
Greater Houston Restaurant Association New blog post up! http://ghra.wordpress.com/ > Cocktails: trends and info. One of our favorite topics of course =)
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Drinks. Cocktails. Alcoholic refreshments. These intoxicating beverages have been a staple in bars and restaurants since the beginning of time (minus the whole prohibition era), and there’s no chance they’re going anywhere. ...

Greater Houston Restaurant Association Just launched our new blog! Check it out... http://ghra.wordpress.com/ We'll be filling you in on current restaurant news and issues.
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October 1, 2009 at 2:42 am · Filed under Uncategorized ·Tagged ghra, houston, parking, restaurant, w/ave, washington avenue

Greater Houston Restaurant Association
Members, sponsors, friends and guests are invited to a cool, celebratory Kickoff Party with hot and spicy treats and ice-cold drinks.
Food provided by Armando's Taco Truck
RSVP by October 16 for complimentary admission | $10 at the door.
THANK YOU to our 2009 Gala Sponsors:
Sysco Foods of Houston, U.S. Foodservice, Houston... Avocado Company, Glazer's Distributors, Institutional Sales Associates, State Sign, Hotchkiss Insurance, Texas P.O.S., Freedman Meats, El Toro Mexican Restaurant, Gringo's Mexican KitchenRead More
Food provided by Armando's Taco Truck
RSVP by October 16 for complimentary admission | $10 at the door.
THANK YOU to our 2009 Gala Sponsors:
Sysco Foods of Houston, U.S. Foodservice, Houston... Avocado Company, Glazer's Distributors, Institutional Sales Associates, State Sign, Hotchkiss Insurance, Texas P.O.S., Freedman Meats, El Toro Mexican Restaurant, Gringo's Mexican KitchenRead More
A get-together to get FIRED UP about the 2009 Gala
Time:5:30PM Thursday, October 22nd
Location:ART on Washington

Greater Houston Restaurant Association
More than 550 guests will show up to honor the Ybarra family at this event featuring music by the Fab Four, a lavish dinner, signature cocktails and fabulous auction and raffle prizes.
Over the past six years the Gala has raised more than $1 million with proceeds going to local and statewide scholarships as well as many... great culinary programs and institutions.
THANK YOU to our wonderful sponsors:
Sysco Corporation, U.S. Foodservice, Houston Avocado Company, Institutional Sales Associates, El Toro Mexican Restaurants, Gringo's Mexican Kitchen, Beam Global Spirits and Wine, DNC Travel Hospitality Services, Martin Preferred Foods, Schoenmann Produce and Watkins & Co.Read More
Over the past six years the Gala has raised more than $1 million with proceeds going to local and statewide scholarships as well as many... great culinary programs and institutions.
THANK YOU to our wonderful sponsors:
Sysco Corporation, U.S. Foodservice, Houston Avocado Company, Institutional Sales Associates, El Toro Mexican Restaurants, Gringo's Mexican Kitchen, Beam Global Spirits and Wine, DNC Travel Hospitality Services, Martin Preferred Foods, Schoenmann Produce and Watkins & Co.Read More
Sponsored by Sysco Corporation
Time:6:00PM Saturday, November 7th
Location:Hyatt Regency

Greater Houston Restaurant Association
NRA presents award to lawmakers for commitment to hunger relief http://www.restaurant.org/pressroom/pres srelease.cfm?ID=1851
Source: www.restaurant.org
September 14, 2009 Contact: Mike Donohue (202) 331-5902, Maureen Ryan (202) 331-5939 Washington, D.C. – The National Restaurant Association today presented its first annual Congressional Leadership Award to U.S. ...

Greater Houston Restaurant Association National Restaurant Association focuses on new strategic plan http://sbne.ws/r/2MQo
National Restaurant Association focuses on new strategic plan - Related Stories - National Restauran
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The National Restaurant Association's new strategic plan is centered on jobs and careers, food and

Greater Houston Restaurant Association Bryan Caswell/Bill Floyd + Jason Gould make a move for Bedford - http://bit.ly/b2qQb
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"It's just as much his as ours," Caswell said of his new partnership with Gould who recently left Gravitas after a well-publicized falling out with Scott Tycer, owner of Gravitas and Textile. The two had opened Gravitas in 2005.

Greater Houston Restaurant Association New food safety site - www.foodsafety.gov. Thoughts???
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WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is rolling out a new Web site designed to streamline food safety information for consumers.

Greater Houston Restaurant Association
Join your fellow GHRA members and hear Mayor Bill White, candidate for U.S. Senate discuss topics relevant to the restaurant industry and the current and future political landscape.
RSVP to Holly - 713.802.1200 or Events@GHRA.com
$50 Minimum*
Non-corporate checks, cash or credit cards only
Suggested Contribution Levels*
$...100|$250|$500
$1,000 - President's Council
* Contributions to the TRA PAC are not deductible for federal income tax purposes.
Funds received in response to this solicitation will be subject to federal contribution limits.
Paid for by TRA PAC
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RSVP to Holly - 713.802.1200 or Events@GHRA.com
$50 Minimum*
Non-corporate checks, cash or credit cards only
Suggested Contribution Levels*
$...100|$250|$500
$1,000 - President's Council
* Contributions to the TRA PAC are not deductible for federal income tax purposes.
Funds received in response to this solicitation will be subject to federal contribution limits.
Paid for by TRA PAC
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Benefiting TRA PAC
Time:3:00PM Wednesday, September 23rd
Location:Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House

Greater Houston Restaurant Association
Where's The Beef?
Purchasing, prepping and serving the right cuts of beef for your restaurant.
Don’t let your chefs or kitchen managers miss this opportunity to hear all about best practices and current trends in beef from state organizations, meat distributors and restaurant leaders.
Featuring panelists:
Chef Steve Haug, ...Del Frisco's Steakhouse
Robert Turbow, Freedman Meats Co.
Russell Woodward, Texas Beef Council
$20/Members | $25/Non-Members
RSVP to Assistant@ghra.com or 713.802.1200Read More
Purchasing, prepping and serving the right cuts of beef for your restaurant.
Don’t let your chefs or kitchen managers miss this opportunity to hear all about best practices and current trends in beef from state organizations, meat distributors and restaurant leaders.
Featuring panelists:
Chef Steve Haug, ...Del Frisco's Steakhouse
Robert Turbow, Freedman Meats Co.
Russell Woodward, Texas Beef Council
$20/Members | $25/Non-Members
RSVP to Assistant@ghra.com or 713.802.1200Read More
Sponsored by A La Carte Foodservice Consulting Group
Time:3:30PM Tuesday, August 18th
Location:Central Market

Greater Houston Restaurant Association
$40 per person (includes beer & wine!)
RSVP by July 29 to 713.802.1200 or Assistant@GHRA.com
Join us for a satisfying Southern-style meal and refreshing drinks as we usher in the 2009-2010 GHRA Board of Directors.
As always, you'll enjoy plenty of great conversation as you mingle with some of the industry's finest. You don't want to miss it!
Special thanks to Houston Liquor & Bar Supply
Sponsored by Houston Coca Cola Bottling Company
Time:5:30PM Wednesday, August 5th
Location:TreeBeard's on Market Square

Greater Houston Restaurant Association
Piero Selvaggio sets sights on Houston http://www.rimag.com/article/CA6666424.h tml?nid=3458&rid=13260065
Legendary Restaurateur Piero Selvaggio Opening Valentino Houston This Fall - 6/19/2009 12:47:00 PM -
Source: www.rimag.com
PS Valentino Vin Bar will house two special dining experiences, an intimate fine dining restaurant and the more casual Vin Bar.





























