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Famous Naples chef cooks at Vice President Kamala Harris’ residence in Washington, D.C.
Naples Daily News Chef-owner Asif Syed of 21 Spices made his third return to the nation’s capital, this time to cook for Vice President Kamala Harris at a reception earlier this month. The owner of the East Naples restaurant cooked for an official reception recognizing Eid-Al-Adha, the second and the largest of the two main…
Read MoreChef Asif Syed cooked at Vice President’s hosted Eid-Al-Adha Celebrations
Chef Asif Syed was invited to create an exclusive menu for Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband Douglas Emhoff.
Read MoreIndian Cuisine is On Fire
Across Southwest Florida, the spicy traditions are catching on. Prime example, and undoubtedly trendsetting among this new generation of local Indian restaurants, Chef Asif Syed has made a name for the genre and himself in the United States, far beyond his posh dining room in East Naples. His 21 Spices by Chef Asif opened in December 2015…
Read MoreTable Talk with Naples’ Culinary Talents
After slogging through almost a year of COVID-19 and its ill effects on their businesses and community, three Naples hospitality superstars seize a lighter moment to gather in a gorgeous home for a savory and sweet tasting dinner, accompanied by delicious wines. The first to arrive, with the sun bouncing off her shiny dark hair,…
Read MoreThe “King of Spices” Helps to Feed Those in Need
Every morning we awake and turn on the TV or listen to the radio news on our way to work, where we are overwhelmed with stories about the devastation around the world due to the coronavirus. Tabloid papers are posted at the check-out lines in supermarkets, pharmacies and department stores with other negative or questionable…
Read More21 Spices Named Naples Illustrated's Best International Cuisine 2019
21 Spices has been named the winner of this year’s Dining Awards by Naples Illustrated for Best International Cuisine
Read More21 Spices Among the Top 100 Restaurants in Florida
Annabelle Tometich, Fort Myers News-Press Published 9:35 a.m. ET Dec. 10, 2019 | Updated 10:50 a.m. ET Dec. 10, 2019 Nine Southwest restaurants found themselves in prestigious company late last month when Florida Trend magazine honored them with Golden Spoons. The St. Petersburg-based magazine awards its top dining honor to only about 100 restaurants throughout the state each year,…
Read MoreChef Asif Syed named one of Gulfshore Life’s 2019 Men of the Year
Impressions from our James Beard House event “Innovative Indian Cuisine by chef Asif”.
Special thanks to the James Beard Foundation, our wine sponsor Darioush Winery – Napa Valley and beer sponsor 1947 Premium Lager.
Read More21 Spices newest Blue Zones Project Restaurant
Congratulations 21 Spices by Chef Asif on becoming the newest Blue Zones Project Approved restaurant! It was a great turnout at the ribbon cutting and thank you to everyone who celebrated with us. “Becoming Blue Zones Project Approved will definitely create an impact in my restaurant,” said Chef Asif. “We serve fresh, farm to table food, practice…
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