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Hawaii Volcanic Naturally Alkaline Water Signs Distribution Partnership with PepsiCo
Effective immediately, Hawaii Volcanic Naturally Alkaline Water has signed a new primary strategic distribution partnership in Hawaii with PepsiCo. The deal means that Hawai’i Volcanic Water products will now be available in many more retail locations Statewide. **...
Hall of Fame 2019 –24 Karat Culinary Magic
You could feel the magic in the air as you arrived at the Sheraton Waikiki, there is something very special about Waikiki sunsets. And, on September 23rd, the sunset was a glorious golden color! As all of our 500+ attendees arrived to our 13th Hawaii Restaurant...
4th quarter mixer at Gordon Biersch at Aloha Tower
Who won the prize for doing the famous Chicken Dance? Helen Chang of Nella Media! I have a feeling that she has been practicing or has done this dance before. Gordon Biersch at Aloha Tower was the location of the Fall HRA mixer, held October 7th. Along with the great...
HRA Educational Foundation Become Warriors to Support Hawaii’s Youth Chefs
The HRA Educational Foundation has been hard at work with many projects to support the next generation of chefs through their ProStart program which provides resources and tools for high school culinary classrooms around the state. On October 19 they will be...
Scary photos – NOT Trick OR Treats
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] October is always time for scary treats. Here are some photos of things I come across. These should all be avoided by Basic Sanitation 101. Do any of these conditions exist in your restaurant? We are all pretty good about cleaning...
Supporting the next wave of chefs – Y. HATA & CO. GRATEFULLY GIVES BACK
“Sponsoring this lab is a big event for our whole family,” says Valerie Hata. “We want our culinary students to have facilities and opportunities to take them wherever they want to go. I’m so proud of them.” “And this place looks awesome,” says Valerie’s...
New Member Profile – Pyramid Insurance
Pyramid Insurance, a locally owned and one of the largest insurance agencies in Hawaii, is proud to be a member of the Hawaii Restaurant Association. They are a full-service insurance agency that has access to the major property and casualty insurance companies...
Executive Directors Message
The one thing that all of the inductees to our Hall of Fame has in common is that they all contributed greatly to our foodservice & business industry. They planted a seed that grew into a thriving business that supported our local families. They taught by example...
HRA Industry Profile Joslynne McDonough – GM Hula Hula’s Grand Naniloa (Hilo)
Beauty and Grace with Passion and Place. “My mentors were industry Rockstars, James Beard-nominated chef Jamilka Borges of Independent and Hidden Harbor, and Advanced Sommelier Sarah Thomas of Le Bernadine, and co-creator of Kalamata’s Kitchen Kids Books,” said Hula...