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COOKING EQUIPMENT
Smoker Smarts: Specifying Traditional, Dedicated Smokers
With its tender texture and smoky flavor, barbecue has been an American favorite for decades. But during the pandemic, some found an added benefit: It holds up well for takeout.
OPEN VS. PRESSURE FRYING: CHEF GREGG KEEPS IT REAL
A COMMON DEBATE: OPEN VS. PRESSURE FRYING There is almost nothing more rewarding than taking a restaurant concept from ideation to fruition. As a chef, helping operators navigate this journey…
The Limitless Possibilities of a Chicken Menu
One big reason chicken is so popular is that there are so many ways to prepare it. Whole roasted… 8-piece fried… wings, tenders, thighs… and that’s just the bird. Breadings, seasonings and cooking…
Conveyor Ovens Roll Forward
Leave it and retrieve it. That’s how one manufacturer describes the simplicity of cooking with a conveyor oven.
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REFRIGERATION & ICE MACHINES
5 Ways To Reduce Energy Use
Saving energy and water can help boost the bottom line and protect the environment. Investing in energy-efficient equipment marks one place to reduce energy consumption. Energy-efficient equipment also can help…
6 Ways You May Be Neglecting Your Ice Machine Maintenance
You probably don’t often think about the machine that makes your ice. But ice machines help food service operations accomplish many essential tasks, from making beverages refreshingly cold to holding…
Take Your Pick: Modern Prep Tables
With so many choices, it’s hard to not find an ideal refrigerated prep table.
Holding Up To The Heat: Making Sure Your Refrigeration Equipment Is Ready For Summer
Refrigeration equipment works hard but even more so during the summer. The extra heat makes it more difficult to maintain a consistent temperature and increases risk of breakdowns and product…
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SERVING COUNTER EQUIPMENT
Why Choosing the Right Serving Line is Good Business
While aesthetics and functionality are always top of mind when considering a new serving line solution, it’s important that operators…
FURNISHINGS & DECOR
DIY Fix: Adjust Food Shields
If your facility boasts convertible food shields, and needs to shift from self-service to full-service to increase safety as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, follow these general steps.
SMALLWARES & TABLETOP
Product Spotlight: A Refreshing Batch of Beverage Service Companions
From glassware to syrup dispensers, check out the latest beverage service companions from smallwares and tabletop makers.
VENTILATION
Air Now: Explore the Latest Happenings With CKV Systems
There was a time when working in the kitchen meant you were stuck in a noisy, hot, sticky environment, sometimes…
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WAREWASHING & SCRAPPING
Powered Sinks Take Care of the Dirty Work
Powered sinks let employees focus on other tasks besides hand-scrubbing pots and pans.
A Step-by-Step Guide on How To Choose a Door-Type Dishmachine
Energy Star Version 3.0 pushes door-type dishmachines to the next level of efficiency.
How To Specify a Three-Compartment Sink
Study materials, construction and bowl sizes when specifying an off-the-shelf three-compartment sink.
How a Keen Eye Helped Fix a Flight-Type Dishmachine
Watching how people use equipment can help you diagnose an issue.
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STORAGE & CARTS
1 Product, 4 Ways: Carts
Today’s carts for foodservice meet the needs of operators during the pandemic and beyond.
How to Find a Mobile Bar Cart That Fits Your Needs, Style and Budget
Mobile bar carts may help you meet the phased reopening requirements by moving your patrons outdoors or further apart.
My Equipment Wishlist: Hot-Cold Pickup Shelves
For a growing number of customers, the perfect restaurant experience is walking through the door, breezing past the line, finding a bag with their name on it and walking out—without ever speaking to a human.
WARMING & HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT
Sizing Up Visual Modular Holding Cabinets
Drive-thru ordering has surged during the pandemic as more consumers opt to dine off-premise and turn to the convenient and…
BEVERAGE EQUIPMENT
1 Product, 4 Ways: Direct-Draw Systems
FER compares direct-draw beer dispensers manufactured by Beverage-Air, Glastender, Perlick and Hoshizaki.
CUSTOMER-FACING TECHNOLOGY
5 Key Areas to Help Manage Your Online Ordering Boom
Many foodservice operations watched online ordering grow their revenue during the past few years. However, during the pandemic, online ordering…
WASTE MANAGEMENT & JANITORIAL
Understanding UV Light
For years, ultraviolet light has been integrated into foodservice equipment. Now its getting a second look as a tool for fighting COVID-19.
FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT
1 Product, 4 Ways: Sizing Up Floor Mixers
If you’re in the market for a floor mixer, you likely already know all about the high-capacity perks, but these machines surely aren’t one-size-fits-all.
Mixing it Up—What to Look for in a Countertop Mixer
The countertop mixer is the Swiss Army knife of the kitchen—small but mighty, with the power to perform various functions.
Selecting Pizza Pans? Here’s What You Need To Know
With so many varieties of pizza pans, here’s how to select the one that will provide the optimal bake.
Benefits of a Connected Kitchen
Gone are the days when we believed household appliances could only talk to each other and act on their own in science fiction movies. In fact, “In other industries, such…
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