Foodservice Equipment & Supplies articles from September 2003

Foodservice Equipment & Supplies archives from September 2003

Who will replace you?(Who will be the next leaders in the foodservice equipment and supplies industry?)
September 1, 2003... By the time you read this, you most likely will have attended--or spoken with someone who was present at--the 2003 NAFEM Show in New Orleans. Those of us who will have walked the aisles and visited the booths in the Ernest N. Morial Convention...

A fresh start for foodservices at the Met.(Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City)
September 1, 2003... For years, foodservices at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, while located in an impressive, neoclassical Pompeian court setting, had seemed a bit lackluster in terms of menus and service. After a decade of discussion and...

FE&S sets conference dates.(Foodservice Equipment & Supplies)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Foodservice Equipment & Supplies has announced that its 2004 State of the Industry Conference will be held April 13 and 14 at the Chicago Ritz-Carlton Hotel. In its third year of existence, the conference will once again offer original and...

FCSI names design, MAS award winners.(Foodservice Consultants Society International awards for Excellence in Design and Management Advisory Services)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... The Foodservice Consultants Society International has announced the winners in two of its major annual awards categories. Matthew Marrack of Marrack & Associates, Toronto, received the Award for Excellence in Design for his work or the...

InBrief Online.(www.fesmag.com)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Don't let the fast pace of the E&S industry put you out of touch. Keep track of your industry friends' and colleagues' career moves with InBrief Online. The latest information an promotions, job changes, awards and new offices, factories and...

McDonald's revenue rises, net falls.(news & events)(McDonald's Corp. strong customer response to new products)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... McDonald's has reported that its revenue rose 11% to $4.28 billion in the second quarter compared to the same period a year ago. The company's same-store U.S. sales also rose during the quarter, jumping 4.9%, the largest gain in five years....

Tax change could spur equipment sales.(Interview)
September 1, 2003... A change in the federal tax laws may result in more equipment sales, according to Jerry Pierce, president of Restaurant Equipment World. Pierce, writing in the "FEDA First Thing" newsletter, noted that the Job Growth and Tax Relief...

FE&S launches online digital edition.(Foodservice Equipment & Supplies)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Foodservice Equipment & Supplies has launched an online, digital edition of its monthly print magazine. Beginning with FE&S August issue, the digital edition is being made available through a partnership with software company Olive and...

names new CEO.(news & events)(Famous Dave's of America Inc. appoints David Goronkin to replace David Anderson)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Minneapolis-based chain restaurant Famous Dave's of America has named David Goronkin to the post of CEO. A 20-year industry veteran, Goronkin most recently served as chief operating officer of Buffets Inc. He replaces David Anderson, the...

FE&S announces 2003 Tabletop winners.(Foodservice Equipment & Supplies)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Foodservice Equipment & Supplies has announced the winners of the 2003 Tabletop Awards. The awards were established to recognize outstanding tabletop designs that "meet the strategic objectives of the foodservice establishment." The...

Sodexho partners with Fresh City.(news & events)(Sodexho USA enters licensing agreement with Fresh City)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Sodexho USA has entered into a licensing agreement with the Needham, Mass.-based fast-casual chain Fresh City. Under the terms of the agreement, Sodexho will operate Fresh City units as the master concessionaire at "numerous locations" in...

World Trade Center's restaurant workers plan new venture.(Restaurant Review)
September 1, 2003... A group of surviving workers from the World Trade Center's Windows on the World restaurant is planning to open a new Manhattan eatery, according to a report in The Philadelphia Inquirer. The group of forty-three former Windows on the World...

PrimeSource names new president.(news & events )(PrimeSource Foodservice Equipment Inc. appoints Fritzi Pikes)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... PrimeSource Foodservice Equipment, a Dallas-based Distribution Giants Top 100 dealership, has tapped Fritzi Pikes to be its new president. Pikes comes to PrimeSource from media conglomerate Belo Corp., where she served as executive vice...

CPK dumps CEO.(news & events)(resignation of Fred Hipp of California Pizza Kitchen Inc.)(executive changes follow)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... California Pizza Kitchen President and CEO Fred Hipp has resigned from the company and from his seat on its board of directors. Richard Rosenfield and Larry Flax, the chain's founders and current co-chairmen, have jointly taken over CEO...

Bear Rock Cafe plans Pa. expansion.(news & events)(franchise agreement with Boomer Lifestyles Developer, L.L.C)(twenty units planned for Pennsylvania)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Bear Rock Cafe has signed a franchise agreement that will result in 20 new units in the Philadelphia area. The bakery cafe chain, which signed the deal through its franchise management arm, inked the agreement with Boomer Lifestyles...

Krispy Kreme's largest franchisee looking to sell.(news & events)(Great Circle Family Foods, L.L.C of California operates 22 units)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... The largest franchisee of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is putting itself up for sale, according to business and finance web site www.thedeal.com. The franchisce, Great Circle Family Foods, L.L.C., operates 22 Krispy Kreme units in California, and...

Cosi appoints new CEO.(news & events)(Kevin Armstrong replaces Jay Wainwright as chief executive officer of Cosi Inc.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Sandwich-shop chain Cosi Inc. has appointed Kevin Armstrong its new chief executive officer. Previously, Armstrong served as president and COO of Long John Silver's, where he helped lead the company out of bankruptcy and through its sale...

Cafe Boulud opens Palm Beach location.(news & events)(second location designed by The Lawrence Group and Philip Amico)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Daniel Boulud, chef and owner of New York's Daniel, Cafe Boulud and DB Bistro Moderne, has opened a second Cafe Boulud restaurant, this one located in Palm Beach, Fla. The restaurant, situated in the city's Brazilian Court Hotel, has a...

Outback Steakhouse Inc. buys 14 units, posts rise in June sales.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Outback Steakhouse Inc., owner of the Outback Steakhouse and Carrabba's Italian Grill chains, has announced the purchase from an undisclosed seller of 14 franchised Outback restaurants operating in Alabama and Florida. The purchase cost...

Ecolab raises $30k for NRAEF scholarships.(news & events)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Ecolab has donated $30,000 raised during a silent auction to NRAEF's Scholarship and Mentoring Initiative. The event was held at the company's Chairman's Reception during last May's NRA Show in Chicago. This was the first year the...

Globe Food Equipment Co. closes purchase of Spar Mixers.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Dayton, Ohio-based Globe Food Equipment Co. has announced that it has completed its purchase of Spar Mixers, Toronto. The purchase adds a line of gear-driven, eight- to 60-quart planetary mixers to Globe's portfolio. Among Globe's other...

Chili's restaurant escapes salmonella fine.(news & events)(Brinker International Inc. Chili's Grill and Bar)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... A Chicago-area Chili's Grill & Bar linked to a salmonella outbreak affecting at least 86 people will not be fined for health violations, The Chicago Tribune has reported. The restaurant, located in the suburb of Vernon Hills, went without...

Correction.(news & events)(Correction Notice)
September 1, 2003... In our June 2003 feature on inaugural Hall of Fame inductee Henry Singer, mention of his daughters, Julie Singer Scanlan, Melbourne, Australia, active in the Australian-American Dialog, and Paula Singer, Ardmore, Pa., a writer and social...

NAFEM '03: 'one industry. One weekend. One choice.'.(North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers)
September 1, 2003... Returning once again to the "city of celebration," this year's NAFEM Show takes place Friday, Sept. 5 through Sunday, Sept. 7 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. Sponsored by the North American Association of Food...

Functional discounts: one more time?(Column)
September 1, 2003... While listening to the excellent "Function Junction" presentation by John Nackley and John McDonough at this year FEDA conference, I was struck by a strong sense of deja vu. Having been in this business perhaps as long as anyone, I found myself...

For 50 years, a commitment to excellence: Food Warming Equipment Company, Inc.(Company Profile)
September 1, 2003... It was more than 50 years ago that Oren E. Klemm--described by his son Richard Klemm as a "risk taker"--tinkered his way to changing the face of foodservice. In 1946, the elder Klemm founded a water filtration business in modest...

Blast chillers: the foundation of a foodservice's success.(Column)
September 1, 2003... As executive chef at UCLA Medical Center, a 654-bed hospital in Los Angeles, I strive to give patients and customers a culinary experience that is worthy of a five-star restaurant. At our medical center, we have coined a phase for our retail...

When smaller is better: a reduced footprint and an innovative, more efficient equipment package are priming star Chef Jasper White's exciting and eclectic new Summer Shack concept for continuing growth.(Interview)
September 1, 2003... Celebrity chef/owner Jasper White's third Summer Shack oyster bar and restaurant in Boston's Back Bay section is the latest version of a concept that has thus far met with wild success, only smaller--which, paradoxically, should prove the key...

Chef' Picks 'n Pans: Part II.(Editorial)
September 1, 2003... To get the dish from highly experienced end-users on their equipment preferences and problems, FE&S spoke with four chefs about the day-to-day use of the tools of their trade, and which E&S they most--and least--appreciate in their kitchens....

E&S [Equipment and Style] goes to 'market' at college food courts.
September 1, 2003... With competition for students and their accompanying tuition dollars rising, having an up-to-date marketplace is increasingly desirable at many colleges today. Schools want facilities that have a signature look, a concept mix featuring both the...

The restaurant at the end of the world: confronted by challenges that range from merciless weather to logistical nightmares and months of isolation, the chefs and staff who run the only restaurant at the South Pole must be, first and foremost, cool customers.(Restaurant Review)
September 1, 2003... Welcome to the end of the world! Your're in a place of where mind-shattering cold isolates you from the rest of the planet for eight out of 12 months each year. Where cargo planes often can't fly and ships can't sail, and so a single...

Consolidations: are they good for reps? In the latest installment in this series, two well-respected manufacturers' agents air opposing arguments on whether consolidations by manufacturers affect rep companies adversely.(Interview)
September 1, 2003... "YES" Ed Gregory CEO, The HGA Group, Plymouth, Mich. If we were to go back to the beginning of "repdom," say the 1930s when the modern foodservice industry was just starting to take form, those who produced equipment and supplies...

Bourbon House: New Orleans: Bourbon House's traditional-style New Orleans menu--classically prepared from scratch--requires diverse, high-capacity equipment with few bells and whistles in kitchens located on both the main and mezzanine levels. The main floor kitchen was also designed to accept daily seasonal seafood deliveries.(Restaurant Review)
September 1, 2003... The restaurants owned by the Brennan family have become as integral a part of New Orleans culture as jazz and antiques. Since the 1940s, Brennan fathers and mothers, sons and daughters, aunts and uncles, nephews, nieces and in-laws have...

Selling the sizzle with upright broilers; knowing the sort of menu programs potential customers are operating is just the first step in ensuring that you recommend the right type of upright broiler every time.
September 1, 2003... The primary function of any broiler is to provide consistent temperatures and high production levels with as short a recovery time as possible. The key to helping end-users select the upright broiler that best meets their program needs is to...

Mike Dunk: R.W. Smith & Co., San Diego.(Interview)
September 1, 2003... Mike Dunk of R.W. Smith & Co. in San Diego, FE&S' DSR of the Month for September 2003, is someone that younger leagues turn to for advice--even though he's only 43. Dunk, who joined Smith 20 years ago right out of San Diego State...

Raising the bar with B&S: whether purchased for a local neighborhood pub or an elegant cocktail lounge, professional bar service tools will include equipment chosen and installed to address location, volume and layout requirements, as well as items for 'signature' service.(Babcock & Story Bar.)(Restaurant Review)
September 1, 2003... Famed as the setting for the film "Some Like It Hot," The Hotel Del Coronado, situated along 31 oceanfront acres in Coronado, Calif., near San Diego, is one of America's most beautiful historic resort hotels. Although the resort now contains...

Advance Tabco.(products)
September 1, 2003... According to the maker, standard sinks from Advance Tabco can now be customized by means of "Smart Fabrication." The Regaline series of sinks is offered in one, two-, three- and four-compartment models with a choice of 18", 24" and 36"...

Univex Corp.(products)
September 1, 2003... According to the maker, the PerfectPeeler[TM] From Univex can fully peel two cantaloupe, honeydew and other melon halves in less than 20 seconds, creating melon "bowls" for presentations. Recently introduced, Model WP200 is designed to peel any...

Amana Commercial Products.(products)
September 1, 2003... The "hoodless kitchen" combines Amana steamers, combination ovens and microwave ovens with Jade self-contained refrigerator bases, and is designed to allow end-users to chill, steam, bake and heat food without a ventilation system. According to...

Master-Bilt Products.(products)
September 1, 2003... Designed with an expanded front-glass viewing area, the Deli-Master [TM] series of merchandisers from Master-Bilt is offered in a variety of models and sizes. Standard features include a corrosion-resistant stainless-steel top that, according...

Curtron Products, Div. TMI.(products)
September 1, 2003... Designed to keep foods fresh and "clean, Protecto[R] rack covers from Curtron feature triple-reinforced top corners and, according to the maker, are flame-retardant, tear- and abrasion-resistant and remain flexible in freezers. Standard covers...

InterMetro Industries Corp.(products)
September 1, 2003... Metro's new heated banquet cabinets are offered in a choice of 18 models, in one- or two-door styles and with standard or Quad-Heat[TM]/Dual Fuel[TM] thermal heating systems. The units feature 6", heavy-duty casters and a multi-Function timer...

Heat and Control Inc.(products)
September 1, 2003... Featuring a touch-screen control, the IMP Jr. impingement oven from Heat and Control is designed to cook pizzas, meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables and the like. According to the maker, the unit requires minimal floor space and operator...

Eagle Group.(products)
September 1, 2003... Designed to take the guesswork out of maintaining proper water levels in table wells, Eagle's AutoFill system is controlled by a PC board and includes an on/off switch and LED display. According to the maker, the independent, isolated system...

Hobart Corp.(products)
September 1, 2003... The CleanCut[TM] knife blade from Hobart is designed for durability, sharpness and ease of use, and is a standard feature on Hobart's 2000 series of slicers. According to the maker, the stainless-steel and alloy blade offers an edge that is...

APW/Wyott Foodservice Equipment.(products)
September 1, 2003... The X*WAV[TM] line of pass-through toaster ovens from APW is designed with a conveyor whose speed can be set between 12 minutes (slow) to 30 seconds (maximum speed). Cooking chambers range from 17" x 14" wide to 29" x 18" wide. Features include...

Alegacy Foodservice Products Group Inc.(products)
September 1, 2003... In addition to chafing dishes, Alegacy's Savoir line has been expanded to include a host of new products: coffee urns and servers, creamers, a 10-oz., lidded sugar bowl, a 70-oz. water pitcher, a non-diluting juice dispenser and a line of...

Bevles Co. Inc.(products)
September 1, 2003... The Climate 2000 series of heating-holding cabinets from Bevles is designed for even heating and, according to the maker, starts up and recovers to proper temperatures quickly. Features include a heavy-duty door with self-closing hinges, a...

Bakers Pride Oven Co. Inc.(products)
September 1, 2003... Designed for display cooking, the DSP series of deck ovens from Bakers Pride includes ceramic hearth decks, micro-slide heat controls and, according to the maker, outputs 120,000 Btu/hour per deck. The high-volume units also feature an Old...

Franklin Machine Products (FMP).(products)
September 1, 2003... The Liquor Locker from FMP is a lockable stopper that's designed to prevent unauthorized use and pilferage of liquor. The device includes a rubber fitting that expands in the neck of a bottle from 7/16" to 1", and features a lock combination...

Vulcan-Hart Co.(products)
September 1, 2003... Designed to prevent scale buildup and reduce lime and corrosive materials in water, the ScaleBlocker[TM] filtration system is offered as standard on Vulcan's line of CombiAir[R] ovens and countertop and floor-model convection and pressure...

Alto-Shaam Inc.(products)
September 1, 2003... Designed for serving breakfast, lunch or dinner, Alto-Shaam's carvery counter and cooking station features warming lights, two hot food wells, two 500-1D one-drawer warmers, a heated granite counter and four lockable corner casters for...

Prince Castle Inc.(products)
September 1, 2003... Prince Castle's line of dedicated holding bins features the MenuTrak menu supervision system that's designed to identify where menu items are located and track their holding times. In addition, according to the maker, MenuTrak indicates when to...

Lang Mfg. Co.(products)
September 1, 2003... According to the maker, Lang's Combi[TM] oven employs boilerless technology; cooks using convected hot air, pressureless steam or a combination of both; and comes complete with a spray hose and nozzle to make cleaning easy. The unit offers a...

Iniciativas y Proyectos Hosteleros S.L.(products)
September 1, 2003... The Icetube Metro beverage dispenser from I.P.H. is designed for durability and self-service use and, according to the maker, can output up to 5 liters of beer, shots, soda and similar drinks. The portable unit offers two cooling options, an...

CookTek Inc.(products)
September 1, 2003... The VaporVent[TM] pizza delivery bag from CookTek offers 100% nylon construction and, according to the maker, when used in conjunction with the FlashPak[TM] pizza thermal delivery system, will maintain three, 14" pizzas above 160[degrees]F. for...

Aladdin Temp-Rite.(products)
September 1, 2003... According to the maker, the ConvectRite[TM] III healthcare meal delivery system from Aladdin combines convection heating with simultaneous refrigeration and airflow technology. The unit features HACCP monitoring controls and recording, and is...

Cambro Mfg. Co.(products)
September 1, 2003... Designed for storing and serving food on prep tables and in food bars, Cambro's translucent food pans offer polypropylene construction for chemical resistance and, according to the maker, can handle a temperature range from -40[degrees]F. to...

Holman Cooking Equipment, A Star Mfg. Int'l. Co.(products)
September 1, 2003... Designed with easy-to-use electronic controls, the QCS series of conveyor toasters from Holman offers four pre-set channels for toast, bagels, English muffins and the like. Features include a one-piece stainless-steel outer shell....

Edlund Co. Inc.(products)
September 1, 2003... NSF-certified, Edlund's Model KBS-2002 stainless-steel knife block is designed to provide safe and sanitary storage for knives located on a countertop. The unit's steel slot can accept regular and diamond steels or an additional 1 1/4" knife....

G.E.T. Enterprises Inc.(products)
September 1, 2003... Melamine school compartment trays from G.E.T. are designed to resist breaks, scratches and stains and, according to the maker, easily fit into any dishwasher. The trays are NSF-listed, feature full-size compartments and are offered in right- or...

Groen, A DI Foodservice Co.(products)
September 1, 2003... According to the maker, the Vortex[TM] connectionless steamer from Groen, offered in three- and six-pan models that can be stacked to create six- or 12-pan units, requires no drain or water hookup. The steamer is designed for both easy cleaning...

American Metalcraft Inc.(products)
September 1, 2003... Designed to display food or decorative accessories, the cobalt blue bowls from American Metalcraft's Glacier line of glassware feature concentric ridges and, according to the maker, are manufactured from recycled glass, with no two bowls...

Victory Refrigeration Co.(products)
September 1, 2003... Recently introduced, Victory's Model VBC-70 under-counter blast chiller is designed to process up to 70 lbs. of food in a 90-minute cycle. At the end of the cycle, according to the maker, the unit reverts to automatic storage mode. Features...

Vita-Mix Corp.(products)
September 1, 2003... Designed far quiet operation, the Blending Station[R] MP from Vita-Mix is available as either an on-counter or in-counter model and, according to the maker, can also be used as a variable-speed blender, offering 93 speeds. The unit features a...

Zojirushi America Corp.(products)
September 1, 2003... NSF-approved, Zojirushi's automatic rice cooker and warmer offers a 20-cup/3.6-liter capacity that's designed to produce up to 40 servings of rice. According to the maker, once the rice is cooked, the unit automatically switches to a keep-warm...

TableCraft Products.(products)
September 1, 2003... The KenKut II[TM] from TableCraft is designed for dispensing plastic film and foil and, according to the maker, reduces injuries caused by exposed blades, and eliminates cross-contamination from unsanitary cardboard cutter boxes. The unit...

Panasonic Foodservice.(products)
September 1, 2003... Designed with energy efficiency in mind, the Sonic Steamer[R] from Panasonic is available in a choice of two models and offers a 1.6-cu.-ft. cavity. The unit features five power levels, two cleanable air filters and a programmable or dial...

Hatco Corp.(products)
September 1, 2003... Designed to provide maximum heated merchandising, Hatco's Glo-Ray[R] Designer display case with heated glass shelf features tempered glass and a slim-line profile, and is available in two- and three-pan models. Options include Designer colors,...

Watlow Electric Mfg. Co.(products)
September 1, 2003... The new series N7 temperature controllers from Watlow are designed for use in convection ovens, deep fryers, cook-and-hold ovens, griddles and rotisserie and microwave ovens. Features include a modular design, customizable inputs and outputs...

Jade Products Co.(products)
September 1, 2003... Jade's line of Titan[TM] Fire and Ice[TM] cooking equipment is designed to help the end-user do more in less space, and includes heavy-duty ranges paired with integrated refrigerator bases. The ranges feature a corrosion-resistant...

Cecilware Corp.(products)
September 1, 2003... Offering "fast flow" technology, Cecilware's Destination cappuccino dispensers are available in a choice of two models. The six-flavor unit comes with one, 10-lb. hopper and five, 5-lb. hoppers; the eight-flavor dispenser comes with two, 10-lb....

Rubbermaid Commercial Products.(products)
September 1, 2003... According to the maker, the PRO-SERVE[TM] sheet pan rack system from Rubbermaid makes moving and storing food trays easier and safer. Features include four ergonomically designed handles; heavy-duty, 5 1/4"-wide thread-guard casters;...

Georgia-Pacific.(products)
September 1, 2003... The new Dynacloth[TM] disposable wipers from Georgia Pacific are designed as an alternative to cloth towels for scrubbing and back-of-the-house cleanups. According to the maker, the heavy duty towels offer a "cloth like" feel, include large...

Time for a better way to train.(Commerical Food Equipment Service Association.)
September 1, 2003... As owner of a small food equipment service agency, one of my pet peeves is receiving a fax from a factory requesting that I send several technicians to a major city for a week of hands-on training. Aside from the time involved, my accountant...