Restaurants, bars, and nightclubs are always looking for menu items that are craveable, easy to scale, and profitable. It’s even better when one item works across dayparts, like brunch service, late-night menus, or weekend specials. Chicken and waffles check all those boxes. The dish blends comfort with creativity, offering operators a flexible canvas that feels […]
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Using energy efficient equipment in your commercial kitchen or restaurant can obviously produce long-term cost savings, but it can also produce short-term gains, as well. For Washington, D.C. owners looking to capitalize on the growing green movement and its associated benefits, researching and applying for energy efficiency rebates such as Energy Star Rebates can be […]
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Is there anything more luxurious or relaxing than outdoor restaurant dining? Customers certainly don’t seem to think so. Eating outside has become far more popular and expected in recent years as diners want to feel a cool breeze as they munch on appetizers or main courses. However, outdoor dining can be a pretty big challenge […]
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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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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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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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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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