Cuba Cracks Down On Operators Who Don’t Use Government Suppliers

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Havana’s city government has temporarily suspended issuing licenses for new private restaurants in the Cuban capital and warned those already in operation to obey tough regulations to avoid closure or tough fines. Since President Raul Castro loosened restrictions on small businesses six years ago, there has been a boom in the growth of private restaurants,…

Smallwares & Tabletop: The Future Is Now!

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Gorgeous servingware collections; a pair of wildly different buffet display systems; a heavy-duty griddle rail; and a super-effective handheld citrus juicer are just a few of the 12 new products that achieved the winners’ circle in FER’s 2016 Smallwares & Tabletop Competition.

Smart Smallwares

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Five innovative, effective products earned top honors in FER’s 2016 Smallwares Competition: a double-action citrus juicer, an ice cream spade with heft, a multiuse kitchen timer, a pair of product-centric chiller containers and a universal griddle rail.

Terrific Tabletops

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Eye-catching copper barware, an elegant whiskey-tasting set, china-like melamine platters, a graphics-wrapped serving tray, a deep blue pottery collection and not one but two show-stopping buffet display systems comprised the seven winners in FER’s 2016 Tabletop Competition.

Shop Smart

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Launching a concept, unveiling a redesign or simply motivated to change up your table setting? Three leading tabletop sales consultants share top mistakes to avoid when it comes to purchasing tabletop items.

Induction Seduction

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Precise control, ease of cleaning and consistent results are convincing more operators to specify induction ranges. Here’s what to look for.

A Pivotal Design Solution

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Pita Pit USA’s new proto features a “reversible” make-line that allows owners to swap two different equipment stations from back to front, depending on demand.

Slicer Maintenance 101

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When it comes to quickly and accurately cutting meats and cheeses, there’s no better tool than a slicer. By avoiding common end-user mistakes, properly cleaning the unit and following safety guidelines, you can continue to rely on your slicer for product consistency and labor savings.

New York State Of Mind

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HX: The Hotel Experience, set for mid-November, delivers exhibitors and sessions relevant to the foodservice equipment and supply specifier.

PRODUCTS: November 2016

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O&H Danish Bakery, Racine, Wis., relies on Grind2Energy by InSinkErator/Emerson to turn food waste at its bakery center into energy.