Greater Houston Chapter - Texas Restaurant Association

Not a TRA member? Join today!⁠
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The Texas Restaurant Association supports restaurant owners and operators with the tools, resources, and advocacy needed to grow stronger businesses. From education and training to legal guidance and industry insights, membership is designed to help you stay informed, competitive, and connected.⁠
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When you join TRA, you also become a member of your local chapter and the National Restaurant Association, expanding your network at every level.⁠
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Click the link below to learn more.
https://txrestaurant.org/Pub/pub/chapters/greater-houston/greater-houston-chapter.aspx
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🌷 Food in Fashion 2026: Garden Glam is presented to you by our friends at Ecolab !

Ecolab continues to lead the way and helps restaurants blossom with top-tier food safety, sanitation, and sustainable solutions — keeping operations polished and protected.

Tickets are moving fast! This year’s Garden Glam experience is where couture meets cuisine — benefiting the Texas Restaurant Foundation and supports the future of our industry!

Here’s what your ticket gets you:
🍽️ 20+ different food options
🍸 Open bar with curated cocktails
📸 Stunning, Instagram-worthy garden views
👨‍🍳 10 culinary schools competing live
✨ A spotlight on 12 local restaurants & designers
🎉 Access to the VIP After Party (VIP ticket holders)

Want the best seat in the garden?
🥇 Gold VIP = Front row runway seating
🥈 Silver VIP = 2nd & 3rd row seating
✨ General Admission = Standing room only
🚨 VIP seating is extremely limited

📍 Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden (8525 Garland Road, Dallas, Texas 75218)
📅 Tuesday, April 21, 2026
⏰6:30PM

Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/food-in-fashion-2026-garden-glam

🚨 New event alert - our GHTRA April Mixer is next week!

Mark your calendar for April 28 at 6:00 PM and join us for small bites, drinks, and high-energy networking with fellow foodservice and hospitality professionals. Both members and non-members are invited - it's the perfect opportunity to connect, recharge, and engage with leaders across our industry.

📍 Traveler’s Table | 520 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🎟️ Restaurant & Allied Members: FREE

Submit your RSVP at the link below!
🔗https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ghtra-chapter-mixer

Stay connected, inspired, and in the know! 🗓️

TRA Events are a chance to learn, network, and have meaningful conversations that help you grow, both personally and professionally.

Check out what’s coming up and save the dates!

Thank you, Mayor John Whitmire. We are encouraged about what is to come. “Let’s go to work” together as we build a stronger restaurant and hospitality community in the City of Houston.

Attended the 2026 Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Business Expo and Lunch.

Thank you, Dr. Laura Murillo, for your leadership and partnership. We look forward to continuing to advance our shared business interests and support the people of Houston.

Houston restaurant owners, did you know GHTRA membership can save you money on products, services, and events? 💰⁠
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Use the Member Savings Calculator to see how much you could save and start maximizing your benefits today!

https://txrestaurant.org/TRF/Pub/Membership/Member-Savings-Calculator.aspx

Kudos to long-time TRA member families Christie’s Seafood & Steak and Molina’s Cantina on being recognized by Preservation Houston today.

This well-deserved honor celebrates generations of dedication, culture, and lasting impact on Houston’s restaurant community.

These historic Houston restaurants were recognized and we’re proud to celebrate your legacy and continued leadership in our industry.

Congratulations to longtime TRA members and leaders, Molina’s Cantina, on receiving the Family Legacy Award from Preservation Houston! 🎉

This well-deserved recognition honors generations of dedication, culture, and impact on Houston’s restaurant community. We’re proud to celebrate your legacy and continued leadership. With 23 historic Houston restaurants recognized today,

Registration for the Texas Restaurant Show is now open! 🎉

This year, you can expect our biggest Show yet, featuring:
• An all new Bar & Nightclub Showcase on the Show floor
• 550+ exhibitor booths (65% of booths already sold)
• 8,000+ industry decision-makers
• 4 education stages with 60 industry experts

We're calling San Antonio the Show home for the next 3 years.
Register now to be part of the excitement!
https://www.txrestaurantshow.com/attend?mc_cid=c12f6e78d7&mc_eid=c50bf2babb