Hawaii Restaurant Association

Board of Directors Meeting
2019-03-20 06:00 - 07:00, 2019-02-20 06:00 - 07:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Chef Zone, 2888 Ualena St, Honolulu, 96819
HRA’s Board Meeting is held on the third Wednesday of each month
Unless there is a large HRA event that month, such as Golf or Hall of Fame.
The Board does not meet in December.
Please remember to park upstairs.

HRA Sushi and Sake Pa`ina
2019-03-18 07:30 - 09:30 | Shokudo, 1585 Kapiolani Blvd, Honolulu

ServSafe™ Manager Training & Exam (Oahu)
2019-03-10 22:00 - 2019-03-11 07:30, 2019-02-10 22:00 - 2019-02-11 07:30 | Mauna Kea Resort, HI, 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.
*Training begins promptly at 8am. Please be on time.

HFIA’s & HRA's 2019 Pau Hana with Legislators
2019-03-07 08:00 - 10:00 | 1088 Bishop St LL13, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA, 1088 Bishop St LL13, , HI 96813, USA, Honolulu, HI, 96813, United States
HFIA’s & HRA’s 2019 Pau Hana with Legislators
March 7, 2019 at the Huki Lau Bar and Grill.
Doors open at 6p. -8pm
1088 Bishop St LL13, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA
Please Buy your ticket in advance $25 Online registration form: 2019 Pau Hana
Plenty of parking in the executive center parking lot ask validation.

ServSafe™ Manager Training & Exam (Maui)
2019-03-03 22:00 - 2019-03-04 07:30 | Mauna Kea Resort, HI, United States

“Business Concepts for the 21st Century”
2019-02-07 22:15 - 2019-02-08 02:30 | Pikake Room Neal S. Blaisedell Center, 777 Ward Ave, Honolulu, HI, 96814, United States
Aloha Licensees,
You’re invited to the Honolulu Liquor Commission’s 2019 Symposium, “Business Concepts for the 21st Century.” Our speakers and topics include:

Susan Dworak and Sonya Sigler from Real Identities, LLC, presenting, “Fake ID’s and the Future of Identification.”
Alan Yamamoto from the Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health Division, asking the group, “Am I Compliant with OSHA/HIOSH Regulations?”
Michael Miller from the Hawaii Restaurant Association, discussing, “How Investing in Customer Facing Technology Will Help Businesses Grow and Succeed.”
Anna Hirai, Assistant Liquor Control Administrator, providing information on the upcoming Legislation and Administrative Rule Updates.

RSVP by email (liq-training@honolulu.gov) or phone (768-7334) by Friday, January 25, 2019 to save a seat. We look forward to seeing you there!
Click here for more information.

Side work and tip credit webinar
2019-01-23 05:30 - 06:30 | WEBINAR, United States
NOTE: As a Hawaii HRA member, you get a DUAL Membership in the NRA, with the benefit of participation in programs they promote for members.
Side work and tip credit webinar
Join us for a new webinar on side work and the tip credit, at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23. Restaurant Law Center Executive Director Angelo Amador and Paul DeCamp, a partner at Epstein Becker & Green, will discuss the RLC’s litigation related to “side work” at restaurants that take advantage of the tip credit. they also will cover the Department of Labor’s new guidance on the issue.
The webinar address tasks that don’t specifically generate tips, such as wiping down tables, filling salt and pepper shakers, and rolling silverware into napkins.
DeCamp was lead counsel in Restaurant Law Center v. U.S. Department of Labor, was a former administrator of the DOL’s Wage and Hour Division, and co-chairs his firm’s wage and hour practice group.
REGISTER

HRA Hilo Mixer
2019-01-17 07:30 - 09:30 | Hula Hulas, 93 Banyan Drive, Hilo, HI, 96720
For information contact: sherry.ravago@morris.com

HRA New Year 2019 Holiday Party
2019-01-09 07:30 - 10:30 | Tiki’s Grill and Bar, Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel, 2570 Kalakaua Ave,, Honolulu, 96815
The Hawaii Restaurant Association
Invites you to
“Winter in Waikiki”
January 9th, 2019 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Live Music, Prizes, World Class Food, Beverages & MORE
Tiki’s Grill and Bar
Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel
2570 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815
$55 HRA Members
$75 Non HRA Members
Limited tickets available
For more info, call HRA at 808-944-9105

Marketing & Communications Committee Meeting
2018-12-10 06:00 - 07:30, 2018-10-01 06:00 - 07:30 | 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 | 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 | 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
