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Industry Spotlight: “Our business Is Not Just a Job. It’s Our Passion”
This month, instead of focusing on one industry professional, I take the time to put the spotlight on all of those in the restaurant and hospitality business. Our industry is already, often, thankless, grueling and demanding. The holidays are no exception. In fact,...
Hawaii Energy’s Serve Up Savings Program for Restaurants
Food service establishments are making the shift, by swapping out outdated kitchen equipment for energy efficient ones, which results in higher quality food. Energy efficiency really is a win-win situation! In this course, we're giving you tips on how to identify...
New Member Profile: The Honolulu Club Bar and Lounge
The Honolulu Club Bar and Lounge (open to the public) is the ideal hangout spot to socialize, relax or watch a game with your friends. Every week the Club invites talented musicians to entertain and delight our members and guests with its warm and inviting interior,...
Setting Goals for the New Year
It’s a new year, and for most of us that means it’s time to set some goals for the next twelve months – and hopefully stick to them. Those who set goals in advance are ten times more likely to achieve them than those who do not. Here are some tips on setting...
Hawaii Revises Food Safety Regs a Year After Hep A Outbreak
A year after a Hepatitis A outbreak traced to scallops sickened almost 300 people, killing two, the Hawaii Department of Health is imposing new food safety regulations. The cornerstone of the state’s updated food safety code is the requirement that all “food...
Quenching the staffing quandary
A solution for the biggest business challenge Hawaii Restaurant Association [HRA] members encounter, has arrived! HRA Culinary Jobs Hawaii will support employee recruitment and retention for all aspects of the food service industry. The comprehensive jobs portal was...
HRA Holiday Party Re-cap
On December 4, 2017 over 175 HRA members and guests celebrated the Holiday Season at WISP Restaurant and Lounge in Waikiki. The party provided something for everyone! There was a raffle with great prizes, party games for the young at heart, a photo booth to unleash...
Does my restaurant need SDS OR MSDS INFORMATION?
Proper use of the chemicals found in your facility is an important factor in safe food and to your staff. Just as important as proper temperatures of foods, improper chemical use can make your diners severely ill, and your staff could get ill or injured. Your staff...
Hawaiian Cool Water Taps Andrew Ling as Regional Rep
Kitchen design consultant Andrew Ling is the new regional representative for Hawaiian Cool Water, the state’s leader in reverse osmosis, UV-filtered water coolers, ice machines and sparkling water systems. With a BFA in Interior Design from Chaminade, and previously a...