to closing, drink specials and free pizza or the Chef's appetizer special


  • Address
    Mattison's Siesta Grille
    1256 Old Stickney Point Road
    Siesta Key, FL 34242
    Tel
    941.349.2800
    Open
    4-10:30pm (Sun-Thu)
    4-11:30pm (Fri-Sat)

More on Mattison's
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Florida West Coast Symphony!

Sarasota Film Festival March 31-April 9, 2006

Our “Plant Service” Plant Parents

ESPN's Dick Vitale's article raving about Mattison's Catering Company



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