We are all hopeful and excited our tourism industry is winging back. But we need to keep certain winged tourists out of our operations. We are talking about Filth Flies. Better known as Fruit or Drain Flies, they are difficult to get rid of once they develop in your restaurant, and are really disgusting little…
Top Restaurant trends and technology in 2021 … Are you ready? While the past year has been filled with challenges, new innovations emerged with the help of technology. New protocols are in place, restaurants are expanding their capacity, and travel is on the horizon. Trends in technology for restaurants have continued and, according to…
Our Haumana Fundraiser which is a partnership with Honolulu Coffee Company (HCC) has started off with a bang! In March, we sold 237 bags of Haumana Blend coffee. Wow! We are setting a goal to sell 500 bags of Haumana Blend by the end of April 2021 and we need your support! …
I feel it is important to express my gratitude to all of you, our treasured members. Over the last quarter I want to thank those members who have shown support either through written testimonies, directly calling our elected officials, and being present at our many Zoom meetings. A special Mahalo to Victor Lim, our Government…
The Hawaii Dining Out Directory! The Hawaii Restaurant Association’s Hawaii Dining Out Directory is the only list that is searchable by zip codes. The Hawaii Dining Out Directory list has updated categories for your guests to search, including: Outdoor Dining & Family Meal Packs. Please check out our list of over 1,200…
April 2021 Chairman’s message Aloha mai kākou I want to first give my sincere thanks and gratitude to Sheryl Matsuoka and her team for all they do for us. I cannot tell you how many untold hours they spend on our behalf. They have been so effective in everything they do for the…
Member Benefits The Hawaii Restaurant Association is pleased to announce a new partnership with SBC Benefits. SBC Benefits is able to offer our members, and their employees, various cost-effective benefits to help protect them and their families. As part of being a valued member of the Hawaii Restaurant Association, we are constantly looking for cost-effective…
After a difficult year, it’s more important than ever to make sure your energy costs aren’t hindering you from getting back on your feet. Make smart energy choices and keep your electric bills low – now and in the future – with these helpful tips: Set thermostats a couple degrees higher. Increasing your thermostat set-point…
Keeping your management team Certified, AND helping HRAEF While we are all busier lately, most of us are still running with thin staffing. You or your key staff may not be able to get away for a full day class. Peter B, working with The Pizza Press in Aiea, have partnered to offer a 2 day class…
Aloha Members, we are quickly approaching the compliance deadline for Ordinance No. 19-30 (AKA Bill 40), which becomes effective April 1st, 2021. The Hawaii Restaurant Association, along with the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, Hawaii Food Industry Association, and the Retail Merchants of Hawaii are working tirelessly to submit a joint industry application seeking a 2…