The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association, announces a new award to be distributed during the 2017 NC Chef Showdown. The “Mixologist of the Year” award will be given to the most creative cocktail crafter during the culinary competition. “We value all types of culinary skills, which …
Local distilleries shakin’ up NCRLA 2017 NC Chef Showdown
The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association, creator and host of the NC Chef Showdown, proudly announces the six distilleries selected to represent local liquor production in North Carolina. Each distillery will select a mixologist to prepare cocktails and compete for NCRLA’s Mixologist …
NCRLA announces chef lineup for 2017 NC Chef Showdown
The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association, creator and host of the NC Chef Showdown, announces the 16 chefs selected to compete in its second annual cooking competition. The chefs, all based in North Carolina, were selected following a rigorous application and selection process. Forty …
NCRLA congratulates ‘Brunch Bill’ early adopters; releases model ordinance to assist process
The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association congratulates the municipalities across the state who have adopted a “Brunch Bill” ordinance during the last week. Gov. Roy Cooper signed S.B. 155 into law June 30, sparking instantaneous, positive response by 17 North Carolina cities and …
Statement regarding passage of S.B. 155, the ‘Brunch Bill’
Statement regarding passage of S.B. 155, the ‘Brunch Bill,’ By Lynn Minges, President & CEO, North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association “The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging community celebrates the passage today of S.B. 155, the ‘Brunch Bill,’ by the North Carolina General …
NCRLA: Don’t wait, urge the state to update outdated ‘blue laws’
RALEIGH, N.C. (June 1, 2017) – With North Carolina legislators approaching the halfway mark toward passage of S.B. 155, the North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association announced today its number of "Brunch Bill" petition signers has also surpassed the midpoint of its ultimate goal—10,000 …
NC Chef Showdown back for year two; Seeking local chefs for competition
RALEIGH, N.C., May 23, 2017 - The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association is proud to announce its second annual NC Chef Showdown, featuring the talents of chefs and pastry chefs from across the state. The association is currently seeking North Carolina chef applicants for the …
Statement Regarding Passage of S.B. 24
Statement from Lynn Minges, President & CEO of the North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association, on Senate Bill 24 “The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association applauds the North Carolina Senate’s approval of S.B. 24—the ‘Grill Bill’—today. Our association gives thanks to …
Cary High School and South Caldwell High School advance to 2017 National ProStart Invitational
Winners in culinary and management divisions win nearly $1 million in scholarships in annual competition Raleigh, N.C. (March 28, 2017) – The North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA), the voice of North Carolina’s $22 billion restaurant, foodservice and lodging industry, today …