The craft cocktail movement has inspired many to become amateur bartenders, going beyond the simple gin and tonic and creating elaborate, carefully concocted drinks. Nowadays, you’re just as likely to have a home bar in your house as you would a home office. If you’re looking to entertain or just want to replicate Don Draper’s […]
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Considered the “most traditional American dessert,” pies are as much a part of American culture as hot dogs and baseball. According to the American Pie Council, the history of pies dates back to the early Romans. The first pie recipe was a goat cheese and honey pie. It wasn’t until the early English settlers that […]
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A food allergy is an immune response or allergic reaction to a naturally occurring protein in any food. While a customer may be allergic to any type of food, there are eight foods that cause 90 percent of all food allergy reactions. These most common allergens are referred to as the Big Eight or Top […]
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For restaurants both large and small, ice is an important, and often necessary component of foodservice. From cooking food to displaying it, we’ve discussed how restaurants use ice in their day-to-day operations. But when it comes time to add an ice maker to a new restaurant or upgrade from an old model, there are a […]
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A restaurant isn’t a restaurant without these things – guests, employees, food, and foodservice equipment. Take one of those components away, and you have no operation. Foodservice equipment is a necessity, but not every restaurant operator can buy the latest combi oven or ice cream maker. Every situation is different. That’s why you should consider […]
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As every caterer knows, there are a lot of moving parts when putting together an event – both literally and figuratively. But what about those weeks when there are two, three, or four events in a single day?
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Washington, D.C.’s Wharf Project is the largest construction project in the United States. The Wharf Project is a combination of residences, restaurants, retailers, and businesses that make up a mile long stretch of the Potomac River waterfront. Each of these restaurants, retailers, and businesses embody their own culture, giving visitors an unforgettable experience.
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It’s that time of year again! To show our new and old customers just how much we appreciate you, we are holding customer appreciation days October 19th and 20th from 8 am to 6 pm! The Alto-Hartley Customer Appreciation Days will be filled with demos and raffles. Be sure to come in and see some […]
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There’s a reason we devote a whole month to pizza. We love it. In fact, 41% of Americans eat pizza at least once a week. Pizza was a $45 billion industry in the United States in 2016 alone. For restaurant or pizzeria operators, knowing the latest pizza trends is as important as knowing how to […]
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Whether you run a convenience store or a chef at a five-star restaurant, you’ve heard of a convection oven. With the infinite number of options available, selecting a convection oven for your needs can seem like a daunting task. Be sure to consider the following when selecting a convection oven for your commercial kitchen.
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