New Member Profile – Island Olive Oil Company

New Member Profile – Island Olive Oil Company

At Island Olive Oil Company, the focus is on high quality, fresh products that come straight from the producer. This family-owned business has been bringing small batch, specialty extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegars to Hawaii for over five years.  Each batch...
Executive Director’s Message

Executive Director’s Message

On behalf of The Hawaii Restaurant Association, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to everyone who participated in this year’s Hawaii Hotel and Restaurant Show!   Both attendees and exhibitors alike gave us very positive feedback. It was great to...
HMAA New Partnership brings value to HRA Members

HMAA New Partnership brings value to HRA Members

For HRA Regular members and other qualified HRA employers throughout the state, our new benefit plan offering with HMAA will bring value to your employees and their families.   Preferred Pricing Take advantage of preferred pricing through the HRA Association...
Hawaii Mocktails 2019 Event Recap

Hawaii Mocktails 2019 Event Recap

The Hawaii Restaurant Association and DTRIC Insurance partnered with the state’s best bartenders & mixologists and the winners are: Those who know how to have fun while enjoying alcohol-free beverages! Yes, HRA believes that having alcohol should be a choice. By...
The Hawaii Hotel & Restaurant Show Recap

The Hawaii Hotel & Restaurant Show Recap

A partnership made in Hospitality Heaven! The Hawaii Restaurant Association, The Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association and The Honolulu Star Advertiser’s Star Events team held the premier hospitality trade show in the state at the Convention Center on May 29th and...
HRAEF/PROSTART NEWS

HRAEF/PROSTART NEWS

As we wrapped up the 2018-19 school year, the Hawaii Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (HRAEF) was very honored to award  a ProStart student the  first scholarship from the foundation! Jimmy Nguyen from Farrington High School completed all of the...