With a celebrity chef at the helm of its North Naples restaurant, The Perry Hotel we first told you about last year has been getting some national attention.
The Perry debuted in January while also unveiling its Tigress Cantonese Chophouse, Easy Tiger Rooftop Bar and other amenities.
Here’s what to know.
Who is celebrity chef at The Perry Hotel and Tigress in Naples?
The host of Tastemade’s “All Up In My Grill,” native Chicagoan Dale Talde has competed in three seasons of Bravo’s “Top Chef” and opened restaurants from South Florida to New York.
“I’m thrilled to bring a fresh dining concept to Florida that blends my love of Cantonese cuisine with the drama of a classic steakhouse,” Talde said. “We’re not just serving incredible cuts of meat; we’re creating a culinary journey that celebrates bold flavors and innovative cocktails. This concept is all about pushing boundaries and giving diners something they’ve never experienced before.”
Owner and chef Dale Talde of Fort Lee in the kitchen preparing fried rice at this Jersey City restaurant.
Where is Tigress at The Perry Hotel in Collier County, Florida?
Adjacent to the Easy Tiger, the rooftop full-service 75-seat venue sits seven stories above the Cocohatchee River.
Off U.S. 41, north of Immokalee Road, The Perry officially rose at 12155 Tamiami Trail N.
Tigress Cantonese Chophouse opened in January.
What does Tigress Cantonese Chophouse feature in SW Florida?
Pairing Asian-fusion cuisine with dry-aged meats, chops and steaks, the menu has featured dishes such as such as Peking duck, wok-fried lobster and dim sum.
It involves the marrying of Chinese flavors with locally sourced produce, sustainable seafood and prime cuts of meat, according to Talde.
Chef Dale Talde gives a preview of his new restaurant, Goosefeather in Tarrytown Aug. 6, 2019.
Who is Bravo ‘Top Chef’ contestant and judge Dale Talde?
The son of Filipino immigrants, he first opened a restaurant in Brooklyn, New York more than a dozen years ago, before debuting eateries in Manhattan, LaGuardia Airport, the Hudson Valley, Jersey City, Miami, Palm Beach and other Eastern Seaboard locales.
Nominated for a James Beard Award for Best Chef in New York, the author and entrepreneur had his Hong Kong-inspired Goodfeather in the Westchester area make Esquire Magazine’s Best New Restaurant list.
Dale Talde, chef and owner of Goosefeather in Tarrytown.
What shows has Dale Talde, who opened Naples eatery, been on?
In addition to Tastemade host, he has been a three-time “cheftestant” and regular judge on “Top Chef” including competing in season 4, “All Star” season 8 and “Top Chef Duels. On various networks, he has competed on “Chopped,” “Iron Chef America” and “Knife Fight.” He was later head judge for a season on “Knife Fight” and guest judge on both “Chopped” and “Beat Bobby Flay.”
Among the older TV networks, he has been featured on “CBS Good Morning” and ABC’s “Good Morning America.” It was just announced that he’ll compete on Food Network’s new Tournament of Champions Season VI that begins its annual programming Feb. 16, ahead of NCAA basketball’s March Madness that it emulates.
Chef Dale Talde, owner of Goosefeather in Tarrytown and host of Tastemade’s hit series, “All Up In My Grill.” Talde was nominated as a semifinalist for “Best Chef in New York State” by the James Beard Foundation in 2022.
In what national publications has The Perry Hotel appeared?
In additional to numerous industry publications, Travel + Leisure magazine put together a write-up last month, and it was recommended as one of the places to stay on Saturday as part of Southern Living’s “6 Of The Best Solo Vacation Destinations In The South.”
Other Naples area hotels mentioned by Southern Living included Vanderbilt Beach’s The Ritz-Carlton and downtown’s Inn on Fifth and The Escalante.
In the Know: The Perry Hotel Naples is rising off Tamiami Trail, north of Immokalee Road.
When did The Perry Hotel Naples debut in Southwest Florida?
Interrupted briefly by hurricane season events, The Perry Hotel Naples with its 160 rooms opened in January after previously targeting a launch late last year, as In the Know has reported.
The lodge is the second for The Perry, a boutique hotel brand that launched in 2017 in Key West, where developer FOD Capital is based.
In the Know: The Perry Hotel Naples is rising off Tamiami Trail, north of Immokalee Road, as shown in this map from public records research.
How much did The Perry Hotel Naples cost to construct in SWFL?
Besides its restaurant, the $80-million enterprise features ground level and rooftop pools, an activity lawn, a lobby coffee destination, a fitness center, among other attractions. Most of the rooms come with balconies.
Broward County-based Casa Conde & Associates, which has designed structures in Europe, the Middle East, Central America and east of the Mississippi River in the United States, handled the look that includes a two-story lobby.
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What outdoor amenities does Perry Hotel Naples tout in Florida?
The property includes a boardwalk that meanders from the pool deck to a riverfront pier with an eight-slip marina and a dock from which water sports, fishing trips, and dolphin and sunset cruises can depart, according to Mike Raymond, FOD’s CEO.
A check Monday afternoon check found that a room for Thursday night could be reserved for $349 plus taxes and fees. Tweaking previous plans, the hotel says it will charge $150 total for one dog for stays of seven days or less, and $175 if longer. Other costs include a daily $45 resort charge for offerings such as in-room coffee, Wi-Fi, shuttles and the 24-hour fitness center.
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What drew Perry Hotel developers to SWFL for new enterprise?
“The area has become increasingly desirable for travelers due to its proximity to nearby beaches, golf courses, world-class shopping and other areas for outdoor recreation,” said Matt Strunk, chief financial officer for FOD, which purchased the six acres adjacent to the Bay House restaurant in 2021 for $4.8 million.
Collier County and the South Florida Water Management District approved permits for the inn after initial questions about mangroves. Plans for the parcel have changed several times over the years including 2018 talk of a special events locale called Reverie Hall. As part of its own efforts, FOD secured a $52 million loan from Dallas-based Hall Structured Finance.
In the Know: The Perry Hotel Naples is rising off Tamiami Trail, north of Immokalee Road. Shot July 25, 2024
What do you think of the new Perry Hotel and its restaurant?
Some North Naples residents have raved about having another option that isn’t a difficult drive deeper into the city: “Close for those of us in North Naples, and the food is fantastic,” said new fan, Jen Lane. “What a fabulous rooftop experience for North Naples. We absolutely loved everything. We had way too much food and so much fun. Started our night off with the pot stickers.”
But with the newly constructed edifice protruding skyward, altering what largely had been a lower level sea of green around that part of the inland river, not everyone is as enthusiastic, as reader Bob Stommel told In the Know last week: “I’m not a whiner, but I just have to go on record to say that the Perry Hotel in North Naples is one of the ugliest looking buildings we have seen over the years.”
Based at the Naples Daily News, Columnist Phil Fernandez ([email protected]) grew up in Southwest Florida and has led Pulitzer Prize-winning efforts. He writes In the Know, one of USA TODAY Network’s most read local news columns in the state. Support democracy. Subscribe to a newspaper.
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