APP OF THE MONTHThe old adage, “a watched pot never boils,” seems annoyingly true to foodservice operators who need hot water in a hurry. Chef Liz Gimenez, director of hunger relief at Second Helpings, a community kitchen that prepares and distributes meals free of charge in Indianapolis, has found the answer to this particular problem…
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MORECarpigiani/Ali Group The Magica machine is a self-serve, pump-driven automatic machine that delivers portions from 2- to 6-oz. Unit comes with heat treatment available (for cleaning once every 14 days) and a hopper agitator (for stirring mix to prevent separation). The machine features “Teorema,” Carpigiani’s patented machine performance tracking and communication system that monitors not…
MOREWOODEN PLINTHS Dudson extended its ‘Modus’ range with the introduction of 3 food-safe wooden plinths made from sustainable acacia. Featuring specific well sizes to fit ‘Modus’ ceramic items, the plinths add visual impact to this versatile suite of products. The trays are lightweight for ease of handling and have a lacquered finish for increased durability.…
MOREACCUREX Vari-Flow integrated kitchen ventilation systems modulate exhaust and supply airflows to match cooking demands. Temperature sensors located in the hoods’ capture area respond quickly to load changes. This feature, coupled with a fan-speed turndown of 50% and high efficiency Vari-Green motors, offers total energy savings in terms of electrical, heating and cooling costs. Use…
MOREKEEP WINE FRESHER LONGER This keg wine dispenser has two dedicated temperature zones: one for white wines (45°F) and one for red wines (55°F). Keg wine offers sustainable packaging, and with no corkage or oxidation, keg wine stays fresher longer. An inert gas pumps the wine through the tap and protects the wine from spoiling.…
MOREThe brand new, 6-ft. gas-fired griddle was leaking grease below the griddle surface—not a lot, but enough to cause smoking, carbon build-up and owner angst. The restaurant owner suspected a bad installation and called his regular service agents at Pierce Parts & Service to come out and make the fix. “We began by validating the…
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