The 2024 Hall of Fame Gala
Join us for The Emerald Gala on September 30th at the Sheraton Waikiki as we Celebrate and Honor Outstanding Individuals in Hawaii’s Foodservice Industry at the 16th Annual Hall of Fame Induction and “Chefs of Aloha” Dine Around.
The inductees are select individuals who have demonstrated dedication and commitment to the growth of the restaurant and food service industry in Hawaii, contributed to the enhancement of its quality and image, and demonstrated service through outreach.
(2023 Hall of Fame Gala) Miss Hawaii Star Dahl-Thurston, Mayor of Honolulu Rick Blangiardi, Jason Peel, Linda Rosario, Russell Hata, Alan Ho, Ave Kwok, and Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke
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We exist to provide exceptional value through membership benefits, industry advocacy, community involvement, educational resources and networking opportunities.
As a busy restaurant operator, think of HRA’s restaurant membership as your trusted advisor and resource when navigating your business. We can provide legal resources, training and certification for you and your staff, advocacy representation, operations support, and community engagement as part of your membership. There is strength in numbers – joining the HRA pledges your support to the foodservice and restaurant industry.
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Recent News & Press
The most important news, offers, and updates from HRA and our trusted partners.
KHON2 – August 7, 2024 – Hawaii food safety site still not up to par after 8 months
WAIKIKI (KHON2) — State officials told KHON2 in April that their online database to search a restaurant’s inspection history would be back up and running by July, but the system is still down and thousands of reissued permits are backlogged....
KHON2 – July 25, 2024 – Renowned culinary program elevates the game in Hawaii; Sparking hope for renewed workforce
HONOLULU(KHON2) — Kapiolani Community Colleges Culinary Arts Program kicks-off its fall semester soon with renewed vigor. Grant Itomitsu, the department chair, said the goal is to change the face of culinary education....
KHON2 – June 22, 2024 – Residents support Chinatown shops after days-long outage
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The power is back on and businesses in downtown and Chinatown are open again after power was out for four days earlier in the week. https://www.khon2.com/local-news/residents-support-chinatown-shops-after-days-long-outage/
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