Hawaii Restaurant Association

HMAA Presents Keiki in the Kitchen Family Sunday
2018-10-27 23:00 - 2018-10-28 07:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Hawaii Convention Center, 1801 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI, 96815, United States
Kids won’t want to miss this chance to meet Food Network’s Ace of Cakes star Duff Goldman and Disney’s Bizaardvark star Ethan Wacker! Keiki in the Kitchen is a day packed with food, fitness and fun at on the rooftop of the Hawaii Convention Center. We have a full schedule the whole family can enjoy!

Cooking contest: The finalists of the Hawaii Gas Presents the Localicious Recipe Contest will whip up their fresh dish for the judges. Recipe submissions are now being accepted through Sept. 21—enter HERE.
Movie screening: Keiki in the Kitchen joins the Hawaii Convention Center’s Sunset Mele: Halloween Edition, showing Ferdinand at 3:30pm.
For complete details, PLEASE CLICK HERE.

Board of Directors Meeting (Preceded by Executive committee meeting)
2018-10-17 06:00 - 07:30, 2018-08-15 06:00 - 07:30 | Chef Zone, 2888 Ualena St, Honolulu, 96819

8 HOUR SERVSAFE™ MANAGER TRAINING
2018-10-14 22:00 - 2018-10-15 07:30, 2018-09-09 22:00 - 2018-09-10 07:30 | Hawaii Restaurant Association, 1314 S. King Street, Suite 624, Honolulu, HI, 96826, United States
Details: All participants must bring a valid picture ID to take exam. Results are emailed in about 2 weeks from the test date, along with a digital copy of each certificate if the participant passed their exam.
All certificates are valid for 5 years from date of issue from the National Restaurant Association.
* This class exceeds the Hawaii State Law Food Code #50 requirements, passed September 2017. Click here for details from the State of Hawaii, Department of Health.
CLICK HERE TO CONTACT THE TRAINER and REGISTER

JOIN US for HRA's Hilo Mixer - Oct 9 @ Cronies Bar & Grill
2018-10-09 07:30 - 09:30 | Cronies Bar & Grill, 11 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI, 96720
Questions/RSVP To: Sherry Ravago
sherry.ravago@morris.com
Tel: 808-387-1386

SYSCO – HFM Foodservice 2018 Kauai Food Expo
2018-10-09 02:00 - 07:00 | Kauai Marriott Resort
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER/RSVP

SYSCO – HFM Foodservice 2018 Hilo Food Expo
2018-10-03 00:00 - 05:00 | Grand Naniloa Hotel
Aloha!
Due to concerns over Tropical Storm Olivia, HFM FoodService’s Kona Food Expo has been moved to Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at Hilton Waikoloa; Hilo Food Expo to Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo. For more information, please call 808-843-3236.
Mahalo!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER/RSVP

SYSCO - HFM Foodservice 2018 Kona Food Expo
2018-10-02 00:00 - 05:00 | Hilton Waikoloa

Marketing & Communications Committee Meeting
2018-10-01 06:00 - 07:30, 2018-08-06 06:00 - 07:30 | Harris Agency, 2250 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96815, United States

SYSCO – HFM Foodservice 2018 Maui Food Expo
2018-09-26 00:00 - 05:00 | The King Kamehameha Golf Club

Kaua’i Island Pau Hana with Where Kaua’i Dining in Paradise
2018-09-25 07:30 - 09:30 | Hukilau Lanai at the Kauai Coast Resort, 520 Aleka Loop, Kapaa, HI, 96746
RSVP to Sherry Ravago
sherry.ravago@morris.com
Tel: 808-387-1386

2.5 HOUR SERVSAFE™ FOODHANDLER TRAINING
2018-09-23 23:00 - 2018-09-24 02:00, 2018-08-26 23:00 - 2018-08-27 02:00 | Hawaii Restaurant Association, 1314 S. King Street, Suite 624, Honolulu, HI, 96826, United States
Details: All participants must bring a valid picture ID to take exam.
–Results are emailed in about 2 weeks from the test date, along with a digital copy of each certificate if the participant passed their exam.
All certificates are valid for 3 years from date of issue from the National Restaurant Association.
* This class meets the Hawaii State Law Food Code #50 requirements, passed September 2017. Beginning September 02, 2018 all placard holders are required to meet this food safety requirement. Click here for details from the State of Hawaii, Department of Health.
CLICK HERE TO CONTACT THE TRAINER and REGISTER

Board of Directors Meeting (Preceded by Executive committee meeting)
2018-09-19 06:00 - 07:30 | Lotus Honolulu at Diamond Head, 2885 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI, 96815, United States
Changed: Meeting is in the Conference Room adjacent to Wisp Restaurant.
Please stay and join us for Pau Hana at the Wisp.
Limited validated parking. Parking across the street is also available.

SYSCO – HFM Foodservice 2018 Oahu Food Expo
2018-09-19 00:00 - 06:00 | Pomaika’i Ballroom, 735 Iwilei Rd, , Honolulu,, HI, 96817, United States

Maui Island Pau Hana with Where Maui Dining in Paradise
2018-09-11 07:30 - 09:30 | Royal Ocean Terrace, Royal Lahaina Resort, 2780 Kekaa Dr., Lahaina, HI, 96761

Serve Up Savings with Hawaii Energy
2018-09-05 22:00 - 2018-09-06 01:00 | Kapiolani Community College, Honolulu
**FREE TO ATTEND, MUST RSVP BY SEPTEMBER 3 (MONDAY)**
Back by popular demand, Hawai‘i Energy’s Serve Up Savings workshop teaches foodservice professionals how saving energy in the kitchen can actually improve cooking productivity, while still saving your business money!
You’ll learn to:

Identify which equipment uses the most energy
Break habits that are costing you extra money and impacting the quality of your food
Calculate your own kitchen’s potential savings using Hawaii Energy’s rebates.

This class includes a tour of the Kapi‘olani Community College kitchen and the opportunity to apply your knowledge within the session!
Must be a member of the foodservice industry to attend. To register, visit https://serveupsavings.eventbrite.com.
For questions, contact Kyle Akagi at 848-8464.

**FREE TO ATTEND, MUST RSVP BY SEPTEMBER 3 (MONDAY)**

Labor Day Mixer @LuckyStrike
2018-08-21 07:30 - 10:30 | LUCKY STRIKE SOCIAL, 1450 Ala Moana Blvd Suite 3260, Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States

2018 Rainbow Buying Spree
2018-08-07 - 2018-08-09 | Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort and Spa, 2424 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu
Registration for the 2018 Rainbow Buying Spree has officially started! We hope to see familiar faces as well as new ones.
Start off the event with an exciting celebrity chef cook-off where you can be the judge and try each of their creations. Then, walk over to the Regency Ballroom to our main event where you can sample new products and get ideas for your business. Then reward yourself for a hard day’s work with evening receptions to relax, eat, drink, and mingle.
Now see what’s in store for this year’s Rainbow Buying Spree!

HRA Hawaii Lodging, Hospitality and Food service Expo Pau Hana
2018-07-11 07:00 - 10:00 | Pikake Room Neal S. Blaisedell Center, 777 Ward Ave, Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States

Board of Directors Meeting (Preceded by Executive committee meeting)
2018-07-11 04:00 - 05:00 | Neal Blaisdell Center, 777 Ward Ave, Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
Hawaii Lodging, Hospitality and Food service Expo

Small Business Resilience Workshop
2018-06-26 23:00 - 2018-06-27 02:00, 2018-06-25 03:00 - 06:00 | Waikiki Business Improvement District Association, 227 Lewers Street, Honolulu, HI, 96815

ServSafe™ Manager Training & Exam
2018-06-10 23:00 - 2018-06-11 02:00 | Hawaii Restaurant Association, 1314 S. King Street, Suite 624, Honolulu, HI, 96826, United States
2.5 HOUR SERVSAFE™ FOODHANDLER TRAINING
Location: Hawaii Restaurant Association
1314 S. King Street, Suite 1655
Honolulu, Hi 96814
Cost: $59 per person
Details: All participants must bring a valid picture ID to take exam.
–Results are emailed in about 2 weeks from the test date, along with a digital copy of each certificate if the participant passed their exam.
All certificates are valid for 5 years from date of issue from the National Restaurant Association.
* This class meets the Hawaii State Law Food Code #50 requirements, passed September 2017. Beginning September 02, 2018 all placard holders are required to meet this food safety requirement. Click here for details from the State of Hawaii, Department of Health.

11th Annual Golf Tournament
2018-06-06 23:30 - 2018-06-07 09:30 | Hawaii Prince Golf Club, 91-1200 Fort Weaver Rd, Ewa Beach, HI, 96706, United States
The wait is over……time again for the best tournament of the year!!
The 11th Annual Hawaii Restaurant Association Golf Tournament
June 7th, 2018 @ Hawaii Prince Golf Course.
This year we will again play all 3 courses!
Faster play – More Prizes – More F&B stations.
Every year we sell out…..so don’t delay.

11th Annual HRA Golf Tournament
Again this year, the HRA Golf Tournament will play ALL THREE COURSES!!!
This means Faster play, More F&B Booths, More prizes and a great day of GOLF!!!!
Please contact the HRA office for information to donate: 808-944-9105.
Register a Team Become a Sponsor
PDF Registration Form
Each year the Hawaii Restaurant Association hosts a Golf Tournament to raise funds to support the entire foodservice industry. Without events like this, HRA would not be able to continue to grow and address the issues that effect all of us in the industry. 100% of proceeds go towards strengthening our stance in both the community and the industry.
Mahalo to Our Past Sponsors

BARGREEN ELLINGSON - 2018 Hawaii Foodservice Show
2018-06-05 23:00 - 2018-06-06 07:00 | Ala Moana Hotel and Bargreen Ellingson Branch Location, Hotel: 410 Atkinson Dr. / Branch: 2234 Hoonee Pl, Honolulu
Please join the Bargreen Ellingson staff and a carefully selected group of industry leading brands on June 6th, 2018 for the annual foodservice show.

The show will be hosted in 2 locations this year:

1) Bargreen Ellingson will host a tabletop-focused show from 9am-1pm at the Ala Moana Hotel.
2) Bargreen’s Oahu branch location will host an equipment-focused show from 12pm-5pm.

Admission is FREE.

FREE food will be provided at the branch location by award-winning Tin Hut BBQ, The Girls Who Bake Next Door, and factory vendors who will be cooking on site.

Visit the show website today for more details about the event (and information on $4000 worth of prizes we are giving away to show guests).

Pre-register before Wed, May 23, 2018 for a chance to win a $500 shopping spree!

Show details and registration: www.hawaiifoodserviceshow.com

Join us at the Ala Moana and our Oahu branch for a day of learning, product deals, free food, prizes, and new friends.
We will be in 2 separate locations for the day. Plan your day to attend both locations for a chance to win awesome prizes!

Ala Moana Hotel
JUNE 6 – 9am to 1pm

Join Bargreen Ellingson and foodservice vendors at the Ala Moana Hotel for a tradeshow experience. Connect with foodservice and hospitality experts, learn about new and interesting industry tools, and discover new ideas to grow your business.

Branch Location

JUNE 6 – 12pm to 5pm

Join the local Bargreen Ellingson staff, and more of our foodservice vendors at our branch location. Connect with our staff and vendor experts, and shop special show deals in our parking lot and showroom.

FREE LUNCH PROVIDED!

Tin Hut BBQ and The Girls Who Bake Next Door will be on site with their food trucks providing food for our show guests, and the brand vendors on site will also be preparing food.

HRA May Day Membership Mixer
2018-05-29 07:30 - 10:00 | Outback Steakhouse Hawaii Kai, 6650 Kalanialnaole Ave., Hawaii Kai
The Hawaii Restaurant Association
cordially invites you to our
May Day Membership Mixer
Tuesday May 29 @ 5:30pm
Outback Steakhouse Hawaii Kai
6650 Kalanianaole Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96825
$25 HRA members
$30 non-HRA members
For more info, call HRA at 808-944-9105

Chamber Vote 2018 Candidate Forum Luncheon
2018-05-23 01:30 - 03:15 | The Plaza Club, 900 Fort St., Honolulu
First Congressional District
Several candidates are seeking to become Hawaii’s newest Congressional member, only one of them will win their party’s nomination and advance to November’s general election. Please join us to meet the leading candidates on the Democratic ticket and hear from them directly about their respective positions on a variety of topics, as well as their priorities if elected as the U.S. Representative for Hawaii’s First Congressional District.
Moderated by: John Hart, Ph.D.
Dr. John Hart is the Communication Department Chair and a professor at Hawaii Pacific University (HPU). Hart is a noted political analyst whose insights are often sought out by media outlets on election night. He recently served as the moderator for HPU’s own candidate forums for Lieutenant Governor in February and the First Congressional District in March.
Fees:
Chamber Members: $35
YP Members: $30
Non-Members: $45
PLEASE REGISTER BY MONDAY, MAY 21.
Parking:
Validation for Pioneer Plaza parking only. There will be a fee of $6 at the registration table.
