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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 MoreA year after dining with Biden, Naples chef makes dinner for vice president
Syed was invited to create an exclusive menu for Vice President Kamala Harris’ dinner.
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 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
CHEF ASIF IN THE SPOTLIGHT AGAIN
Naples’ own celebrity chef heads to the James Beard House Nov. 16. BY CHELLE KOSTER WALTON / Gulfshore Life First it was various stints on the Food Network, including a victory over Bobby Flay with his tandoori chicken. Now Chef Asif Syed from 21 Spices by Chef Asif in East Naples is making headlines with an invitation from…
Read MoreDancing with the Local Stars Naples on Nov 9th
Chef Asif is ready to rock his dance shoes for the upcoming Dancing with the Local Stars Naples on Nov 9th benefiting the Humane Society Naples. Support this great charity by voting for chef Asif. #DWTLSN #DancingforHSN
Read More21 Spices by Chef Asif in Naples, FL has been recognized as a DiRoNA Awarded restaurant since 2019!
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…
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