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July 22, 2020

By Betty Shimabukuro   BETTY SHIMABUKURO / BETTY@STARADVERTISER.COMo Braised short ribs at the Mahi’ai Market at Kapolei Foodland Farms. Used to be, a long line outside a brand-new store was a sign of success. These days it’s cause for alarm. So the newest Foodland Farms opens in Kapolei today with a unique entry system in place — online reservations to get into a grocery store As of Tuesday, nearly 700 reservations had been made for opening day, filling all the available slots, Foodland spokeswoman Sheryl Toda said. Reservations for the days to follow are quickly filling as well, she said. Coronavirus precautions mean the number of shoppers at any one time is limited to 75, with masks required and temperature checks at the door. Some walk-ins will...

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June 5, 2020

By Nicole Monton Appetites around the state are ramping up with the latest talk of the town: Restaurants can reopen for dine-in services starting Friday, June 5 — with adjustments, of course. Leading the effort to help eateries reopen and adhere to federal, national and local safety guidelines is Hawai‘i Restaurant Association, a unifying force for the state’s food service industry. “It’s a very difficult task,” says HRA chairman Tom Jones, who also is president and co-owner of REI Food Service LLC. “But if the governor and his administration can come up with a tiered process to prescreen tourists and keep Hawai‘i’s COVID-19 infection rate at or near zero, the state would be one of the most sought-after vacation destinations and worth the...

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April 23, 2020

By Star-Advertiser Staff   April 22, 2020 A pilot restaurant delivery program launches today, featuring a flat $10 charge to customers and no fees to restaurants. The Hawai‘i Agricultural Foundation and Elite Parking are partnering in the project to aid restaurants who find it difficult to pay the service fees charged by some delivery services. Elite Delivery is starting with 12 restaurants in Hawaii Kai and Kaimuki, delivering to homes in the ZIP codes 96816, 96821 and 96825, from 5 to 9 p.m. The organizers hope to expand after a trial period. The service requires two transactions: Customers first order directly from the restaurant, then book delivery through Elite. The parking service will donate $1 of each delivery fee to the agricultural foundation. The...

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April 20, 2020

ANNE LEE speaks with founder CHEF CHAI CHAOWASAREE I recently got to chat with local culinary expert chef Chai Chaowasaree. Despite closing his restaurant — which is aptly named Chef Chai, too — for at least another month, he won’t be leaving his patrons missing his delicious Thai dishes for too long. This time, though, they’ll be the one’s cooking in the kitchen — learn more online at facebook.com/chefchai. Today, he shares a recipe for easy-to-make Thai Red Chicken Curry. For more information check out our  Dining In feature  ...

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March 17, 2020

HONOLULU – Official trade show of the Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association (HLTA) and Hawai‘i Restaurant Association (HRA), the second annual Hawai‘i Hotel & Restaurant Show is being postponed until later this summer at the Hawai‘i Convention Center (1801 Kalakaua Avenue). “Following recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, we are postponing our annual trade show for a few months,” said Mufi Hannemann, President and CEO of the Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association. “The safety of our members, attendees and the general public are our first priority. We look forward to continuing the Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association’s partnership with Honolulu Star-Advertiser and the Hawai’i Restaurant Association, ensuring that 2020’s show will enhance and solidify our standing as having...

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February 20, 2020

HONOLULU – Official trade show of the Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association (HLTA) and Hawai‘i Restaurant Association (HRA), the second annual Hawai‘i Hotel & Restaurant Show will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, April 15 and 16 from 10 am to 5 pm at the Hawai‘i Convention Center (1801 Kalakaua Avenue). Showcasing the very best from Hawai‘i and beyond, professionals as well as students will experience the latest in lodging, hospitality and food service. “We are thrilled to feature Shep Gordon as the keynote speaker at our event this coming April,” said Mufi Hannemann, President and CEO of the Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association. “Shep is famous for having an eye for talent as well as an innate understanding of what...

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February 20, 2020

  What’s on the menu for celebrity chef creator and agent to the stars Shep Gordon? A special appearance at this year’s Hawai‘i Hotel & Restaurant Show, where guests are in for a super treat. The man who built a career out of making other people famous and wound up becoming famous himself continues to shine brightly in a world of glittering stars. Such is the life of the highly influential talent agent and culinary mastermind Shep Gordon, who at 74 shows no signs of burning out. In fact, he appears to have a lot left to give even in semi-retirement, starting with his appearance at April’s Hawai‘i Hotel & Restaurant Show at Hawai‘i Convention Center (see accompanying stories). There, he’ll be the...

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January 6, 2020

HONOLULU – Official trade show of the Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association (HLTA) and Hawai‘i Restaurant Association (HRA), the second annual Hawai‘i Hotel & Restaurant Show will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, April 15 and 16 from 10 am to 5 pm at the Hawai‘i Convention Center (1801 Kalakaua Avenue). Showcasing the very best from Hawai‘i and beyond, professionals as well as students will experience the latest in lodging, hospitality and food service. “Our highly successful inaugural Hawai‘i Hotel and Restaurant Show portends an even greater event this coming April,” said Mufi Hannemann, President and CEO of the Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association. “The Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association’s partnership with the Honolulu Star-Advertiser and the Hawai’i Restaurant Association ensures...

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May 21, 2019

HONOLULU – Official trade show of the Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association (HLTA) and Hawai‘i Restaurant Association (HRA), the inaugural Hawai‘i Hotel & Restaurant Show is preparing to open on Wednesday and Thursday, May 29 and 30 from 10 am to 5 pm at the Hawai‘i Convention Center (1801 Kalakaua Avenue). Showcasing the very best from Hawai‘i and beyond, professionals as well as students will experience the latest in lodging, hospitality and food service. “Sponsored by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, I am excited that our first show will feature such notable brands as Enterprise Rent A Car, Samsung and Hawaiian Electric Company alongside suppliers from across the Islands and beyond,” said Mufi Hannemann, President and CEO of the Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism...

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The Hawaii Hotel & Restaurant Show is partnered with the Hawai’i Lodging & Tourism Association, the Hawai’i Restaurant Association, and Star Events (a division of Oahu Publications, Inc.) to showcase the very best in the hospitality industry in Hawaii. Our mission is to effectively connect members of the restaurant, hotel, and hospitality industry with businesses that exist to support their every need. The majority of our vendors and sponsors have participated in tradeshows like this for over 20 years, and their experience and expertise is unmatched! We invite members of the community who specialize in this important industry to be a part of taking Hospitality in Hawaii to the next level!

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Star Events is a division of OPI, Hawaii’s largest media company and publisher of the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, neighbor island dailies as well as a collection of Island lifestyle and visitor magazines. Our objective is to help local and regional businesses succeed as well as interact and inform the consumers in Hawaii through events, trade shows, and exhibitions. Contact the team to learn more about partnering with or taking advantage of Hawaii’s premier hospitality showcase!

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