Capital Region culinary legend Yono Purnomo has been feeding this lucky section of New York State with delicious panache since the 1980’s, and while things have changed remarkably in the ensuing years, it’s clear that Yono still knows how to shine, hence this Dazzler of the Day honor. He and his restaurants have earned countless awards and accolades over the years, and throughout all that time he and his wife Donna have remained grounded, generous, and kind members of the community. Even beyond retirement, they could be seen helping out, because helping wasn’t something they did for money or praise – helping was in their nature. Now that Yono is in end-stage renal failure, a kidney transplant is the best option for keeping him going, so check out their FaceBook page to help spread the word on seeking a live donor.
