Durham, N.C. (February 24, 2025) – The North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA) today announced the election of Jason Smith, owner of 18 Restaurant Group, as chair of its board of directors. Smith, a Raleigh native and accomplished restaurateur, was officially sworn in during …
North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association
Hospitality Standouts Recognized as NCRLA’s ‘Stars of the Industry’
NCRLA’s annual awards ceremony celebrates North Carolina’s top hospitality industry professionals. RALEIGH, N.C. (Feb. 13, 2024) – The North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA), the voice of North Carolina’s restaurant, foodservice and lodging industry, hosted its annual Stars of …
NCRLA Board Elects New Slate of Officers for 2024
Tom Pashley of Pinehurst Resort is Board Chair At its annual meeting in Durham on Feb. 12, the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA) Board elected Pinehurst Resort President Tom Pashley to serve as chair for a one-year term. He was sworn in by the board of directors …
Standout Restaurant and Lodging Leaders Recognized as ‘Stars of the Industry’
NCRLA's annual awards ceremony celebrates North Carolina's top hospitality industry professionals. RALEIGH, N.C. (Feb. 28, 2023) – The North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA), the voice of North Carolina’s restaurant, foodservice and lodging industry, hosted its annual Stars of …
NCRLA Board Elects New Slate of Officers for 2023
Burney Jennings of Biscuitville FRESH SOUTHERN is Board Chair Raleigh, NC (January 30) — At its annual meeting in Raleigh on Jan. 30, the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA) Board elected Greensboro restaurateur, Burney Jennings, to serve as chair for a one-year …
NCRLA Elects Raleigh Restaurateur Amber Moshakos 2022 Board Chair
Raleigh, NC (February 7) — At its annual board meeting in Raleigh on Feb. 7, the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA) elected Raleigh restaurateur, Amber Moshakos, to serve as the board chair for a one-year term. She was sworn in by the board of directors along with a new slate …
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 …
