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Rep. Jeffrey Denham

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge and honor Dewz Restaurant in its success as an OpenTable Diner's Top 100 ``Best Overall'' restaurants in the nation for 2011.

This prestigious award comes from the OpenTable Diner's Choice ``2011 Annual Winners--Best Overall Top 100 Restaurant List,'' based on the reviews of more than 10 million users surveying 20,000 restaurants nationwide. This year, this fine Modesto establishment was one of only ten California restaurants to receive this award.

The Aspesi family, Judy and her son Scott, opened Dewz in 1997, and shortly after, teamed up with executive chef Vicente Alvarado. Since then, Mr. Alvarado has enriched Dewz Restaurant with exceptional recipes.

Dewz Restaurant's unique twist on combining American cuisine with Asian and French influence has made it a well known place for dinning in the Central Valley. The restaurant is known for its fresh food as well as its extensive wine selection, which features varieties from around the world.

Mr. Speaker, please join me in commending Dewz Restaurant for this prestigious recognition and in wishing them great success in their future endeavors.