Colds and Oral Health

Colds and Oral Health

Colds and Oral Health– by Hawaii Dental Service Between the sniffling, snot and sneezing, do you ever stop to ask yourself, “Why do my teeth hurt when I have a cold?” Sinuses are air chambers that rest behind your cheeks, eyebrows, and jawbones. They have tiny hairs...
MAHALO from the Chairman – September 2017

MAHALO from the Chairman – September 2017

Last week Monday I was very fortunate and proud to be in attendance at the HRA’s crown jewel event.  On September 18th, 2017, we held the 11th annual Hall of Fame awards banquet and had the pleasure to honor some of Hawaii’s most influentia l restaurateurs and...
HRA Labor Day Pa’ina Event Recap

HRA Labor Day Pa’ina Event Recap

Despite flash flooding and hazardous road conditions, over 250 HRA members, guests and media turned out for a fantastic evening at 3660 on the Rise as Chef Russell Siu hosted us for a Labor Day Pa’ina.  A special menu was prepared featuring:Entertainment was provided...
Restaurant Kid

Restaurant Kid

Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to lead teams in opening eight corporate and freestanding restaurants.  The highlight was the creation of OLA, a beachfront restaurant on the sands of Kuilima Bay that I opened with my wife Cheryl in 2005. Two years...
New Member Profile:  Cactus

New Member Profile: Cactus

Cactus opened its doors just over five years ago in April of 2012.  When the owners of Cactus would come home to Hawaii from traveling the world, the style of cuisine they missed the most was South American.  They also thought about ingredients available locally and...