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 »You Made WHAT In Your Waring Blender?
As you learned in The Waring Way, Waring has been making blenders since the early 1940s. Waring Commercial has done an excellent job with design innovations and I want to talk a little about the Waring 64 oz X-Treme Hi-Power Blender . With a 3.5 HP motor and variable speed …
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 »Commonly Asked Questions: Testing Your Thermostat, Inconsistent Pilot Lights & more
Service calls aren’t cheap, particularly when you absolutely need a technician to assist you. But instead of being on the hook for the cost of both parts and labor, try sourcing the part yourself from Tundra Restaurant Supply’s 22,500+ parts selection. You’ll find that accurately deducing the problem yourself, and …
Read More »Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire
Cooking comes with inherent risks. One of the biggest risks facing commercial kitchens? Fires. Even the cleanest, most well-ordered kitchens have equipment like deep fryers, stoves with open flames, charcoal ovens, electrical panels, greasy rags, and exhaust ducts, all of which can start a kitchen fire if proper precautions aren’t …
Read More »Saving Energy with Turbo Air Refrigeration
As a leading manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment, Turbo Air sets the standard for producing high quality, energy efficient units like commercial freezers, commercial fridges, bar refrigeration, and merchandisers. Turbo Air is an Energy Star Partner, meaning it has committed to tracking its energy performance and then developing ways to …
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 …
Read More »How to Be a Delightful Diner
Being courteous goes a long way when you’re looking for good service.
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