Award Announcement – 21 Spices by Chef Asif https://21spicesdining.com Innovative Indian Cuisine Thu, 27 Jul 2023 17:34:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://21spicesdining.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cropped-Asset-1500-32x32.png Award Announcement – 21 Spices by Chef Asif https://21spicesdining.com 32 32 Chef Asif Goes To Washington! Meets President Biden at White House. https://21spicesdining.com/2022/05/19/chef-asif-goes-to-washington-meets-president-biden-at-white-house/ Thu, 19 May 2022 13:54:34 +0000 https://21spicesdining.com/?p=957 Naples chef Asif Syed, the owner of contemporary Indian cuisine restaurant 21 Spices, had the day of a lifetime May 2 — marking the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, at the White House.

The White House, according to a statement, “invited some of the most influential Muslims from around the country” for the Eid al-Fitr event.

“This was an extraordinary privilege and honor to be part of the Eid al-Fitr reception,” Syed says in the statement. “It fills me with great joy to see our American Muslim community come together at the White House for such special cultural occasion. Meeting and getting to know President Biden and Jill Biden as well as other community leaders was very insightful and inspiring.”

https://www.businessobserverfl.com/article/naples-chef-who-beat-bobby-flay-embraces-white-house-visit

https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/local/2022/05/08/chef-asif-syed-21-spices-eid-al-fitr-white-house-reception-president-biden-first-lady-jill-biden/9662789002/


]]> 21 Spices Named Naples Illustrated's Best International Cuisine 2019 https://21spicesdining.com/2020/01/06/naples-illustrateds-best-international-cuisine-2019/ Mon, 06 Jan 2020 15:25:36 +0000 https://21spicesdining.com/?p=786 21 Spices has been named the winner of this year’s Dining Awards by Naples Illustrated for Best International Cuisine

]]> 21 Spices Among the Top 100 Restaurants in Florida https://21spicesdining.com/2019/12/11/21-spices-among-the-top-100-restaurants-in-florida/ Wed, 11 Dec 2019 13:54:52 +0000 https://21spicesdining.com/?p=769 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, specifically to “outstanding fine dining restaurants that have demonstrated consistency in high standards and longevity, usually earned after three years in business or more,” according to floridatrend.com.

The Golden Spoons have been a Florida tradition for more than 50 years. 

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Asif Syed and Shahid Khan at Gulfshore Life's Men and Women of the Year 2019
Asif Syed and Shahid Khan at Gulfshore Life’s Men and Women of the Year 2019
]]> 21 Spices newest Blue Zones Project Restaurant https://21spicesdining.com/2019/10/28/21-spices-newest-blue-zones-project-restaurant/ Mon, 28 Oct 2019 15:14:53 +0000 https://21spicesdining.com/?p=697 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 food sustainability, and part of our mission is to build awareness on healthy eating, especially among the younger generation in our community and on a national level.”

]]> 21 Spices by Chef Asif in Naples, FL has been recognized as a DiRoNA Awarded restaurant since 2019! https://21spicesdining.com/2019/06/11/21-spices-by-chef-asif-in-naples-fl-has-been-recognized-as-a-dirona-awarded-restaurant-since-2019/ Tue, 11 Jun 2019 14:17:37 +0000 https://21spicesdining.com/?p=658 21 Spices by Chef Asif invites you to join us on an epicurean adventure, an indulgence of flavors, style and artistry, all lovingly and carefully presented for your enjoyment.

Explore the diverse flavors of classical Indian cuisine, featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients with a modern presentation, innovative culinary techniques. Our focus is to create a unique “culinary journey” that taps into and encourages the emotion and pleasures of eating while being respectful of authenticity.

The menu includes include a wide selection of outstanding biryanis, curries and vegetarian delights, refreshing salads delivered in an artistic fashion, mouthwatering Tandoor-roasted lamb, prawns, fresh fish, chicken, and kabobs flamed in an open-style kitchen. Chef Asif’s delicious homemade chutneys accompany many of our courses.

Elegant appetizers and an array of stuffed tandoori naan are offered as part of the Small Bites Menu in our Wine Bar. Saffron-ginger ice cream and unique desserts and after dinner drinks provide a sweet conclusion to your meal.

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