Hawaii Revises Food Safety Regs a Year After Hep A Outbreak

Hawaii Revises Food Safety Regs a Year After Hep A Outbreak

A year after a Hepatitis A outbreak traced to scallops sickened almost 300 people, killing two, the Hawaii Department of Health is imposing new food safety regulations. The cornerstone of the state’s updated food safety code is the requirement that all “food...
Quenching the staffing quandary

Quenching the staffing quandary

A solution for the biggest business challenge Hawaii Restaurant Association [HRA] members encounter, has arrived! HRA Culinary Jobs Hawaii will support employee recruitment and retention for all aspects of the food service industry. The comprehensive jobs portal was...
HRA Holiday Party Re-cap

HRA Holiday Party Re-cap

On December 4, 2017 over 175 HRA members and guests celebrated the Holiday Season at WISP Restaurant and Lounge in Waikiki.  The party provided something for everyone!  There was a raffle with great prizes, party games for the young at heart, a photo booth to unleash...
Does my restaurant need SDS OR MSDS INFORMATION?

Does my restaurant need SDS OR MSDS INFORMATION?

Proper use of the chemicals found in your facility is an important factor in safe food and to your staff. Just as important as proper temperatures of foods, improper chemical use can make your diners severely ill, and your staff could get ill or injured. Your staff...
Hawaiian Cool Water Taps Andrew Ling as Regional Rep

Hawaiian Cool Water Taps Andrew Ling as Regional Rep

Kitchen design consultant Andrew Ling is the new regional representative for Hawaiian Cool Water, the state’s leader in reverse osmosis, UV-filtered water coolers, ice machines and sparkling water systems. With a BFA in Interior Design from Chaminade, and previously a...
Managing Stress During the Holiday Season

Managing Stress During the Holiday Season

The holiday season can be one of the best times of the year, but it can get pretty stressful traveling to be with family, making sure meals are cooked, and purchasing and wrapping gifts. An American Psychological Association poll reported 8 out of 10 individuals...