The Greater Houston Restaurant Association welcomed U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison to the April 15 PAC on the Patio. The event, hosted at Rainbow Lodge, raised $3,640 for the TRA PAC and offered members the opportunity to hear Senator Hutchison discuss the current political landscape. Senator Hutchison also mentioned that she expects to resign from the U.S. Senate later this year to pursue the Texas governorship. ...Read More

May

June

Educational Outlet #4: Come sip and swirl with the GHRA and learn how to better sell wine to your guests. Tips on how to effectively describe wines to your diners. Tuesday, May 12, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. at Ouisie's Table. ...Read More

Wednesday, May 27 - GHRA Annual President's Dinner at Bedford Restaurant. Keep checking the web site and watch your inbox for more information.

NRA is calling for entries for the Restaurant Neighbor Awards by June 5 - info and application here ...Read More

It's time again for TRA's annual Southwest Foodservice Expo, June 28-30 in Dallas, Texas....Read More

Take this survey for the NRA - if Texas has enough submissions, they'll generate a statewide Restaurant Industry Operations report!

And this quick survey is for the GHRA to better serve you. Thanks in advance!

Updates on the Political and Public Policy Front

Texas lawmakers propose a statewide trans-fat ban....Read More

New I-9 form now in effect....Read More

Interesting News Articles for Restaurateurs

Swine Flu effects on the restaurant industry...Read More

Four Houston restaurants make Travel and Leisure's 50 Best list...Read More

Congratulations to Bryan Caswell, Reef Restaurant, for his recent recognition by Food and Wine magazine as one of the Best New Chefs in the nation!...Read More

Frenchy's Chicken brand expands to Northwest Houston...Read More

Mexican Restaurants Inc. sells La Senorita ...Read More

The Colorado Restaurant Association encourages locals to "Fork the Recession!"...Read More

Become a Founder's Club Sponsor

It's hard to believe that we're already approaching our annual dinner and scholarship presentation - the President's Dinner ! The event is a great reminder of how beneficial it is to be a part of our Founders' Club. In addition to helping us put together the many social, educational and political events we do each year, our Founders' Club sponsors also 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! Founder's 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!

“"So much for old world cooking - unless their microwave is hand-cranked!."” - Diner Outtake from Zagat.com

One-quarter of eating-and-drinking-place firms are owned by women, 15% by Asians, 8% by Hispanics and 4% by African-Americans. - For more industry statistics, visit www.restaurant.org/research