Passing of DiRoNA Co-Founder, John Arena

Passing of DiRoNA Co-Founder, John Arena

John Arena 1924 – 2023 JOHN ARENA OBITUARY November 19, 1924 – February 11, 2023 Our beloved father, John Arena, passed away unexpectedly, on February 11, 2023. Born in Calabria, Italy, he travelled alone to Australia by ship at the age of 14 in...
2022 DiRōNA Scholarship Recipients

2022 DiRōNA Scholarship Recipients

DiRōNA is excited to announce that 9 students from across North America received a USD $2,500 scholarship towards their culinary and hospitality studies. Through our partnership with the NRAEF, we are proud that DiRōNA is able to have an impact on the lives of the...
Fred Dame, MS DiRōNA Hall Of Fame Dinner – Monterey, CA

Fred Dame, MS DiRōNA Hall Of Fame Dinner – Monterey, CA

Monday, January 13th, 2020 Monterey, CA The famous wine cellar at The Sardine Factory was the perfect venue to induct Master Sommelier Fred Dame into the Distinguished Restaurants Of North America Hall Of Fame. Friends and family from Canada, Mexico and across the US...