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

Dear Jennifer,

March is an exciting month for Mattison's, and there are plenty of great events to attend around town.

The All Faiths Food Bank has a special place in my heart, as I served on the Board of Directors for six years. I encourage you all to attend their Taste of the Suncoast event this Thursday, March 8; enjoy a variety of delicious food by some of Sarasota's best restaurants and support a great organization at the same time.

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


St Patrick's Day Saturday, March 17 at Mattison's


Mattison's Riverside, will be serving traditional corned beef and cabbage special for dinner, along with green beer upon request. The Venturas will be playing live music on the deck from 7pm.
Mattison's Siesta Grille on Siesta Key, you can enjoy traditional corned beef and cabbage along with an assortment of our famous Irish coffees. Our regular menu will be available featuring fresh seafood with a Mediterranean twist... Mattison's style.
Mattison's City Grille, will be the focal point of a downtown St Patrick's Day street party with live music by My Friend Scott on Lemon and Main and live music in the restaurant by Kool Breeze, from 8pm-midnight. We will be featuring corned beef and cabbage along with our regular menu.

Reservations are recommended 941.387.2700 or you can make reservations on line below.



Mattison's Wins Annual Girl Scout Cookie-Off


Mattison's Chef Ben Christopher and Chef Douglas C. Ricciardi donated their talent, time, and ideas for this annual fundraiser to help support Girl Scouts on the Gulf Coast of Florida. The winning recipe was their own Thin Mint Zabaglione with Wild Berries, a dessert greatly admired in Italian cuisine and also represents their passion and background. Zabaglione dates back to 16th century Italy.

Mattison's Thin Mint Zabaglione
with Wild Berries
, serves 12

Ingredients
1 sleeve of Thin Mint Cookies, 10 egg yolks, 1 cup of sugar, 2 oz Crème de Mint, 2 oz Godiva Chocolate Liquor (or chocolate extract), 2 pints of fresh wild berries (black, blue, and raspberries)
Equipment
12 long fluted glasses, medium sauce pot with 2 cups water, metal mixing bowl that fits on top of sauce pot, cooking whip
Method
Place sauce pot of water on stove and bring water to a boil. Turn down to low, place metal mixing bowl on top of pot. Add egg yolks, sugar, liquor, and crème de mint to bowl and start whipping mixture until froth starts. Whip froth until it takes on the look of lightly whipped cream. Set aside. Fill glasses with crumbled thin mints and mixed berries. *Note cut strawberries in quater slices. Spoon on Zabaglione (chocolate mint egg yolk mixture), garnish with Thin Mint Cookies.

Enjoy!



Mattison's Laetitia Vineyards & Winery Dinner


When Wednesday, March 14 at 7pm
Where Mattison's Steakhouse at the Plaza's Wine Cellar
Price $95 plus tax and tip
Reservations 941.387.2700

This five course dinner, prepared exclusively for this evening, will focus on pairing each course with wines from the Laetitia Vineyards & Winery, located in Arroyo Grand Valley, in California. The western portion of Arroyo Grande Valley where Laetitia is located is considered a Region I on the U.C. Davis scale.



Mattison's New Gift Card


Mattison's new gift cards are available at all Mattison's restaurants and in any amount. This is the perfect gift for special occasions and can be purchased online.



Mattison's Women and Wine 101
Add Second Session


When Wednesday, March 7 and 28, 2007 at 6:30pm.
Where Mattison's Steakhouse at the Plaza's Wine Cellar
525 Bay Isles Parkway, Longboat Key
Price $18 per class
Reservations are limited Call 941.387.2700

Be prepared for a fun and educational wine 101 for women. Make it your Girls' Night Out and learn about wine. We will have Mattison's sommelier speak about a different style of wine each month including a wine tasting, while allowing plenty of time for a Q & A. Following each evening we will have an informal discussion about the tastings and a vote will be taken to choose the best wine for that evening.

On July 11 at 7:30pm, husbands, boyfriends, partners, and friends are invited to join a special wine paired dinner tasting, where we will serve all of the favorite selections from the previous weeks with an exquisite dinner. The price for this special evening $85 plus tax and tip and is also open to the public.



Turn On Chef Paul Mattison


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

Where NBC's Studio 10,
WTSP-TV
When Thursday, March 1 at 10am
What Chef Paul Mattison was live on Studio 10 to help raise awareness about the upcoming Taste of the Suncoast event. He cooked his famous crab cakes and the studio was flooded with calls for the recipe. If you would like to learn more about the event on March 8 and get the crab cake recipe, click on the link below!
More Info Studio 10's Web site

Where ABC 7 News at Noon
When What's For Dinner Thursday, March 8, 15, 22, and 29 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



Annual Taste of the Suncoast


When Thursday, March 8 at 6-10pm
When Robarts Arena, 3000 Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota
Price $50
More Info 941.379.6333

Enjoy a sampling of the best food Sarasota has to offer featuring your favorite local restaurants, including Mattison's. All proceeds will benefit the All Faiths Food Bank.



Sarasota Opera’s Celebration at the Mahaffey Theater


When Friday, March 9 at 5pm
Where 400 1st St South, St Petersburg
Price $200
More Info 727.892.5798

An elegant black-tie pre-performance cocktail reception and dinner, catered by Mattison’s, will launch the landmark occasion of Madama Butterfly at the Mahaffey Theater, in St Petersburg, a co-production with The Florida Orchestra.



The Child Protection Center's
When Stars Align, Great Things Happen


When Friday, March 9 at 6pm
Where Girl Scout Conference Center, 780 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota
Price $150
More Info call 941.3716798 or visit the Web site below

With all proceeds go to the Child Protection Center, this fundraising event includes dinner and cocktails catered by Mattison’s, a silent auction, and live entertainment which promise to make this a very special evening.



Jazz Trolly


When Wednesday, March 14 at 6pm
Where Departs from Coast Guard Station, 1101 10th Street, Sarasota
Price $15 in advance, $20 at Trolley
More Info 941.487.2682

Enjoy jazz music at local area nightclubs, including Mattison's City Grille, as part of the Jazz Festival's festivities. Visit their Web site below for more information.



Celebrity Chefs & Wine Tasting


When March 14, from 5:30pm-7:30pm
Where The Longboat Key Club & Resort, Harbourside Dining Room, 3100 Harbourside Drive, Longboat Key
Price $75
Tickets Johnette Cappadona 941.366.2224

Enjoy meeting some of the area's top local chefs while tasting the delicious and diverse array of fine food and wine from local restaurants including Mattison’s. Proceeds benefit JFCS Children & Adolescent Services.



Third Thursdays Cocktails at the Cà d’Zan


When Thursday, March 15 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 Big Z Band with food and drinks by Mattison's for purchase. No coolers, food or chairs permitted.



Gulf Gate Elementary School’s
4th Annual Mardi Gras Dinner, Dance, and Auction


When Friday, March 16 at 7pm
Where Chelsea Center, 2506 Gulf Gate Drive, Sarasota
Price $75
More Info 941.361.6598

Catered by Mattison’s, this fundraising event features a live and silent auction, live music, a DJ and lots of dancing with all proceeds going towards Gulf Gate Elementary School’s students.



Coming in April


• Sunday, April 1, Giving Hunger the Blues 941.366.5555
• Thursday, April 12, Tidewell Hospice , YPG's Clown Event 941.366.5555
• Saturday, April 16 Selby Gardens, Taste of the Tropics Lunch, 941.359.23005
• Saturday, April 16-21 Sarasota Film Festival's, World Cinema Night, Luncheon Under the Banyans, Filmmakers Reception 941.364.9514 ext 3 or sarasotafilmfestival.com
• Thursday, April 26-29 Florida Winefest and Auction, Wine Dinners, Tastings, Brunch, Sip and Shop 941.952.1109


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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