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May 23
Breathe Easier with Ice-O-Matic Top Air Discharge Ice Machines
By Lee Davis, CFSP Like all refrigeration units, ice machines need to breathe. Air drawn into the machine passes over condenser coils and helps to cool the refrigerant. Warm air is exhausted from the machine. If an ice machine is placed too close to a back wall,... May 18
CMA’s New EnergyStar® Front Loading Dishmachine
By Carla Landi CMA’s new EST-FL or EnergyStar® Front-Loader, opens up new dishwashing opportunities for foodservice operations. Now smaller restaurants and fast foodservice markets can have all of the convenience and speed of a commercial upright, without sacrificing a lot of space. CMA’s EnergyStar® Front Loader... May 16
Lakeside’s Mobile Merchandising Multi Daypart Carts
By Carla Landi All day breakfast and convenient snacking opportunities are very popular in a wide variety of foodservice markets. Elementary schools benefit by offering children breakfast at school in a fun and creative way. Colleges and universities are able to cater to students craving snacks on-the-go.... May 11
Lincoln’s Impinger Conveyor Oven – Now VENTLESS
By Lee Davis, CFSP Years ago, I became fascinated with impinger technology when I trained on a Lincoln Impinger oven. We cooked scallop shish-k-bobs quickly and perfectly. I remember watching the skewers of seafood and veggies ride along through the oven on a conveyor belt, while dozens... May 09
New Technology Products from Manitowoc Foodservice
By Lee Davis, CFSP The other day, I attended a very informative online training webinar presented by Joe Nicholson, Product Sales Manager for Ovens at Manitowoc Foodservice. He covered the very latest in new technology cooking products. A few recurring themes were faster cooking times, energy savings,... May 04
G.E.T. BambooServe™ – A More Sustainable Solution
By Lee Davis, CFSP Wood products are among the most sustainable products on earth. Wood can be regrown and recycled. It also decomposes quickly in landfills. As a raw material, bamboo (technically a grass) just might be the most sustainable wood product on Earth due to its... May 02
Oneida Introduces Luzerne Dinnerware to the U.S.
By Carla Landi Oneida’s new Luzerne Dinnerware is a twice-fired luxury brand that comes from Oneida’s Asian factory. Recognizing the desire for this brand in the U.S. is what motivated Oneida to introduce this line to foodservice professionals across the United States. According to Vincent Del-Cid... April 27
Hot Tortillas Just Keep On Coming with Star’s Rolling Tortilla Warmer
By Lee Davis, CFSP At my favorite local take-out burrito shop, the line is always out the door during lunch. As you make your way to the counter inside, the first employee places your choice of white, wheat or gluten free tortilla on an old countertop warmer... April 25