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randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"Don has shared with me not only knowledge about food and wine but also about life. He sticks behind his beliefs in good times and bad times. I trust his professional judgment on food establishments as though he was one of my chef friends. I love his care for his blog page, always run in a proper and fair way, and I follow his chats - his passion shows in each and every one of his posts. Bravo! DC needs more of you! \"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- Roberto Donna, Chef, Galileo III; 1996 James Beard Award Winner, Best Chef, Mid-Atlantic</p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"Don Rockwell's knowledge of food and restaurants is unparalleled. His pure, insightful thoughts on food and wine seem to come from the chef or sommelier himself. I truly value his observations and sage opinions.\"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- Jeff Heineman, Chef-Owner, Grapeseed</p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"Don Rockwell is a shining beacon in the reviewing community. His encyclopedic knowledge and first-hand experiences with the giants of food and wine, in addition to his vast knowledge of the arts, have created a critic of unique qualifications, peerless in the industry. His invariable ethical beliefs only add to his legendary status.\"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- Gary Levinson, Senior Associate Concertmaster, Dallas Symphony</p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"As the owner of several Washington restaurants, I have known Don Rockwell for many years and respect his work and thorough restaurant critiques. Don has a sophisticated palate and is extremely knowledgeable about both food and wine. A consummate professional in the culinary arena, Rockwell has never accepted a meal in any of my restaurants on a complimentary basis. His reporting reflects his diligent high standards and I believe the popularity of his website attests to that.\"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- Ashok Bajaj, 2009 James Beard National Nominee for Outstanding Restaurateur</p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"Don is a master of all things food and wine. His commitment to and passion for all things gastronomic puts him at the pinnacle of the dining establishment in the nation's capital. Don's palate is remarkable, but more importantly, his honesty and integrity are second to none. He is a truly gifted and passionate professional.\"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- Mark Bucher, Proprietor, BGR Burger Joint</p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"Mr. Rockwell is the most successful gastronomic wizard in Washington. He uses his website for a stage and a mouse for a wand. He brings masses together using only his culinary knowledge and writing skills. His dedication and professional commitment to the dining scene has earned him the respect of those who love and live for the service industry. His incredible online act is as magical as it is real.\"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- Enzo Fargione, Chef, Elisir</p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"Don Rockwell's grassroots dedication to the Metro Washington food scene is second to none. His educated palate forces a new level of honesty upon chefs and restaurateurs, because he lives by the unbiased belief that a single dining experience should be just that -- an experience. Don's sophisticated palate and education on wines, spirits, and beverages combine to give him an extraordinary perspective; his feedback resonates not only with the public consumers but with the chefs, sommeliers, and mixologists of the DC scene.\"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- RJ Cooper, Chef-Owner, Rogue 24; 2007 James Beard Award Winner, Best Chef, Mid-Atlantic</p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"Don Rockwell's credibility, passion, and palate are unquestioned. Don is a leader with integrity, and with no hidden agendas. He is fearless and opinionated (in the most positive sense of the word), and he has become, justifiably, a major, driving force behind the entire DC dining scene.\"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- Ron Tanaka, Chef, Cork Wine Bar</p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"Don is a true patron and supporter of the culinary arts. He is a gadfly, cheerleader, referee, knowledgeable inquisitor, and voice of reason.\"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- Gillian Clark, Chef-Owner, General Store and Post Office Tavern</p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"Don Rockwell has not only been a great supporter of my cuisine but also an incomparable source of information. He is an incredible professional whose opinions and expertise I respect and value. His extensive knowledge of food and wine makes him a diligent and talented critic, and I look forward to his continued success.\"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- Fabio Trabocchi, Chef, Fiola; 2006 James Beard Award Winner, Best Chef, Mid-Atlantic</p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"Don Rockwell and his website donrockwell.com have had a profound effect on the dining landscape in DC. A tireless taster, he calls it as he sees it, and while we sometimes disagree, there is no one whose ethics and standards I respect more.  \"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- Mark Kuller, Proprietor, Proof and Estadio</p>"
// randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"Rockwell is one of only a handful of food critics in D.C. whom I have followed carefully to understand the current state of customer expectations and market trends. I have been in the restaurant business for over 25 years and I have read my share of critiques. Not all of Rockwell's observations about my restaurants have been glowing, but they have always been fair, knowledgeable, and fact-based. Most importantly, he stands by his writings, is fair when challenged, and holds himself to a high standard. In my opinion, he is an integral part of the ongoing maturation and sophistication of the capital's culinary scene.\"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- Manuel Iguina, Proprietor, Mio</p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"Don Rockwell is a serious food lover. I always enjoy discussing food with him; he tries to figure out each dish's concept, and then go deeper to unlock the other elements. He has an incredible palate. As a chef, I appreciate his palate - but I also respect him as one of my best friends.\"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- Koji Terano, Executive Chef, Sushi-ko </p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"An influential voice in the DC dining scene, Don Rockwell has unified chefs, sommeliers, merchants, and foodies into a culinary community.  Don expertly dissects food and wine with an inviolable point of view and a reverence for the canons of journalism.  \"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- Barry Koslow, Executive Chef, Tallula</p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"Don Rockwell is every chef's dream guest. Not only does he have an awesome love and knowledge of food, but he also understands a chef's artistry and vision. He dines with an open mind and is truly there to enjoy the show. Rocks is not your average critic. His writing is just as insightful and full of depth as his palate -- a rare combination. Don truly lives the best of both worlds! \"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- Diana Davila-Boldin, Chef, Jackie's</p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"The foremost authority on dining out in the DC metropolitan area; a man with high standards and even higher ethics. He does all the work, and you reap all the benefits.\"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- Brian Robinson, Chef, 3 Restaurant</p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"I've known Don Rockwell both personally and professionally for over ten years now. Maybe more than anyone else in the city, he understands Washington's food and wine scene. His knowledge and passion for food and spirits at all levels, be it at a dive bar or at a Michelin-starred restaurant, is without parallel. I've keenly followed Don's trajectory from the occasional witty post on foodie forums to his very own donrockwell.com, with its volumes of pithy content -- something that, I must imagine, requires a lot of selflessly toiling behind the scenes while wearing the required hats of life coach, restaurant champion and detractor, and hall monitor.\"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- Jarad Slipp, Restaurant Director, CityZen</p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"I have known Don Rockwell for more than ten years and have always found him to be an amiable dining partner with a razor-sharp palate. In addition, he has always been scrupulously honest in avoiding potentially compromising gifts from restaurateurs in order to maintain an unbiased outlook in his reviews. I know of no one more qualified or competent to produce and administer a non-partial dining guide for the nation's capitol than he.\"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- Mark A. Slater, 2007 James Beard Award National Winner, Outstanding Wine Service</p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"Don Rockwell is the one-stop shop for all good things food and drink in DC. He is a tremendous resource for the residents of the DMV, not to mention one hell of a good guy.\"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- Nizam Ali, Proprietor, Ben's Chili Bowl</p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"If I have a special occasion or important dinner of any kind, the first thing I do is call Don Rockwell.  There is nobody with more knowledge or passion about food and wine, especially when it comes to restaurants in Washington, DC or anywhere on the eastern seaboard. Don knows what it takes to create great food and truly appreciates the work of the best chefs.\"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- Jonathan Karl, ABC News</p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"Don's wealth of knowledge about food and wine entitles him to be the ambassador of DC diners.\"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- Adnane Kebaier, GM, Marcel's</p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"In an industry filled with thieves, liars, cutthroats, and cheats, Don somehow manages to be a voice of truth, honesty, and integrity. While his food and wine knowledge are freakishly encyclopedic, it's his keen perception of what really makes a restaurant engaging and poignant ability to convey that cleanly that sets him apart.\"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- Andy Myers, Sommelier, CityZen  </p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"There is no other food critic's opinion that we trust more than Don Rockwell's. Over many years, he has shown himself as a multi-dimensional critic, appreciating all forms of dining: modern trends and traditional cooking, hole-in-the-wall mom'n'pop shops and fine dining places. That is why people trust him: he is not biased to anything at all, other than the quality of food.  We can summarize our thoughts about Don in one sentence:  As restaurateurs, we desire his approval as much as our mothers', and as diners, we value his opinion so much that we never go to a restaurant without checking what he says about it first.\"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- Enzo and Anastasia Algarme, Chefs-Owners, Pupatella</p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"Don Rockwell's website is my first choice for up-to-the-minute, no BS, news, rumors and reviews. Without Don, I would not be where I am today professionally -- and he is a heck of a nice guy too.\"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- Edan MacQuaid, Pizzaiolo, Pizzeria Orso</p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"Don Rockwell referees the capital food scene with flair, relish, and authority.  He rates the fries at National Park with as much diligence as he assesses the mushroom cigars at Citronelle.  And now, with DCDining.com, we can all eat out with him.  \"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- Mike Allen, Chief White House Correspondent, Politico</p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"Don Rockwell is well-known as DC's preeminent dining guru. He's the first person I ask when I want to get the goods on a restaurant, whether it's a temple of fine dining or the pupusa shop on the corner. This man knows food and wine, and - lucky for us! - wants to share it.\"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- Carolyn Stromberg, Proprietor and Fromager, The Cheese Course</p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"Don Rockwell is not just an expert when it comes to food, but he is a man with a great heart.  He is willing to make sure that everyone has a fair chance in life, and is willing to put his name on the line to do so.\"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- Tanikka Cunningham, Executive Director, Healthy Solutions</p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"Don Rockwell is the savviest of foodies, not to mention a gentleman and a wine scholar. I recommend his opinions and suggestions as often as my own.  \"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- Elli Benchimol, Beverage Director, Chef Geoff's</p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"There are so many voices out there on the Internet telling you to eat here, or try there. Don has been the most consistent, informed, and correct voice regarding the DC dining landscape since I came to town in 2004. I trust him, and his judgment, completely.\"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- Chris Willis, Former Chef, Posh</p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"Don Rockwell is a critic of excellent integrity. As long as I have known and fed him, his palate has been exemplary. He has also maintained an almost unparalleled ethical standard in his reviews of restaurants. I commend him on his writing and reviewing skills, and recommend him highly.\"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- Cathal Armstrong, Chef-Owner, Restaurant Eve</p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"Don Rockwell is highly respected for his expertise in, knowledge of, and passion for the DC dining scene. He spends a considerable amount of time dining in the area restaurants and he truly cares about their quality. I would implicitly trust his recommendations.  \"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- Amy Brandwein, Chef de Cuisine, Casa Nonna</p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"As a new chef in the District, I was directed to Don Rockwell to learn about the food scene. His genuine and thorough knowledge of food and wine caught me up in no time and kept me in the loop. Don's insight should be a staple for anyone.\"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- Caesare Assad, Chef and Food Educator</p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"I can speak to Don's palette firsthand, and know it to be as nuanced and accurate as anyone's. This ability, along with his knowledge, passion, and genuine respect for our industry, makes it easy to trust his opinions.\"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- Frank Ruta, Chef, Palena; 2007 James Beard Award Winner, Best Chef, Mid-Atlantic</p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"If there is one person in Washington D.C. I would ask about restaurants, food, wine, or just talk pork with, it would be Don. If I have to choose another ... hmmm. I'd just call Don back.\"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- Andrew Markert, Sous Chef, PS7's </p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"Don has been my go-to source for many years for the best opinions on dining in DC. His candid style and passionate knowledge of good food will lead you to the best tables in the city.\"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- Barton Seaver, 2009 Esquire Magazine National Chef of the Year and National Geographic Fellow</p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"First and foremost, I am a fan of food. Secondly, I am a restaurant professional. When my family and I dine out, I often blindly rely on Don Rockwell's recommendations for a new place to eat and drink, and I have yet be disappointed. He knows which high-end places are running like a well-oiled machine and which hole-in-the-wall restaurants need to get more recognition. Trust this man!  \"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- Dave Pressley, GM, Eventide</p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"Don is a 'private citizen' who has given us the gift of taking his dining aptitude 'public'. His skilled palate and unique perceptiveness of the DC dining scene is unrivaled. His ability to tell it like it is in a refreshing yet somewhat cheeky manner has earned him status among Washingtonians as a deferential connoisseur of all that is food and drink.\"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- Ellen Kassoff Gray, Co-Owner of Equinox</p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"Don has a superhuman grasp of the DC-area restaurant landscape, from strip-mall takeouts to the highest of the high end. His assessments are always accurate, up-to-date, and unbiased, and he writes as well as he eats.\"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- Brian Miller, Partner, U Street Music Hall</p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"I remember the first time I had dinner with Don Rockwell in Washington, DC, a good ten years ago.  He recommended we go to Obelisk -- tomatoes had just come into season, and I still remember those heirlooms like it was yesterday.  We've been friends for a long time, and I can vouch for his expertise -- certainly in the wines of Burgundy, but especially regarding DC-area restaurants.  He's honest, caring, and just an all-around good person.\"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- Allen Meadows, aka \"<a href=\"http://www.burghound.com\" target=\"_blank\">BurgHound</a>\"</p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"Don Rockwell is everywhere! I think he knows everything and everybody. I see him at one of my restaurants, then the other ...  Don is a wonderful guy who makes it his business to know the business, the food, and the wines that we drink. Thank you, Don, for being a friend to my kitchens.\"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- Michel Richard, 2007 James Beard Award Winner, Outstanding Chef in the United States</p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"Don Rockwell is a close friend, so I have the luxury of picking up the phone to get his dining advice whenever I need it.  What makes him so amazing is that he's a human GPS system, knowing every nook and cranny of the DC area.  Just as important, he can give an opinion that is unbiased by his personal preference -- his recommendations aren't about \"him,\" but where you should be eating.\"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- Eric Ziebold, Cityzen, 2008 James Beard Award Winner, Best Chef, Mid-Atlantic</p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"Don Rockwell is a very low-key guy, but he knows about and understands a wide range of food, wine, and restaurant specifics. He is the first person I ask for restaurant suggestions when I need them, and I always agree with his recommendations and his opinions.\"</em></p><p class=\"right\">--  Kaz Okochi, Chef-Owner, Kaz Sushi Bistro</p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"I have known Don Rockwell for almost a decade now; we have even traveled in Spain together. Don would be my go-to guy for information on dining in the Washington, D.C. area. I have a great deal of faith in his judgment of both gastronomy and wines.\"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- <a href=\"http://www.gerrydawesspain.com\">Gerry Dawes</a>, Spanish National Gastronomy Prize 2003 and Silver Spoon Award Tribute December 2009 (written by Jos&eacute; Andr&eacute;s)</p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"Don's insight into the food scene is unique, unbiased, and without the snobbery so often seen in much of today's food writing. He's the quintessential everyman diner, and a boon to the dining community in and around DC. In the vast sea of DC food blogs, Don's opinions hold the most water.\"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- Sam Whitcomb, Chef de Cuisine, Mendocino Grille</p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"Don Rockwell has one of the most progressive minds when it comes to food and beverage. Not only does he understand cuisine, but he also embraces its evolving nature. In the words of Aaron Neville, 'Tell it like it is': that is what Don has always done.\"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- Gina Chersevani, Head Mixtress, PS7's, Star Chef Rising Star Winner 2010</p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"Believe it or not, Don Rockwell is a competitive tennis player. You wouldn't think an athlete could run all over town every night judging a million restaurants, much less (as in our case) nailing the concept behind our desserts, but that's just what he does. He's a culinary figure with boundless energy, a sense of fairness, and -- you can see this in his writing -- a childlike innocence that make his reviews poignant -- and often hilarious -- reading.\"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- Bharet Malhotra, Co-Owner, CoCo Sala</p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"Don is an artist, and that's why we have his quote on our website's home page. I've seen him in my restaurant many, many times, and not once has he ever announced himself or expected anything for free. He's honest, ultra-qualified, and a fearsome ping pong player!\"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- James Alfantis, Proprietor, Comet Ping Pong</p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"I've had plenty of meals and bottles with Don Rockwell, and he is flat-out one of the smartest and most serious food/wine people I know. He's also adventurous, irreverent when it's called for, and yet also profoundly serious.Believe me, you are in good hands.\"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- Terry Theise, 2008 James Beard Award Winner for Outstanding Wine and Spirits Professional</p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"Don Rockwell was a godsend during my job search. He put me in touch with the right people at the right time.\"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- Antonio Burrell, Chef, Masa 14</p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"Don Rockwell: the definitive voice in all things dining in DC, from five star to dive bar. The insiders' insider, and the man the critics check with first, with the world-class palate and exhaustive knowledge to back it up. A man whose passions and appetites, both gastronomic and intellectual, put Gargantua to shame. As much culinary rabble-rouser as modern-day Rabelais.\"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- Michael Landrum, Proprietor, Ray's the Steaks and Ray's Hell-Burger</p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"Don Rockwell supported our efforts in running a restaurant from day one without ever expecting anything in return. Don was there for me all the way down to the final week, when we had to close our restaurant.\"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- Eric Reid, Chef-Owner, Del Merei Grille</p>"
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randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"Don has a serious amount of 'street cred.' When Rocks speaks, foodies listen. His comments are held in high regard by those in the loop, those who want to be in the loop, and yes, just a few who are just plain looped. Don is decidedly a part of food culture in this part of the country. You can trust what he has to say.\"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- Buz Grossberg, Proprietor, Buz and Ned's Real Barbecue</p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"Don Rockwell is known for his extraordinary grasp of the DC dining landscape. As a critic, he has demonstrated his independence time and time again, keeping his finger on the pulse of the local restaurant industry. His taste in both food and wine are superb; rarely do you find both talents in one critic. His ability to blend this knowledge and critical discernment with local trends and flavors makes him an invaluable source of information. This man knows what he's talking about.\"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- Jackie Greenbaum, Proprietor, Jackie's, Quarry House Tavern, and SideBar</p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"Don Rockwell's ideas about restaurants at all levels translate to fabulous recommendations.  I am continually fascinated by his methodical approach to dining and critiquing.  Don has excellent advice and insight for everyone - he is someone who has found his calling and wants to share his findings with the world.\"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- Mark Politzer, GM, BourbonSteak</p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"Every city should have someone like Don Rockwell to show folks around. Don Rocks is the ultimate insider: his last name could be Zagat for all the people he knows, but he keeps such a low profile, he only taps into his many friendships with DC's best chefs and sommeliers to promote the city's dining scene, not himself. That, and he can hold his own against some of the best sommeliers out there in a blind tasting of raspberry jams. The man has a serious palate.\"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- Emily Kaiser, 2009 James Beard Nominee for Best Beverage Book</p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"For a non-Indian, Don has always amazed me with his insight into Indian cuisine. He appreciates the blending of different spices, the subtle nuances and complex cooking of the Indian subcontinent. Over the years, he has worked very hard to bring about a renaissance in DC food culture, but what I respect him most for, is his unbiased, candid, and truthful critique.\"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- Sudhir Seth, Proprietor, Passage to India and Spice X-ing</p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"Don Rockwell recently had dinner at my restaurant, and I met him for the first time that night. He was raving about my vegan cauliflower dish, and apparently liked it so much that -- instead of running home and recommending it to people -- he waited until I had a night off, then snuck back in and ordered it a second time, wanting to see if it was just as good. Fortunately for us, it was, and THEN he ran home and recommended it to people. I witnessed firsthand Don's reputation for being thorough, ethical, and open-minded.\"</em></p><p class=\"right\">-- Ed Witt, Chef de Cuisine, 701 Restaurant</p>"
randomText[number++] = "<p><em>\"Don Rockwell is not only DC's most knowledgeable restaurant-goer, but also a proud supporter of local farmers and food artisans. His enthusiasm and excitement for locally produced food has been vital to the growth of the flourishing local food scene.  -- Katie Carter, Washington-area cheesemaker and cheesemonger</p>"
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