Shaken, not stirred. Join us for the 42nd Annual Chef's Table event - a James Bond-themed affair at Morgan Manufacturing Friday, November 15. Proceeds support the IRA Educational Foundation and ProStart® programs. Click here to buy your tickets today.

New legislation takes effect January 1, 2020 that requires Illinois employers to provide sexual harassment prevention training to all employees, and requires restaurants and bars to have a written sexual harassment policy. The IRA has developed a policy template exclusively for IRA members. Click here for a breakdown of the new law and how to comply. 

Want to honor an IRA member that goes above and beyond for the community, their employees, and the industry? Nominate your peers for the 2019 IRA Industry Awards today.  

Planning your holiday and NYE celebrations at your restaurant? Make sure you are following Illinois' happy hour law and regulations . Contact Matt Quinn with any questions. 
A True Partner in Keeping Your Kitchen Running

Kitchen operators who find themselves plagued with equipment failures and downtime should turn to the experts at Coker Service, Inc. (CSI), who have 35 years of experience servicing both hot and cold side equipment. Whether it's your fryer, convection oven, cooler, or walk-in freezer, CSI is ready to take equipment repairs off your plate.  

Click here to learn more from Coker Service, Inc.
Blasting the ‘Gastro Ceiling’ with Financial Literacy, by Rohini Dey, Owner of Vermilion

IRA Advisory Council member Rohini Dey is trustee of the James Beard Foundation and co-founded the JBF Women’s Leadership and the Women’s Entrepreneurship Leadership programs. In addition, Rohini has lead forums that aim to expose women to external finance skills and training.

Check out Rohini's top points of advice for women in the hospitality industry.