FROM DEREK'S DESK
Recently I had the honor to offer my house as a location to the Pasadena Conservatory of Music. I am always
amazed at the immense talent of people. When I sit at the piano I try to create some sort of sound that will not
offend my neighbors! And then I experience these young musicians who seem to make music so effortlessly.
What struck me most though was how they were all enjoying themselves as they performed and you could hear
it in the music.
It reminded me of being at Derek’s and seeing Juan and my other chefs working together. I often tease them, that
they are all enjoying themselves too much. I think though that you can taste it in the food as you can hear it in
music. I only hope you all agree will continue to take pleasure in the talents of my crew, my family, … as I do.
New Dishes and Desserts
Expect to see over the coming months some new and some renovated dishes at Derek’s. Savor our Roasted Beet,
Caramelized Onion & Crumbled Feta Tart with Micro Greens; Steamed Green Lip Mussels in a Curry Broth;
Black Stripe Seabass over Braised fennel with Black Olives; Venison with Parsnips & Cranberry-Port Sauce;
Roasted Pork Chop, Apple-Potato Hash Browns with a Calvados-Sage Sauce; Sweet Risotto with Spiced Fruit
Compote; Chocolate-Hazlenut Torte with Amaretto Whipped Cream; Espresso Panna Cotta with Chocolate Coffee
Beans.
Wine Dinner—Friday March 31st
D’Ampiere Champagne, “A family, A Champagne, A Way of Life”
An exclusive evening hosted by: Comte Audoin de Dampierre. By special arrangement we are honored to be
able to offer you a truly unique evening. The Comte will be hosting only this one wine dinner in California so
reserve your place early. Owner and wine maker, he brings his own special charisma to the world of champagne.
Savor and explore 4 different champagnes including the Comte’s family reserve.
1st - Terrine of Foie Gras with Shaved Black Truffles & Brioche Toasts — Dampierre, Ambassadeurs, Brut
2nd - Smoked Muscovy Duck & Asian Cabbage Salad, Toasted Almonds & Cranberry Dressing — Dampierre Blanc de Blanc
3rd - Wild King Salmon En Pappilotte with Braised Vegetables — Oiel De Perdrix Champagne Brut Rose
4th - Bacon Wrapped Poussin, Roasted Parsnips, Cumquat Marmalade — Dampierre, Family Reserve, Brut
5th - French Cheese Board with Petite Fours — La Gardine, Chateau Neuf Du Pape
Price is $135 per person. Tax and gratuity not included.
All wines featured will be available for purchase through Mission Wines in South Pasadena.
Voyage of the Senses Wine Dinner Friday April 28th 2006
Enjoy great food… Enjoy great wine… Indulge your sense for a while!
Jean-Baptiste Dhalluin will present you boutique wines from selected wineries from around the world.
For more than five years, Jean-Baptiste has worked in Europe for some prestigious brands of wines and
spirits: Champagne Piper, Charles Heidsieck, Hennesy Cognac, … He now hosts educational wines
events around Southern California.
1st - Arugula Salad with Crispy Pancetta & Poached Egg — Villa Sonia Pinot Griggio
2nd - Warm Goat Cheese with Jumbo Tiger Shrimp — Montpellier Viognier, Napa
3rd - Roasted Quail filled with Wild Mushroom Risotto, Reduction Sauce — Montpellier Pinot Noir, Napa
4th - Roasted Venision with Brasied Red Cabbage, Scalloped Potatoes — Tour de Tardis Lysis, Cote du Rhone
5th - Cinnamon-Apple & Raisin Crumble with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream — Powers Muscat Canelli, Columbia Valley
Price is $85 per person. Tax and gratuity not included.
Mother’s Day, May 14th
For Mother’s Day—why not make it a week! We will be featuring a special tasting menu for the week of May 14th,
a treat for all mothers, so give them the night off and join us for an evening when you can all relax and let us take
care of you with great food, great service and of course a complimentary glass of champagne for all Mom’s.
Mother’s Week Tasting Menu
1st - Hearts of Romaine with Pesto Dressing and Giant Croutons, Parmesan Shavings
2nd - Wild Mushroom Bouchee with Capers, Bacon and Creme Fraiche
3rd - Monkfish wrapped in Bacon, Wasabi Mashed Potato and Saffron Sauce
4th - Chocolate Pot De Crème
Price is $65 per person. Tax and gratuity not included. Please bring in your newsletter to claim your
complimentary glass of fine champagne for all Mom’s during this week. Offer valid only with dinner at Derek’s.
Coming in June
Paul Young Wine Dinner and Fathers Day Special so watch our web site for details
PERFECT PARTY PLACES
Let us entertain you and your friends at Derek’s, where we offer three distinctive dining rooms that can accommodate
parties from 6 to 40. Choose from the spacious Bistro, the soundproof Private Dining Room, and the intimate
and elegant Petite Dining Room. We’ll assist you in selecting a sensational menu and we’ll do all the rest. Or
if you prefer, we can take care of all your celebrations at your own house or office. Please contact
Caroline or Lanette for details.
DEREK'S—181 EAST GLENARM STREET—PASADENA—626/799-5252—WWW.DEREKS.COM
