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Events

NYS Restaurant Association RISE Awards
NYSRA ProStart Invitational

March 7-8, 2025 at Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park
(In the Tim Ryan Student Commons)
Cheer on our ProStart students as they compete for the opportunity to go to Nationals in Baltimore this year! This year’s competition features the Team Culinary Competition, Team Restaurant Management Competition, and the individual Burger Battle. There is no charge for spectators — come scope out new talent and support our students!
Join NYSRA at the NY Restaurant Show!

New York Restaurant Show
March 23-25, 2025 | Javits Center, NYC
Visit us at Booth #1430!
The New York Restaurant Show offers you the opportunity to see the best in the restaurant and food service industry. From the newest food trends to the best in technology to fit your restaurant and everything in between. This is your opportunity to find the latest and greatest for your operation.
Register at the special NYSRA rate below or with discount code: NYSRA2025
Visit the Show Website here.
NYSRA 90th Anniversary Cocktail Party

Toast to 90 Years of Impact
March 24, 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. | Porchlight (271 Eleventh Avenue, NYC)
Raise a glass! Join us as we celebrate 90 years of the NYS Restaurant Association’s unwavering commitment to New York’s vital and vibrant hospitality industry. Enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres, signature cocktails, and the chance to connect with friends and colleagues to celebrate our shared success.
Free for members | $50 for nonmembers

Women In Hospitality Conference, presented in partnership with Google
Save the date!
June 4, 2025 | NYC
Join our Women In Hospitality Mailing list here to be the first to hear when registration opens!
2025 Signature Events
Mark Your Calendars!
January 28 | RISE (Restaurant Industry Spotlight on Excellence) Awards at Albany Capital Center
March 7-8 | ProStart Invitational at Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park
March 24 | NYSRA 90th Anniversary/NY Restaurant Show Cocktail Party at Porchlight in NYC
June 4 | Women in Hospitality Conference, presented in partnership with Google at Google NYC – St. John’s Terminal
October 26-28 | Hospitality Summit at The Otesaga Resort Hotel in Cooperstown