GALLERY: Combi Ovens

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There are more than 20 makers of combi ovens. For the purposes of our Combi Oven Gallery, we are only including models that have been introduced at or after the National Restaurant Association Show 2012. Please note that several manufacturers not included here (see sidebar in this month’s FER Focus) are introducing new models this…

PRODUCTS: March 2014

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APP OF THE MONTH Beer drinkers know there’s nothing more refreshing than a good brew served at the perfect temperature. But different brews actually taste best at different temperatures. “For some beer drinkers, real refreshment begins at a frigid 32°F-38°F. And, while draft macrobrews serve well at that temperature range, many of the popular draft…

FER FOCUS: Building A Better Combi

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As combi ovens gain credibility and acceptance, manufacturers are introducing a slew of new, fourth-generation models.

FER REPORT: Chili’s Lightens The Way

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Brinker Int’l. rolled out LED lighting to 800+ Chili’s restaurants in one year. Here’s how they did it.

FER EXCLUSIVE: Virtual Edge

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In an industry that typically relies on traditional drawings, one architecture firm has ventured into virtual-reality software to show clients their restaurant designs.

GALLERY: Induction

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These companies introduced new induction products after NRA 2012. COOKTEK’S SINAQUA INDUCTION FOOD WELLSSinAqua induction food wells eliminate the need for water and steam without compromising food quality. No need for the plumbing or drainage that accompanies traditional steam tables. Cleanup at shift-end is fast and simple. The food wells maintain holding temps accurately and…

PRODUCTS: February 2014

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APP OF THE MONTHIf your operation is on the smallish side, and private party rooms aren’t possible within your square footage, take a cue from Retro Bistro, a popular French restaurant in Mount Prospect, Ill. Owners Chris and Lorraine Barth came up with a clever way to divide their dining room into separate areas: a…

DESIGN: Class Is In Session

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Denver’s Breckenridge-Wynkoop restaurant group learns launching a concept with an upscale menu, extensive beverage program and stylish artwork pays off.

DESIGN: LinkedIn’s View To A Thrill

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Low-profile kitchen equipment plus a few design tricks were the key to creating a totally open, flexible kitchen and servery at LinkedIn’s new corporate offices in Sunnyvale, Calif.