News
The most important news and updates from HRA and our trusted partners.
Chairman’s Message
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It is hard to remember the worries of yesterday given what we’ve experienced over the past 10 months. Even now, it seems unthinkable that my message to you would be during one of the worst health crises in modern history. Without any...
Executive Directors Message
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Hawaii Restaurant Association is starting 2021 looking at a brighter future, with a full calendar planned with various events. Our HRA Golf tournament is always enjoyed by all. I have been receiving requests for the date and the...
Bill 40 Update!!
Due to the efforts of the Hawaii Restaurant Association (HRA); Hawaii Food Industry Association (HFIA); and Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, Mayor Caldwell announced a 90-day "grace period" for the enforcement of Ordinance 19-30 (aka Bill 40). This provides the...
Tier 3 – What is different, and remaining diligent
As 2020 comes to a well needed goodbye, we have been flirting with being close to moving to the next Tier in Honolulu. What does that mean for Honolulu restaurants? Will it be back to 'normal' and be 'just like old times'? Can we unmask, put away the spray bottles of...
December 2020 Executive Directors Message
As we wrap up 2020 and head into 2021, I believe this is a great time to reflect on this year’s accomplishments. We sent out over 229 email updates this year. These emails kept our industry well-informed on this year's various developments from the CDC, The...
The Hawaii Dining Out Directory
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]New Category: We accept The HRC-Holiday Business Card Just in time for the holidays! The Hawaii Restaurant Association’s Hawaii Dining Out Directory is the only list that is searchable by zip codes! The Hawaii Dining Out...
3 ways to donate to the HRAEF
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Hawaii Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has three fundraising opportunities that you won’t want to miss. First, the Aloha for Hawaii Charities campaign is providing the opportunity to make a donation to...
Upcoming ServSafe Classes & Exam
ARE YOUR TEAMS SERVSAFE FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATES UP TO DATE?? THERE ARE UPCOMING CLASSES ON OAHU AND MAUI OAHU - NOV 17 & 18 - 2 HALF DAYS, WITH THE EXAM ON THE 2ND DAY. THIS IS BEING HELD AT THE PIZZA PRESS IN AIEA FROM 7:30 TO 10:45 YOUR STAFF WILL BE BACK IN...
Family Meal Kits – Do Them Safely
Thanksgiving is around the corner, and we are all thankful for our health, continued hope for the future, and especially thankful that 2020 is almost over!! Make sure your Family Meal Kits are properly cooked AND cooled!! Probably the biggest growth in your...