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This Week Publications
All of us at This Week Publications are grateful to be a part of the Hawaii Restaurant Association. We have been successfully connecting Hawaii’s visitors to local restaurants for over 51 years! Founded in 1966, This Week Publications is the largest publisher of...
Molokai Pizza
After a lengthy career with Little Caesars and Chuck E Cheese Pizza, I became a Franchisee for Little Caesars in Cecil County Maryland and Chester County Pennsylvania. I was invited to experience Molokai by my business partners around 1991 when the Island was really...
Better off Friends than Lovers: 3 Ways to Break-up with Your Sugar Addiction
No matter how hard we try, we just can’t seem to quit the sweet stuff. In fact, the average American consumes more than 126 grams of sugar per day, making the U.S. the most sugar-obsessed country in the world. It’s common knowledge that too much sugar can harm your...
What You Should Know About Mumps
You have probably heard about the recent outbreak of mumps in Hawaii. The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) identified more than 100 cases of mumps this year, a significant increase from the ten cases identified in 2016. The DOH confirmed that the disease has affected...
Hawaii Restaurant Association – Annual Membership Meeting
On May 10th, 2017 the HRA hosted the 70th Year Annual Membership Meeting at the Kahala Hotel and Resort. A special thanks to Hotel General Manager, Gerald Glennon and Director of F&B, Michele Brumblay for providing the beautiful Maile Ballroom for the meeting. The...
Finding Balance With the Race Car Litmus Test
Sustaining high personal performance over time requires a balanced life. Much like the way the four wheels of a Daytona 500 race car can make or break the race, if just one of your "wheels" becomes disproportionate to the others, a breakdown is inevitable that can...
Way to go to Wash, Rinse, Sanitize.
Proper washing and sanitizing of food equipment, includes dishes, tableware, pots & pans, cutting boards… yes, anything that food touches. Improper cleaning and sanitizing is an important process that helps prevent food borne illnesses. Dishes from the dining room...
New Member Profile: Ai Kahu Culinary Solutions
Ai Kahu Culinary Solutions was founded by Tina Rogers, a professional chef with over 15 years of experience in kitchens ranging from The Patina Group, The Ritz Carlton, Roy’s and Chef Mavro. Tina began her career as a chef, by graduating from culinary school in...
Getting your workers to buy in with workplace safety
By Chad Lindsey, DTRIC Insurance Risk Consulting Manager The health and safety of your employees and customers should always be your main priority. Keeping your staff safe helps best maintain their physical and mental well-being, and upholds worker morale. And a safe...