Hawaii Restaurant Association

Marketing & Communications Committee Meeting
2018-12-10 06:00 - 07:30, 2018-10-01 06:00 - 07:30, 2018-08-06 06:00 - 07:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Harris Agency, 2250 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96815, United States

HRA Hall of Fame Induction and "Chefs of Aloha" Dine Around
2018-11-19 07:00 - 11:30 | Sheraton Waikiki, 2255 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI, 96815
Join us at
The 12th Annual
Hawaii Restaurant Association’s
Hall of Fame Induction
with the
“Chefs of Aloha” Dine Around
Join the Hawaii Restaurant Association in celebrating the induction of the honorees to the 2018 HRA Hall of Fame.
The inductees are select individuals who have “demonstrated dedication and commitment to the growth of the restaurant and food service industry in Hawaii, contributed to the enhancement of its quality and image, and demonstrated service through outreach.”
A portion of the Proceeds will benefit the University of Hawaii Foundation.
5:00 pm Registration and Cocktails
6:00pm Dine-Around featuring the “Chefs of Aloha”
7:30 pm Hall of Fame Program

The 2018 Hall of Fame Inductees
These Inductees were chosen based on how they’ve shared their time and talents to enrich their community, as well as their dedication, leadership and commitment to the restaurant and food service industry in Hawai‘i.
2018 Inductees
OAHU
Conrad Nonaka – Culinary Institute of the Pacific, HFWF, Restaurant Week,
Longtime HRA member and contributor (Deceased)
Don Dymond – Kalapawai Market/Deli (Deceased)
Wilfred & Mary Kawamura – W&M Bar-B-Q Burger
Andy Anderson – John Dominis, Michel’s at the Colony Surf, Haleiwa Beach House
George & Irene Fukuoka – Pearl City Tavern (Deceased)
Paul Uyehara – Aloha Tofu Company
KAUAI
Mankichi Sueoka – Sueoka’s Snack Shop
MAUI/LANAI
Paul Horner – Lodge at Koele
BIG ISLAND
Duke Baker – Tex Drive In & Restaurant
Here are our Chefs of Aloha 2018:
Michels at the Colony Surf – Executive Chef Hardy Kintscher
The Brilliant Ox – Executive Chef Brian Gremillion
Sheraton Waikiki’s RumFire – Chef De Cuisine John Salcedo
Diamond Dining (Buho and Shokudo) – Chef Arnaldo “Masa” Gushiken
Haleiwa Beach House – Executive Chef Chris Blanc
Kalapawai Café – Executive Chef Jason Iwane
Mark’s Place (Kauai) – Executive Chef Gavin Onishi
Bamboo Catering – Executive Chef/Owner Jason Takemura
MW Restaurant – Executive Pastry Chef – Michelle Carr Ueoka
Agu Ramen – Executive Chef/Owner Hisashi Uehara
Desserts:
Il Gelato – Maestro Gelatiere/Owner Dirk Koeppenkastro
MW Restaurant – Executive Pastry Chef – Michelle Karr Ueoka
For more information contact
info@hawaiirestaurant.org
808-944-9105

8 HOUR SERVSAFE™ MANAGER TRAINING
2018-11-11 22:00 - 2018-11-12 07:30, 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

HRA October Halloween Bash
2018-10-29 07:30 - 10:30 | Buho Cocina Y Cantina, Waikiki Shopping Plaza (5TH FL), 2250 Kalakaua Ave #525, Honolulu, HI 96815, Honolulu, HI
The Hawaii Restaurant Association
Invites you to
“HRA Halloween Bash”

October 29th, 2018 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Live Music, Costume Contest, Prizes, Pupus, Beverages & MORE
Buho Cocina Y Cantina
Waikiki Shopping Plaza
2250 Kalakaua Ave #525, Honolulu, HI 96815
$40 HRA Members
$48 Non HRA Members
$50 at the door
Limited tickets available
For more info, call HRA at 808-944-9105

HMAA Presents Keiki in the Kitchen Family Sunday
2018-10-27 23:00 - 2018-10-28 07:30 | 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

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

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.
