No questions about it, people eat with their eyes.  Once a plate is sat down in front of a guest they have already passed judgment on how that food is going to taste.  They look at the plating, they look at how the food is arranged, and they look at …

How many times as a kid did you hear your mom yell, “Get what you need and shut the fridge door already!”  Well, turns out that mom was right, studies have showed that refrigerator door openings account for 7% of fridge energy use.  Now, think of that number with a …

Picture this, it’s right before dinner rush and something breaks in the kitchen. Unfortunately, it’s not the time to run out to get the part needed to make the repair, and improvising is all-to-often the go to quick fix that stands in as the substitute. Whether it’s pliers to turn …

Keeping with the spirit of our values in giving back, Tundra’s Culture Crew is putting together a donation drive for next month. This time, we’ll be taking donations on behalf of the Boulder Safehouse Outreach Center, an organization dedicated to offering support and services to those impacted by domestic or …

Choosing glassware that compliments your business is key. Glassware can set the mood for your dining room, bar and at home entertaining requirements. Choosing glassware that best suits your beverage needs is important to your dining guests. TundraFMP offers glassware in a variety of styles and options including: high-ball glasses, …

Confused about the massive amount of plug and receptacle connector combinations? No need to fear, I’ve got you covered! The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has assigned labels to the vast number of configurations.  The reason for so many different types is to prevent the wrong combinations of electrical systems …

It’s officially summer and with the season comes extra reason to re-evaluate just how clean your commercial ice machine really is. You can plan on sun-cooked-patrons filling their drinks with ice during the summer months, but nothing ruins that refreshing beverage like dirty ice from an over seasoned machine. Have …

When I started doing research on the Suspended Coffee Movement I expected to find a lot of information on restaurants and people working together to support those in need, but what I actually found was that this movement has its flaws that causes many restaurants to turn their cheek the …

For any of you that aren’t up to date on Amy’s Baking Company, it’s basically the most amazing non-news story that’s happened in the last month. It’s highly entertaining and a bit unbelievable… Situated in Scottsdale, AZ, there is a food service establishment so far down the tubes that even …

One of the most common missed cleaning spots in a restaurant kitchen is underneath (and behind) large kitchen equipment, but this is also one area that the health inspector is guaranteed to check.  And we understand, cleaning under these large appliances is a pain: mop strings get stuck in the …

Printing your menus may be the final step, but don’t let it be an afterthought. Once you’ve invested in a branded design that’s engineered for success, you’ll want to see that quality carried through to the finished product. Visually appealing menus generate more sales, so follow these simple tips to …

I put this article off for almost a month because I couldn’t think of a fun, exciting way to present beverage dispensers. They are basic pieces of equipment with one purpose – dispensing refreshing and tasty beverages. But after digging and digging through search results I found this fun article …

In the kitchen some pieces of equipment are essential and a set of good knives is one of them. Using the proper tool for the job will help achieve the best results, allowing you to quickly and efficiently accomplish everything from peeling and slicing to chopping and mincing. Learn more …

Chef Hegsted has been hard at work with VP of Tundra Design Group, Jeff Katz, finalizing the design of his dream restaurant, Wood Smoke. Below is the initial blueprint released at the beginning of the May. As you can imagine there are many specifics that go into designing a restaurant …

It’s funny how intimidating it can seem to add a little presentation to a dish, which is why the majority of us plop our meals on a plate when we’re at home and totally leave plating décor to the wayside.  But what may look like takes hours to complete, is …