News Article
A 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 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 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 Named Among Top 25 Naples Restaurants
21 Spices by chef Asif has been named among the Top 25 restaurants in Naples by food critic JLB from the Naples Daily News. We are very grateful for this recognition which is the result of the hard work and dedication of all our staff members. Special thanks to Jean Le Boeuf of course! Read full article below!
Read More