DiRōNA Photo Archive

Karen Olson is the 2010-12 Chair of DiRōNA. Karen is principal of the Metropolitan in Salt Lake City, UT

Tuna Tartar from Acqua in San Diego, CA

Lobster alla Sirena from DiSalvo's Station in LaTrobe, PA

Chocolate Gateau from Mr. Stox Restaurant in Anaheim, CA

Nonaga Original Japanese Cheescake, "Kinako" & Black Bean Ice Cream, and Fried Sugar Coated Sweet Potato (prepared by Iron Chef Kimio Nonaga during the 2010 Grand Gala in Toronto)

Herb-Crusted Lamb Chop Lollipops from DiSalvo's Station in LaTrobe, PA

Shrimp Jenkins from Equus in Louisville, KY

 

CONFERENCE KICKOFF (2010)
Chairman Bill Hyde opens the 2010 Educational Conference and 20th anniversary celebration in Toronto

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NEW MEMBER GROUP (2010)
Many of the newest recipients of the DiRōNA Achievement of Distinction in Dining were on hand to be recognized during the Grand Gala at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto.

HALL OF FAME (2010)
Chef Pino Posteraro of Cioppino's Mediterranean Grill in Vancouver is the 2010 DiRōNA Hall of Fame recipient. Here he shows off one of his dishes from the seven-course dinner he orchestrated for conference attendees.

LEADERSHIP (2010)
DiRōNA Chair-elect Karen Olson, Vice Chair-elect Joey DiSalvo, Conference Chair John Arena, and Chair William Hyde, Jr.

NEW MEMBER GROUP (2009)
Representatives from the newest DiRōNA members attended the Awards Gala at the Rosewood Crescent Hotel in Dallas to be welcomed into the organization.

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HALL OF FAME (2009)
DiRōNA's 2009 Hall of Fame recipients Kurt Knowles (left) of Knowles Restaurants and Jim Chamberlain of Ecolab, Inc.

ARENA AND FOLSE (2008)
One of DiRōNA’s founders, John Arena (left), with Conference Chair John Folse sampling New Orleans’ cuisine after the “Icon Foods of New Orleans” session of the 2008 Educational Conference.

DINE AROUND DOMINIQUES (2008)
Conference Chair John Folse (left), Michael Batterberry of Food Arts, and DiRōNA Chair John C. Metz, Jr. (right) meet with the chef at Dominique’s as part of the conference “dine-around.”

HALL OF FAME GROUP (2008)
DiRōNA Chair John C. Metz, Jr. (left) and Chair-elect William J. Hyde, Jr. (right) welcome into the DiRōNA Hall of Fame Rick Powers of Beverly’s at Coeur d’Alene Resort, Carlton L. Curtis of Coca-Cola North America, and Ralph Brennan of Brennan Restaurant Group.

NEW MEMBER GROUP (2008)
New members attended the Awards Gala at the Plimsoll Club in New Orleans to be formally welcomed into the DiRōNA family of restaurants.

DiSalvo's Station, a nationally registered, historic landmark railroad station is known for its custom, award-winning, authentic Italian cuisine.

Duane’s Prime Steaks & Seafood at the Mission Inn in Riverside, CA serves select USDA Prime Beef, the freshest seafood and the finest wines.

Bohanan's blends Texas spirit with Old World charm, creating a space that pays tribute to the traditions of the past with a sense of pride.

Welcome to La Habichuela, an enchanting restaurant that specializes in seafood from the Cancun region. The intimate atmosphere is the ideal settings for an unforgettable evening.

Romance has always been in the mountain air surrounding Log Haven. Consistently awarded “Most Romantic Restaurant” by Utah publications, Log Haven has carried on its pioneering tradition as a cherished gathering place.

Tony's Restaurant in St. Louis, MO has been a Dirona restaurant since 1992. Since 1946, Tony's has been legendary for their perfect meals, the finest wines and the most elegant service, creating a truly unique dining experience.

In 1989, i Ricchi took a family tradition from the Tuscan village of Cercina, Italy to Washington D.C., combining the warmth of the traditional Italian dining experience with signature family recipes.