From Chef Paul Mattison Mattison's Culinary Connection Events
December 2006

Dear Jennifer,

Wow, the holidays are here already! During this special time of year, with all the hustle and bustle, be sure to take the time to enjoy your friends, your family and, of course, great food!

Salute!

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.

Enjoy!
Chef Paul Mattison


Florida Trend Magazine's Esteemed Golden Spoon Awarded to Mattison's Steakhouse at the Plaza


Florida Trend's coveted Golden Spoon is awarded by Robert W. Tolf, Restaurant Editor at Florida Trend magazine located in St. Petersburg. The Golden Spoon Award honors Florida restaurants that have exhibited a stellar track record of service and selection and recognize individual achievement and distinctive contributions to the Florida restaurant world.

Mattison's Steakhouse at the Plaza is honored to be added to this exclusive list. Chef Paul Mattison will attend the award ceremony at the end of January, after which we will proudly display the plaque at Mattison's Steakhouse at the Plaza.



Mattison's Riverside Introduces New Sushi Bar


Where Mattison's Riverside at the Twin Dolphin Marina in Bradenton, 1200 First Avenue West

The Sushi Bar is open! Join us at Mattison's Riverside for sushi at the new sushi bar inside the renovated Mattison's Riverside. Here is just a sample of sushi, Riverside:
Dynamite tuna, salmon, whitefish, scallion, mixed with spicy sauce topped with tobiko
Philadelphia salmon, scallion, cream cheese, and cucumber
Spicy Hamachi yellowtail, scallion, cucumber, and spicy sauce
Spider Roll fried softshell crab, avocado, cucumber, masago, and lemon aďoli
The Mattison yellowtail, scallion, eel, lettuce, sesame seeds, tobiko, and spicy sauce
The Pacific marinated white tuna, avocado, and red onion
The Redneck Roll local smoked mullet, and Key lime tartar sauce
The River Roll signature seafood salad, salmon, avocado, and cucumber
Veggie Futo Maki cucumber, avocado, gobo, sprouts, tamago, kanpyo, lettuce, and oshinko
Tango a blend of fresh tuna, sesame oil, sesame seeds, soy sauce, and scallions



Mattison’s Riverside & Manatee’s Holiday Boat Parade


When December 8 from 6-9pm
Where Mattison’s Riverside at the Twin Dolphin Marina in Bradenton
What
• Riverside Boat Parade Seating
• Mattison’s Dogs and Burgers
• Cool Cocktails
• Hot Toddies
• Live Music
• Valet Parking
• Dinner Reservations 941.748.8087



Holiday Update at Mattison's, Mark Your Calendar!


Chef Paul Mattison and his staff are busy preparing for the upcoming holidays, which fill up fast. If you would like to know the details, click on the link below or call 941.387.2700. Most, but not all, of our holiday celebrations request reservations which can be made by calling 941.387.2700. Check Mattison's Web site often as we will be posting updates along with sold out events under our Event Calendar. Happy Holidays!

Mattison's Holiday Events

Do you have family in town for the holidays? Let Mattison's make your life easier with Mattison's City Grille's Platter Menu! Order our famous Mattison's City Grille appetizers, salads, wraps, and dinners and we will prepare and deliver it to your home, office or off site event! Call 941.387.2700 to place your order or get more information.



Mattison's City Grille Introduce a New Menu


Mattison's City Grille has introduced a new lunch and dinner menu.
The new lunch menu features new items such as:
Asian Duck Salad duck confit, dried cranberries, Mandarin oranges, daikon sprouts, and toasted macadamia nuts over field greens with a soy ginger vinaigrette and Mattison's new
Healthy, Fresh and Fast Lunch Menu with your choice of any two items for $7.95 such as:
Pizza by the Slice, Mattison's House Salad , Caesar Salad, Cup of Soup, or Half Sandwich.
Mattison's City Grille Dinner Menu's introduces:
Gemelli Pasta with pancetta, spinach, mushrooms, and sun dried tomatoes tossed with olive oil, fresh basil, and shaved Asiago
Pesto Crusted Alaskan Wild Salmon with stewed tomatoes, and a spicy basil butter sauce
Skillet Seared Tuna with coconut jasmine rice, sweet soy, Key lime butter, and tempura style fried bok choy
Spanish Grouper coriander dusted and pan seared topped with a warm tomato, green onion, lemon zest, caper, and ripe avocado salsa

Check our our breakfast and brunch menu, available for Saturday's Farmer's Market 9:30am-3pm and Sunday 11am-3pm.
Hours of Operation 11am-11pm (Mon-Thu), 11am-Midnight (Fri), 9:30am-Midnight (Sat), 11am-10pm (Sun)



Chef Paul Mattison on Home Shopping Network


When Dec 15 at 2pm and Dec 16 at 12pm, 4pm and 7pm (schedule subject to change)
Home Shopping Network

Chef Paul Mattison, will be previewing the newest Cuisinart cookware set, a 10 piece heavy duty Club Aluminum Stick Free cookware set for only $99 It comes in either black or red and this is an HSN Exclusive Offer, this cookware set is only available on HSN during the show. Be sure to tune in live, either on TV or from your computer. Just click below on the above dates and you can view Chef Paul Mattison online!



Junior League Cookbook Launch Party


When Thursday, December 7 from 5-7pm
Where Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 North Tamiami Trail
Price $25
Purchase Tickets 941.953.5600 or email jlscookbook@comcast.net

The Junior League Cookbook Launch Party will feature tasting stations from a variety of local restaurants including Mattison's . As a sponsor and a participant in this beautiful cookbook, we would like to remind you that this is the perfect gift for almost everyone on your holiday gift list! You can order Simply Sarasota online, have it gift wrapped, and shipped out, just in time for the holidays!



Crave Party - Girls' Night Out Extravaganza!


When Thursday, December 7 from 6-9
Where The RiverHouse at Regatta Pointe, 1001 Riverside Drive, Palmetto
Price Only $35 for a Girls' Night Out you'll never forget!
More Info 941.721.3800, e-mail: Info@ManateeRiverhouse.com

Everything you crave all in one place. Imagine an unforgettable evening browsing through droves of boutique and designer wares, pausing along the way for a glamour makeover, a cocktail, appetizers from Mattison's and a relaxing foot massage. Sign up for a La Carte Spa Services which includes massage, waxing, manicures, pedicures, foot treatments, face and hand treatments, and much more! Get your tickets now. Includes a fab goodie bag!



First Annual Racquets for Friendship


When Opening Evening Friday, December 8 at 6pm
Where Serendipity Racquet Club at the Country Club of Sarasota, the Ballroom, 3600 Torrey Pines Boulevard,
Price $100 per person for Friday evening only
More Info Cheryl Pilch at 941.556.3238

This evening social, will kick off a weekend tennis tournament and fundraising event. Live music, food, open bar, and a silent and live auction with auctioneer Chef Paul Mattison are only a few of the exciting activities of this soiree.



JFCS 2006 Gala Patron's Party


When Thursday, December 14
Where Mattison's Steakhouse at the Plaza
More Info 941.366.2224

This event, is a thank you honoring the generous patrons of the Gala on December 17.



Manatee Young Professionals Networking Social


When Thursday, December 14 from 5-7pm
Where Mattison's Riverside at the Twin Dolphin Marina, 1200 First Street West, Bradenton
Price Free
More Info Jackie Dezelski at The Manatee Chamber 941.748.4842

Join MYP members and prospective members at our monthly networking social. Enjoy networking, complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. No RSVP necessary.



gg Monolouges A New Year and A Good Guy


When December 28, 2006 -January 6, 2007 at 8pm nightly Thursday through Saturday and 2pm on Sunday, January 6th, 2007
Where Backlot, 2208 Industrial Boulevard, Sarasota
Price $15 per person
More Info www.ggmonologues.com or call 941.363.9300

Girls, Girls, Girls... Amanda Schlachter, Amy Knapp and Christine Alexander: The creative force behind The gg Monologues will be on stage again! The action takes place in Sarasota at a bistro where the cast shows Chef Paul how to cook!

Now this I have got to see!



Third Thursdays Cocktails at the Cŕ d’Zan


When Thursday, November 16 from 6-9pm
Where On the Cŕ d’Zan Terrace, The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Road Sarasota
More Info 941.359.5700 x5705
Price $5 Admission, ticketing at the door only


One of the most beautiful places to enjoy a Sarasota sunset over the Sarasota Bay is on the stunning terrace of the historic Cŕ d’Zan at the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art. Live music by Vertigo with food and drinks for purchase. No coolers, food or chairs permitted.


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
  • kosher catering
  • bar mitzvahs/bat mitzvahs
  • 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 5-7pm
  • 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 Thursday 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
  • Latin Night Monday
    4pm- closing
  • Local's Night Tuesday
    4pm- closing
  • Girl's Night Out Wednesday 7pm- closing
  • live entertainment
  • Mattison's City Grille's entertainment schedule:
    Monday Salsa Picante
    Tuesday Joey Lavalle
    Wednesday
    Eclipse
    Thursday The Venturas
    Friday Eclipse
    Saturday Kool Breeze
    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-Fri)
    9:30am-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)

Mattison's Riverside

  • Mediterranean fare
    with an Asian flair
  • lunch and dinner
    every day
  • live music
  • waterfront dining
  • outdoor deck
    with live music
  • elegant ballroom,
    amazing River views
  • live entertainment
    6-10pm Sun-Thur,
    8pm-Midnight Fri & Sat
  • Mattison's Riverside entertainment schedule:
    Monday Sly Mcleod
    Tuesday Doc and Buster
    Wednesday Side F/X
    Thursday Kool Breeze
    Friday Natural Vibes
    Saturday The Venturas alternating with Eclipse
    Sunday RPM Duo

    Address
    Mattison's Riverside
    1200 First Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205

    Tel
    941.748.8087
    Open
    11:30am-10pm
    (Sun-Thu)
    11:30am-midnight
    (Fri-Sat)

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