2016 was a year full of great strides and interesting challenges. The state of our Country is uncertain with the recent Presidential election. What will happen to minimum wage? What about the Affordable Care Act (ACA)? Will the incoming administration be supportive of...
The annual HRA Holiday Party was on held on December 5th at Bill’s Sydney at Waikiki Beach Walk. Over 150 members and guests attended. It was a festive evening with the Noelani Cypriano trio performing their greatest hits and holiday classics. Amazing food...
On November 14, over 80 HRA members and guests enjoyed a beautiful sunset, great pupus and thirst quenching libations at Tiki’s Grill and Bar. Thanks to our sponsors, Michael Miller of Tiki’s Grill and Bar, Full Sail Brewery, Young’s Market, Waikiki Brewing Company,...
For restaurants promoting gift donations for children, the most important thing we should think about is their safety. December is declared “National Safe Toys and Gifts Month” to ensure we are careful when making toy and gift choices, and to keep in mind their safety...
After 6 consecutive years of annual traffic gains restaurant industry traffic growth was flat for first half of 2016, but 3rd quarter results, led by quick serve restaurants [80% of total industry visits] came to standstill and are now experiencing a slowdown in...
As you know (I hope!), some foods need Time and/or Temperature Control for Safety. We call those foods TCS Foods (formerly Potentially Hazardous Foods, PHF), and they’re the ones that support bacterial growth. The temperature danger zone for these foods is 41° –...
