Greater Dallas Chapter-Texas Restaurant Association

As expected, we are on pace to sell out of this years Food in Fashion!! ?? Join Us for the 8th Annual Food in Fashion: Studio54 Edition emceed by Real Housewives of Dallas stars D’Andra Simmons and Tiffany Moon! The Greater Dallas Chapter of the Texas Restaurant Association presents another year of Food in Fashion, celebrating the fusion of North Texas’ restaurant, hospitality, and fashion industries that benefit local culinary students through chapter scholarships! ?? What to Expect: -Models showcasing fashion crafted from food products & restaurant supplies by local designers paired with local restaurants. -Tasty bites & drinks from participating restaurants. -Supporting 12 culinary teams at the Ben E. Keith Culinary Cup. A raffle & VIP after-party! ?? Supporting Culinary Education: -Local high school culinary teams will compete, preparing appetizers for a professional judging panel. -Proceeds benefit chapter scholarships for students pursuing a degree in the culinary and hospitality industry! -The winning team takes home the Ben E. Keith Culinary Cup! Details: ??Astoria Event Venue (3216 Royalty Row Irving, Texas) ??Tuesday, February 18, 2025 ?7:00PM ???https://shorturl.at/TJIPj

That’s a wrap for the 2025 GDTRA Board Retreat. Over 40 board members headed to Fredericksburg, Texas at the newly opened Albert Hotel to kick off the year. Distillery Tour at Garrison Brothers Distillery? New Board Member Orientation ? Committee Breakout Planning Sessions ? Program of Work Set ? Old Fashioned Team Building Competition ? The chapter leaders are ready for another successful year here in the Greater Dallas are with our chair, Brian Medina at the helm. Special thanks to our weekend sponsors for contributing to another amazing retreat. Ecolab- Lyle Clay Tab Commerce- James Tice AllianceHCM - Jennifer Gordon Shout out to our special guest from Visit Fredericksburg TX President & CEO- Brady Closson, CDME for stopping by to welcome us to the city. & Dan Garrison and team at Garrison Brothers Distillery for joining us to judge our team building exercise over good bourbon! Mark your ?? for 2/18/25 for our annual Food in Fashion event benefitting the Texas Restaurant Foundation Want to be a part of the fun and great work!? Email Corey Mobley at [email protected] to see where you can get involved and engaged!

Registration for the Texas Restaurant Show is OPEN! TRA restaurant members register for free, and non-members can register for the early bird price of just $50! Register now: https://lnkd.in/gjfu3NAa Presented by Eat Local., Eat Often., the Texas Restaurant Show brings together more than 5,500 restaurant owners and operators for two days of networking, education, and culinary experiences. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights, make meaningful connections, and discover innovative solutions for your restaurant business. Register now to secure your spot at the premier event for the Texas restaurant industry. See you in July!

The holidays are right around the corner! Help your customers give the gift of an experience this holiday season by offering gift cards, catering, or the comfort of your restaurant for the holiday season. Download your social media toolkit here: https://lnkd.in/gy84627g

?? Member Monday Spotlight: The Original Pancake House ?? This week, we’re excited to feature The Original Pancake House, led by CEO and President Mark Davis Bailey, a proud TRA member for over 17 years! ?? Learn more and join today! https://lnkd.in/gXTJQTTr Mark credits his TRA membership as having the biggest positive impact on his career and organization. Connecting with other restaurateurs has accelerated his learning and growth as a business owner, making TRA an invaluable resource. ?? If you’re considering becoming a member, Mark encourages you to get involved and explore all the benefits and value TRA has to offer. #TXRestaurants #DineAtTheSign #MemberMondays

?? HOLIDAY MIXER! Join the Greater Dallas Chapter of the Texas Restaurant Association at the picturesque Garden Cafe! ??Garden Cafe (5310 Junius St) ?? Tuesday, December 10th ? 5:30PM ?? https://shorturl.at/iADEI Build your network heading into the new year and #supportlocal ??

There’s is still time to RSVP for tomorrows event!

Cheers to the Greater Dallas Chapter — Texas Restaurant Association scholarship award recipients. Ben E. Keith Beverages is proud to help other Founders Club members support students working towards the foodservice or hospitality industry through college or culinary school!

Still time to RSVP. Look forward to seeing everyone! Come check us out and make a new connection ?? Details below!! #dfw #DFWrestaurants #QSR #hospitality