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The Greater Houston Restaurant Association will hold its annual Gourmet Gala November 8, 2008, inviting the Houston public to unite in support of the restaurant industry in the wake of Hurricane Ike ...Read More

Mark your calendar

November

  8 GHRA Gourmet Gala
  11 Sustainability Webcast from Chain Leader
  13 NRA webinar: Focus on Lighting - from CFLs to LEDs and beyondÂ…
  14 ServSafe exam at the GHRA office
  17 Ad deadline for the 2009 GHRA Membership Directory
  27 Thanksgiving - GHRA office closed 11/27 - 11/28
     

December

  9 GHRA Holiday Party - stay tuned for more details!
  24-25 GHRA office closed
  31 New Year's Eve
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Member news and events

GHRA held the first Educational Outlet of the year ...Read More

Chain Leader presents a webcast addressing how to build energy-efficient, sustainable restaurants ...Read More

Three-part NRA webinar series on conservation continues November 13 ...Read More

Don't miss your chance to be included in the 2009 GHRA Member Directory - deadline Nov 17 ...Read More

Legislative Issues

Updates on the Political and Public Policy Front

Several GHRA representatives attended the NRA Public Affairs Conference in Washington, D.C. in September ...Read More

Recent bailout included a major industry victory according to NRA ...Read More

Texas restaurateur's take on immigration reform ...Read More

2009 Legislative Outlook ...Read More

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Did You Know

Interesting News Articles for Restaurateurs

2009 Zagat America's Top Restaurants Survey released ...Read More

10 Steps to Save Casual Dining ...Read More

Nominations and voting open for the 2009 James Beard Foundation Awards ...Read More

Restaurants are currently facing the toughest climate since 1991 ...Read More

New York City has issued more than 650 citations to restaurants not in compliance with the new menu-labeling ordinance ...Read More

The founder of the Green Restaurant Association talks about the importance and ease of going green for restaurateurs in his new blog ...Read More

Manitowoc offers hurricane relief financing on ice machines ...Read More

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WELCOME NEW GHRA MEMBERS
  A Taste Of New Orleans Red Cat Jazz Cafe
  Max & Sams Ruggles Green / Alabama Green LLC
  Original Juice CO, LLC Universal Consulting, Inc. (Houston Chp)
  Papa Romano's / Mr.Pita  
     
THANKS TO OUR FOUNDER'S CLUB FOR A GREAT YEAR


It’s hard to believe that we're already approaching the biggest event of the year - the 2008 Gourmet Gala ! The event is a great reminder of how beneficial it is to be a part of our Founders' Club. In return for helping us put together the many social, educational and political events we do each year, our Founders' Club sponsors provide funding for our scholarships and community efforts. This elite group is continuously recognized at events, on our web site and on print materials - talk about maximum exposure to a target audience!! Founders' Club sponsorships are a perfect way to support our Association and get recognized for all that you do! Let us know if you're interested in getting more information today!

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Food For Thought

"The food looks like it was plated by toddlers. "
Diner Outtake from Zagat.com

"The music’s so loud it’s like they’re asking you to leave."
Diner Outtake from Zagat.com

 

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