The approaching Hurricane Florence has prompted thousands of people in the Southeastern United States to prepare for its landfall in the next few days. This storm could cause significant damage and flooding in coastal areas, and beyond. North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has officially declared a state …
Finalists Announced for 2018 NCRLA Chef Showdown
RALEIGH, N.C. – July 10, 2018 – The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association, creator and host of the annual NCRLA Chef Showdown presented by Got to be NC Agriculture, announced the 21 chefs selected to compete in its third annual cooking competition. The chefs and pastry chefs, all based …
ProStart teacher from Henderson County Career Academy named 2018 Educator of Excellence recipient
The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association's philanthropic arm, the North Carolina Hospitality Education Foundation (NC HEF), recently awarded Christine Mukosiej of Henderson County Career Academy in Flat Rock, North Carolina, with its 2018 Educator of Excellence award. The award is …
Weaverville Students Place Second in National ProStart Competition
Management team from North Buncombe High School in Weaverville, NC, places second at National ProStart Invitational. The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association’s foundation, the North Carolina Hospitality Education Foundation (NC HEF), is pleased to announce North Buncombe High …
Call-to-apply: NCRLA seeks chefs and distilleries for esteemed statewide culinary competition
The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association is now accepting applications for its third annual NCRLA Chef Showdown, presented by Got to be NC. The culinary competition features the talents of chefs, pastry chefs and mixologists from across the state. Applications will be accepted through …
North Carolina hospitality industry awards $49,000 in scholarship and grant funding
To foster the future of the state’s hospitality industry, the North Carolina Hospitality Education Foundation provides scholarships to 16 students pursuing hospitality-related degrees. The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association’s philanthropic arm, the North Carolina Hospitality …
NCRLA offers free responsible alcohol service training during Alcohol Awareness Month
In recognition of Alcohol Awareness Month the North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association has partnered with the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission’s Initiative to Reduce Underage Drinking, Talk it Out NC, to offer complimentary online responsible alcohol service training …
Call-to-apply for the 2018 NCRLA Chef Showdown
Calling all chefs and distilleries from across the great state of North Carolina! It’s time to apply for the 2018 NCRLA Chef Showdown. The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association is proud to announce the 3rd annual NCRLA Chef Showdown, North Carolina’s premiere culinary competition, …
Hospitality industry looks to fill 3,500-plus open jobs
The first-ever Wake County Restaurant and Hotel Job Fair will take place at the Raleigh Convention Center from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Wednesday, March 28. The inaugural event is a partnership between the North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association, Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau …