October 26,2004

Mr. Kong Yu
Publisher
Chinese Restaurant News
SBS Inc.
47428 Fremont Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94538

Dear Mr. Yu:

It is with great pleasure that the National Restaurant Association extends its congratulations to Chinese Restaurant News on this evening's momentous occasion recognizing the top 100 Chinese restaurants in the country. We applaud the inaugural award recipients for their achievements and contributions to the success of our nation's $440 billion restaurant-and-foodservice industry.
America has enjoyed a long and proud history of immigrants who have come to live the American dream and introduce the essence and distinctive flavors of their homeland to american palates. We are fortunate to live in a country that on any given day,in virtually any community,Americans have a passport to enjoy the most incredible culinary journey with the diversity restaurants in the U.S Ethnic cuisines ard a dynamic Part of the restaurant industry and have become woven into the fabric of American culture thanks to the level of awareness of quality establishments such as the top 100 Chinese restaurants. It is to their credit that the $15.5 billion Chinese cuisine industry continues to prosper and grow.

Tonight's Winners also embody the core values of what our industry is all about - that we are cornerstones of the economy,rewarding career and employment opportunities and community involvement. The National Restaurant Association looks forward to forging a close and more fruitful relationship that will mutually benefit both of our organizations,while ensuring that Americans continue to enjoy a safe and rewarding dining experience in our nation's restaurants.

Congratulations again and best wishes!

Sincerely,
NRA
Steven C.Anderson,CAE,IOM
President and Chief Executive Officer