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The most important news and updates from HRA and our trusted partners.
Back to School – with HRAEF
School is back in session and the Hawaii Restaurant Association Educational Foundation is gearing up for our most exciting year yet working with 11 high schools around the state with our Hawaii ProStart program! As we work to carefully align each high school with...
Announcing the HRA 2019 Hall of Fame Inductees
Congratulations to 2019's Hawaii Restaurant Association's Hall of Fame Inductees! Peter Kim Signature Prime Steakhouse, Yummy Restaurant Group Hall of Fame Inductee DK Kodama D.K Steakhouse, Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar, Vino Hall of Fame Inductee Steve...
Industry Spotlight – Adela’s Country Eatery
Charm, Creativity, Talent – Everything, Including the Kitchen Synch! Friends for a quarter century winning hearts and tummies, far and wide. Adela Visitacion and Millie Chan have been creating and collaborating in the kitchen for over 25 years, so it is little...
New Member Profile: Ivar’s Soup & Sauce Company
“At Ivar’s Soup & Sauce Company, we take a small-batch approach to producing great products. We provide chowders, soups and sauces for the whole country, with quality that you’ll only find at a restaurant or your own kitchen. Our team is loyal and dedicated, and...
New Member Profile: Uncle’s Ice Cream
Introducing new member, Uncle’s Ice Cream. Owners “Uncle” Paul and Barbara Logan are passionate about spreading joy and connection, one truly special ice cream sandwich at a time. In order to maximize the quality and the “Wow!” factor with each one, they make both the...
HRAEF Fundraiser Held at HRA Golf Tournament
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On June 27th the HRA Educational Foundation held a two hole fundraiser at the 12th Annual HRA Golf Tournament at the Hawaii Prince Golf Club. It was a great day on the course for golfers and a perfect opportunity to inform folks...
Executive Director’s Message
HRA’s 13th Annual Hall of Fame is quickly approaching! Monday September 23, 2019 will soon be here. HRA’s premier event will be held in the heart of Waikiki, at the beautiful Sheraton Waikiki. Join us in celebrating the best of the best, the pioneers, the...
HIOSH – Do you want to pay some steep fines?
HIOSH has been increasing visits to restaurants and food facilities. They inspect for safe working conditions in your facility. They have visited 2 facilities that I know of. The most recent received a $20,000 fine. Yes, you read that correctly, $20,000. Do you have...
Have you considered HRA’s Association Health Plan for your employees?
Take advantage of preferred pricing for HRA Regular members and other qualified HRA employers throughout the state. Our health plan offering with HMAA includes: Benefit-rich or low-cost plans to suit your company’s needs Free access to physicians 24/7...