On Monday, OCTOBER 29, 2012, the Hawaii Restaurant Association inducted a new group of individuals to the 2012 Hall of Fame. Those selected for induction into the Hall of Fame are individuals who have “demonstrated dedication and commitment to the growth of the restaurant and food service industry in Hawaii, contributed to the enhancement of its quality and image, and demonstrated service through outreach.”
Inductees introduced at the evening’s gala celebration
- Floyd and Doris Christenson, Mama's Fish House, Paia, Hawaii
- Lyle and Grace Guslander (posthumous), Coco Palms Hotel, Kauai
- Hayashi Family, Pagoda Hotel & Floating Restaurant /Pacific Beach Hotel, Oahu
- John Heckathorn (posthumous), Honolulu Magazine
- Tom Jones, Gyotaku Japanese Restaurants, Oahu
- Harold and Nancy (posthumous) Manago, Manago Hotel, Captan Cook, Hawaii
- Harry Marn Sin Mau and Bat Moi Kam Mau (posthumous), Char Hung Sut, Oahu
- Russell Siu, 3660 on the Rise/Kaka'ako Kitchen, Oahu
- Teruya Family, Armstrong Produce
- Francis and Mary Tom (posthumous) and Family, Wailana Coffee House, Oahu
A highlight of the evening was a dine-around with food stations hosted by seven distinguished Island chefs. The 2012 “Chefs of Aloha®” will include: Fred DeAngelo, The Grove; Ed Kenney, Town; Bob McGee, Whole Ox Butcher & Deli; John Memering, Cactus Bistro; Eddie Mizumo, Hawaii Prince Hotel; Ronnie Nasuti, Tiki’s Grill & Bar; and Lindsey Ozawa, Prima.
Proceeds from the evening will benefit culinary students through the HRA’s Scholarship Program. http://www.restauranthi.com
More PHOTOS BY BRIAN TSENG / Special to the Star-Advertiser
Submitted by The Hawaii Restaurant Association, the professional association of the restaurant and food service industry in Hawaii.
