The Distinguished Restaurants of North America that, by recognizing excellence, seeks to promote distinguished dining throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Extensive criteria and impartial inspection process are used to evaluate all aspects of an excellent dining experience. A restaurant displaying the DiRōNA Achievement of Distinction in Dining has earned one of the most respected awards in the dining and hospitality communities. The authority for excellence in distinguished dining, DiRōNA provides a forum for education, networking, philanthropy, marketing, and advertising benefits for the distinguished dining community.