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about dereks
Derek’s is a casually elegant restaurant renowned for superb California contemporary cuisine. The restaurant’s a-la carte menu offers a wide variety of dishes prepared in the tradition of classic French cooking. Executive chef Juan Dominguez takes advantage of the seasonal local produce and fresh seafood, fine meats, game and poultry. He creates exotic appetizers, entrees, and special offerings. A Chef’s tasting menu is also served. The menu includes adaptations of classics like Derek’s Beef Wellington, Rack of Lamb with Bordelaise sauce, Muscovy Duck breast in Port reduction, Swordfish in lemon caper sauce, as well as seasonal specialties. Dereks' extensive wine cellar has been honored by Wine Spectator Magazine for three consecutive years. Approximately 300 labels representative of fine California, French, and other regions -- approximately 4,000 bottles -- are personally selected by Derek Dickenson to complement the menu. "We are dedicated to providing our customers with an extraordinary dining experience," says owner Derek Dickenson. "Our knowledgeable staff provides impeccable service to create the ultimate in fine dining."
Derek’s is open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday, 5:30 p.m. to closing. Or, if you are in the mood for a romantic dinner at home, call-in your order to pick up from 5:30p on. Derek's ever-changing dessert menu includes a variety of flavorful bread puddings, assorted fruit tarts, cakes with cookies as well as specialties such as Watermelon Granita with homemade Lady Fingers. Derek's pastries, cookies and hand-made chocolates and confections are offered in mini and regular size to go.
Derek's is located at
181 East Glenarm Avenue in Pasadena. Valet and free parking is available. For reservations please call (626) 799-5252.
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2006 ZAGAT LOS ANGELES RESTAURANT GUIDE "Great host" Derek Dickenson titillates "serious food lovers" with "innovative" "top-tier" Cal-French cuisine full of "beautiful, balanced flavors" and paired with "outstanding" wines at his "homey", "romantic" bistro... |
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