We have had an overwhelming response to this year's sale of Mattison's VIP Dining Card. This is a limited offer and we are getting ready to close the sale, so if you are interested, please call 941.387.2700 or visit our Web site where you can purchase a card online.

Mattison's VIP Dining Card is valid at all Mattison's restaurants any time during normal service hours. Your membership entitles you to twelve meals where the food portion (appetizers, entrées, desserts, and side orders) of your bill will be divided by the number of people in your party. Two people, one-half is deducted; three people, one-third is deducted; four people, one-fourth is deducted etc.

The price is $70 per card and is valid until January 31, 2007. All beverages, taxes and gratuities must be paid separately. May be used any day except: Father's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and New Years Eve. One use per visit, not valid with any other promotion.

For more information call 941.387.2700.

As the national spokesperson for Cuisinart, Chef Paul Mattison will make another appearance on the national television show, Home Shopping Network. Scheduled to appear on Friday, June 16, at 6am, 10am and 6pm, Chef PaulMattison will be demonstrating some of Cuisinart's latest kitchen appliances and products. HSN will offer free shipping with a purchase.

Also, if you can't get to your television during one of Chef Paul Mattison's scheduled appearances, you can always watch from your computer. We will have the link on our site active on June 16 the whole day, or you can copy the link below to your bookmark. Just click here and add to your list of favorites!

This Father's Day, bring your Dad to Mattison's City Grille, Mattison's Steakhouse at the Plaza, or Mattison's Siesta Grille on June 18th for dinner and dessert is on us for all the Dads.

Call 941.387.2700 to make reservations.

All summer long, Mattison's Siesta Grille will be offering a prix fixe Summer Special menu which includes an appetizer, entree and dessert for $19.95 from 4-5:30pm (tax and tip not included, no substitutions please). Click below for menu details and reservations or call 941.349.2800.

From 5:30-6:30pm at Mattison's Steakhouse at the Plaza we will also be offering a prix fixe Summer Special menu which includes an appetizer, entree and dessert for $24.95 (tax and tip not included, no substitutions please).

Click below for menu details and reservations or call 941.387.2700.

Try something different this July 4th on your grill as you celebrate! How about letting us prepare our amazing steak burgers, Italian sausage, grilled jumbo shrimp, fresh seafood, or cater a clam bake or seafood and crab party. We can prepare beautiful fruit, cheese, dessert, sandwich and salad platters. Just call Mattison's Catering Company and talk to our Catering Director about new, fresh ideas for this 4th of July celebration!

Remember, everything from platters to full catered events, Mattison's can do it all. Call 941.387.2700 or visit our Web site below.

What A culinary adventure tour with Chef Paul Mattison of Tuscany, Umbria, and Rome featuring a hands-on cookery course, visiting local wineries, olive oil mills, cheese farms, and plenty of time for sight seeing in this beautiful country.
When Depart on September 29
through October 8
More Info Call 941.923.8533 or e-mail chefpaul@mattisons.com

We have organized a wandering culinary journey through the region of Umbria and Tuscany followed by a visit to the very best sites of Rome. In Umbria we will visit the towns of Assisi and Perugia, and in Tuscany, we will also visit the town of Terme di Rapolano, famous for its spas and natural hot springs. A very special tasting of balsamic vinegar and local cheeses has been arranged along with a tour of Montalcino, the home of one Italy’s great red wines Brunello. We will spend time with experienced, local chefs in Orvietto and tour the wine and olive oil estate, La Cacciata, of the Belcapo family who will further educate you in the use of olive oil along with a short tour of their winery and olive oil press. Pienza, Rome, Florence and Siena are not far and we have planned tours of each of these charming, romantic and historical cities as well.

When June 9
Tickets By invitation only Sponsored by Mercedes Medical and Alexandra Miller

This private event, catered by Mattison’s, will be held to honor the Humane Society of Sarasota’s biggest donors as a way of thanking those that contribute to the organization.

What Live entertainment from Vertigo dancing, food, cash bar and a beautiful sunset!
When Thursday, June 15 from 6-9pm
Where The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Cà d’Zan Terrace, 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota
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

When Saturday and Sunday, June 17 and 18 from 10am - 8pm Where Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota Price $6, children 12 and under free More Info Visit their Web site for information and to download a $1 off Adult Admission Coupon!

Our Cultural Connections is a multi-cultural entertaining event which includes Congo Choir; Mary Jean Eisenhower, President of People to People International; and Phil Yeh, world-traveling literacy and reading advocate. Our Children’s Corner will feature arts & crafts for children, Dora the Explorer from Nickelodeon, international foods coordinated by Mattison’s, ethnic craft bazaar and information booths, and much more! Proceeds to benefit the Literacy Council of Sarasota and Sarasota YesRead!

What Wine Dinner at Cafe Ponte featuring Chris Ponte and Paul Mattison
Where Cafe Ponte, 13505 ICOT Blvd, Suite 214, Clearwater, FL
When Monday, June 19 at 6:30pm
Price $175 (includes tax and gratuity), seating limited to 80 guests
View Menu View Menu.
More Info Call Frank De Lucia,727.538.7370 ext 345 or fdelucia@abilities.org
Tickets Purchase tickets.

Master Chefs Chris Ponte and Paul Mattison join forces to present a blockbuster, five-course Asian wine dinner. Savor the very finest cuisine that Clearwater and Sarasota have to offer as you enjoy exquisitely prepared food, reserve wines, and a spirited live charity auction. Jeff Wingate will educate us about the many fine wines we will be enjoying. And join us later this fall, when the Skyway Series encores in Sarasota at Mattison's Steakhouse at the Plaza. Events benefiting The Abilities Foundation.

Eleven days of exciting events with proceeds directed for construction of a new 10,000 square foot building for The Florida Center in North Port. The Florida Center provides programs and services to children, and their families, with special needs. Here are some highlights but please check their Web site below for all activities.

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When Saturday, June 24 at 8pm-midnight
Where Robarts Arena/Sarasota County Fairgrounds, 8005 15th Street East, Sarasota
Price $15 per person
Driver-Sponsor Party/Concert Event includes entertainment by Chameleon. Food and libations will be available for purchase from a several of Sarasota’s finest restaurants including Mattison’s.

2. When Friday, June 30, at 6pm
Where Main Street in Downtown Sarasota
Festival Parade of Boats along Main Street welcomes the drivers, crews and their powerboats as they parade down Main Street past Mattison's City Grille. Watch from the street or arrive early at Mattison's City Grille and get a spot to see the boats, floats, bands. Following the parade will be a Block Party on Lemon Avenue from 8-11pm with live musie, great food, and vendors.

3.
When Friday, June 30 at 7pm
Where Robarts Arena/Sarasota County Fairgrounds, 8005 15th Street East, Sarasota
Price $100 per person
This Gala Kick Off Party is the party of all parties – where you will enjoy some of the best food and drinks in Sarasota including Mattison’s, live entertainment by Double Vision, and a silent and live auction. Dress is casual.

4.
When Saturday, July 1 at 10am-10pm
Where Robarts Arena/Sarasota County Fairgrounds, 8005 15th Street East, Sarasota
Price $5 donation at the gate, children under 12 free
Powerboat Dry Pit Party is a day full of activities for the entire family. Meet the drivers and crews with race teams from around the US competing in this year’s Offshore Grand Prix. Enjoy powerboats on display, great food, live entertainment, lots of vendors including Mattison’s, and a car and bike show. No coolers or pets allowed.

5.
When Sunday, July 2 at 6pm
Where Robarts Arena/Sarasota County Fairgrounds, Potter Building, 8005 15th Street East, Sarasota
Join us at the Race Awards Ceremony to celebrate with the winning teams and enjoy one last opportunity to photograph these awesome boats and their crews.

When Tuesday, July 11
Where Bradenton Financial Center's Main Lobby, 1401 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton
Price Free for Manatee Chamber of Commerce Members
More Info 941.741.2446

Mingle with the members of the Manatee Chamber of Commerce and enjoy live music and light fare catered by Mattison's, sponsored by Merrill Lynch.

When July 11
Where Mattison’s Steakhouse at the Plaza
Tickets $12
More Info Pam Morgan 941.955.8187 x 234

Young Professional Group’s Chamber members invite you to get together and network, especially if you are interested in joining the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce. This is an exciting group and everyone gets to know one another. The cost includes lunch at Mattison’s Steakhouse at the Plaza.