Make plans now to be in Oklahoma City on November 12 for the annual Hirst Hospitality Awards. Help us recognize and honor the hardworking employees in the foodservice industry; there's nothing like the value of a good staff!

Jason Nguyen of The Jones Assembly in Oklahoma City took first place with his creation, “Farewell to Summer,” which included strawberry, vermouth, and basil in the fifth annual Oklahoma Restaurant Association Cocktail Shakedown at the Oklahoma Restaurant Convention & Expo on September 26, 2018.

Chef Danh Do of GOGi Go! in Oklahoma City took first place in 21st annual Culinary Cook-Off at the Oklahoma Restaurant Convention & Expo on September 27, 2018.

Beginning October 1, first-time applicants applying for an alcohol server license will be required to attend a mandatory ABLE approved training course to receive their license. ServSafe Alcohol, a partnership between the Oklahoma Restaurant Association and the National Restaurant Association, is an on-line training course now approved to meet this new mandate. Those registering by 12/31/18 receive a 33% discount with code OKALCOHOL. Click on the title above to begin your training today!