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2011 THE WASHINGTON POST Dining Room shines at enhanced Palena
2011 THE WASHINGTON POST A cheap eats smackdown: New York vs. Washington
2011 WASHINGTON CITY PAPER Frank Ruta’s Truffled Palena Burger
2010 THE WASHINGTON POST Frank Ruta, the best chef you've never heard of
2001-2010 THE WASHINGTON POST Dining Guide's Annual Top 50
2001-2010 WASHINGTONIAN MAGAZINE 100 Best Restaurants
2003-2010 WASHINGTONIAN MAGAZINE Blue Ribbon Winner
2007 WASHINGTON CITY PAPER Chef of the Year
2007 JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION Best Chef Mid-Atlantic
2002 GOURMET MAGAZINE 50 best
2001-2002 THE WINE ADVOCATE Top Meals
2001 FOOD AND WINE MAGAZINE Best Chef
2001 NEW YORK TIMES Top Tables by Mark Bittman
2000 ESQUIRE MAGAZINE Best New Restaurant
ZAGAT GUIDE Top Marks in all Categories