A Lifetime Achievement Award. The host for this show is Sheryl Matsuoka. The guests are Tom Jones, Gene Kaneshiro and Bob Sigall. Since 2007, members of Hawaii’s food service industry come together every year to give outstanding individuals the recognition they deserve. There are five awards categories: ACTIVE RESTAURATEUR: Celebrates exceptional restaurateurs currently active in […]
Leasing Insights for Restaurant Owners (Restaurants of Hawaii)
Misconceptions and Tips. The host for this show is Sheryl Matsuoka. The guests are Chenise Kanemoto Iwamasa, Soojung Heu, Harley Tunac and Jason Chow. A Hawai‘i Commercial Leasing Attorney shares some common misconceptions about negotiating commercial leases and provides guidance on some issues to look out for when negotiating restaurant leases. Successful commercial lease negotiation […]
Y. Hata & Co., Ltd – HRA Endowment Fund (Restaurants of Hawaii)
YHata Supports HI’s Foodservice Industry. The host for this show is Sheryl Matsuoka. The guests are Chris Lee and Andy Huang. The Y. Hata & Co., Limited – Hawaii Restaurant Association Endowment Fund has been established to support the foodservice industry in Hawai’i. Programs will be created to assist local restaurateurs who are faced with […]
Grindz to Go Marketing Partnership (Restaurants of Hawaii)
Quick and Easy Takeout Ordering Solutions. The host for this show is Sheryl Matsuoka. The guests are Josh Aufai and David Farmer. Providing online ordering is critical for restaurants looking to remain competitive in today’s digital age. Customers expect to be able to order food online, and those that fail to provide this service ignore […]
Water Fun and Dining at Wai Kai Now Open (Restaurants of Hawaii)
Kitchen Door Wai Kai on Oahu. The host for this show is Sheryl Matsuoka. The guests are Keith Mallini, Amber Jacroux Bixel and Nicole Fuertes. Located within the Hoakalei Resort in ‘Ewa Beach, Kitchen Door Napa Wai Kai combines waterfront recreation, entertainment activities and dining options that can be enjoyed with family and friends. The […]
15th Annual HRA Golf Tournament (Restaurants of Hawaii)
HRA Golf Tournament Presented by HMAA. The host for this show is Sheryl Matsuoka. The guests are Andy Huang, Guy Tanioka and Ryan Tanaka. HMAA is the presenting sponsor of this year’s Hawaii Restaurant Association Golf Tournament – the largest foodservice golf tournament in the state! Three-member teams will enjoy a great day at the […]
Support our Future Culinary Workforce (Restaurants of Hawaii)
HRA Educational Foundation. The host for this show is Sheryl Matsuoka. The guests are Micah Suderman, Keith Mallini and Jesse Aguinaldo. The Top Tracer Golf Event serves as a fundraiser for the Hawaiʻi Restaurant Association Education Foundation, which channels the raised funds toward providing scholarships and teacher grants to ProStart culinary students in Hawaiʻi’s high […]
2023 Hawaii Hotel and Restaurant Show Part 2 (Restaurants of Hawaii)
Hawaii’s Official Hospitality Trade Show. The host for this show is Sheryl Matsuoka. The guests are Joe Sanchez and Ave Kwok. It is Sheryl’s absolute pleasure to announce the 2023 Hawaii Hotel and Restaurant Show, Hawaii’s official trade show! Mark your calendars for March 22nd and 23rd, 2023, as the Hawaii Convention Center will be […]
HRA Supports Tanaka’s Braddahhood Grindz (Restaurants of Hawaii)
How Tanaka Created Braddahhood Grindz. The host for this show is Sheryl Matsuoka. The guest is Ryan Tanaka. University of Hawaii’s football Head Coach Timmy Chang asked Ryan Tanaka, a long-time supporter of the University of Hawaii football team and UH athletics, to feed his boys during Chang’s first summer as head coach. Using federal […]
2023 Hawaii Hotel and Restaurant Show (Restaurants of Hawaii)
Hawaii’s Official Hospitality Show. The host for this show is Sheryl Matsuoka. The guests are Gerald Shintaku and Randy Sagon. March 22 & 23 will be a major networking event for Hawaii’s Hotel and Restaurant Industry. We discuss why you should be registering for The Hotel and Restaurant show. There will be seminars given by […]