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Derek Barnes: Executive Chef/Owner

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Derek's Culinary Casual's Executive Chef/Owner and namesake Derek Barnes is no stranger to the restaurant industry. Derek Barnes began his culinary education at The School of Culinary Arts, Denver, Colorado where he graduated with honors at the top of his class. Fresh out of culinary school, Derek immediately went to work for Emeril Lagasse at Emeril's Restaurant in New Orleans, Louisiana. After a four year stint at
Emeril's, he moved to Florida and worked at the award winning Beach Bistro on Anna Maria Island, as Chef de Cuisine. Prior to opening Derek's Culinary Casual, Derek was the Executive Chef at 5-One-6 Burns.

Derek's Culinary Casual focuses on updated comfort food and progressive American dishes, and dining patrons can expect the imaginative as well as the familiar from Chef Derek Barnes.

 

 

 

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Hours of Operation

Lunch 11:30 - 2:30 Tues - Fri
Dinner 5:00 - 10:00 Tues - Sat

Tidbits

"Chef Derek Barnes creates dishes that are adventurous and precise at the same time. He plays with textures and flavors, pushing the gastronomic envelope at one of the most interesting and best restaurants in town."
Brian Ries, Creative Loafing

"This is true big city, indie style dining: sharp, chef-driven cooking in a plain storefront space in a not yet gentrified neighborhood. Choose foie gras, crispy rabbit, killer soups, scallops and peas, chicken and quinoa. Every course is a robust adventure, from small plates to dessert."
Chris Sherman, St. Petersburg Times

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Reservations

Reservations are not required, but are recommended. Give us a call to set you up!

941-366-6565

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Location

Derek's Culinary Casual restaurant is located in the heart of downtown Sarasota just two blocks north of Fruitville Road on Central Avenue. We're on the east side of the street. Look for the red hanging sign! (Click Here for Google Map Directions, will open in new window)

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