Table-side Cooking Demo Luncheon at Mattison's Forty-One with Executive Chef Paul Mattison
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Six guests will enjoy a private table-side cooking demonstration by Chef Paul Mattison at Mattison's Forty-One, including a 3-course luncheon and recipe packet.
Chef Paul Mattison grew up in New York, cooking and gardening side by side with his Italian grandmother, Esther. He began his culinary career at age 15 in a local Greek restaurant and was encouraged by the restaurant¿s owner to attend the Culinary Institute of America (CIA). Upon graduating with honors from CIA, Chef Paul Mattison went to Aspen where he would refine his skills over the next five years working at Piñons, a one-of-a-kind restaurant receiving top kudos from Zagat.
In 1991, Chef Paul Mattison relocated to Sarasota, Florida as the executive chef and proprietor of the Summerhouse Restaurant on Siesta Key, which quickly became a local treasure and institution, establishing Chef Paul Mattison as a celebrated local chef. In September 2001, Chef Paul Mattison and Jason Sango created the Mattison's concept which includes: Mattison's Catering Company, a full service in-house and off-site catering company; Mattison's City Grille, an award-winning al fresco restaurant in downtown Sarasota; Mattison's Forty-One, a highly acclaimed local restaurant boasting comfortable elegance in South Sarasota; Mattison's Bayside at the Van Wezel, the official in-house caterer at the waterfront Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall offering pre-show dining and events; and Mattison's Culinary Adventure Travel, a personalized tour operator offering an irreplaceable hands-on culinary experience filled with history, culture, tradition and of course amazing meals.
Mattison's has received numerous awards over the years. Mattison's was awarded Florida Trend's Golden Spoon Brand Award, one of Florida's most prestigious culinary accolades. Other awards include the Sarasota Herald Tribune's Readers' Choice Awards, Sarasota Magazine's Best of the Best, SRQ Magazine's Hot List, Creative Loafing's Editor's Choice Award, Bradenton Herald's Readers' Choice Awards, and many others.
You are bidding on one (1) Certificate valid for one table-side cooking demo luncheon for 6 with Executive Chef Paul Mattison at Mattison's Forty-One.
NOTE: Minimum 3-week advance reservations are required. Certificate expires June 1, 2015.
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