Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association

Why join PRLA? Take it from our members. The?Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association?is dedicated to serving Pennsylvania's hospitality and tourism industry with?#AdvocacyToSustain,?#KnowledgeToGrow, and?#ResourcesToThrive. Join PRLA today to get 13 months for the price of 12!???prla.org/membership

??? VOTE NOW: Best New Restaurant in Southeastern PA! ?? The search is on for Southeastern PA's most exciting culinary newcomer, and YOUR VOTE matters! The PRLA Educational Foundation (PRLAEF) has opened public voting for the "Best New Restaurant: Southeastern PA Region" award, which celebrates businesses from Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties. Congratulations to all of the finalists: ? Al Pastor - Havertown ? The Boiler Room - Dublin ? The Borscht Belt Delicatessen - Newtown ? The Cage Cocktail Bar - Warrington ? Ground Provisions - West Chester ? Mary - Ambler ? Mezzaluna Wood Fired Pizza - Kennett Square ? The Pear - West Chester ? Piccolo Trattoria - Newtown ? Sedona Taphouse & Brewery - Newtown Square ? Sweet Amelia's - Kennett Square ? Testa Rossa - Glen Mills ? White Dog Cafe - Chester Springs ??? VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE by March 24th at: https://lnkd.in/eVVTf-Pf The winner of this and other awards will be announced April 7th at the PRLAEF Southeastern Regional Spirit of Hospitality Awards Ceremony in King of Prussia. Visit Bucks County, Chester County Tourism, Visit Delco, PA, Visit Valley Forge & Montco

Hey hospitality folks! ?? Looking to mix and mingle with other industry pros while picking up some fresh industry insights? Check out PRLA's upcoming FREE chapter events (open to all local industry members!): ?? PRLA Lehigh Valley Chapter Social Monday, March 10 | 5-7 PM Hyatt Place/Hyatt House Allentown/Lehigh Valley Brand strategist and creative mentor Elaine Zelker will share how to promote your business across social platforms and partner with social influencers like a pro. ?? PRLA Northeastern Chapter Social Tuesday, March 11 | 5:30-7:30 PM The Olivet at The Swiftwater Enjoy drinks & bites with fellow industry pros at our spring social! ?? PRLA Central Chapter Social Monday, March 31 | 3-5 PM Best Western Premier the Central Hotel & Conference Center Get expert insights on PA's liquor laws & LCE compliance, and stick around for happy hour! NOTE: This event is open to members from any chapter - all liquor license holders should attend. Register for these events & more at: web.prla.org/events

?? Since 2006, the PRLA Educational Foundation has awarded nearly $490,000 in scholarships to Pennsylvania students pursuing degrees in culinary and hospitality management. Do you know a talented PA student with culinary or hospitality dreams? Tag them below to let them know to apply for the 2025-26 PRLAEF Scholarship Program by April 1st, and they could earn $2,000 toward their education! Apply now ?? prla.org/scholarship #WorkforceWednesday #PRLAEFscholarship

?? Tip Tuesday: RestaurantOwner.com offers tools and trainings proven to help restaurant owners and their teams find lasting success. As a #PRLAmember, you receive 15% off all monthly plans and 30% off all annual plans! ?? Sign up now: https://lnkd.in/ezfi9DUG 2025 PRLA Board Chair Trip Ruvane—Co-Founder of Barley Creek Brewing Company—says, "Learning something every day is a goal of mine, and RestaurantOwner.com has been a valuable resource for Barley Creek. We've enrolled our management team to access expert hospitality advice. Your PRLA membership offers a great discount—I highly recommend RestaurantOwner.com." #ResourcesToThrive #PRLApartner

Join restaurant operators from across the country in Washington, D.C. April 1-3 to be a part of the industry’s largest grassroots advocacy event. Meet with lawmakers on Capitol Hill, get the inside scoop from top political speakers, and celebrate with industry leaders at networking events. National Restaurant Association and PRLA Board Member Mike Axiotis, CFE, President & CEO of Lehigh Valley Restaurant Brands, invites you to the National Restaurant Association Public Affairs Conference—less than 1 month away! Make a difference on policy that affects your business. Register now: https://lnkd.in/g6-g54Ft

Congratulations to the 140+ talented students who competed in the 2025 Pennsylvania ProStart Invitational held yesterday at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center! ?? The talent, creativity, and passion displayed by these future culinary and hospitality professionals was truly inspiring. It was wonderful to see so many #PRLAmembers and industry leaders in attendance—serving as judges, volunteering their time, or cheering on the next generation of industry talent. Special shout-out to: ?? Donna Quadri-Felitti, PhD, Marvin Ashner Endowed Director and Associate Professor at Penn State School of Hospitality Management for serving as our Master of Ceremonies during the #PAPSI25 Awards Luncheon. ?? The Frogtown Chophouse Owners Eric Noone and Chef Lyman Winner for sharing their hospitality stories with those in attendance as keynote speakers during the #PAPSI25 Awards Luncheon. Thanks also to all of the generous sponsors who made this event possible.

??PRLA’s Winter Meeting at the Bryce Jordan Center brought Association leaders together for important discussions including: ?? Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association Educational Foundation Board Meeting ?? PRLA Policy Committee Meeting ?? PRLA Board Meeting Many thanks to event sponsors Performance Foodservice, Barley Creek Brewing Company, BELFOR Property Restoration, Federal Taphouse, The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau, Marriott International, RE Farm Café at Windswept Farm, and Tucker Arensberg, P.C. ?? ???? Tomorrow, PRLA leaders will cheer on Pennsylvania ProStart culinary students from across Pennsylvania as they compete at the 2025 Pennsylvania ProStart Invitational, held at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center. Good luck to all of the competitors!

APPRENTICESHIP SPOTLIGHT ?????? Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company recently visited Lebanon County Career & Tech Center's Culinary and Baking & Pastry classes to introduce students to exciting apprenticeship opportunities. #WorkforceWednesday Chefs Cher Harris and Anthony Bradley, along with recruiter Jennifer Gallagher, shared insights and answered student questions about this career-launching program. With 2 apprentices already enrolled, Hershey is eager to welcome even more talent this spring. ?? Restaurant & food service employers: Transform your business by investing in tomorrow's culinary stars. Apprenticeships develop skills, increase retention, and cultivate future industry leaders. Ready to get started? Submit your interest form today: https://lnkd.in/eaKzPw6X

?? Did you hear? PRLA's new regional Spirit of Hospitality Awards are kicking off in Southeastern PA! ?? Know an outstanding hospitality professional or business in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, or Montgomery counties? Nominate them (or yourself!) for the inaugural Southeastern PA Regional Spirit of Hospitality Awards by Feb. 28! ?? https://lnkd.in/eBjbe9uY We're proud to partner with Visit Bucks County, Chester County Tourism, Visit Delco, PA, and Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board to celebrate the stars of our hospitality community. Regional winners advance to compete for statewide recognition at the 2025 PRLAEF Spirit of Hospitality Awards.