Foodservice Equipment & Supplies articles from February 2009

Foodservice Equipment & Supplies archives from February 2009

Staying Up in Down Times: Change Now or Be Eaten.(management of restaurants )
February 1, 2009... Karen Malody Principal Culinary Options Seattle It may feel like a time to reduce costs via an assortment of low-road solution paths: haphazardly laying off servers, buying cheaper ingredients or simply changing hours of operation without...

Richard Vaiea.(Interview)
February 1, 2009... By Lisa White, Contributing Editor Beltram Foodservice Group, Columbia, S.C. After he graduated from college with an engineering degree, Richard Vaiea was approached by many headhunters. Along with stellar grades, an engaging...

Bon Appetit at the Bistro.
February 1, 2009... By Amelia Levin, Sr. Associate Editor A central bar, lively dining room space and other traditional design elements continue to define the modern bistro or brasserie in America, regardless if the menu's authentic French or not. In the...

Measure Twice, Cut Once.
February 1, 2009... Joseph M. Carbonara, Editor in Chief As businesses everywhere continue to cope with what promises to be a challenging year, it might be time to embrace the old carpentry cliche of measuring twice so you only have to cut once. Certainly...

Salut Bar Americain, St. Paul, Minn.
February 1, 2009... By Donna Boss, Contributing Editor Classic saute, grill and fry stations with ample, online refrigeration become the hub of this bustling neighborhood Parisian-style brasserie that features chefs preparing a French-American menu in an open...

Trends & Tidbits.
February 1, 2009... Staff FE&S reports on the hottest trends in tabletop design, concept development and other areas of the foodservice industry -- both at the back and front of the house. From the Street Pottery is the new white china. For a unique...

Red Lobster Grills Up New Changes.
February 1, 2009... Staff When FE&S got word that Red Lobster began installing wood-fired grills in its restaurants as part of a sweeping change to its food offerings, we of course perked up with interest. The new equipment represents one casual chain's...

Middleby Acquisition of TurboChef Complete.
February 1, 2009... Staff Middleby Corp. announced it has completed its purchase of TurboChef. The deal was originally announced in August and amended in November of last year. In making the announcement, Middleby shed some light on the company's initial...

People on the Move.
February 1, 2009... Staff Jamba Inc. and Middleby Marshall were among several companies announcing personnel changes. · Clark National Inc., a broadline distributor with headquarters in Elk Grove Village, Ill., appointed Tim Considine as corporate...

Electrolux Taps Whalen for North American Post.
February 1, 2009... Staff Electrolux Professional hired Mark Whalen as the new president of Electrolux Food Service Americas, a division of Electrolux Professional North America. Whalen, a 30-year industry veteran, comes to Electrolux from the Ali Group,...

Libbey to Close Manufacturing, Distribution Center.
February 1, 2009... Staff As part of company efforts to improve its cost structure and operating efficiency, Libbey International announced plans to permanently close its Syracuse China ceramic dinnerware factory in Syracuse, N.Y., and the company's Mira...

California Pizza Kitchen Names New COO.
February 1, 2009... Staff California Pizza Kitchen named Sue Collyns chief operating officer and executive vice president. Collyns will also maintain her position as the company's chief financial officer, but Todd Slayton will assume her previous role of...

Study Shows Growth among Sandwich Chains.(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... Staff Despite the negative economic climate, a number of top, limited-service sandwich chains exhibited impressive growth, according to a study conducted by Technomic, a Chicago-based research firm. Subway generated close to a half billion...

Romano's Macaroni Grill Gets Sold, New CEO.
February 1, 2009... Staff Golden Gate Capital announced it completed its acquisition of 80 percent of Romano's Macaroni Grill from Brinker International, giving it majority ownership and operating control. The company also hired Brad Blum to serve as chief...

Chipotle Announces Changes to Senior Management Team.
February 1, 2009... Staff Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. announced changes to its senior management team. Monty Moran has assumed the role of co-chief executive officer, and Bill Niman, owner and producer of Niman Ranch meats, was named sustainable agriculture...

Vivian Joins Federico as Co-CEO of P.F. Chang's.
February 1, 2009... Staff P.F. Chang's China Bistro Inc.'s Chief Executive Officer Rick Federico named Robert Vivian co-CEO to share responsibilities with him. Federico will continue overseeing operations for the company's two restaurant brands, P.F. Chang's...

Friendly's Appoints New CEO.
February 1, 2009... Staff Friendly's Ice Cream Corp., a Wilbraham, Mass.-based chain of family restaurants that also retails ice cream products, named Ned Lidvall its president and chief executive officer, effective immediately. A 30-year industry...

In Brief.(food service and equipment industry awards)(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... Staff New Orleans CityBusiness named Christine Briede, president of Loubat Equipment in New Orleans, as "Woman of the Year," and selected Loubat as one of the 50 "Best Places to Work" in the city -- Baxter Bakery Products, a Hobart Food...

Breaking Down the Silo Effect.(expanding your industry associations)
February 1, 2009... John Egnor President JEM AssociatesPleasantville, N.J. Chances are you are a member of at least one association. That's outstanding. Your industry association is a terrific place to network and stay on top of trends that affect your...

Advance Tabco.
February 1, 2009... Staff The Nesting Pan Rack accommodates 20 full-size sheet pans and/or 500 lbs. of product. Model NR-20 comes with four stem casters and features a space-saving design. www.advancetabco.com

Everpure LLC.
February 1, 2009... Staff The MRS-Envi-RO 600 High Efficiency Reverse Osmosis System features a wall-mount design, dual outputs, a digital controller and an integrated 6-gal. tank. The unit reduces water waste, consumes less energy and occupies limited space,...

Henny Penny Corp.
February 1, 2009... Staff The Evolution Elite(TM) Series of open fryers features technology that reduces frying oil consumption and extends the oil's useful life, according to the maker. The Energy Star[R] units include programmable controls and come in 2-,...

The Delfield Co., Manitowoc Foodservice.
February 1, 2009... Staff The Versa Drawer(TM) combines four separate refrigeration units into one, each with individually controlled functions that allow operators to freeze, refrigerate, chill and thaw. The unit features built-in alarm notifications and...

Update International.
February 1, 2009... Staff This First Aid cabinet measures 12" x 12" x 4 3/40 and comes with mounting hardware for installation. Model MC-125S features a stainless-steel finish with a locking glass front door. www.update-international.com

Mercer Cutlery, Div. Mercer Tool Corp.
February 1, 2009... Staff The Renaissance[R] Collection of cutlery features one-piece, fully forged, German-steel construction; an ergonomically designed POM handle; and a tapered bolster for easy resharpening. The NSF-certified cutlery comes with a limited...

Ice-O-Matic.
February 1, 2009... Staff The ICEO 400 Modular Cuber includes a top air discharge and produces up to 529 lbs. of ice per day. The 200-tall unit features construction of stainless steel and fingerprint-proof plastic. www.iceomatic.com

Alto-Shaam Inc.
February 1, 2009... Staff Cook-and-hold ovens sold after Feb. 1, 2009, will now include a limited lifetime warranty on the heating cable, according to the maker. The warranty covers cables that fail during normal use. www.alto-shaam.com

Cambro Mfg. Co.
February 1, 2009... Staff The Camshelving[R] High-Density Storage System is suitable for use in areas with limited space. The system includes stationary units that act as the anchor and mobile units that come with casters and track kits. Shelving and raised...

Glastender Inc.
February 1, 2009... Staff The two-zone back bar cooler allows storage of products at two different temperatures. The unit is available in three configurations: beer and white wine, beer and red wine, or white wine and red wine. www.glastender.com

Master-Bilt Products, Standex Foodservice Group.
February 1, 2009... Staff The Endura(TM) Series is designed for institutional use. The line includes reach-ins, pass-throughs and roll-throughs, heated and dual-temp cabinets, prep tables and undercounter cabinets. www.master-bilt.com

Franklin Machine Products (FMP).
February 1, 2009... Staff The FIFO(TM) Squeeze Bottle features wide-mouth openings on both ends that provide sanitary food rotation, fast refills and easy cleaning, according to the maker. The clear plastic bottle has a non-drip lid and is available in 12-,...

Spring USA.
February 1, 2009... Staff Radiance chafers feature the Intelligent Design Water Channel that returns condensation back into the water pan. The units come in three capacities: 4- and 8-qt. round and 9 7/8-qt. rectangle. www.springusa.com

Hatco Corp.
February 1, 2009... Staff Serv-Rite(TM) Portable Buffet Warmers are suitable for use on buffet lines and in self-serve areas. Features include a thermostatically controlled heated base, stainless-steel construction and aluminum extrusion. The units are...

The Eagle Group.(QuadTruss)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... Staff Piggyback wall-mounted shelf kits include QuadTruss[R] wire shelving that can be positioned anywhere on the brackets without the need for fasteners or tools, according to the maker. Kit shelves feature open-wire construction, are...

ASCEND-Jimex Corp.
February 1, 2009... Staff This stainless-steel overnight cover for sandwich prep tables provides additional space for microwaves and storage containers when prep space is not needed. To use, the end-user removes the prep table lid and places the overnight...

Manitowoc Ice, Manitowoc Foodservice.
February 1, 2009... Staff The S-3300 Ice Machine comes equipped with the Quadzilla(TM) System that includes four individual evaporators for increased ice output. Pictured on the B-1400 bin, the 480-wide unit produces up to 3,380 lbs. of ice daily and is...

Cutlery.
February 1, 2009... Staff The list of kitchen and other specialized knives from which a foodservice operator can choose includes a variety of general specialty products. The most common knives that operators use include chef's, paring and offset bread. ...

The Need for Speed.(restaurants and the quality of food service)
February 1, 2009... By Lisa White, Contributing Editor As customers' speed of service expectations grow, foodservice operations have implemented new technology and back-of-the-house procedures that help pick up the pace. Time-pressed consumers are...

Water Conservation: Saving Money Drop by Drop.
February 1, 2009... By Amelia Levin, Sr. Associate Editor Often overlooked, saving water represents an opportunity for foodservice operators to lower the overhead and participate in the green movement. "Water is the next oil." That's a powerful...