Labor costs are one of the largest expenses facing restaurants today. Even with a proposed $15 minimum wage set aside, the cost to attract, hire and retain a good workforce costs a lot of time and money—all of these things made tougher of course, when there’s a limited pool of …

It wasn’t long ago that an employee of the Westin Peachtree Plaza was found dead inside of a walk-in freezer in Atlanta, GA. These tragic stories are a grim reminder of why many businesses develop safety procedures in the first place. However over time it seems we naturally become desensitized …

You did it! The “10 solid days of Saturdays” are over. So how do you feel? If the answer is exhausted, don’t fret, you’re not alone. Between tackling Valentine’s Day and Denver Restaurant Week back-to-back, you might be feeling a bit frayed at both ends. Here are our suggestions to …

Being in the middle of Denver Restaurant Week might feel a bit surreal. Most of the time you might be wondering when the light at the end of the tunnel will appear. Hopefully our tips leading up to Denver Restaurant Week helped you feel prepared to tackle these “10 Saturdays in a …

Larkburger is challenging the notion that “fast casual” and the “culinary arts” are mutually exclusive. Though you won’t find any combo meals at Larkburger, you will find a menu that’s entirely gluten free (made possible with substitutions like gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps), a selection of all-natural burgers, salads and …

At No Kid Hungry, The adage is true, “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” There’s something to be said about teaching a man, woman, and even a child, the power to cook. …

Restaurant Week has become a beloved tradition in several cities across the nation. Here at Tundra Restaurant Supply, we’re proud partners of the upcoming Denver Restaurant Week. Diners will have the opportunity to enjoy prix fixe menus at leading restaurants in the Denver Metro area for $25, $35 or $45 …

Like me, you’ve probably heard of Meals on Wheels, but your knowledge of the organization ends there. It’s not for lack of caring or empathy, but simply as President and CEO of Meals on Wheels in Boulder Francea Phillips says, “You don’t know about us until you need us.” Serving …

Creating a Chef Cooking Class Series Whether you love or hate our era of the “celebrity chef,” one thing’s for certain, it’s good for business. But you don’t need to be a national celebrity to capitalize on your chef status—your patrons are already fans of yours! So capitalize on this …

Zero Waste Is Not Waste Management – It Is Resource Management (Source: Eco-Cycle) A bit of a misnomer, “Zero Waste” doesn’t just involve diverting as much organic and solid waste out of landfills and back into reusable materials. Eco-Cycle defines Zero Waste as “redesigning our entire cycle of resource extraction, …