Bill Marler
JULY 13, 2022
Over a decade ago, the mom of two clients who both developed acute kidney failure after consuming E. coli O157:H7-tainted spinach sent me an unexpected present. The outbreak sickened over 205 people, killing five, sending hundreds to the hospital, many with life-altering complications. The gift was a bobble-head that bore a similarity to a younger version on me.
Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 12, 2022
As Restaurant Week is returning across the country, and with that also comes fresh opportunity as diners are returning to restaurants with excitement and new expectations. The event celebrates another year of connecting hungry guests with discounted meals at restaurants all over the country, and 2022 is shaping up to be a different experience than in years past.
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Lavu
JULY 14, 2022
With rising inflation and staffing costs, it’s becoming more and more important to keep an eye on every dollar your business spends. You need to … 7 Often Overlooked Ways to Reduce Restaurant Overhead Costs Read More ». The post 7 Often Overlooked Ways to Reduce Restaurant Overhead Costs appeared first on iPad Point of Sale System for Restaurants, Bars & More.
Sculpture Hospitality
JULY 12, 2022
Bar inventory is managing, counting and tracking liquor stock at your bar or restaurant. Taking inventory counts, and ongoing inventory management, can help you gain insight into the sales trends of different beverages so you can ensure that you always have enough stock on hand.
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Bill Marler
JULY 15, 2022
The departments have been recommending the vaccines to those in the Roanoke Valley since the rise in cases, including the exposures at Famous Anthony’s, Tuco’s, and Luigi’s. Nearly one year ago, over 50 people were sickened, at least four died and two required life-saving liver transplants after dining at Famous Anthony’s. Over 30 were hospitalized and many still require medical treatment due to exposure to an ill employee with Hepatitis A.
Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 14, 2022
As I sat down to write this article, all I could think about was how the foodservice industry is so vital to our daily lives. When we don’t want to cook, we call our favorite restaurant. When we want to celebrate our wins, we gather at our favorite restaurant. When we want comfort in tough times, we order from our favorite restaurant. Some of our best memories include our favorite restaurants.
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Chef's Toys
JULY 15, 2022
Commercial refrigerators are vital for any food service operation. The layout and door style of different types of commercial refrigerators greatly affects their functionality, so it's wise to learn about your options before making a purchase. For example, a new restaurant may need a walk-in with ample storage space, while a deli may be better served with a refrigerated merchandising station.
Bill Marler
JULY 14, 2022
Here is the latest from the FDA: Case Counts. Total Adverse Illness Events: 277*. Hospitalizations: 96*. Deaths: 0. Last illness onset: July 9, 2022*. States with Adverse Illness Events: AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, MD, MA, MN, MI, MO, MT, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI. Product Distribution: Nationwide*.
Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 13, 2022
Even in the best of times, it’s mostly been an uphill battle for single location restaurants to compete with chain franchises. Differences in manpower, brand recognition, technology and marketing budgets have all presented significant challenges for single location restaurants to compete for market share. With the onset of the pandemic, the restaurant industry cratered after experiencing massive labor shortages and business loss, compounding the existing challenges.
Eating at a Meeting
JULY 11, 2022
Chris Adams got his start as a pool attendant with Ritz Carlton. From that job and the future years he spent with the company, he learned the culture of what luxury was and what Ritz Carlton stood. Now, as an international luxury hospitality disruptor and CEO of lifestyle consulting agency, Ellis Adams, he and his team help brands open new hotels around the world and teach their staff that luxury hospitality is about how you make people feel and how to positively leave an impact on people’s live
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Chef's Toys
JULY 14, 2022
Do you need a charbroiler for your kitchen? This guide will help you to figure out how to buy one of these specialized pieces of restaurant equipment. The charbroiler is indispensable for some kinds of restaurants, especially those where sizzling meats get cooked to perfection, and the age-old flavors of “la plancha” imbue the seasoned delicacies with additional firey tastes.
Bill Marler
JULY 12, 2022
Since mid-June, we have been contacted by nearly 250 people – primarily, otherwise healthy women between the ages of 25 to 55 – but, also including children, men, and even the family of a breast-fed infant. Most have eaten the French Lentil & Leek Crumbles; however, other Daily Harvest products have been reported to have been consumed. All report similar complaints of severe abdominal or back pain.
Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 11, 2022
In today’s market, it seems that just about every restaurant is hiring. Job candidates have their choice of any number of open positions – and the most qualified applicants get snapped up fast. When they land a job, candidates often don’t contact the other companies where they have applied. Why? Sometimes they’ve lost track of where they have applied.
Eating at a Meeting
JULY 11, 2022
Chris Adams got his start as a pool attendant with Ritz Carlton. From that job and the future years he spent with the company, he learned the culture of what luxury was and what Ritz Carlton stood. Now, as an international luxury hospitality disruptor and CEO of lifestyle consulting agency, Ellis Adams, he and his team help brands open new hotels around the world and teach their staff that luxury hospitality is about how you make people feel and how to positively leave an impact on people’s live
Chef's Toys
JULY 13, 2022
For those of us who don't have bartending experience and don't really think about what it entails, the art of filling those glasses might seem kind of basic. However, there's quite a bit of complexity to making the best cocktails, and people who are really into the stuff like to keep learning about the ins and outs of being a mixologist. Some of your pro bartenders are like professors – they like to compare mixing drinks to chemistry, or even particle physics.
Bill Marler
JULY 13, 2022
From a FDACS press statement: While the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (FDACS) is still awaiting results from product sampling (which we hope to have in the coming days), we do have results from our environmental sampling at the Big Olaf processing facility. Of the 100 environmental samples collected, nine have come back positive for Listeria monocytogenes (I will note that there is one outstanding environmental sample that is taking longer to develop).
Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 12, 2022
The team at Manifesto Market wanted to do something to support Ukrainian refugees by providing job opportunities. They began an initiative to support the opening of a restaurant by a Ukrainian chef or entrepreneur and offered space in Manifesto And?l for the first Ukrainian restaurant, which opened in three months time. Manifesto's investment is estimated at $40,000, including a six-month free lease and initial fit-out.
Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 15, 2022
The climate of the hospitality industry is forever changing. Based on completely unpredictable occurrences such as the COVID pandemic and societal realities such as violence at bars and restaurants, hospitality establishment owners have a lot to consider when it comes to their coverage. The most important thing new owners should know about insurance coverage is that it’s a vital part of running their business.
Chef's Toys
JULY 13, 2022
For those who consider themselves enthusiasts of elegant whites and full-bodied reds - wine lovers – what’s a good gift idea? If you know someone who’s really into drinking wine, there are a number of things that you can buy to help them pursue their delicious hobby. As we’ve watched kitchens pair elegant cuisine with complementary wine, we’ve acquired the best gear and accessories to support an excellent wine collection.
Chef's Toys
JULY 13, 2022
Putting seasonal produce on your restaurant menu can impress your customers, help you to build a great culinary reputation, and allow your chefs and helpers to learn along the way! Why not take advantage of a local growing season to enhance what you offer in your community? Five Great Seasonal Produce Plays Setting the Stage with Root Vegetables These days, lots of professional chefs are getting into the trend of utilizing hearty root vegetables for all kinds of dishes.
Chef's Toys
JULY 13, 2022
Do you have someone in your family who gets up rarin’ to go in the morning? Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed and ready to step behind the stove? Or maybe you have a brunch fan who likes to sleep way in, and then aim for a leisurely morning of cooking – a mimosa maniac, a quiche fiend – in short, a connoisseur of the late breakfast. It's cute to see grandma or grandpa or your father-in-law or aunt or cousin put on an apron and get to work on another well-crafted breakfast table, and the results are l
Chef's Toys
JULY 13, 2022
If you've never heard of a springform pan for baking, it's a great solution for one of a baker's most stubborn problems: that caked-on gunk that resists easy cleaning after a baking session. As with many different kinds of modern kitchen and restaurant equipment, the springform cake pan is a fairly simple item that serves a particular use pretty well.
Chef's Toys
JULY 13, 2022
So many different types of food service businesses benefit from having concession equipment on hand! You have your county fairs and sporting events and various types of happenings in public parks or other venues. You have your movie theaters and indoor attractions as well. Theme parks, hospitals, hotels, shopping malls – the list goes on. Concession equipment is some of the most versatile and portable gear that you can use to provide tasty snacks for big crowds (or modestly sized congregations.
Chef's Toys
JULY 13, 2022
When it comes time to make a cup of Java, detail is important for a restaurant or food service business. Improving coffee service helps to enhance a general table service or advance specialized niche services like those offered at a coffee bar or coffee shop. So what's involved in optimizing coffee service? Here are some excellent guidelines that we have found helpful for evaluating and improving the way that you serve coffee to customers.
Chef's Toys
JULY 13, 2022
How do you improve your catering operations and make them better for the health of the planet? Here are some time-tested tips for green catering that will impress your eco-minded customers, and contribute to a more responsible approach to stewardship of our earth. We're going to break these down into three main categories – food, materials and equipment – in order to show how each of these areas benefits from good ecological catering practices.
Chef's Toys
JULY 13, 2022
Summer is an important season – maybe the most important season – on a caterer’s calendar. You have many diverse types of events to plan for: summer weddings, important corporate events and other big gatherings, starting off with graduation parties and Memorial day events in late spring. All summer, caterers work hard, as customers take advantage of nice warm weather and summer schedules to plan events.
Chef's Toys
JULY 13, 2022
If you want to innovate your seafood plate, you have some excellent options. First and foremost, you can get involved in a growing sustainable seafood trend that allows food service professionals to deliver new approaches to the plate. The technical term for this trend is “bycatch,” and it’s becoming a popular part of re-imagining how we harvest marine life.
Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 12, 2022
Discovering water damage at your business can be a huge pain. It can result in structural damage, mold, expensive repairs, and loss of revenue. This is a concern in Texas where “nearly every major city is vulnerable to Gulf Coast hurricanes or sits in “Flash Flood Alley”, one of the most flash flood prone areas in the nation,” according to FEMA.
Chef's Toys
JULY 13, 2022
People who love the kitchen are often choosy about their gear. So. what do you get the chef in your life? It's an endless conundrum for people who really want to equip a family member or friend with some of the best modern kitchen tools that will help them to innovate as they craft dishes. Some of your garden-variety guides just show you what's hot at Williams-Sonoma or out of some general catalog, but this shopping guide uses actual input from real chefs with experience in the kitchen.
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