- Derek Barnes
Derek’s Culinary Casual sets the standard for fine dining in Sarasota. With extensive training and experience in the culinary arts, a creative flair and an innovative style, Derek has been pleasing Sarasota diners at his own restaurant for 6 years running. Perennially a favorite amongst critics and customers, Derek’s talent for creating unique, delectable dishes has earned him a semifinalist nomination for the prestigious James Beard Best Chef South award, Florida Trend’s Golden Spoon award, the “Most Innovative Chef” title in the Best of SRQ Magazine, and inclusion in the exclusive Zagat America’s Top Restaurants listing.
Derek’s Culinary Casual
Welcomes You to New Year’s Eve 2012
FIRST COURSE
SEA SCALLOPS & CAVIAR
house made pasta,TaylorBayscallops, caviar, preserved lemon butter
SONOMA-CUTRER, Chardonnay, 2009, Sonoma
14. additional with wine pairing
~or~
BLUE CRAB BRANDADE
grilled corn bisque, blue crab, parmesan & truffle oil whipped potato, tatsoi greens
FRANCOIS MONTAND, Sparkling Wine, NV, France
10. additional with wine pairing
~or~
HOUSE CURED FOIE GRAS
ginger & citrus scented cranberries, walnut streusel, sauternes & vanilla bean vinaigrette
SCHLOSS VOLLRADS, Riesling, 2010, Germany
12. additional with wine pairing
SECOND COURSE
BEEF SHORT RIBS
chorizo mashed potatoes, black olive roasted green beans, crispy onion,
smoked shallot sauce
AMALAYA, Malbec, 2009, Argentina
10. additional with wine pairing
~or~
MALLARD DUCK
crispy roasted ½ mallard duck, house made potato gnocchi,
wild mushroom & foie gras ragout
LOLA, Pinot Noir, 2008, Russian River
15. additional with wine pairing
~or~
ARROZ CON MARISCOS
crispy barramundi, shrimp, calamari & mussels with toasted rice, white beans,
aji pancha broth, red onion & cilantro condiment
LAS BRISAS, Sauvignon Blanc – Verdejo Blend, Spain
9. additional with wine pairing
~or~
BUTTER POACHED LOBSTER TAIL
parsnip, sweet pea, mint, preserved lemon, vanilla bean butter
HONIG, Sauvignon Blanc, 2009, Napa Valley
11. additional with wine pairing
THIRD COURSE
SMORES CHOCOLATE COOKIESANDWICH
Michigan cherry curd, pistachio crumble
WARRE’S WARRIOR, Special Reserve Port
9. additional with wine pairing
~or~
POACHED PEAR
lavender & honey poached pear, goat cheese ice cream,
black pepper caramel sauce
DOMAINE de BEAUMALRIC, Muscat de Beaumes de Venice, France
10. additional with wine pairing
~or~
ARTISAN CHEESE PLATE
candied pecans, dried apples, guava pâté
PEDRO XIMÉNEZ, Solera 1927
12. additional with wine pairing
75 DOLLARS, PLUS TAX, PLUS 20% GRATUITY
Please note space is limited and reservations are a must. To make reservations, please contact Derek’s Culinary Casual at 941-366-6565.
