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Houston in New York

On Sept. 3 and 4, the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau hosted a two-day event at the Waldorf-Astoria featuring 17 Houston chefs. The event, primarily geared toward New York-based media, meeting planners and travel and tour operators, celebrated the launch of the Ultimate Food Lover's Guide to Houston ...Read More

Houston in New York

Brennan's of Houston pulls together during tragedy ...Read More

Larger restaurant chains' reactions ...Read More

What to do while you wait for an insurance adjuster ...Read More

Effect on Gulf seafood industry ...Read More

Mark your calendar

October - Texas Wine Month

  1 GO TEXAN's statewide Dine-Out day
  1 NRA webinar: Go Green to Save Green
  7 Educational Outlet #1: Crisis Communications
  10 ServSafe exam at GHRA office
  17-21 Society of American Travel Writers' Convention in Houston
  21-22 ServSafe training at Acemart-Chimney Rock
     

November

  4 Election Day!
  8 GHRA Gourmet Gala
  13 NRA webinar: Focus on Lighting - from CFLs to LEDs and beyond…
  17 Ad deadline for the 2009 GHRA Membership Directory
  27 Thanksgiving - GHRA office closed 11/27 - 11/28
     
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Member news and events

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

Three-part NRA webinar series on conservation begins October 1 ...Read More

GHRA's first Educational Outlet of 2008-2009: Crisis Communications is on Tuesday, October 7, 3:30-5:00 PM at Central Market

From October 17-21, Houston will be hosting over 400 journalists, meeting planners and other communications professionals for the Society of American Travel Writers' Convention ...Read More

Hurry to get your tickets or table for the GHRA's 2008 Gala: Saturday Night Live, on November 8...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

2009 Legislative Outlook ...Read More

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Did You Know

Interesting News Articles for Restaurateurs

Financial turmoil for all – what it means for our industry ...Read More

New program alerts consumers of food recalls via phone calls ...Read More

Final words on the summer's salmonella outbreak ...Read More

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WELCOME NEW GHRA MEMBERS
  Waste Not Want Not Recycling Houston Event Planning / Signature Manor
  Magnolia Cafe & Bakery American Ice Company (Houston Chapter)
  Allie's Steakhouse & Piano Bar, LLC Don Julio's Mexican Restaurant And Cantina
  Annie's Hamburgers  
     
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

"His food tastes better on TV."
Diner Outtake from Zagat.com

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