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VooDoo BBQ & Grill set to triple size VooDoo BBQ & Grill, a Louisianabased barbecue restaurant franchisor, is expanding nationally after nearly a decade of successful growth in Louisiana, propelled by an avid customer base hungry for its competitionstyle barbecue. The New Orleans-themed chain is in negotiations with potential franchisees to start large multi-unit expansions in Florida, Texas and in the Northeast. Last month, VooDoo signed a deal with a Greenville, S.C., company to open eight restaurants in the Carolinas and plans to open another location on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. These expansions will at least triple the size of the chain and set the table for further expansion into markets outside the south, such as the Midwest and Northeast. “People love New Orleans style food,” said Tony Avila, VooDoo BBQ’s CEO. “We’ve created a popular niche with our unique approach to fastcasual barbeque and we expect that it

will be very popular in other parts of the country.” VooDoo BBQ specializes in competition-style barbecue, which slowcooks pork, chicken and beef over a mix of hardwoods until the meat is tender. The meat is served without sauce, which customers can add to taste and enjoy along with VooDoo’s award-winning side dishes, which customers often say are as good as the BBQ. VooDoo opened its first location on St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans, a city renowned for its native cuisine but not known for barbecue, on Mardi Gras weekend 2002. Since then, VooDoo has carefully built its brand

and franchise system to encompass 12 locations throughout South Louisiana. New Orleans-themed franchise restaurants have historically done well on a national scale, and VooDoo BBQ and Grill expects to tap into the nation’s fascination with New Orleans and its cuisine. “Many Southerners already eat barbecue regularly,” Avila said. “We think customers in the south will love our New Orleans twist on a food they already love, but we have a tremendous opportunity in places like the Midwest and Northeast as well. Barbecue is one of our national foods. It has universal appeal. Everybody loves barbecue.”

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Bennigan’s relaunches franchise in Texas Dallas, TX - Henry S. Miller Brokerage’s Daniel Harris, Senior Vice President of the Dallas-Fort Worth retail division was recently awarded the assignment to exclusively represent Bennigan’s Franchising Co. in a statewide relaunch. Harris will be responsible for locating prime real estate for franchisees throughout Texas in major metropolitan areas and for Bennigan’s flagship restaurant and training facility in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Bennigan’s new owners have been working to revitalize the legendary restaurant concept since assuming control in late 2008. Under the leadership of CEO Paul Mangiamele, Bennigan’s is blending the best of its storied past with a contemporary new look and chefdriven menu innovations to create a neighborhood pub for the 21st century. “We’re pleased to team up with these leading experts in Texas real estate,” Mangiamele said. “Henry S. Miller is a first class company that will help us

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Bennigan’s new owners have been working to revitalize the legendary restaurant concept since assuming control in late 2008. reintroduce Bennigan’s throughout the state where it all began 35 years ago.” Bennigan’s new, smaller format is designed to be flexible to fit in many different sites, from end-caps and in-line spaces to freestanding pads. With one of the lowest costs of entry in casual dining, Bennigan’s offers outstanding ROI potential. In addition, the company is developing a fast casual “Bennigan’s On the Fly” format suitable See BENNIGAN’S page 2

Hotel foodservice reinvents culinary experiences New York, NY - Few industries were hit as hard by the recession as the hotel foodservice market, which saw revenues bottom out in 2009 as consumers and businesses cut back on travel and travel-related expenditures such as foodservice and entertainment. However, the hotel foodservice industry continues to reinvent itself post-recession to offer guests new culinary experiences, according to “Hotel Foodservice Trends in the U.S.” by market research publisher Packaged Facts, such that the moderate market growth experienced in 2010 is expected to continue through 2012. As part of this reinvention, the hotel industry is experimenting en masse with new menu, design and technology concepts that are reshaping how hotel guests experience hotel food and beverage offerings. According to the report, many of the food and beverage trends shaping hotel foodservice postrecession are driven by “changing consumer expectations and needs.” “These trends shape not only how consumers rank the importance of various hotel food and beverage services, but also how the services build on and borrow from each other to integrate into a unique hotel experience that clients will remember and want to come back for,” says David Sprinkle, publisher of Packaged Facts. The new menu concepts capitalize on guest desire for on-trend gourmet fare and better-for-you options (including fresh, natural, and local ingredients as well as vegSee FOODSERVICE page 6

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Howard Appell From the dawn of civilization man has been doing business in one form or another. Business was conducted in it’s purest form. I want your goat and I am willing to give you three pieces of pottery and an axe. Currency did not come into use for many years after. In today’s economy currency or money is again in short supply and many people have been going back to the original way of buying a goat but with a modern twist. Today we know this method of shopping and paying for goods and services with other goods and services as Barter. There are thousands of barter companies around the country and they all work on the same premise. Businesses join the group and offer their products for sale. You can purchase a goat that another member is offering for a dollar value and pay for it with an equal value of your products. Let’s look at how it works in today’s economy. John’s Restaurant needs a new fryer. John would contact a barter company and join the group. A one time membership fee is usually paid to the barter company. Once John is a member he will have access to the other members of the group and the information about the products they are selling. Most barter groups have websites that allow John to view the offerings and purchase items. After investigating all of the members in the group John finds a used fryer that Michael’s Restaurant Supply is selling for $400.00. In ancient times John and Michael would exchange their offerings and the deal would be completed. In the new barter world Michael and John would agree on a price and would submit information back to the barter company who maintain the balance of trade dollars in each one of their accounts. Let’s

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assume both John and Michael have established accounts with 1,000 barter dollars in each one of their accounts. John would transfer 400 of his dollars to Michael’s account and Michael would provide John with the fryer. John’s account is now 600 and Michael’s is now 1400. Just like a checkbook transaction. The barter company charges a fee for the transaction either to the buyer or the seller depending on company policy.

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Barter works if you can find the products you need within the barter system you join.

How did John get the 1,000 barter dollars in his account? Steve, Mary, Bill, and many more members came to his restaurant to eat and paid John with their barter dollars which were credited to John’s account. John actually paid for the fryer with his food but did not hand it to Michael directly. Barter works for companies that have a low cost for their products and for selling excess space like a hotel room or seats at a show that hasn’t sold out. Barter works if you can find the products you need within the barter system you join. You don’t want to do more than about 10 percent of your daily business in barter unless you can spend an equal amount. Check on barter companies in your area and the next time you need to buy a goat you’ll be all set up.

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for airports, colleges and other non-traditional locations. The new restaurants will feature the same warm, welcoming ‘Irish Hospitality’ and many of the classic menu items that originally made Bennigan’s America’s favorite casual dining spot, but in a fun, eclectic atmosphere that includes high-definition flat screen televisions and a variety of high-tech accents. The fresh, new menu presents a plethora of American comfort food with a twist, including 1/2-pound, buildyour-own burgers, creative sandwiches, like the Irish Chicken Melt, appetizers and some of the classic Bennigan’s favorites such as the Monte Cristo and Turkey O’Toole. The first new 4,200 square foot Bennigan’s prototype in Wisconsin was built to accommodate 180 seats and includes an impressive patio area featuring a fire pit. Bennigan’s owners are excited to bring the new concept back into the Dallas-Fort Worth area and throughout Texas. Harris is now researching strategic locations for Bennigan’s D/FW

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flagship restaurant, which it is striving to open during the 4th quarter of 2011. The flagship restaurant, as well as statewide franchises, will require 4,000 to 6,000 square feet of space located in popular middle-to-upper income areas of Texas metropolises. Currently Harris is looking in the North Dallas, Addison, Plano and Las Colinas areas for the D/FW flagship restaurant and training facility. He will also be looking for franchise locations in all areas of Texas. Bennigan’s could potentially open ten (10) restaurants each in Dallas and Houston, five (5) each in San Antonio and Austin and single restaurants in smaller cities throughout Texas. Dallas-based Henry S. Miller Brokerage, LLC is one of Texas’ largest independent full service commercial real estate firms, with four offices in Texas. Established in 1914, Henry S. Miller is one of the oldest and most respected companies in Texas and has gained a reputation for service and integrity that is unequaled in the industry. Henry S. Miller Brokerage is a member of Realty Resources Network, one of the largest affiliations of commercial real estate firms in the nation. Online at www.henrysmiller.com

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Ouisie’s Table owner Elouise Adams Jones, a.k.a. Ouisie, has announced the name of her new restaurant, a concept scheduled to open this September at 2810 Westheimer, a spot currently occupied by Tony Mandola’s Gulf Coast Kitchen. The Bird & The Bear, Ouisie's American Bistro, features a traveling black bear accompanied by an adventurous blue bird, both of which illustrate the spirit she hopes to capture inside. The Bird & The Bear will, she says, give her much-appreciated eclec-

One San Diego Company is making it easy to use, transport and protect the iPad Tablet. iBaggs - www.iBaggs.com - announced the launch of its first products, The Traveler and Traveler Plus: Two quality, multipurpose mobility bags that easily convert to a case, for the iPad 1 & 2, while providing optimal mobility and protection for on-the-go iPad users. Worn

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nology and thought leadership in this space – as well as the social and in-bound marketing space. In return, integration with Granbury’s full set of restaurant technology will enable us to offer Resercom clients a broad range of solutions.” “Jo i n i n g G ra n b u r y Re s t a u ra n t Solutions gives us the ability to grow our solution offerings and expand our market share in new ways,” said Erik Hanson, Resercom CEO. “Granbury’s mission to help our customers grow through innovative products and services is a perfect match for our customer base.”

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over the shoulder, with the adjustable shoulder strap, “it’s a bag,” and without, “it’s a case;” with complete access to all the iPad features, while simultaneously protecting the iPad from scratches, dents and drops. The restaurant and foodservice industry is evolving, making way for handheld devices like the iPad. Only problem is, servers and managers don’t always have a hand. The iBagg is a good fit for these active professionals.

tic tendencies even more freedom. In addition to announcing the name, the veteran restaurateur has also named Wafi Dinari, her long-time General Manager at Ouisie's Table, as managing partner in the new venture. This will be the third restaurant Ms. Jones has opened in her 38plus years as chef/owner. The first Ouisie’s Table was opened on Sunset Blvd. in 1973, following successful years as a caterer with her Traveling Brown Bag Lunch Company. After closing the first Ouisie's Table for a short hiatus, she opened the current Ouisie’s Table at 3939 San Felipe in 1995.

Bridor, the specialist in frozen French-style bread and Viennese pastries for professionals of the hotel and restaurant trade and bakers is now offering their new line of three new items to its range of fine pure-butter pastries, a temptation for the taste budspure-butter pastries, a temptation for the taste buds. Three “melt in the mouth” puff-pastry swirls, with generous fillings of naturally flavoured confectioner’s custards, enriched with tasty ingredients to add colour, texture and flavour.

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New business opportunities in the Texas foodservice industry. Now Open ◆ JACKSON MARKET, 2505 S Main St, Stafford, 77477 ◆ STRANGEWAYS, 2429 N Fitzhugh Ave, Dallas, 75204 ◆ COAL VINES PIZZA PASTA & WINE BISTRO, 314 W Second Street, Austin, 78701 ◆ COAL VINES PIZZA PASTA & WINE BISTRO 15830 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, 77478 ◆ DEL TACO, 1614 W. University Drive, McKinney, 75069 ◆ SOUTHERN GRILL HOUSE, 2101 E Harrison Ave, Harlingen, 78550 ◆ TEXAS DE BRAZIL, 313 East Houston Street, San Antonio, 78205 ◆ JACK’S PUB, 4150 Eldorado Pkwy Ste 800, McKinney, 75070 ◆ IN-N-OUT BURGER, 2900 W. 7th St., Ft. Worth, 76107 ◆ MAMAÍS PIZZA, 3529 Heritage Trace Parkway, Keller, 76244 ◆ MESO MAYA COMIDA Y COPAS, 11909 Preston Rd, Dallas, 75230 ◆ CAFE LUZ, 907 Franklin St Ste 150, Houston, 77002 ◆ BLUE FISH JAPANESE RESTAURANT 5820 Washington Ave Ste 100, Houston, 77007-5139 ◆ FELIX 55 RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE 5510 Morningside Dr Ste 120, Houston, 77005 ◆ ANTONIA’S CUCINA ITALIANA, 4849 Sweetwater Blvd., Sugar Land, 77479 ◆ VIDA MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 4218 San Felipe St, Houston, 77027 ◆ ICING CUPCAKES, 5806 4th St, Katy, 77493 ◆ DÍAMICOÍS ITALIAN MARKET CAFÈ, 2802 White Oak Ste 500, Houston, 77007 ◆ 7 SPICE CAJUN KITCHEN, 2240 Texas Pkwy Ste 200, Missouri City, 77489 ◆ BIG D’S BURGERS & WINGS, 5102 FM 1960 Rd W, Houston, 77069 ◆ HENDRICKS PUB & EATERY, 3320 Kirby Dr, Houston, 77098 ◆ TAKOBA, 1411 E 7th St, Austin, 78702 ◆ ALAMO ALEHOUSE & GOURMET BURGER BAR 9710 Airport Blvd., San Antonio, 78216 ◆ HU DAT D’NOODLE HOUSE 3403 South Padre Island Dr. Ste 101-102, South Padre Island, 78415 ◆ FREEBIRDS WORLD BURRITOS, 4438 Dowlen Road Ste 101, Beaumont, 77706 ◆ FREEBIRDS WORLD BURRITOS, 1629 US 69, Nederland, 77627 ◆ ALDO’S CUCINA ITALIANA, 18450 Interstate 45 S, Shenandoah, 77384 ◆ CARDINAL SPECIAL OCCASIONS, 5959 FM 517 Rd, Alvin, 77511 ◆ THE RED CHILI CREOLE TAQUERIA, 4320 Almeda Road, Houston, 77004-4811 ◆ SUSHI ROCK, 2400 W. Holcombe Blvd., Houston, 77030-1902 ◆ DOUGH PIZZERIA NAPOLETANA, 11909 Preston Rd Ste 1444, Dallas, 75230 ◆ BRANDING IRON SMOKEHOUSE, 8545 Boat Club Road, Ft. Worth, 76179 ◆ WINEWOOD GRILL, 1265 S. Main St., Grapevine, 76051 ◆ TAQUERIA CANCUN NO. 7, 1630 Gessner Drive, Houston, 77080-7020 ◆ AU BON PAIN, 7777 Forest Lane Ste D-210, Dallas, 75230 ◆ TEA HARMONY CAFÈ, 2850 Ridge Rd, Rockwall, 75087 ◆ TEXAS CHOICE BAR-B-QUE, 736 E. Kingsbury, Sequin, 78155-2803 ◆ TAQUERIA ACAPULCO, 1264 Austin Highway, San Antonio, 78209 ◆ FRANCO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE 10003 NW Military Highway, San Antonio, 78230 ◆ SUSHI EXPRESS, 19903 Stone Oak Ste 208, San Antonio, 78258 ◆ 7 SPICES MEDITERRANEAN, 5450 Babcock Rd. Ste 112, San Antonio, 78240 ◆ BAMBOO GARDEN COUNTER, 1220 Airline Rd. Ste 155, Corpus Christi, 78412 ◆ MIGHTY FINE BURGERS 1335 E. Whitestone Blvd. Bldg AC - Ste 100, Cedar Park, 78613 ◆ YO-WAY FROZEN YOGURT 5601 S. Padre Island Blvd Ste E, Corpus Christi, 78412-3931 ◆ STAR CINEMA GRILL, 4811 South HWY 6, Missouri City, 77459 ◆ VILLA FRESH ITALIAN KITCHEN, 5000 Katy Mills Circle, Katy, 77494 ◆ HIBACHI GRILL & SUPREME CAFE, 155 W Bay Area Blvd, Webster, 77598 ◆ VERTS KEBAP A new Berlin-inspired fast casual Rest, 2530 Guadalupe St, Austin, 78705 ◆ MI COCINA, 1201 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands, 77380 ◆ NOTHING BUNDT CAKES, 5001 S Cooper Ste 111, Arlington, 76017 ◆ SPEC’S WINE SPIRITS AND FINER FOODS 2500 E Central Texas Expressway Ste C, Killeen, 76543 ◆ TABLA REST & COCKTAIL BAR, 115 South Durango Ste D, El Paso, 79912 ◆ GROVE PARK LOUNGE, 140 S Heights Blvd, Houston, 77007 ◆ MENCHIE’S FROZEN YOGURT, 512 W. 19th Street, Houston, 77008 ◆ TOSCANA RISTORANTE, 301 E Houston St, San Antonio, 78205 ◆ WILLY BURGER, 5535 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, 77706 ◆ FRED’S TEXAS NORTH, 2730 Western Center Blvd Ste 400, Ft. Worth, 76131 ◆ FREDDYÍS FROZEN CUSTARD & STEAKBURGERS 4625 W. William Cannon Drive, South Austin, 78749 ◆ VIDA CUCINA, 4200 San Felipe St, Houston, 77027 ◆ MKT BAR An eclectic wine & beer bar, One Park Place 1001 Austin Street, Houston, 77010 ◆ ORANGE LEAF FROZEN YOGURT, 4505 South Medford Ste 307, Lufkin, 75901 ◆ RAISING CANE’S, 1026 West Main Street, Lewisville, 75067 ◆ TEJAS GRILL & SPORTS BAR, 1200 McKinney St Ste 103, Houston, 77010 ◆ DICKEYÍS BARBECUE PIT, 5701 Liberty Grove Rd Ste 110, Rowlett, 75089 ◆ DICKEYÍS BARBECUE PIT, 6219 Oakmont Blvd, Ft. Worth, 76132 ◆ DICKEY’S BARBECUE PIT, 6851 Warren Parkway, Frisco, 75034 ◆ MUGHLAI RESTAURANT, 5301 Alpha Rd, Dallas, 75240 ◆ THE CAPITAL GRILLE, 7300 Dallas Parkway Ste A 100, Plano, 75024 ◆ KING HIBASHI, 13117 Westheimer, Houston, 77077 ◆ STAR CAFE, 12320 Bellaire Blvd Ste B-1, Houston, 77072 ◆ BEN’S BEANS, 1302 Dallas St, Houston, 77002 ◆ CHEDDAR’S CASUAL CAFÈ, 15284 Interstate 35 N, Selma, 78154 ◆ SUSHI AWAJI, 135 Fountain Court, Fairview, 75069 ◆ CAFE TERESITA, 12888 Hwy 6 S Ste B, Sugar Land, 78148 ◆ COFFEE BEAN & TEA LEAF, 2402 Guadalupe, Austin, 78705 ◆ CHUYÍS TEX-MEX, 3300 Wind River Lane, Denton, 72610 ◆ LE CHEF BAKERY, 8057 Kirby Dr, Houston, 77054 ◆ YUMILCIOUS, 1910 Abrams Pkwy, Dallas, 75214 ◆ RUSTY TACO, 5350 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, 75235 ◆ DOCK AND ROLL DINER, 6416 Bee Cave Rd, Austin, 78746 ◆ SULLY’S SIDE BAR, 300 Colorado, Granger, 76530 ◆ THE COUNTER, 9595 Six Pines Drive Ste 1000, The Woodlands, 77381 ◆ EL RANCHO SEAFOOD & OYSTER BAR, 2323 N Fry Rd, Katy, 77449 ◆ NINJA JAPANESE CAFE, 1800 FM 359 Ste 170, Richmond, 77406 ◆ EL GRAN MALO, 2307 Ella Blvd, Houston, 77008 ◆ THE EAT GALLERY, 4420 Almeda Rd, Houston, 77004 ◆ KOLACHE FACTORY, 5571 Highway 6 North, Houston, 77084 ◆ AUSTIN CHILL — a self-serve frozen yogurt shop (new concept) 6550 Comanche Trail Ste 109, Austin, 78732 ◆ AUSTIN JAVA, 6550 Comanche Trail Ste 110, Austin, 78732 ◆ COUNTER CULTURE PATIO & CAFÈ 21044 U.S. Highway 281 North and Evans Road, San Antonio, 78258 ◆ OLIVETO ITALIAN BISTRO, 3709 Troup Hwy, Tyler, 75703 ◆ THE RAILYARD BAR & GRILL, 116 S. Edward Gary St, San Marcos, 78666 ◆ DREW’S AMERICAN GRILL (opens by mid Sept) 18740 Stone Oak Parkway, San Antonio, 78258 ◆ YOGURT ZONE (opens Sept 8) 5630 W Loop 1604 N Ste 116, San Antonio, 78251 ◆ CUBAN RESTAURANT, 310 Kitty Hawk, Universal City, 78148 ◆ GOOD 2 GO A new togo/delivery concept, 6317 Bee Cave Rd Ste 200, Austin, 78746 ◆ ALONTI CATERING, 8025 Callaghan Road Ste 102, San Antonio, 78230 ◆ ALFREDO’S PIZZA & PASTA, 4851 Legacy Dr Ste 607, Frisco, 75034 ◆ INCHIN’S BAMBOO GARDEN RESTAURANT 8600 Preston Rd Ste 108, Plano, 75024 ◆ JERSEY MIKEÍS SUBS, 8603 Hwy 151 Ste 206, San Antonio, 78245 ◆ CAKE LUZ, 907 Franklin St Ste 150, Houston, 77002 ◆ RANCH BAKERY, 5431 Barker Cypress Rd Ste 500, Houston, 77084

◆ IPIC DINNER & MOVIES, 3225 Amy Donovan Plaza, Austin, 78758 ◆ LIGHTHOUSE BAR-BQ & GRILL, 406 Sleat Drive, Spicewood, 78669 ◆ DOMINGO’S MEXICAN GRILL, 3991 E Hwy 290, Dripping Springs, 78620 ◆ RUDY’S COUNTRY STORE AND BAR-B-Q, 21361 Gulf Freeway, Webster, 77598 ◆ PIZZAVINO, 3200 East Airfield Drive, Dallas, 75261 ◆ TERILLIÍS - ITALIAN KITCHEN & JAZZ LOUNGE 2815 Greenville Ave, Dallas, 75206 ◆ PETITE SWEETS, 2700 W Alabama, Houston, 77098 ◆ BEEF O’BRADY’S FAMILY SPORTS PUB 145 Oyster Creek Dr Ste 2, Lake Jackson, 77566 ◆ ZOE’S KITCHEN, 6700 Woodlands Pkwy Ste 170, The Woodlands, 77382 ◆ ZOE’S KITCHEN, 12850 Memorial Dr Ste 1120, Houston, 77024 ◆ MARCO’S PIZZA (1st in Houston opening Sept 13) 1315 S. Dairy Ashford, Houston, 77077 ◆ MELLOW MUSHROOM, 200 North Center Street, Arlington, 76011 ◆ GENNARINO’S FOOD TRUCK Different locations throughout the areas, Dallas/Ft. Worth

◆ BARRIBA CANTINA, 111 W.Crockett St., San Antonio, 78205, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ WINGARITAS, 6991 Hwy 6 S, Houston, 77083, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ ELIZABETH STREET CAFE - a Vietnamese Rest 1501 South First Street, Austin, 78704-3042, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ CLUB MARTINIS AND THE MAN CAVE SPORTS BAR & GRILLE, 18301-B Egret Bay Blvd., Webster, 77598, Sept - 2011 ◆ COWGIRLS LTD SALOON 12311 Nacodgoches Rd Ste 111, San Antonio, 78217, Sept - 2011 ◆ CAFÈ ZIÒO, 800 W. Sixth, Austin, 78703, June - July 2012 ◆ BAR ZIÒO - a Bar & Grill, 800 W. Sixth, Austin, 78703, June - July 2012 ◆ RESTAURANT JEZEBEL, 800 W. Sixth, Austin, 78703, June - July 2012 ◆ DOUBLE D RANCH, 426 East SE Loop 323, Tyler, 75701-9632, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ KOME, 4917 Airport Blvd, Austin, 78751, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ DICKEYÍS BARBECUE PIT 3107 TPC Parkway, San Antonio, 78259, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ DICKEYÍS BARBECUE PIT, 701 N. Main, Seminole, 79360, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ DICKEYÍS BARBECUE PIT 834 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, 78216, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ MICO 21 DBA /MI COCINA-ALLIANCE Interstate 35W and Heritage Trace Parkway, Ft. Worth, 76177, June - Aug 2012 ◆ GREAT KHAN MONGOLIAN GRILL & SUSHI 5672 Hwy 6, Missouri City, 77459, Sept - 2011 ◆ DOUBLE TROUBLE CAFFEINE & COCKTAILS 3622 Main St Ste D, Houston, 77002, Sept - 2011 ◆ CRUSTCO ARTISAN BAKERY, 13802 County Rd 185, Alvin, 77511, Sept - 2011 ◆ BEYOND BURGER, 10510 Emmett F Lowry Expy, Texas City, 77591, Sept - 2011 ◆ DEL FRISCO’S GRILLE, One McKinney Plaza, Dallas, 75204, Nov - Dec 2011 ◆ KRIS-BISTRO AND WINE LOUNGE 7070 Allensby, Houston, 77022, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ FAJITAVILLE GRILLE 221 S. Hotel Place, Corpus Christi Beach, 78402, Sept - 2011 ◆ THE LUXURY, 103 E. Jones Avenue, San Antonio, 78215, Sept - 2011 ◆ LIBERTY KITCHEN AND OYSTER BAR 1050 Studewood, Houston, 77008, Sept - 2011 ◆ WENG’S WOK, 1140 FM 3083 Rd North Ste 1400, Conroe, 77304, Sept - 2011 ◆ PIZARO’S PIZZA NAPOLETANA 14028 Memorial Dr, Houston, 77079, Sept - 2011 ◆ CONVIVIO, 700 Durham Dr, Houston, 77007, Sept - 2011 ◆ ANOTHER BROKEN EGG 19075 Interstate 45 S. Ste 102, Shenandoah, 77385, Nov - 2011 ◆ ANOTHER BROKEN EGG 4003 South Medford Drive Ste 500, Lufkin, 75901, Oct - Nov 2011 ◆ HOPFIELDS - a North Campus area Gastropub 3110 Guadalupe St Ste 400, Austin, 78705, Sept - 2011 ◆ THE PORCH, 6121 West Park Boulevard, Plano, 75093, April - May 2012 ◆ BIG BILLY’S BEER Wine & Pizza, 2920 Altamesa Blvd., Ft. Worth, 76133, Sept - 2011 ◆ DOWN UNDER PUB, 352 Fairview Station Parkway, Fairview, 75069, Sept - 2011 ◆ HOW DO YOU ROLL?, 420 University Dr., San Marcos, 78666, Sept - 2011 ◆ HOW DO YOU ROLL?, 919 Harvey Road, College Station, 77840, Sept - 2011 ◆ OLDWEST CAFE, to come when available, Bedford, 76021, Sept - 2011 ◆ BIG APPLE BAGELS, 19178 Blanco Road, San Antonio, 78258, Sept - 2011 ◆ BIG APPLE BAGELS, 300 E. Houston St., San Antonio, 78205, Sept - 2011 ◆ MOSES ROSEÍS HIDEOUT 516 E. Houston St, San Antonio, 78205, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ LASAGNA HOUSE 111 (3rd location) 16089 City Walk, Sugar Land, 77479, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ YOGURT SENSATION 9740 Barker Cypress Rd Ste 115, Cypress, 77433, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ THE BIRD & THE BEAR OUISIE’S AMERICAN BISTRO 2810 Westheimer Rd, Houston, 77098, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ FUZZYÍS TACO SHOP, 2030 Glade Rd Ste 296, Grapevine, 76051, Sept - 2011 ◆ TOWNHOUSE, 13350 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, 75240, Sept - 2011 ◆ KRAFTSMAN CAFE, South Congress Ave, Austin, Jan - Feb 2012 ◆ NOODLES & COMPANY, 2525 W Anderson Lane, Austin, 78757, Oct - Nov 2011 ◆ NOODLES & COMPANY, 2408 Guadalupe Street, Austin, 78705, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ QUICK SERVE BEACH CASUAL REST WINE & ESPRESSO BAR 9001 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, 77550, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ NAPALIS WINE BAR, 2213 Westfield St, Grand Prairie, 75050, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ LA NUEVA FRESH & HOT 6008 Lubbock Ave Ste ?, Ft. Worth, 76133, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ BURGERS UR WAY, 4728 Lennon Ave, Arlington, 76016, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ CHINA STAR SEAFOOD BUFFET 6223 Bellaire Blvd., Katy, 77081-4901, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ STADIA SPORTS GRILL-WESTGREEN 20900 Katy Freeway Ste 16, Katy, 77449, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ RIPP’S GRILLE, 14008 F Memorial Drive Ste F, Katy, 77079, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ LAS LUCHAS MEXICAN REST. 900 E. Park Row Dr., Arlington, 76010-4507, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ THE BOILED OWL TAVERN 909 W. Magnolia Ave. Ste. 8, Ft. Worth, 76104-4500, Oct - Nov 2011 ◆ FRED’S TEXAS CAFE (2nd location) 1111 Foch St., Ft. Worth, 76107, April - May 2012 ◆ 3 PARROTS TACO SHOP 8737 Benbrook Blvd, Benbrook, 76126-3442, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ TEXAS HOG WILD SALOON 6460 Renwood Road, Rendon, 76140, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ THE GREASE MONKEY BURGER SHOP & SOCIAL CLUB, 202 North Mesquite Street, Arlington, 76011, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ PINKBERRY FROZEN YOGURT 5085 Westheimer, Houston, 77056, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ NIKOZ FUSION GRILL, 16754 SW Fwy Ste A, Sugar Land, 77479, Sept - 2011 ◆ KATSUYA BY STARCK, 2800 Kirby Dr, Houston, 77098, March - April 2012 ◆ PANDA EXPRESS, North Loop Drive & Zaragoza Road, El Paso, Sept - 2011 ◆ GRANDYÍS, Webb Chapel Road & Royal Lane, Dallas, 75229, Nov & Dec 2011 ◆ GRANDYÍS, Bridgewood Drive, Ft Worth, 76112, Nov & Dec 2011 ◆ CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL 6370 Camp Bowie Blvd, Ft. Worth, 76116, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ JOHN NEWCOMBE COUNTRY CLUB (Cafe & Lounge) 625 Mission Valley Road, New Braunfels, 78132, Sept - 2011 ◆ COOTER BROWN’S TAVERN, 9260 FM 78, Converse, 78109, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ IT’S RIBS, 11035 Jones Rd, Houston, 77070, Sept - 2011 ◆ LUCY’S FRIED CHICKEN, 2218 College Ave, Austin, 78704, Sept - 2011 ◆ TOOTIE PIE GOURMET CAFE 701 Capitol of Texas Highway, Austin, 78746, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ TOOTIE PIE GOURMET CAFE, Preston & Royal, Dallas, 75230, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ EATZIÍS MARKET & BAKERY, 1200 W Hwy 114, Grapevine, 76051, Nov - Dec 2011 ◆ DON JULIO’S MEXICAN REST 9009 Sienna Christus Dr, Missouri City, 77479, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ ORANGE LEAF FROZEN YOGURT 7975 W. Grand Parkway S. Ste 130, Richmond, 77406, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ CHONITA’S, 606 Rio Grande St, Austin, 78701, Oct - Nov 2011 ◆ CHEVRON GAS STATION AND FAST-FOOD RESTAURANT 430 State Highway 146 N., Texas City, 77590, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ ARTISANS RESTAURANT 3201 Louisiana St Ste 110, Houston, 77006, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ NEW RESTAURANT TO BE NAMED 14732 Bulverde Rd, San Antonio, 78247, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ RAISING CANE’S, 5729 S. Hulen St, Ft. Worth, 75075, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ RAISING CANE’S, 5203 57th Street, Lubbock, 79414, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ RAISING CANE’S, 776 Grapevine, Hurst, 76054, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ FREETAIL BREWING CO (Flagship location) To come when available, Houston, March - April 2012 ◆ MOLINA’S CANTINA, 3801 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, 77025, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ BLACKFINN AMERICAN GRILL, 1910 Bagby St, Houston, 77002, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ SUSHI ZUSHI, 1420 E Southlake Blvd, Southlake, 76092, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ BENNIGAN’S, 6535 Lake Worth Blvd., Lake Worth, 76135-3001, Sept - Oct 2011

Under Construction ◆ QUESA-D-YAÍS (1st of 3 for this Franchisee) 10 West Sandy Lake Road Ste 130, Coppell, 75019, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ THE WATERSHED Rogers Road and Riverfront Drive, Ft. Worth, 76107, Oct - Nov 2011 ◆ D’AMICO’S ITALIAN MARKET CAFE 2802 White Oak Dr, Houston, 77007, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ DICKEYÍS BARBECUE PIT, 1418 N Loop 336 West, Conroe, 77304, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ RG’S AMERICAN GRILL, 1616 S Mechanic St, El Campo, 77437, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ THE BOILER HOUSE GRILL AND WINE GARDEN East Grayson Street, San Antonio, 78215, March - April 2012 ◆ EL GUAPO’S BAR & GRILL, to come when available, El Paso, Oct - Nov 2011 ◆ JERSEY MIKEÍS SUBS, 1308 W. Pipeline Rd, Hurst, 76053, Sept - 2011 ◆ GO4IT SPORTS GRILL, 10677 E. NW Hwy Ste 400, Dallas, 75238, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ BISTRO 31 - a Mediterranean Bistro ( new concept) 87 Highland Park Dr, Dallas/Highland Park, 75205, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ CAPRIOTTI’S SANDWICH SHOP (1st of 50 in DFW area ) 4021 Preston Rd Ste 616, Plano, 75093, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ CRAIGO’S PIZZA & PASTARIA To come when available, Round Rock, Oct - Nov 2011 ◆ OLIVER’S BAKERY, 1126 Pecan Blvd, McAllen, 78501, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ CHEDDAR’S RESTAURANT 15607 IH-10 West, San Antonio, 78249, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ K-BOB’S, 518 E. Main Street, Fredericksburg, 78624, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ THE GIN AT NOLAN CREEK, 219 S East St, Belton, 76513, Oct - Nov 2011 ◆ SOJU SUSHI BAR, 6361 Old Jacksonville Hwy, Tyler, 75703, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ THE VIEW AT THE MIX, 4201 Camelot Heights, El Paso, 79912, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ ADRIANS BAR AND GRILL to come when available, El Paso, 79938, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ FAJITAVILLE, 221 S. Hotel Place, Corpus Christi Beach, 78402, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ BULLRITOS, 1220-B South Street, Nacogdoches, 75964, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ BULLRITOS, 2900 FM 528, Webster, 77598, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ SAM’S BURGERS FRIES & PIES 1017 Dairy Ashford St, Houston, 77079, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES, 313 Houston St, Ft. Worth, 76102, Oct - Nov 2011 ◆ POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP, Hulen Street, Ft. Worth, 76101, Oct - Nov 2011 ◆ WHICH WICH, 3001 Highway 121 Ste 226, Euless, 76039, Dec - 2011 ◆ WHICH WICH, 101 Bagby, Waco, 76706, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ DUFFEY’S KOLACHE BAKERY 9709 Ben Hogan Lane, Ft. Worth, 76244, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ GREEN MONKEY HOOKAH 4505 Highway 6 N. Ste 100 A, Katy, 77084-3491, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ EASY TIGER - a Bake House/Biergarten 709 E.Sixth Street, Austin, 78701, Oct - 2011 ◆ COFFEE BEAN & TEA LEAF, Steiner Ranch, Austin, 78732, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ COFFEE BEAN & TEA LEAF, Mopar & Slaughter, Austin, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ LA DUNI LATIN KITCHEN & COFFEE STUDIO 233 Town Place, Fairview, 75069, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE EST‚NCIA CHURRASCARIA 100000 Research Blvd, Austin, 78750, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ THE CROSSROADS BAR, 1901 South Lamar Blvd, Austin, 78704, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ MENCHIE’S FROZEN YOGURT 1531 Eldridge Pkway Ste 170, Houston, 77077, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ PRIVATE SOCIAL, 3232 McKinney Ave, Dallas, 75204, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ CARL’S JR., 222 Campbell Rd., Richardson, 75080, Sept - 2011 ◆ IN-N-OUT BURGER, 1075 W. I-20, Arlington, 76017, Sept - 2011 ◆ THE MUDD RACK, 500 E. Hastings, Amarillo, 79108, Sept - 2011 ◆ PALIO’S PIZZA CAFE, 460 Keller Pkwy, Keller, 76248, Sept - 2011 ◆ FRANK-NAC HOT DOGGERY corner of North and Hayter, Nacogdoches, 75961, Sept - 2011 ◆ STRAW HAT PIZZA, 5205 Mason Rd Ste 100, Katy, 77450, Sept - 2011 ◆ GIGI’S CUPCAKES OF SUGAR LAND 15850 SW Fwy Ste 100, Sugar Land, 77478, Sept - 2011 ◆ DEIGO’S CANTINA, 1531 Hwy 6 3rd Floor, Sugar Land, 77479, Sept - 2011 ◆ BRUNCH KAFE, 11113 Katy Fwy, Houston, 77079, Oct - 2011 ◆ SCHAAP MEAT COMPANY - an Old World meat market, Old Alvin downtown to be announced when available, Alvin, 77511, Oct - Nov 2011 ◆ THE RED BRICK TAVERN, 119 Simonton St, Conroe, 77301, Oct - 2011 ◆ KRIS BISTRO & WINE BAR, 7070 Allensby St, Houston, 77022, Sept - 2011 ◆ SMASHBURGER, 117 Richmond Ranch Rd., Texarkana, 75503, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ SMASHBURGER, 6314 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ft. Worth, 76116, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ SMASHBURGER, 7309 San Diego, Laredo, 78045, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ FRICANO’S DELI (2nd location) 2405 Nueces Ste G, Austin, 78705, Oct - Nov 2011 ◆ RAIA’S ITALIAN CAFE, 4500 Washington, Houston, 77007, Oct - Nov 2011 ◆ CAFE & AROMA 1250 Wood Branch Park Dr Ste 150, Houston, 77079-1212, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ TOTOPAN BAKERY, 9957 Long Point Road, Houston, 77055-4115, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ BAMBOO GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT 1510 Eldridge Pkwy Ste 112, Houston, 77077-1760, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ PANCHITAÍS MEXICAN CAFÈ 2041 Rufe Snow Dr. Ste 203, Keller, 76248-5670, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ H2O - a Fresh Seafood Concept Rest 7576 Memorial Drive, Port Arthur, 77642, Oct - 2011 ◆ PASHA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL 1207 N. Loop 1604 Ste 122, Blanco, 78258, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ THE BLITZ SPORTS BRA & GRILL (Bra - not a typo) 3315 N. President George Bush Turnpike, Garland, 75040, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ BOO DAWG’S - casual family-style Rest 30775 IH 10, Boerne, 78006, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ 101 WINE LOUNGE, Bulverde Road, Bulverde, 78163, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ THE FOUR POINTS by Sheraton & new Restaurant & Bar in Hotel 1503 Texas Avenue South, College Station, 77840, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ NAME TO BE ANNOUNCED, 5219 Caroline, Houston, 77004, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ U-SWIRL FROZEN YOGURT (1st Texas location) 100 New Road, Waco, 76710, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ DAILY DONUT, 7616 Culebra Road, San Antonio, 78251, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ SO SWEET FROZEN YOGURT 19903 Stone Oak Parkway Ste 108, San Antonio, 78258, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ TY’S BOILING POT, 20798 Gulf Fwy, Webster, 77598, Sept - 2011 ◆ DOUBLE TROUBLE CAFFEINE & COCKTAILS 3622 Main St Ste D, Houston, 77002, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ BANDIDO GRILL - REST & BAR 1400 Old Settlers Blvd, Round Rock, 78665, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ METRO RESTAURANT & BAR, 719 Austin Ave, Waco, 76701, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ BLUE MONKEY REST & BAR 2407 9th St Ste 100, Lubbock, 79401, Sept - Oct 2011

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◆ THE SIP COFFEE AND WINE BAR, 10520 Melrose Ln Mailing Address for now, Ft. Worth, 76244-6358, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ SEAJOY CAFFE, 2001 Highway 360 #7301 Mailing Address for now, Eueless, 76039-5333, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ LIVE OAK MUSIC HALL & LOUNGE 1311 Lipscomb St., Ft. Worth, 76104-4753, Oct - 2011 ◆ SWEET TOMATOES, 2901 West 7th Street, Ft. Worth, 76107, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ BROUSSARD’S LINKS + RIBS BAR-B-Q, 8420 S Sam Houston Pkwy W, Houston, 77085, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ LA LUPITA MEXICAN CUISINE & BAR 20 Waterway Ave Ste 110, The Woodlands, 77380, Sept - 2011 ◆ LA MIA BAKERY & CUPCAKES, 5811 Memorial, Houston, 77007, Sept - 2011 ◆ LA MIA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE 5801 Memorial Dr, Houston, 77007, Sept - 2011 ◆ WETZEL’S PRETZELS 8687 N. Central Expressway Ste F2-911, Dallas, 75225, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ POLLO CAMPERO 702 W. Bay Area Blvd., Friendswood/Webster, 77546, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ ZERO DEGREES, 609 Dulles Ave Ste 800, Stafford, 77477, Sept - 2011 ◆ LA GUADALUPANA MEXICAN CUISINE & BAR 20 Waterway Ave, The Woodlands, 77380, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ CHEVRON GAS STATION AND FAST-FOOD RESTAURANT & DRIVE THRU 430 State Highway 146 N., Texas City, 77022, Oct - Nov 2011 ◆ SAMMY’S WILD GAME GRILL 3715 Washington Ave Ste A, Houston, 77007, Sept - 2011 ◆ DIEGO’S CANTINA, 1531 Hwy 6 3rd Floor, Sugar Land, 77478, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ PIZZA INN, 4138 Ridgemont Dr, Abilene, 79606, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ FLYING SAUCER DRAUGHT EMPORIUM 15929 City Walk, Sugar Land, 77479, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ YUCATAN TACO STAND AND TEQUILA BAR 24 Waterway Ave Ste 175, The Woodlands, 77380, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ GUGLIANI’S, on Kingsride at Gessner, Houston, 77024, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ LATTES-N-BEIGNETS, 902 W Pioneer Pkwy Ste 101, Grapevine, 76013, Oct 2011 ◆ BJ’S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE 4800 S Hulen Street, Ft. Worth, 76132-1406, Nov - 2011 ◆ ABUELO’S, 4800 S Hulen Street, Ft. Worth, 76132-1406, Nov - 2011 ◆ FASTACO -premium on-the-go Mexican Food 4800 S Hulen Street, Ft. Worth, 76132-1406, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ GRIMALDI’S PIZZERIA, 8070 Park Lane, Dallas, 75231, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ RARE - a modern sushi restaurant and lounge, 8070 Park Lane, Dallas, 75231, Oct - Dec 2011 ◆ STOCKYARD BAR-B-Q, 6504 Westheimer Rd, Houston, 77057, Sept - 2011 ◆ NIKOZ FUSION GRILL, 16754 SW Fwy Ste A, Sugar Land, 77479, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ CHAMA GAUCHA BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE 5865 Westheimer Rd, Houston, 77057, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ CONTAINER BAR, 90 Rainey St., Austin, 78701, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ PORTUGALLIA - a Portguese Rest 12126 Westheimer Ste 98, Houston, 77077, Sept - 2011 ◆ OOH LA LA - The Dessert Boutique 770 West Sam Houston Pkwy N Ste 200, Houston, 77024, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ ALICIA’S MEXICAN GRILLE (5th location) Ground-up on I-10 near Katy Mills Mall, Katy, 77478, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ MEXICO’S DELI (2nd location) 910 Westheimer Rd, Houston, 77006, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ UCHI, 908 Westheimer Ste A, Houston, 77006, Nov - Dec 2011 ◆ SCOTT GERTNER’S AT HOUSTON PAVILIONS 1201 Fannin Ste 300, Houston, 77002, Sept - 2011 ◆ ZINBURGER - Wine & Burger Bar 8687 N Central Expy, Dallas, 75201, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ TRUE FOOD KITCHEN, 8687 N Central Expy, Dallas, 75201, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ BUCKLE BUNNIES SALOON 1604 and Pat Booker Rd., Universal City, 78148, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ THE HAY MERCHANT: CRAFT BEER BAR 1100 Westheimer Rd, Houston, 77006, Oct - Nov 2011 ◆ UNDERBELLY, 1100 Westheimer Rd, Houston, 77006, Nov - 2011 ◆ FREEBIRDS WORLD BURRITOS US 83 and Shary, Mission, 78752, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES 1441 W. Bay Area Blvd, Webster, 77546, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ MI COCINA (largest one), Sage Meadow Trail, Ft. Worth, 76244, April - May 2012 ◆ TACOS A GO-GO, 2912 White Oak, Houston, 77007, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ RUSSOÍS NEW YORK PIZZERIA AND COAL-FIRED ITALIAN KITCHEN Uptown Blvd, Dallas, 75204, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ TRINITI, 2815 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, 77098, Sept - 2011 ◆ MELLOW MUSHROOM, 217 East Hickory Street, Denton, 76201, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ CORNER BAKERY CAFE, 3304 Troup Hwy, Tyler, 75701, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ GENGHIS GRILL - The Mongolian Stir-Fry 310 E Loop 281, Longview, 75805, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ GENGHIS GRILL - The Mongolian Stir-Fry 2416 Lillian Miller Pkwy Ste 100, Denton, 76205, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ TEXAS DE BRAZIL, 8615 Katy Frwy, Houston, 77021, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ CAPT BENNY’S, 1200 East Blvd, Deer Park, 77536, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ GUY HARVEY ISLAND GRILL, 6121 W Park Blvd, Plano, 75023, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ GUY HARVEY ISLAND GRILL 12700 Hill Country Blvd, Bees Cave, 78738, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ THE LION & ROSE PUB, 17907 I-10 West, San Antonio, 78257, Oct - Dec 2011 ◆ THE CUPCAKERY, 500 Commerce St, Ft. Worth, 76107, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ YUMILCIOUS, 500 Commerce St, Ft. Worth, 76102, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ OLIVERÍS FINE FOODS, 415 Throckmorton, Ft. Worth, 76102, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ THE REESE FULL EVENTS AND BANQUET HALL 202 S. First St, Harlingen, 78550, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ PIRANHA KILLER SUSHI 260 E. Basse Rd Ste 101, San Antonio, 78209, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ FATTED CALF, 112 East Rusk, Rockwell, 75032, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ THE GARAGE Ñ AMERICAN GRILL with a Twist & Rooftop Vista Lounge To come when vailable, Lubbock, 97401, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ AKAIHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT 7316 Louetta Rd Ste B 100, Spring, 77379, Nov - Dec 2011 ◆ BABYLON CAFE, 2352 S Dairy Ashford, Houston, 77077, Sept - Oct 2011 ◆ EKKOS DELI GREAT GREEK GRILLS, 3419 Kirby, Houston, 78219, Nov - Dec 2011 ◆ EKKOS DELI GREAT GREEK GRILLS 13410 Briar Forest, Houston, 77077, Nov - Dec 2011 ◆ EKKOS DELI GREAT GREEK GRILLS 2900 Travis, Houston, 77006, Nov - Dec 2011 ◆ JMUELLER BBQ ( opens Sept 26 ), 1502 S 1st St, Austin, 78704, Sept - 2011 ◆ FRANKIE’S SPORTS BAR, 421 West Third Street, Ft. Worth, 76102, Oct - Nov 2011 ◆ SAVOUR TAPAS BAR, 970 Garden Park Drive, Allen, 75013, Oct - 2011 ◆ FROGG CAFÈ AND CREPERIE: crepes and coffee 970 Garden Park Drive, Allen, 75013, Oct - 2011 ◆ JAKE’S OLD FASHIONED HAMBURGERS Henderson St @ Belmont, Dallas, Oct - 2011 ◆ THE FAN SPORTS LOUNGE, 2990 Olive St, Houston, 75219, Oct - 2011 ◆ PIQUEO, 13215 Grant Rd, Cypress, 77429, Nov - 2011 ◆ J. BLACK’S FEEL GOOD LOUNGE, 110 S Heights, Houston, 77077, Sept - Oct 2011

Under New Management ◆ GREAT WALL, 12331 Jones Rd, Houston, 77070 ◆ SCHLOTZSKY’S (re-opened) with Cinnabon, 7601 S Medford Dr, Lufkin, 75901 ◆ SENOR SOMBRERO’S MEXICAN GRILL 2640 E League City Pkwy, League City, 77573 ◆ CLAY PIT, 4460 Belt Line Rd, Addison, 75001 ◆ RED LANTERN CHINESE RESTAURANT 1200 E Davis St Ste 108, Mesquite, 75149 ◆ CLUB MEHFIL, 807 S Central Expy, Richardson, 75080 ◆ DECKHOUSE BAR & GRILL, 5810 Beverly Hill, Houston, 77057 ◆ XIONG’S CAFE, 9888 Bellaire Blvd Ste 150, Houston, 77036

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Branch Water Tavern Life’s touchstone moments happen unexpectedly. For Chef David Grossman, who spent his childhood immersed in food cooking with his mother and grandmother, it was when a copy of Auguste Escoffier’s Le Guide Culinare fell into his hands. At the time he was studying government at The University of Texas at Austin and working as an entry-level cook to make some extra cash. “My copy is probably from the ‘60s, but it was translated in 1921 from the text originally written in 1907. It details over five thousand different preparations and discusses everything from making stocks to cooking vegetables to braising meats and more,” says Grossman. Immediately impressed with his encyclopedia of French cuisine, he began to cook his way through the book on his days off. “While the foods discussed within this tome could be considered outdated or old fashioned by some, they represent timeless flavor combinations that are delicious, and will always be delicious,” he says. After working two years as an entry level cook, Grossman sought more knowledge and enrolled at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. During his time at the CIA, he spent an externship with Roland Passot of La Folie in San Francisco, gaining a tremendous appreciation for using only the finest ingredients, while mastering solid French cooking techniques. Upon graduating top in his class from the CIA, Grossman signed on with Alfred Portale at Gotham Bar & Grill in Manhattan. There he learned unwavering consistency, preparing more than 400 dinners a night in Chef Portale’s intricate style. Next, at Restaurant Oceana, Grossman sharpened his seafood skills while working under Chef Cornelius Gallagher, learning the importance of meticulous attention to

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November 5 ◆ 2011 Greater Houston Restaurant Association Gourmet Gala Hilton Americas Downtown ◆ Sponsored by Sysco Houston, Inc ◆ 713.802.1200 ◆ [email protected]

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Foodservice etarian and allergen-free selections) that are in keeping with their food enthusiasms and wellness lifestyles. It’s important to offer guests enough quality breakfast options that they enjoy this often “captive audience” meal enough to seek out on-premise culinary options during the lunch and dinner dayparts rather than leaving the hotel grounds. Design — including open seating and good lighting — has also become essential as hotels compete with other restaurants in the area to become indemand dining destinations on their own right. The availability of technology is connected to this design concept. Guests appreciate the ability to plug in their laptop, tap into a free wireless network, and sit in the lobby enjoying a cup of coffee or a bistrostyle salad and sandwich amid the hubbub of fellow guests and hotel activities. Technology also provides convenience, such as the option to order room service online from laptops or through smartphone apps. Hotel foodservice revenue reached $22 billion in 2010, a 3% increase from 2009. The hotel industry derives approximately two-thirds of its foodservice revenue from nonalcoholic drinks, meals and snacks

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consumed on the premises, with the remaining revenue split between alcoholic drinks and catering. Packaged Facts projects that sales will rise 5% in 2011 and 3% in 2012, driven primarily by higher hotel occupancy rates and related travel expenditures. “Hotel Foodservice Trends in the U.S.” covers the full range of restaurant, bar, café, catering and room service components of the market. In addition to detailed trend analysis, the report provides thorough marketing and forecasting metrics, hotel foodservice growth factor analysis, and analysis of leading hotel foodservice operations (including foodservice strategies by company and brand; brand characteristics; and food-driven trend adaption). As a result, the report provides the insight hotel foodservice participants need to understand the needs of today’s guests and to frame their strategies accordingly.

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detail, as well as how to prepare and cook anything and everything that lives in the ocean. Following his stint at Oceana, Grossman moved to East Hampton, where he was employed by Chef John Delucie, owner of the Waverly Inn, a favorite celebrity spot. “At Waverly Inn, I learned the value of catering to the restaurant patron,” said Grossman. “At the end of the night what matters most is that we meet and exceed our customers expectations” Grossman’s time in New York gave him immeasurable experience, which he poured into the Houston kitchens at Reef and Gravitas. Branch Water Tavern will reflect the years of experience Grossman gained from working at some of the most respected restaurants in the country. He sums his culinary perspective in just a few words, calling it “classically inspired modern American cooking.” “It is very much this idea of timeless great food that we want to bring to Houston,” he says. Branch Water Tavern is located at 510 Shepherd in Houston. Chef Grossman can be reached at 713. 863.7777.

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For 50 years, CATTLEMEN’S® MASTER’S RESERVE™ Barbecue Sauce has been specializing in regional flavors. The demand for regionality is only growing, as restaurant operators expand their menus to include ethnic and local dishes. Straight out of the bottle or blended to create a signature sauce recipe, CATTLEMEN’S® helps operators profit from today’s biggest trends in barbecue. As the #1 barbecue sauce brand in foodservice, with a full range of eight authentic regional sauces, CATTLEMEN’S® is as an expert in regional fare. The legendary taste has captured the essence of America’s most celebrated barbecue meccas. Operators understand that using quality ingredients means better taste and ultimately customer satisfaction. CATTLEMEN’S® starts with tomato paste, not puree, and no starches and fillers. This allows for extendibility of the sauce, letting operators add up to 20 percent more ingredients to create signature sauces.

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