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WEDNESDAY SEP 9, 2015 |
BY KAYE WARR
Here in Sarasota, Paul Mattison has been a household name since the early '90s when he was the Executive Chef/Proprietor of Summerhouse Restaurant on Siesta Key. When my family came to America in 1996 and settled in Sarasota, we quickly became fans of both the gorgeous restaurant (sorely missed) and the exquisite food. When Chef Paul created the Mattison’s concept in late 2001 we followed en masse, and over the years we’ve watched him develop into one of Sarasota’s most beloved and successful restauranteurs. He’s also an integral part of our community—a philanthropist and an educator. Chef Paul and his team built a garden outside of Philippi Shores Elementary, where children learn about nutrition, meal-planning and cooking and enjoy the fresh fruits and vegetables that populate the garden. Whilst enjoying a tasty Kale and Quinoa Salad at Mattison’s Forty-One, we learned Chef Paul has now been recognized on a national level. Joining the ranks of such culinary luminaries as Charlie Trotter and Mario Batali, Paul Mattison has been invited as one of five top chefs in the country to participate in the Cakebread Cellars American Harvest Workshop in Napa Valley from Sept. 12-15. When Chef Paul returns from this once in a lifetime workshop he’ll be presenting a special six-course wine pairing dinner on Sept. 26 at 6:30pm featuring Cakebread Wines and a menu influenced by his time spent in Napa, reserve a seat quickly!
Mattison's Forty-One, 7275 S. Tamiami Trail, 941-921-3400
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