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Often times in conversation with our members, Ohio Restaurant Association staff members fnd themselves saying, “We do offer that beneft; let me tell you more about it.” In light of this, we decided that it made sense to dedicate an edition of à la Carte to the various resources and services members receive as part of their annual membership investment.

We hope that once you learn about some of the benefts offered, you will utilize them to grow and sustain your business. Whether it’s learning more about a service provided by one of the ORA’s Strategic Partners; a link to a resource or offering on our website or simply letting you know which staff member to call with a question, the ORA is your organization and you should know what your membership dollars provide.

In addition to articles about what we offer, this edition of à la Carte also introduces you to some of the purveyor members’ offerings. ORA purveyor members can serve as a highly knowledgeable asset to your business. They are the leaders in their niche feld just as you are in the restaurant and foodservice industry. If you’ve got questions about a new product or service, there is no question – they’ve got the answers you seek.

ORA BOARD MEMBERS

Robert Abruzzi – Abruzzi’s Hot Peppers Lynn Brown – Outback Steakhouse Jerry Cagle – Gordon Food Service, Inc.

Gary Callicoat – The Rusty Bucket Restaurant & Tavern Rick Cassara – John Q’s Steakhouse Thomas Coffman – The Clarmont Edward Elliott – Plaza Inn Family Restaurant Doug Fahrenholz – The Wasserstrom Company David Frissora – The Wendy’s Company Roy Getz – Raising Cane’s of Ohio

Brad Haber – Buffalo Wild Wings/Milano’s Subs Labib Hajjar – The Beirut Restaurant Mike Haunert – Sysco Cincinnati, LLC George Hwang – The Pearl of the Orient Nick Kostis – Pickwick & Frolic Restaurant & Club Mario Parisi – Green Nature Mktg/I Supply Company Roger Parker – Mancy Brothers Catering, Inc Ed Pickens – Ed Pickens’ Cafe on Main Ann Reichle – Angelina’s Pizza

Jamie Richardson – White Castle System, Inc. Stephen Shafer – Bob Evans Farms, Inc. Michael Short – Royalwood Caterers Mike Sopko – Carrabba’s Italian Grill Michael Sylvester – Hide-A-Way Buffalo Grill Sheila Trautner – Taste Hospitality Group Dan Young – Young’s Jersey Dairy, Inc. Joan Wagner – Plaza Inn Family Restaurant, NRA Liaison to the ORA

Ohio Restaurant Association à la Carte (ISSN 1524-5411) is published 4 times a year (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter) by the Ohio Restaurant Association, 1525 Bethel Road, Ste. #201, Columbus, OH 43220-2054. Subscription $8 per year for association members only. Periodi-cal Class Postage paid at Columbus, OH and additional mailing offces.