Newsletter July 2007


From Chef Paul Mattison		Mattison's Culinary Connection Events July 2007

Dear Jennifer,

I hope you are having a wonderful summer! The Fourth of July is tomorrow and I wanted to remind you that Mattison's Riverside is the best location to view the fireworks if you are in Manatee County. And, if you are in downtown Sarasota, Mattison's City Grille is the perfect place to grab a bite to eat before walking down to the marina. Have your car valet parked and avoid the traffic!

Mattison's Steakhouse at the Plaza offers some exciting, new summer menu specials and Mattison's Siesta Grille always offers great fish and meat selections.

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

Earn Double Points on your Mattison's Culinary Club Card in July

Dine at Mattison's Steakhouse at the Plaza during the month of July and earn double points on your Mattison's Culinary Club card.

Designed to reward Mattison's loyal customers, Mattison's Culinary Club card is now available for purchase online or at any one of our locations. The Mattison's Culinary Club card is easy to use, very practical and costs only $10 (application fee). Just present your card each time you dine, shop, or cater with Mattison's and you will earn one point for every dollar you spend, no minimum (catering earns you one point for every five dollars). Once you accumulate 250 points you will receive a $25 credit on your Mattison's Culinary Club card which will be good for your next visit to Mattison's. You can check your current points online, along with being able to read about new special promotions and rewards specifically for Mattison's Culinary Club card members. For details, or to order cards online, click on the link below.

Mattison's Culinary Club

Mattison's Women and Wine 101

When July 11 at 7:30pm
Where Mattison's Steakhouse at the Plaza's Wine Cellar
Price $85 plus tax and tip
Reservations 941.387.2700, Husbands, boyfriends, partners, friends and the general public are invited to join a special wine dinner, where we will serve all of the favorite wine selections from the Mattison's Women and Wine 101 paired with an exquisite dinner.

Mattison's Online Reservations

Mattison's Riverside opens for Sunday Brunch

When Every Sunday from 10am-2pm
Where Mattison's Riverside
Reservations Requested 941.748.8087

Mattison's Riverside is offering a new à la carte Sunday Brunch featuring all your favorite brunch items including Grilled Vegetable Frittata; Mattison's Croissant Sandwich; Smoked Salmon Hash; Fresh Buttermilk Pancake Stack; Home Style Breakfast; Eggs Benedict and more. To view a detailed menu click below.

Mattison's Web site

Summer Specials at
Mattison's Steakhouse at the Plaza

What Mattison's Steakhouse at the Plaza's Summer Menu
When May 15 through September 15, 2007 before 7pm only
Where Mattison's Steakhouse at the Plaza

Mattison's Steakhouse at the Plaza's Summer Menu
Before 7pm only · Three Course Menu $27.95
Starter (choice of one)
House, Caesar, Mediterranean Salad, or French Onion Soup
Entrée (choice of one)
Chicken Saltimbocca
Plank Broiled Salmon with fresh basil and lemon
Beef Tournedos with Mushrooms Madeira
Chef's Vegetable Creation
Roast Duck
Dessert (choice of one)
Cannoli, Chocolate Espresso Torte, or Warm Banana Chocolate Strudel

What Chef Paul Mattison's Prime Rib Dinner
When Thursday evenings from 5:30-9pm
Available on Thursday's only, Mattison's Steakhouse at the Plaza has added Prime Rib (in 10oz, 16oz, and 20oz cuts) to our dinner menu. Our Prime Rib is slowly roasted with the bones, locking in all the flavors and tenderness. It is then hand cut to order, and accompanied with fresh market vegetables, sauces, and your choice of Tuscan roasted fingerling potatoes, truffle mashed potatoes, traditional baked potato, or sweet potato gratin, along in an elegant atmosphere. Our Prime Rib, along with all of our beef, is dry aged. Relax and enjoy live music by the Debbie Keeton Jazz Duo from 6-9pm.

Mattison's Steakhouse at the Plaza's Summer Hours
Our new summer hours are Tuesday through Thursday open from 5:30-9pm, Friday and Saturday open from 5:30-10pm, Sunday open from 5:30-9pm and closed on Monday.
Reservations 941.387.2700

Make Reservations

Turn On Chef Paul Mattison

This month you can catch Chef Paul Mattison on television doing cooking demonstrations, offering dinner menu ideas, helping to promote local non-profit organization's fundraising events, and talking about the latest trends and culinary tips.

Where ABC 7 News at Noon
When What's For Dinner Thursday, July 5, 12, 19, and 26 at noon
What Catch Chef Paul Mattison giving you new, fresh ideas about what to cook tonight or for your next dinner party! Chef Paul Mattison uses local ingredients and his recipes are for everyone to enjoy.
More Info ABC 7's Web site

Mattison's-Players Package

Mattison's Riverside and the Manatee Players have partnered to offer patrons of both organizations the best of both worlds for less! Mattison's-Players Package is an all inclusive dinner-theatre package for $48 which includes dinner at Mattison's Riverside from a special menu with your choice of either a starter and an entrée or an entrée and dessert including tax and tip along with a ticket to the Manatee Players. When you purchase the package, you will be issued two tickets, one for dinner at Mattison's Riverside (reservations requested) and one for the theatre. You must be seated by 6pm so you have plenty of time to enjoy your dinner before the curtain is raised at 8pm. Call the Manatee Players at 941.748.5875 for more information or to purchase the Mattison's-Players Package.

For a detailed menu, click on the link below.

Mattison's Events and Specials

Celebrate July 4th with Mattison's Riverside

The best place in town to view the fireworks this July 4th is Mattison's Riverside! Bring the whole family and join us for great food, festivities, and fireworks on the Memorial Pier for this year's amazing 4th of July celebration. Live music, specialty drinks, beer, dine-in from our award winning lunch and dinner menus or enjoy take-out fare and sit along the waterfront and enjoy the cool breeze. There will be a $5 cover, no coolers please. The fireworks are scheduled to go off at 9:15pm and promise to be the best on the West Coast.

Online Reservations

Sarasota Convention and Visitor's Bureau's
Savor Sarasota

When All Summer long
Where Mattison's City Grille and Mattison's Riverside
More Info 941.957.1877
Reservations Mattison's City Grille 941.330.0440
Mattison's Riverside 941.748.8087
Menus to view Mattison's City Grille Menu and Mattison's Riverside Menu, click on link below.

The Second Annual Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week hosted by The Sarasota Convention and Visitor's Bureau (SCVB) was so successful, Mattison's City Grille and Mattison's Riverside have decided to continue offering their special menus where patrons can enjoy a fixed-price lunch menu for $15 and dinner menu for $25.

Mattison's Special Events

Siesta Key Public Beach July 4th Fireworks

When Wednesday, July 4 at 9pm
Where Siesta Beach on Siesta Key
Price Free to the public, but VIP seating is available for $150 per person and includes VIP Parking, 2 Passes to VIP Seating, and Pre Fireworks Dinner on the Beach
Info 941.349.3800

This annual event includes the latest and greatest in pyrotechnics set to music for a truly dazzling night time extravaganza.

Third Thursdays Cocktails at the Cà d'Zan

When Thursday, July 19 from 6-9pm
Where On the Cà 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 Cà d'Zan at the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art. Live music by Eclipse with food and drinks available for purchase. No coolers, food or chairs permitted.

John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art

Mark Your Calendar

UnGala Gala UnParty at Mattison's Steakhouse at the Plaza on September 9, 2007. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased by calling 941.387.2700.