Foodservice Equipment & Supplies articles from April 2003

Foodservice Equipment & Supplies archives from April 2003

A time for excellence. (editor's perspective).(Editorial)
April 1, 2003... As this is being written, U.S. ordinance is slamming into downtown Baghdad and spearhead infantry elements are engaging Iraqi troops on the ground, signaling the intensifying opening volley in our declared war to remove the regime of Saddam...

An old world success in the windy city. (news & events).(Chicago's Julius Meinl Care)(Restaurant Review)
April 1, 2003... Most European coffee lovers are familiar with the brand name of Julius Meinl, a "kaffeehaus" success story that has been supplying Viennese medium-roast coffees to leading cafes throughout Central Europe for 140 years. Steve Farley and Mike...

Brain Food Court wins FE&S Facility Design Award. (news & events).(Museum of Science and Industry)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... FE&S has selected the Brain Food Court at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago as the winner of its 2003 Facility Design Project of the Year. The award will be presented during the 2nd annual FE&S State of the Industry Conference,...

FE&S presents 2nd State of the Industry Conference. (news & events).(Foodservice Equipment & Supplies)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Foodservice Equipment & Supplies, in cooperation with Technomic Inc., will present its 2nd annual FE&S State of the Equipment and Supplies Industry Conference, April 21-22, at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Chicago. The conference will offer...

IFMA selects Silver Plate Award winners. (news & events).(International Foodservice Manufacturers Association )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... IFMA has announced the winners of its annual Silver Plate Awards for 2003. They include, by category: * Independent Restaurants: Bert Cutino, co-founder and chief operating officer of The Sardine Factory restaurant in Monterey, Calif....

Top achievers named by FE&S. (news & events).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Steve Tucker and George Zawacki have been selected as two of FE&S magazine's Top Achievers for 2003. Tucker, president of M. Tucker Co. in Harrison, N.J., is the winner in the Dealer category, while George Zawacki, FCSI/CFSP, senior...

Technomic Inc. launches chain studies. (news & events).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Chicago-based Technomic Inc. said it is initiating several new studies in an effort to assist major chain restaurant organizations in achieving sales growth, Business Wire has reported. The first release, "Improving Same-Store-Sales," is...

Effective coordination determines project success. (consultant's viewpoint).
April 1, 2003... I have been involved with many types of foodservice projects, large and small, simple and complicated. One factor has chiefly determined the success or failure of those projects--the ability of the project team to work together effectively. You...

Distribution Giants 2003.
April 1, 2003... Stocked with exclusive, newly gathered information on our top 100 traditional dealers' size and structure, key achievements, challenges and objectives, as well as up-to-date sales figures, the 2003 Distribution Giants report details distributor...

Crossroads Cafe at Conemaugh Health System. (facility design: project of the month).(Johnstown PA hospital food services)
April 1, 2003... Display cooking equipment and supplies, prep tables, refrigerated cases, hot and cold wells and a touch-screen computer-based menu ordering system have been installed in this medical center's new dining facility to ensure quick service and high...

Defining the value of shelving: though not the easiest item to sell on features and benefits, this month's tips should help sales personnel sell shelving units according to the value they create. (product sales tips).
April 1, 2003... Shelving throughout a commercial foodservice establishment helps to define the operation. It makes physical workforce safety happen (if done properly) and, equally importantly, helps make food safety happen. And oh, yes... it holds up food,...

Mark Kline: N. Wasserstrom & Sons Inc., Columbus, Ohio. (DSR of the month).(distributor sales representative)
April 1, 2003... Mark Kline of N. Wasserstrom & Sons Inc. in Columbus, Ohio--FE&S' DSR of the Month for April--has gotten where he is in the industry by working hard, listening to his customers and learning from his dad. "I like to think that customer...

Ground Round Grill & Bar: this fast-growing chain's evolving prototype restaurant has been equipped to maximize efficiency for the production of an extensive, moderately priced, casual-dining menu. (chain profile).(Ground Round Restaurants Inc.)
April 1, 2003... On any given day, Ground Round customers, who span the age spectrum from toddlers to seniors, can select from some 100 menu items. Offered in the chain's 143 restaurants located in 20 states are flavor-rich choices ranging from quesadillas,...

FE&S State of the Industry conference.(Foodservice Equipment & Supplies magazine)
April 1, 2003... April 21-22, 2003 * The Ritz-Carlton * Chicago 2003 Dealer of the Year Award The 2003 FE&S Dealer of the Year Award will be presented at a black-tie dinner held in conjunction with the conference. This year's winner, Tri-Mark...

Displaying the goods: to create that perfect deli sandwich or to satisfy a customer's craving for a beloved ethnic deli specialty, operators require various equipment packages to pile it on and pull it all together. (Deli Sandwich Prep).(Arties's in New York City)
April 1, 2003... The ever-popular deli, where customers can get made-to-order sandwiches and all kinds of prepared foods for anything from a quick lunch to food for a huge catered affair, seems to resist all food trends. Those seeking classic ethnic flavors...

Eagle Group. (products).(cafeteria serving units)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... The Director's Choice modular cafeteria serving units from Eagle feature a line of optional accessories that, according to the maker, offers both flexibility and utility. Included are single- and double-tier sneeze guards, stainless-steel rear...

Tablecraft Products Co. (products).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... According to the maker, Tablecraft's KenKut II[TM] dispenser for plastic film and foil is designed to reduce injuries related to exposed blades. Available for 12", 18" and 24" rolls, the unit is dishwasher-safe, wall-mountable with suction-cup...

Garland/The Garland Group, An Enodis Co. (products).
April 1, 2003... The Moisture+ oven from Garland is designed to serve as a convection oven, a humidified bake oven and a humidified cook-and-hold oven. Features include the Moisture Charge Accelerator that, according to the maker, provides the right amount of...

Hatco Corp. (products).
April 1, 2003... The Toast-Qwik[R] toaster from Hatco is designed for quick toasting of thick bagels and buns and, according to the maker, can toast up to 800 slices per hour. Model TQ-800HBA features front- or rear-rack discharge, electronic controls, a...

Vulcan-Hart Co. (products).(gas fryers)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... The GR series of solid-state and computer-controlled gas fryers from Vulcan-Hart now sports new controls displayed on a flat touch-pad panel that, according to the maker, is easy to clean. In addition, the models also feature 10 programmable...

Hobart Corp. (products).
April 1, 2003... UL-listed and NSF-certified, the Edge slicer from Hobart is designed for the low-volume end-user. Features include a 1/3-hp knife-drive motor, a permanently mounted ring guard, a removable product deflector, a top-mounted Borazon stone...

Groen, A DI Foodservice Co. (products).
April 1, 2003... The custom sandwich steamer from Groen is designed to heat and refresh sandwiches without loss of moisture. Features include a stainless-steel cabinet, a removable steamer insert and sandwich trays that, according to the maker, can be easily...

Univex Corp. (products).
April 1, 2003... The Bizerba vertical slicer from Univex is designed to slice large cuts of raw meat, prosciutto or deli products with ease. Model VS12F-P includes a clamping carriage, a 13.8" high-carbon steel blade and an anodized aluminum surface. According...

Lainox, An Ali Group Co. (products).
April 1, 2003... According to the maker, the Model VE105X combi oven/steamer from Lainox offers direct steam cooking with hot air convection for baking, retherming and steaming. Pictured stacked on the ZX105 blast chiller/freezer, the unit can accommodate five...

Admiral Craft Equipment Carp. (products).
April 1, 2003... Designed for easy cleaning, Adcraft insulated beverage servers feature a stainless-steel liner with a non-stick coating that, according to the maker, resists the stains and odor of coffee and tea. The units are available in three standard...

Bakers Pride Oven Co. Inc. (products).
April 1, 2003... The EP-EB-ER series of electric bakery deck ovens from Bakers Pride is designed for baking, roasting and all-purpose use. The units offer operator-controlled top and bottom heat and, according to the maker, can be stacked three high. Features...

DayMark Food Safety Systems. (products).
April 1, 2003... (not pictured) According to the maker, DayMark's thermal printers are available in a choice of two models and offer institutional end-users the opportunity to create adhesive labels that fit their specific needs. Label choices include...

Server Products. (products).
April 1, 2003... NSF-approved and impact- and scratch-resistant, Server's clear plastic lid assembly offers injection molded polycarbonate construction and is designed to snap into place on any of the maker's plastic fountain jars. The lid is dishwasher-safe...

Hoshizaki America Inc. (products).
April 1, 2003... Featuring LED technology, the new DCM series OptiServe[TM] icemaker/dispenser from Hoshizaki is designed to dispense cubelet-style ice without the use of buttons or levers. According to the maker, the unit produces up to 545 lbs. of ice per day...

Champion Industries Inc. (products).
April 1, 2003... The Model 44KB rack-conveyor dishwasher from Champion is designed for fully automatic operation and, according to the maker, offers stainless-steel construction for durability. Features include a door-activated drain closure, top-mounted...

Kolpak Walk-Ins, Manitowoc Foodservice Group. (products).
April 1, 2003... Offering an ergonomically designed handle, Kolpak's walk-ins feature top and bottom door caps as standard. Options include fluorescent lighting that's available as ceiling-or wall-mount, and new controllers that, according to the maker, can...

Advance Tabco. (products).
April 1, 2003... According to the maker, Advance Tabco's double over-shelves are fully adjustable, feature a 6" offset and heavy-gauge stainless-steel construction, and come complete with table-mounting hardware and four stainless-steel posts. The CDS series is...

CookTek Inc. (products).
April 1, 2003... The Vapor Vent[TM] delivery bag is constructed of 100% nylon material and is designed to be used in conjunction with CookTek's FlashPak[TM] pizza thermal delivery system. According to the maker, the unit can maintain three 14" pizzas above...

Walco Stainless. (products).
April 1, 2003... Designed to coordinate with Walco's Royal Danish Collection and 2000[TM] chafer line, the new Royal Danish II[TM] coffee urn offers construction of heavy-gauge 18/8 stainless and a 3-gal., 50-cup capacity. According to the maker, the unit...

Cres Cor. (products).
April 1, 2003... (not pictured) The new Cres Cor HoldTemp line of stackable insulated food transport cabinets and hot/cold food-pan containers is designed to hold hot or cold foods a minimum of four hours with no more than a one-degree temperature drop per hour...

Culture of blame. (parting shot).(takes responsibility for your actions)
April 1, 2003... Why must people always make excuses? No one takes responsibility for their actions today. You see examples of this every day. The need to justify bad decisions has become an epidemic infecting our children, co-workers, employees, bosses,...