Member Profile:  Waikiki Brewing Company

Member Profile: Waikiki Brewing Company

Waikiki Brewing Company opened its first location in Waikiki in 2015.  The seven barrel brewhouse in Waikiki is capable of producing 1600 barrels a year and was at capacity almost immediately, leading the brewery to start looking for a second location.  They found the...
Member Profile:  First Commercial Kitchen

Member Profile: First Commercial Kitchen

First Commercial Kitchen LLC is Hawaii’s first and foremost food processing incubator, “commercializing your favorite recipes….for pleasure, profit, and posterity” since 1982.  We have helped numerous chefs and restaurants create and...
HRA 2018 Golf Tournament, Best Yet!!!

HRA 2018 Golf Tournament, Best Yet!!!

The 11th Annual HRA Golf Tournament was held at the Hawaii Prince Golf Course on Thursday, June 7th. It was a great day of golf, networking, food and drink! Thank you to our amazing sponsors and supporters for making this year’s tourney the best...
Hawaii Restaurant Association Annual Membership Meeting

Hawaii Restaurant Association Annual Membership Meeting

On May 9, 2018, HRA held its 2018 Annual Meeting at the Hawaii Prince Hotel. Over 40 members were in attendance to hear a report on the year’s activities.  HRA works hard to keep our members engaged by offering many events throughout the year. Highlights of the...
June Food Safety Tip – Preparing for DoH Food Safety Audit

June Food Safety Tip – Preparing for DoH Food Safety Audit

While Health Department visits can be stressful, if you have a properly designed and followed Food Safety Program, your blood pressure should not have to spike. DoH inspectors are visiting to make sure safe food is being served, not to get your restaurant in trouble....
June Health Tip – Healthy Sleep for Shift Workers

June Health Tip – Healthy Sleep for Shift Workers

June is National Safety Month, an opportune time to highlight the impact of sleep on job performance and safety. Sleep plays an important role in your physical and mental health. Working in the restaurant industry comes with a fun and fast-paced lifestyle, but with...