New Member Profile:  VALPAK

New Member Profile: VALPAK

Keeping your restaurant busy and profitable is a big job. Valpak can help! We can connect you to your customers with everything from print ads, web pages, to online and mobile coupons. We have a long history of helping to fill restaurant tables. For over 30 years...
What is one of the best ways to prevent foodborne illness?

What is one of the best ways to prevent foodborne illness?

One of the best and most effective ways to keep your foods safe in any operation is proper handwashing and glove usage. Over 85% – let me repeat that – 85% – of foodborne illness are connected to improper handwashing/glove usage. Does your staff know this...
HRA 2017 Employee Appreciation and Excellence Awards Recap

HRA 2017 Employee Appreciation and Excellence Awards Recap

On Monday, March 20, 2017 at The Kahala Hotel and Resort, over 200 Hawaii Restaurant Association members and guests were in attendance to witness over 40 employees of various Hawaii restaurants and food service companies receive awards during the Employee Appreciation...
Food Friends and Foes for Your Teeth – by Hawaii Dental Service

Food Friends and Foes for Your Teeth – by Hawaii Dental Service

If you are what you eat, then it’s particularly true for your teeth and gums. When you drink sugary beverages and eat starchy foods, you’re not only feeding yourself—you’re feeding the plaque that can cause problems in your mouth. Plaque is a naturally occurring,...
Kick Starting Wellness in Restaurants

Kick Starting Wellness in Restaurants

Starting a new wellness program or initiative can be a challenging thing to do in any workplace, and even more challenging when you work in a restaurant. With employees working across multiple shifts, and having inconsistent schedules, it can be difficult to get...