Kansas Restaurant and Hospitality Association

10/05/2026

And the finalists are....

10/01/2026

A Toast to the Twenties is 2 weeks away!

Book your hotel stay, enjoy Hospitality Night Out, and let your only late-night commute be down the hall.

Reserve your room: Link in comments

09/22/2026

The Golden Ticket Prize Packages are here!!
Tickets are $50 each or four for $175.
Four winners will be drawn at Hospitality Night Out on October 13.
Can't make it to the event? You do not have to be present to win.
Get your tickets at www.KRHA.org

09/21/2026

Secure your table/seats for Hospitality Night Out! We have a fabulous evening planned from our VIP party, cocktail hour, dinner, awards and entertainment! We can't wait to see you there!

09/09/2026

Yes we are!! Thank you Dining With Denise

Kansas restaurant association seeking nominations for big restaurant awards
READ MORE: bit.ly/46g7eHL

09/08/2026

THE NEXT NAME ON THE LIST COULD BE YOUR NOMINEE. 🏆

Recognition begins with someone taking the time to say, “This person deserves to be celebrated.”

Think about the people who lead by example, strengthen their teams, support our industry and make Kansas hospitality better every day. Their work may happen behind the scenes, but its impact deserves the spotlight.

Tell us who stands out and why.
Please submit your nomination for the 2026 Kansas Stars of the Industry Awards today. Who deserves to take the stage this year?

09/05/2026

WHO COMES TO MIND? 👀
The restaurateur building something special.
The chef who consistently raises the bar.
The hotelier creating unforgettable guest experiences.
The mentor investing in the next generation.
The teacher preparing students for successful careers.
The allied partner who always comes through.
The employee whose heart keeps the operation running.
Our annual Restaurant Industry Awards celebrate excellence in every corner of Kansas hospitality:
🏆 Hall of Fame
🏆 Restaurateur of the Year
🏆 Hotelier of the Year
🏆 Allied Member of the Year
🏆 Mentor of the Year
🏆 Teacher of the Year
🏆 Hot New Concept
🏆 Heart of the Industry
🏆 Kansas Craft Brewer of the Year
🏆 Chef of the Year
You know the people making a difference. Help us recognize them by submitting a nomination today! Visit our website or find the link in comments.

09/03/2026

Hope you've been checking your mail!! Another issue of From the Dish Pit is out!
👏Learn more about Lola leading the crew at Stroud's - Overland Park 📢 A big shout out to our sponsor Ecolab! KC Hopps Restaurants

09/01/2026

For decades, we have recognized those that make our industry stronger.
Our list of past honorees reaches back to 1973 and includes generations of restaurateurs, hoteliers, chefs, mentors, educators and industry partners who have helped shape hospitality in Kansas.
Take a look back at the names that have left their mark and let us know who deserves to join them.
Visit the link in comments to view past award recipients.
Nominations for the 2026 Restaurant Industry Awards are now open!

08/27/2026

Don't hold out on us! We need nominations!! Help us find the best in the industry!