The consumer’s taste for new fast food selections and unique dine-in experiences will continue to expand in 2020. To keep in step with 2020 foodservice trends for Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. – culinary operations need to embrace new directions including new food trends, faster service, and fresh, locally-grown foods. You can expect to see […]
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Santa Claus is almost here, and he is going to need a lot of caloric intake this season to deliver gifts to all of the children around the world. Let’s explore this notion of having Santa for dinner by making him a perfect, five-course Christmas meal that has traditional cultural value to our western palette.
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With ovens set to 350º, we are headed into the holiday dinner rush. Families are gathering and seeking time away from their own kitchens to enjoy a prepared meal. And while your commercial kitchen will likely prepare more plates of food during the holiday season, it’s important to re-stock on the basics for your kitchen […]
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It’s breakfast time, so you go into the kitchen and all there is in the fridge is two eggs, some milk, and some bread, and maybe some cold pizza from last Saturday night. Hold on, all is not lost, for as you already know you have the makings for one of history’s most international and […]
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We are living in a historic time equivalent to the end of prohibition in 1933 with the passing of the 21st amendment. It ushered in a new boom of liquor producers from large companies, small-batch producers, and even the food industry and its use of alcoholic beverages in restaurants and bars. This also created a […]
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Fond memories of the fall season and holidays typically revolve around the food that is shared amongst family and friends around the dinner table. The smell that fills the air with spices can be truly delightful, especially when your favorite pumpkin pie goes into the oven to begin baking.
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Pasta is a staple in many commercial kitchens. It can be the base of an endless number of dishes. What many people don’t know is that you can make your own pasta with three simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand; eggs, flour, and salt. When you have the right tools, making your own […]
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The smell of pumpkin pie, hearty roasted chicken, and nutmeg spices are in the air! The Fall season is the perfect time to update your kitchen with the best equipment for serving up dinner and desserts for large crowds. To help you with your party and holiday preparations, we’ve put together a list of the […]
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Pancakes are a staple menu item for almost any breakfast-serving restaurant in America and throughout the world. And for good reason. The simple combination of soft battered up pancakes and butter paired with delicious maple syrup is enough to please the tastebuds of any diner. Pancakes have been around for centuries as a favorite staple […]
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The ferocity of hurricanes and weather events like Superstorm Sandy can devastate businesses like restaurants. Profit margins are extremely low in the foodservice industry to begin with, so when you tack on the impact of floodwaters or damaging winds, those effects can put a restaurant underwater, both literally and figuratively.
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