As we discussed before, making health inspectors happy is accomplished by fulfilling a complete checklist of considerations. According to Alexandra, Virginia Environmental Health Technical Specialist, Michele Howard, a lack of managerial control is the number one issue restaurants face in the Washington, D.C. area. If personnel, labor, and oversight are import issues, then the process […]
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Thanksgiving is the one true American holiday that was built around food. From the first Thanksgiving feast to the one you’re holding in your Virginia, Maryland, or Washington, D.C. dining room, it’s an opportunity for us to be thankful for our friends and family while enjoying some creative time in the kitchen, whether it’s a […]
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According to a study by Convenience Store Decisions, pepperoni is by far America’s favorite pizza topping. In fact, close to ¼ of a billion pounds are consumed on pizzas annually. (Yes, that’s billion with a “b.”) Pepperoni is consumed on approximately 36 percent of all pizzas that are ordered. But what is pepperoni, and why […]
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It’s hard to find somebody who doesn’t like pizza. In fact, one out of every eight people in the United States consumes pizza on any given day according to a report from a USDA study released in 2014. Even crazier, for kids, 58 percent of pizza consumption is for lunch, snacking, and yes, even breakfast. […]
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Health inspectors see a variety of food-related issues every day. Many of the problems they find in Washington, D.C. foodservice operations are repeat offenses that keep happening over and over again, despite the fact that no foodservice operator wants to make customers sick. Usually, an operation just doesn’t see or have time to see the […]
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Are you a home foodie in Alexandria or Del Ray, Virginia? Do you run your home kitchen like a Washington, D.C. restaurant? Maybe you wish your Maryland dining room was stocked with commercial kitchen equipment to make it look like for favorite seafood restaurant? If any of these are true, you might be a great […]
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When buying a commercial gas range oven for your Washington, D.C., restaurant, there are a few important factors to consider. Since each foodservice establishment is different in terms of size, volume, and applications needed for a successful menu, everything should be considered as it relates to the features and benefits of the oven itself. Let’s […]
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People are passionate about their beers. Whether it’s a light beer after work or a flavorful import over dinner, there are best practices that bars and restaurants should always consider when serving up a draught. One of those techniques is a properly treated beer glass. Beer glass rinsers have been popular in the bars and […]
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Whether you’re an up-and-coming quick serve restaurant in Virginia or Maryland, or an upscale cocktail bar in Georgetown, finding the right kind of ice can be pivotal to the success of your foodservice establishment. As a leading supplier of ice-making equipment in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., we’ve assembled a convenient look at these different […]
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Visit the Alto-Hartley showroom for convenient foodservice solutions. Alto-Hartley has assembled a wide range of foodservices solutions, all conveniently located under a single roof in Alexandria, Virginia. If your foodservice operation is in Virginia, Maryland, or the greater metro Washington, D.C. area, stop by and let us help.
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