Chef Spotlight : Dale Talde

The James Beard nominee and Top Chef alum recently opened Tigress , a Cantonese chophouse on the rooftop of the new Perry Hotel in Naples, Florida. A Filipino American with Chinese heritage, Talde shares his vision for how guests should enjoy their meal, a twist on a favorite appetizer, and some favorite local spots.

Share-Worthy | “Cantonese food is celebratory—we want guests to share. We serve our steaks sliced with an assortment of pickles, lettuce leaves, herbs, and sauces, so everyone can create a beautiful bite of rich beef enhanced with different flavors.”

Delicious Dumpling | “For potstickers, we use dry-aged beef for the filling. It’s folded in with Chinese chives, ginger, and garlic in a Shanghai dumpling skin, which is boiled first, then pa

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