Friday, April 22 is Earth day! Though we encourage everyone to be eco-friendly year round, April is a great time to jump start your sustainability practice. Maybe it’s because the hint of spring is finally starting to become real, or that we’re no longer in the dark come 5pm, but …
Read More »Commonly Asked Questions: Ignition, DIY & Temperatures
Here at Tundra Restaurant Supply, many of us on the team have worked in the restaurant industry as servers, chefs and even service technicians in our previous lives. That’s why you know that when you call us or contact us online, you’re speaking to someone who is knowledgeable about the …
Read More »Don’t Miss the Earth Week Promotion with Eco-Products!
When you shop Eco-Products for the week of Earth Day (April 22, 2016), we’ll donate 10% of the proceeds to the Growe Foundation. Eco-Products has long been the leader of sustainable disposables. Every product that Eco-Products makes falls into two categories: it’s either made of renewable resources like corn, sugarcane or plant …
Read More »Contaminated Ice
I’ll give you fair warning, talking about contaminated ice isn’t a pretty subject. There’s a reason why health inspectors check for microbial contamination in your ice bin on each visit. Between the risk of bacteria, mold and even blood (yes, blood), the ice you’re serving to guests is not only …
Read More »Expensive Ingredient Swaps
Don’t sacrifice flavor for extra change. Here are easy substitutions you can make in your dish without breaking the bank.
Read More »Welcome to the Hamilton Beach Commercial Tempest Bar Blender Giveaway
Warmer temperatures and longer days mean one thing—summer is right around the corner. Nothing pairs better with the season than cold, blended margaritas, smoothies and salsas. This month, we want to help your bar get ready. From now until the 21st, you’ll have the chance to win a Temptest Bar Blender …
Read More »[Buying Guide] Disposables Dinnerware 101
You’ve probably used disposables throughout most of your life, from school lunches, to backyard BBQs, to doggie bag leftovers after eating out at a restaurant. Single-use disposables are used both for convenience (throw away instead of clean? score!) but also to prevent the spread of diseases for businesses who lack …
Read More »What Does FDA’s Menu Labeling Enforcement Mean for You?
Required as part of the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, any chains that sell restaurant-style food (which could also include movie theatres, bowling alleys, amusement parks, delis and grocery stores) would have to publish calorie counts on menus. The objective of these efforts, of course, is to give …
Read More »Sharp Commercial Microwave Giveaway
The Sharp R-21LCF 1000 Watt Medium-Duty Commercial Microwave is built to last – inside and out. At 20 ½ inches wide, 16 inches deep, and only 12 1/8 inches high, the R-21LCF is ideal for small kitchens, concession stands, food trucks, break rooms, or any cooking space where real estate is …
Read More »[Buying Guide] Food Safety 101
In the wake of recent outbreaks, practicing food safety is more important than ever. Of course no one ever wants to fall victim to scandal, which not only puts guests at risk, but could cause irreparable damage to your restaurant and reputation. Unfortunately there is no surefire way to completely remove contaminants in …
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