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.

21 Spices ZD Wine Dinner (Naples, Florida)

4 COURSE WINE DINNER FEATURING ZD WINES & 21 Spices

JANUARY 8 @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

In collaboration with ZD Wines, 21 Spices by chef Asif held an exclusive four-course wine dinner, showcasing contemporary Indian cuisine paired with wines from the Napa Valley.ZD Wines is owned and operated by three generations of the deLeuze family in the heart of Napa Valley.

“50th Anniversary Cuvee” Sparkling, Carneros, 2015

1st course

Pani Puri Fried Crisp Stuffed with Crab, Garbanzo and heirloom tomatoes filled with spicy water

Chardonnay, California, 2016

2nd course

Tandoori Quail Crunchy pumpkin luqmee with golden & Red beetroot extract

Pinot Noir, Carneros, 2014

3rd course

Pistachio lamb seekh kebab on Kulcha Bread Fig raita, fresh mint and onion foam

“Founder’s Reserve” Pinot Noir, Carneros, 2016

4th course

Cardamom chocolate mille feuille Almond Halwa paste, 24 karat gold

Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2015

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