to afghanistan with an array of some of the most well-known and well loved dishes including pumpkin khadu. it is named after the longest river in afghanistan. it is adorned with many photos that depict traditional life in that country. in december of 2007, there was a famous landslide that occurred on telegraph hill that closed helmand's restaurant on broadway. fortunately, the 16 year-old restaurant relocated to russian hill, where it has been serving residents and visitors from around the world with amazing cuisine. i am sorry they are not here but encourage everyone to go visit. with that, i would like to recognize cavan wesley from the golden gate restaurant association and thank you for helping to both organize today's event and representing the restaurant industry. i would like to give you a moment to say a few words. >> face you very much to all of you for honoring the restaurant community today. i think he saw men, women, and families that are hard working. three of the restaurants honored had to leave to go manage their restaurants. that gives you an idea of what life in the rest