Jonathan Dearden / Executive Chef
Beginning by working weekends in his family’s restaurants outside of Washington, D.C., Chef Jonathan Dearden has forged an impressive career, and brings a wealth of experience to his expertly crafted menu at Stratus Lounge. Prior to joining the team at the Monaco Philadelphia, he led the kitchens at Radiator (in Kimpton’s Mason and Rook hotel) and Jade Mountain (a Travel + Leisure pick for “Best Resort” in the Caribbean and the #3 resort worldwide). Previous positions included work with such luminaries as world-call hotelier Andre Balazs, James Beard-winning chef Allen Susser, and much-lauded restaurateur Ashok Bajaj. Chef Dearden was named to DC Refined’s exclusive “34 Under 34” list, and was 2018’s “Best Chef on the Block” for Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. He went on to appear on ABC’s “The Chew,” where he expanded that title to include “Best Chef on the Block” for the entire East Coast. He is a graduate of The Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale.
