DiRōNA News
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...
DiRōNA Chairman, Scott Breard guest judges at Inaugural Canadian Young Chef Young Waiter Competition
TORONTO — The winners of the first-ever Canadian national Young Chef Young Waiter contest (YCYW) were announced this week. Online contest entries ran from August through September and a judging panel of renowned hospitality personalities shortlisted six...
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...
21 Spices by Chef Asif Receives DiRōNA Award
Distinguished Restaurants of North America is proud to announce 21 Spices by Chef Asif in Naples, FL has been recognized as a DiRōNA restaurant. You will be taken on an incredible epicurean adventure at this incredible restaurant. The classical Indian cuisine features...
Why Fine Dining is Still Important
In the rush today of an ever-changing society, fine dining still has its place. Sure there are times when casual dining will suit your purposes. But when you experience a fine dining meal at an exceptional restaurant, you will truly discover the meaning of dining out....
DORSiA Restaurant receives DiRōNA Award
Distinguished Restaurants of North America is proud to announce DORSiA Restaurant in Boca Raton, FL has been recognized as a DiRōNA restaurant. This classic Italian restaurant makes their guests feel like family. It is family-owned and operated and they work very hard...
Verdicchio Ristorante receives DiRōNA Award
Distinguished Restaurants of North America is proud to announce Verdicchio Ristorante in Sudbury, ON has been recognized as a DiRōNA restaurant. This impressive restaurant takes pride in offering the freshest ingredients locally sourced to provide their guests with...
Harry’s Steakhouse receives DiRōNA Award
Distinguished Restaurants of North America is proud to announce Harry's Steakhouse in Etobicoke, ON has been recognized as a DiRōNA restaurant. Paying homage to the original Harry Barberian steakhouse 'Barberian's' Harry's Steakhouse features a classic old Hollywood...
The Sardine Factory Restaurant Celebrates 50 Years on Historic Cannery Row
The award-winning Sardine Factory restaurant on historic Cannery Row turns 50 on October 2, 2018. The golden anniversary marks a significant milestone for owners Ted Balestreri and Bert Cutino and a significant achievement for a restaurant that is known around...