You can’t work at a restaurant supply company and not be well acquainted with the products you sell. We love to cook, but more importantly, we love to eat. And when you’re presented with an invitation to Restaurant Wars, you accept! Hosted at Mile High Station in Denver, Colorado, my …

Restaurant Wars is probably one of the most anticipated episodes of any season of Top Chef. In Restaurant Wars, chefs are tasked with creating a full restaurant concept all within a 24-48 hour period. Projects that take years to accomplish in the real world are given a tight timeline, forcing …

It’s a shame to hear about the inexcusable sexual assault allegations recently hitting the news. But it’s even more of a shame that a lot of people already knew about it and simply let it continue. Sadly for many, the news of these transgressions was not surprising, nor was it specific to …

Few things are worse than cooking a beautiful dish only to have it overcooked and dried out because of a heat lamp or strip heater. Because of this reason, strip heaters can sometimes get a bad rap. But in reality, strip heaters do an excellent job at keeping your food …

As a chef, you’ve encountered more than you share of dietary restrictions. Whether for medical reasons or just another fad diet, being aware of diner preferences and restrictions is key to a happy customer (and repeat business). The latest trend to hit the market is the keto diet. The main …

Seems like all we talk about are millennials these days. From what they’re wearing, to what they’re buying and even how they’re buying it, everyone has an opinion about millennials. Within the foodservice industry, it’s the “millennial work ethic” that has everyone talking. Determined to find out whether there’s a …

Millennials are a hot topic nowadays, and the restaurant industry is not immune. I’ve heard plenty of stories from chefs and GMs complaining about the millennial work ethic—and conversely, millennials who are choosing not to work at places where they don’t feel valued (nobody likes to be treated poorly). So …

Top Chef finally came to Denver, and shared with the rest of the world what locals have known for some time: we are not just a meat and potatoes town anymore. If you’re like me, you’ve watched every season of the show and you’ve often dreamed of participating in one …

Should Santa visit restaurants? If you own a restaurant you have a decision to make that might be guided by your own childhood experience. As a child you might have fond, or not-so-fond memories of the man in the white beard. I myself, once saw a picture of Santa with …

Don’t miss your chance to win an 8-quart mixer from KitchenAid Commercial! Its generous bowl capacity lets you whip up thicker batters, bigger batches and more challenging recipes with ease! Plus, commercial-grade means you’ll get a powerful 1.3HP motor that’ll tackle more than 8 pounds of dough. Compatible with more …

Shopping for others during the holidays can be a real nightmare—particularly when you don’t know what to get someone. Do you have friends or family who love to cook, but you don’t? If you Google “gifts for cooks” you might stumble upon useless kitchen gadgets that are more shelf ornaments …

As a restaurant owner, you already know that word-of-mouth is one of the most effective forms of marketing out there. Consider local SEO an extension of your word-of-mouth marketing, online. That said, many restaurants lack an SEO plan, let alone a local SEO plan when it comes to their marketing …

Take a moment and think about one of your favorite places to eat, or your favorite place to shop…and now, think about your favorite airline and why you like to fly with them. If you think I’m setting you up for something—you’re right, I am. I’m willing to bet that …

Having a good company culture is one of those things that most people would agree is important, but very few put into practice. As costs increase and the labor pool thins further, establishing and maintaining a strong company culture is important not just for securing customers, but also securing and …

Many of us remember school meals growing up, and while not all are bad, an overwhelming majority of them unfortunately are. So what happened? Because schools work within tight budgets to feed students, many of them believe they have no choice other than to adopt a “heat and serve” mentality …