Rina Tonon, who, along with her late husband, Adriano, founded Café Cortina in Farmington Hills, is being recognized for her contributions to the restaurant industry and local community.

On Sept. 10 in Napa, California, Tonon will be inducted into the DiRōNA (Distinguished Restaurants of North America) Hall of Fame.

“A trailblazer of farm-to-table dining and one of the Midwest’s most respected restaurateurs, Rina Tonon has transformed Cafe Cortina into a nationally celebrated destination known for soulful Italian hospitality and a garden-to-plate philosophy,” Scott Breard, CEO of DiRōNA, said in a news release. “Her story is one of passion, perseverance, and heart — qualities that embody the spirit of the DiRōNA Hall of Fame.”

Cafe Cortina is one of metro Detroit's longest-standing

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