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New Member Profile: JPG Hawaii
We are JPG Hawaii, a full service design and production company for the digital age. We Bring Brands to Life through Design + Print. JPG Hawaii was founded in Honolulu, Hawaii in 2001 by three Hawaii born brothers with a dream. Originally starting as a small...
May is High Blood Pressure Education Month
Heart health is a key component in your overall wellness. It is important to know and understand your blood pressure level and take steps to reduce your risk of developing high blood pressure, or manage it appropriately to avoid complications. Nearly half of American...
HOKU’S CHEF DE CUISINE ERIC OTO
Immensely talented O’ahu born and educated Eric Oto is Chef de Cuisine at Hoku’s, the fine dining restaurant at the legendary Kahala Hotel & Resort. Oto grew up with strong family ties to both the land and the ocean and is a fisherman, craftsman, farmer and...
Message from the Executive Director
Aloha! Did you pre-register for The Hawaii Hotel & Restaurant Show? Contact me for your complimentary entry pass. We also have just a few booths left, reserve yours today! https://hawaiihotelandrestaurantshow.com Our Government Affairs...
There’s still time to enroll your staff in KCC’s FREE Culinary and Restaurant Manager Training Programs!
The Culinary Department at KCC has asked us to spread the word for them about last-minute openings in their two grant-funded Apprenticeship Programs that allow you to send your Cooks and Managers through FREE training. These classes are designed to elevate our...
HRAEF Kickoff Event takes the industry by storm!
The Hawaii Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (HRAEF) is proud to announce that their Kickoff Event "Let's Get Cooking" was a monumental success! With representation from all corners of the industry and food prepared and served by high school culinary...
HRA’s Sushi and Sake Pa`ina Mixer Recap
HRA’s Sushi and Sake Pa`ina kicked off at 5:30 p.m. on March 18th on the patio of Shokudo. Guests enjoyed delicious food by Shokudo Japanese Restaurant and Bar and finished off with Japanese inspired gelato from IL Gelato. HRA Board Member and HRA Educational...
Food Safety – Summertime is HERE!!
Winter’s OVER!! As the weather moves from warm to hot, there are a few things Restaurants should look out for. You should always make sure all foods are received and held at the proper temperatures, but there are precautions that should not be overlooked...
Beware: If you own more than one restaurant which operates under the same name, you may have created an illegal and unintended franchise.
This sounds crazy, but it is actually very common and the consequences of creating an unintended franchise are substantial, serious, and include the possibility of both personal and criminal liability. Many well-intentioned operators have tried to avoid the franchise...