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DISTINGUISHED RESTAURANTS OF NORTH AMERICA ANNOUNCES NEW OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

New Orleans, LA. (October 21, 2008) - At its 18th annual educational conference and awards gala, held in New Orleans, LA, from October 19-21, the Distinguished Restaurants of North America (DiRōNA) announced its new officers and directors.
 
Assuming the chair position is Mr. William L. Hyde, Jr., (pictured right) principal of Briarwood West Investments, LLC, and owner of Abacus/Jasper's Restaurant Group in Dallas, TX. Hyde was a partner of Ruth Fertel and chief executive officer of Ruth's Chris Steak House, Inc., until his retirement in 2003. In addition to is volunteer responsibilities for DiRōNA, Hyde also serves as vice chair of the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Board of Trustees.

Karen Olson (left), principal of Metropolitan in Salt Lake City, UT, accepted the rol of vice chair. Olson has a master's degree from Pepperdine University and is the founder and co-chair of the Downtown Dine O' Round. This highly successful two week restaurant promotion brings together 40 restaurants twice a year. For her work in increasing the vitality and economic development of downtown Salt Lake City, she and her committee were recipients of the 2004 Downtown Alliance Lifestyle Achievement Award.

First vice chair Joseph DiSalvo (right), owner of DiSalvo's Station, Latrobe, PA, currently serves as the president of the Pennsylvania Restaurant Association. DiSalvo is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of American in New Hyde Park, NY and Florida International University. He holds the largest bi-annual charity event in Western Pennsylvania, Taste the Good Life, which benefits local area charities.

In addition to officer changes, two new directors were added to the DiRōNA Board in industry partner positions. James W. Chamberlain, senior vice president, field sales U.S., Ecolab, St. Paul, MN., and Hans Lindh, vice president, Restaurant Industry Merchant Services North America, American Express, New York, NY, will serve two-year terms. 
 
About DiRōNA

DiRōNA was established in 1990 to promote the fine dining industry. The DiRōNA distinction is bestowed upon only the most distinguished fine dining establishments.

To be eligible, restaurants must be in operation, under the same ownership, for a minimum of three years. A rigorous, anonymous inspection process scrutinizes every aspect of the dining experience - food, wine, service, physical property and décor.

To date, fewer than 800 restaurants have earned the DiRōNA distinction.

FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact: Mary Gratzer FSA Group - A Lebhar-Friedman Company 502-583-7855 dirona@hqtrs.com

DiRōNA Headquarters 455 South Fourth Street Suite 650 Louisville, KY 40202 www.dirona.com

PRESS RELEASE
August 20, 2008
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Diocese of Greensburg Catholic Charities serves
up a spectacular evening for a Cause

“Taste the Good Life”
at  DiSalvo’s Station Restaurant
Thursday Evening, October 30, 2008

An evening of food, fun, and entertainment in
support of Diocese of Greensburg

Latrobe, PA – Bi-annually, the "Taste the Good Life" benefit for charitable causes takes over DiSalvo's Station Restaurant in Latrobe in the form of an extravaganza hosted by Joseph DiSalvo.  Mr. DiSalvo, 2008 President of the Pennsylvania Restaurant Association, looks at the “Taste the Good Life” events  as “not only a way to serve the community, but as a way to bring awareness to the hard work and dedication of local non-profit service organizations”.

This fall, Diocese of Greensburg Catholic Charities will be the recipient of the generosity of the DiSalvo family and their equally generous patrons.   The three-hour event, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM includes an open bar, gourmet food stations, live entertainment, a raffle, and a chance to enjoy some of the world’s best cigars in Joey D’s Sala da Fumo.  DiSalvo’s Station Restaurant is located in the architecturally spectacular 1903 built Pennsylvania Railroad Station that is on the National Register of Historic Landmarks.

About Diocese of Greensburg Catholic Charities Diocese of Greensburg Catholic Charities was recently awarded the Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO) Seal of Excellence for successfully completing the Standards for Excellence certification program.

Standards for Excellence are based on fundamental values such as honesty, integrity, fairness, respect, trust, responsibility, and accountability.

The Diocese of Greensburg calls together the pilgrim people of God in Armstrong, Fayette, Indiana and Westmoreland counties under the leadership of the diocesan bishop. This local church responds to the universal call of salvation in Jesus Christ by leading individuals, families, parishes and the community at large on the faith 'Journey of a Lifetime' from conception into eternal life. Our mission is continually realized by proclaiming God's word, celebrating the sacraments, forming communities of faith, and building a just and compassionate society in which all people may share God's gifts.

Catholic Charities provides a variety of services designed to meet the needs of members of the community—adoption center and search, pregnancy center, counseling, social ministry, foster care, and more.

A United Way Agency
711 East Pittsburgh Street / Greensburg / PA, 15601 / 724-837-1840 / www.dioceseofGreensburg.org

For more information on how to be involved or to attend this event, please contact DiSalvo’s Station Restaurant at 724-539-0500, or visit their website, www.disalvosrestaurant.com.

PRESS RELEASE
October 10, 2007

Local Restaurateur named President of Pennsylvania Restaurant Association

Joseph DiSalvo of DiSalvo’s Station Restaurant
Earns Top Industry Title

Harrisburg, PA -- Joseph DiSalvo, owner of DiSalvo’s Station Restaurant in Latrobe, will be appointed president of the Pennsylvania Restaurant Association (PRA) next month.  The PRA will install its 2008 officers at its Annual Membership Meeting and Awards Dinner on November 4-5, which will celebrate the organization’s 70th Anniversary.  This prestigious honor is befitting of DiSalvo, a member of the PRA for the past 13 years.

In 1999, DiSalvo was named Restaurateur of the Year by the Western Pennsylvania Restaurant Association, and again by the Pittsburgh chapter of the American Culinary Federation in 2002.

Likewise, DiSalvo’s Station Restaurant has been the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions. It was selected as one of only 11 restaurants in the nation “Most Worthy of a Destination Stop” by the Culinary Institute of America and as one of the top 20 restaurants in Pennsylvania by “Server” magazine.

DiSalvo is a strong advocate of giving back to the community his business has thrived in.  “Taste the Good Life”, the largest bi-annual charity fundraising event in Pennsylvania, has become the trademark event at DiSalvo’s.  The event is held every spring and fall (next event October 18), with a different charitable organization selected as recipient of donations each time.  DiSalvo’s has also participated in DiRoNA Week, a restaurant week launched by the Distinguished Restaurants of North America and the Share Our Strength Foundation to fight childhood hunger.

Mr. DiSalvo is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and Florida International University. He serves concurrently on the Board of Directors for the PRA, the Advisory Board of the Pennsylvania Culinary Institute and as Board Member and Marketing Director of DiRoNA.

As incoming President of the PRA, DiSalvo’s wish is to unify and bring new light to the association.  “Restaurateurs statewide need to work together to further develop their current infrastructure and communication and to bring new members on board.  In the constantly changing restaurant environment, it is important that PRA members are engaged, involved and ready to adapt to changes in the industry.  Participation from all members is needed,” states DiSalvo. 

DiSalvo, with his strong passion, aspires to bring fine dining “to the next level for the good of all involved.”

For more information on attending this event, please contact Heidi Howard at the PRA, prior to October 29, 2007.

PRA
100 State Street
Harrisburg, PA
800-345-5353
Email: heidi@parestaurant.org
DiSalvo’s Station Restaurant / 325 McKinley Avenue / Latrobe, PA   15650 / 724-539-0500

www.disalvosrestaurant.com