Naples Next 2020 Day One

Naples Next 2020 Day One

In March 2019, NaplesNEXT was launched in Southwest Florida with the goal of creating an interactive forum filled with influential thought leaders where new ideas, trends and innovations could be discussed as we work toward building a better future for us all.

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Asif Has Been Invited To The James Beard House

Asif Has Been Invited To The James Beard House

Chefs are invited to cook at the James Beard House by the director of house programming based on multiple criteria like national or regional reputation, use of high quality, seasonal, and/or local ingredients i.e. The goal of this evaluation is to make sure that the showcase aligns with the Foundation’s mission to celebrate, nurture, and honor chefs and other leaders making America’s food culture more delicious, diverse, and sustainable.

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Naples Next Ideas Festival

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Leading the American Conversation to Enhance 

Understanding and Build a Better Future

March 18, 2019 Naples Grande Beach Resort 

I was hired by B3 Marketing to cover their clients, Asif Syed (21 Spices Dining Naples), and Jason Goddard (Aielli Group Executive Chef, Dorona, Sea Salt, and Barbatella), and also featuring Vincenzo Betulia (Tulia, The French),and Soraya Kilgore (Pastry Chef & Owner MadLab Creamery Miami) as they participate in the local talent showcase along with James Beard Foundation Featured Chef; Star of Top Chef Season 12, Gregory Gourdet, Master Sommelier Jon McDaniel, and mixologist and "top 50 taste maker(s) in the south' Tiffanie Barriere.