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I'd like to take this opportunity to invite you to participate in one of the most important opportunities afforded to you as a GHRA member: the ability to help change legislative policy in the food service industry. ...Read More

Mark your calendar

September - National Food Safety Education Month

  1 Labor Day - GHRA office closed
  6 Board of Director's Retreat
  9 GHRA Gala Kickoff Party
  9 Fundraising dinner for former NRA chairman Ed Tinsley, running for Congress
  12 ServSafe exam at GHRA office
  15 'Recession Proofing your Restaurant' Seminar
  15-16 TRA Board of Director's Meeting
  16-17 ServSafe training at Acemart - Chimney Rock
  23-24 NRA Public Affairs Conference
  21-28 Share Our Strength's Great American Dine Out
  30 GHRA Educational Outlet #1
     

October

  1 GO TEXAN's statewide Dine-Out day
  8 Wine Down Wednesday
  10 ServSafe exam at GHRA office
  21 PAC on the Patio
  21-22 ServSafe training at Acemart - Chimney Rock
     
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Member news and events

Local pizzaiolo heads to Orlando to claim victory for Texas ...Read More

September is National Food Safety Education Month! Find activities and promotional materials by clicking here.

Tuesday, September 9 is the Kickoff Party for the 2008 GHRA Gala. Details here.

'Recession Proofing your Restaurant' seminar hosted by RestaurantOwner.com and Sam's Club will be in Houston on Sept. 15 ...Details Here

Share Our Strength’s Great American Dine Out will occur Sept 21–28 ...Read More

NRA Public Affairs Conference Sept 23-24 ...Read More

GO TEXAN’s first statewide Dine-Out day scheduled for Oct. 1 ...Read More

Legislative Issues

Updates on the Political and Public Policy Front

On Tuesday, September 9, former NRA chairman Ed Tinsley, candidate for Congress, will make a stop in Houston. Details here....Read More

2009 Legislative Outlook ...Read More

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Did You Know

Interesting News Articles for Restaurateurs

Al Vargo, Houston restaurateur, will be missed ...Read More

Shipley's Owner pleaded guilty to immigration charges ...Read More

Wine Spectator's awards under scrutiny ...Read More

Texas Crop Report ...Read More

Recent study by the University of Copenhagen shows that organic foods are no more nutritious than their conventional counterparts ...Read More

Weather concerns in southern hemispheric countries have caused sharp increase in the price of wheat, among others ...Read More

Although the prices of general commodities have begun to fall, some aren't yet expecting food costs to follow suit. ...Read More

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WELCOME NEW GHRA MEMBERS
  Las Hamacas Restaurante Hubbell And Hudson
  CT's Real Deal Bar-B-Que Woodforest Golf Club, LLC
  The Stone Cellar Sam's Boat Conroe / Aloha Conroe LLC
     
THANKS TO OUR FOUNDER'S CLUB FOR A GREAT YEAR


As we gear up for the 2008-2009 year, the GHRA is planning social, educational and political events for the Association's members and guests. This is the best time to become involved as a year-round Founder's Club sponsor, securing corporate recognition and tickets for every event! You can enhance your exposure to restaurant owners and operators by joining this elite group of industry dignitaries exclusively and continuously recognized and supported by the Association. What's more, your contributions help invest in restaurateurs of tomorrow, with a portion of your sponsorship dollars going toward the GHRA Scholarship Fund, local culinary programs and affiliated charities. Let us know if you're interested in getting more information on The Founder's Club!

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Food For Thought

"They’re having siesta while you’re trying to fiesta."
Diner Outtake from Zagat.com

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Diner Outtake from Zagat.com

 

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