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…
DetailsTop 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…
DetailsOur 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! …
DetailsI 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsApril 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…
DetailsMember 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…
DetailsAfter 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…
DetailsKeeping 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…
DetailsAloha 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…
DetailsThe Hawaii Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (HRAEF) has partnered with Honolulu Coffee Company (HCC), Hawaii’s finest Coffee Roaster, to create a fundraiser which will support Hawaii ProStart Schools. HCC has created a special called “Haumana” just for the HRAEF which students will sell on their high school campuses and HCC will sell in all of…
DetailsThe 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 been updated with a new category for your guests to search, including: We accept the HRC-Holiday Business Card, Outdoor Dining & Meal Packs. Please check out our list…
DetailsOffice Depot As a member of the Hawaii Restaurant Association you now have access to exclusive members-only discounts at Office Depot and OfficeMax. Save up to 80% off the officedepot.com regular prices on our Best Value List of preferred products with free delivery on qualifying orders of $50 or more. Click here www.1800member.com/od-hra to start…
DetailsAs Employers, you need to keep a safe workplace for your staff as well as your guests. HIOSH is the department that inspects and enforces OSHA rules and regulations here in Hawaii. HIOSH covers facilities from the huge food and construction facilities, to the little corner restaurant. Your management team is responsible for employee safety.…
DetailsThe Hawaii Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (HRAEF) has partnered with Honolulu Coffee Company, Hawaii’s finest coffee roaster, to create a special “Haumana Blend” which is special roast to support the ProStart Fundraiser which will provide much needed funds directly to our local high schools culinary programs! Honolulu Coffee Co. retail coffee shop locations throughout O’ahu…
DetailsFREE Hawaii Foodie Club account activation and business website listing as well as HRA member marketing discounts! The Hawaii Foodie Club and the Hawaii Restaurant Association have teamed up to help local restaurants to promote their businesses during these challenging times! From now through March 31 2021, HRA members can sign up for a…
DetailsThe 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 been updated with a new category for your guests to search, including: We accept the HRC-Holiday Business Card, Outdoor Dining & Meal Packs.…
DetailsAloha Members!! it is that time again and we are asking all of you for your much needed support with this upcoming legislative session. There are many bills being introduced that will affect how we do business and ultimately our continued existence. We have all had to endure many hardships over this last year and…
DetailsAs we happily rip 2020 off the wall, and move into 2021, there have been a lot of sanitation issues that may have been deferred for financial reasons, or using a skinnier staff can allow some areas to not have the attention they need. Lets take a look at a few, Of course these photos…
DetailsKeeping your management team Certified, AND helping HRAEF? Hawaii requires a PIC on duty in your restaurant to possess an ANSI certified Food Safety Course. The best and most recognized certificate is earned through the ServSafe Food Managers Course. The Hawaii Restaurant Association and Peter B Food Safety – a registered ServSafe Instructor/Proctor – working…
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