Summary – Countertop warmers keep pre-cooked foods warm. In this Tech Talk, learn how to replace all 4 components that could fail in your countertop warmer. Critical Note – Never run the warmer without water! For best results, use the model and serial number on your warmer to identify the right …
Read More »How to Remove Hot Used Fryer Oil Safely
A commercial deep fryer is a vital piece of restaurant equipment in any kitchen. But as anyone who has worked in a commercial kitchen knows, they can also be high maintenance when it comes to cleaning. Changing the heating oil is a constant chore, especially in higher volume establishments, and …
Read More »Choosing Stick Mixers For Your Commercial Kitchen
A stick mixer is a hand-held, electronically powered device that allows chefs to mix large amounts of sauces, soups, and stews during preparation and cooking. The motor connects to a long shaft with an attachment on the end that rotates at a high speed, making large-scale mixing projects manageable in …
Read More »NRA Announces 2009 Kitchen Innovations Awards
The National Restaurant Association (NRA) has announced the 2009 winners of their annual Kitchen Innovations award, which recognizes cutting edge advancements in improving the efficiency of commercial kitchen appliances and tools. Some highlights from this year’s list include: Advanced Composite Materials’ Silar Microwave Flatstone. This composite ceramic insert is designed …
Read More »Not All Slicers Are Created Equal: How To Tell The Difference & What You Should Buy
A commercial slicer can quickly turn many of the products in your walk in into uniform, perfectly sliced pieces ready to serve, making your staff’s job very easy and improving the efficiency of your operation. Slicers are usually used to cut meats, cheese, and eggs, among other things. A commercial …
Read More »Wire Shelving: What You Should Use Where In Your Restaurant
Restaurants always have a large amount of inventory to deal with. Figuring out where to store this inventory while it awaits its turn on the cooking line can be a major headache. One of your primary weapons in the storage battle is wire shelving. Shelving units can be built to …
Read More »Is Your Restaurant Truly Family Friendly?
According to a recent survey by the National Restaurant Association (NRA), 75% of restaurants offer a children’s menu and another 6.25% are considering offering one. Most restaurants understand the need to cater to young families and accommodate them in every way possible. But is your restaurant really making your youngest …
Read More »Commercial Dishwasher: High Temp vs. Low Temp & How To Size A New Unit
Are you a high temp person or a low temp person? It seems like most restaurants have either one type of commercial dishwasher or the other, and the owner/manager is a big believer in one or the other, with very little crossover between the two. No matter which side you …
Read More »Commercial Reach In Refrigerators: Know What To Buy
Commercial Reach In Refrigerator Buying Guide Commercial reach in refrigerators are generally used in restaurants for short term food and ingredient storage, as opposed to large walk-ins that store bulk items long term. The commercial reach in refrigerators available through eTundra.com are built for heavy duty use and have a …
Read More »Is Your Restaurant’s Commercial Dish Machine Efficient?
Commercial dishwashers are energy hogs, pure and simple. There’s no way to get around it, and the best you can do is try to mitigate the costs associated with dishwashing by employing a few effective strategies. Wash full racks only. It’s so obvious it almost seems dumb to say, but …
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