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New Member Profile: Pop-A-Lock
Have you ever locked yourself or one of your employees out of the office, the storeroom or the walk-in freezer? No need to fear as Pop-A-Lock is here and available 24/7 to service the security needs of Oahu’s restaurant industry. Pop-A-Lock specializes in lockouts,...
4 Health Concerns a Healthy Mouth Can Help You Avoid
Taking care of your smile is important to staying healthy. Find out what health concerns a healthy mouth may help you avoid: Endocarditis Endocarditis is an infection of the inner lining of the heart, and occurs when bacteria from another part of the body spreads...
Fast food just got faster: How payments technology is reshaping the restaurant industry
The payments industry continues to make consumer experiences easier than ever, and the dining experience is no exception. Whether grabbing lunch in between meetings or a coffee before work, customers often choose restaurants based on speed and convenience. New payment...
The Fragile Balance
If you are reading this, and you’re a restaurant owner or manager, then you know this. But for those on the outside looking in, the restaurant business is NOT as profitable as you may think. Margins are very tight and fluctuate from time to time. First off, this is...
Announcing New Restaurant of the Year Award
Each year, HRA recognizes the best of the best in Hawaii’s food service industry at the annual Employee Appreciation and Excellence Awards. The 2017 awards will be held on March 20 at the Kahala Hotel and Resort. For more information and to purchase a table or tickets...
HRA January Membership Mixer Recap
On January 23 over 50 HRA members and guests gathered on the lanai at Outback Steakhouse in Hawaii Kai for the first membership mixer of 2017. Thank you to Tyler Roukema for hosting us and to Hawaiian Paradise Coffee for coffee to end the evening on a high note. ...
American Heart Month – Promote Heart Healthy Meals
February is American Heart Month, which creates a great opportunity for restaurants to help spread the awareness about preventing heart disease. One important role that the restaurant industry plays in this awareness is to be able to promote heart healthy meal options...
February Food Safety Tip: Proper Cooling Procedures
Rapidly cooling TCS food (food that needs time/temperature control for safety) is important to prevent the potential for growth of bacteria as it passes through the danger zone. To ensure minimal bacterial growth as the food cools it must cool from 135° to 70° in 2...
New Member Profile: STRIPSTEAK Waikiki
Award-winning Chef Michael Mina brings STRIPSTEAK to Waikiki at the International Market Place. STRIPSTEAK Waikiki presents an evocative and modern twist on the classic American steakhouse that reflects the best of Hawaiian flavors and hospitality. Waikiki marks the...