The Perry Hotel Naples in Florida, a 160-room hotel opening this year alongside the Tamiami Trail and the Cocohatchee River, has announced Tigress, a rooftop Cantonese chophouse helmed by Chef Dale Talde.

Known for his innovative culinary style and appearances on Top Chef: Chicago, and Top Chef: All-Stars, Talde brings a distinct Asian-American experience to Tigress, blending the boldness of steakhouse fare with the intricate flavours of Cantonese cuisine.

Talde has received critical acclaim throughout his career, having been named a semifinalist for the James Beard Awards in the Best Chef: New York State category. Beyond his TV appearances, he is the driving force behind several restaurant concepts, including Goosefeather, Talde Noodle and Dumpling.

The restaurant’s dark and sultry ambience, enhanced by dim lighting, creates an intimate setting for savouring prime cuts of meat and fresh seafood while taking in the sunset against the Gulf of Mexico.

Dishes include Dry-Aged Crown of Duck with red-cooked duck Hong Kong French toast; Dry-Aged Beef Potstickers with Chinese mustard and soy vinegar; a 20-ounce Black Angus Rib-Eye topped with soy black garlic butter; and Blue Crab Fried Rice with jalapeño aioli.

The hotel will also launch Easy Tiger, a mixology lounge curated by Lynnette Marrero, mixologist and co-founder of Speed Rack. Situated in North Naples, Florida, where the charm of old and new converge, Tigress and Easy Tiger blend the richness of Cantonese cuisine with a vibrant cocktail culture.

The late-night cocktail lounge will serve a robust menu of craft cocktails curated by Marrero, who has also served as a MasterClass host and is recognised by The James Beard Foundation.

Easy Tiger’s cocktail menu includes the Tigress-Tini with Japanese gin or vodka, the Hong Kong Old-Fashioned with Japanese whisky, and the Li Chi Sour with Mizu lemongrass shochu, chrysanthemum and lychee. A curated wine list features an extensive selection of bottles from vineyards across the globe, designed to be paired with the restaurant’s bold, flavourful dishes.

“I’m thrilled to be back in Florida and to introduce myself to the enthusiastic culinary scene in Naples,” says Talde, who previously led restaurants in Miami and Palm Beach. “Tigress will be a Cantonese-inspired chophouse that fuses my signature style with a deep love for steak. Both locals and hotel guests can look forward to creative ingredients and global inspirations from my culinary journey.”

“Our new bar programme is designed to celebrate and complement Chef Dale Talde’s unique take on Hong Kong-inspired cuisine,” says Marrero. “Each drink is designed to elevate and complement the vibrant flavours of his dishes, using bold, dynamic and layered ingredients with flavours that surprise and delight.”