Dexter Russell is one of the largest manufacturers of professional cutlery in the United States. They use quality materials designed, built and tested to be people friendly and kitchen tough. Their knives are sharp right out of the box. Have you ever wondered how they do it? Watch this video and you won’t have anymore questions.
In the video they do a great job of illustrating the precision of their craftsmanship. It’s probably because they’ve been making professional cutlery for almost 200 years.
They’re known for their process of making a professional-quality knife from a steel blank; forging it, heat treating it and then grinding it to a razor sharp edge. It’s important to know how a knife is made and the ways to properly maintain it. That is why techniques for keeping the blade sharp are also covered in the video.
Knowing how a product is manufactured and how to care for it is often as important as knowing how to use it.
Economy Restaurant Equipment & Supply carries Mozo Shoes and we carry a wide variety of styles in stock in most sizes for men and women.
Mozo shoes creates innovative footwear for culinary professionals, inspiring them to create and giving them the tools to do it well. They are dedicated to producing revolutionary footwear that can handle the heat of any kitchen and the scrutiny of any dining room.
Mozo is passionate about the integrity and potential of each shoe they make. Each shoe is made with premium materials, even the components of the shoe that you can’t see.
Mozo shoes are designed to move fast that’s why they’re ultra-lightweight and the soles are designed for grip and traction. Mozo is for those people who take their craft to the brink.
Using their deep knowledge of the industry, they craft their shoes with premium materials so they withstand the demands of a hard working life. Mozo Shoes are timeless, created for today, tomorrow, even ten years from now.
At Economy Restaurant Equipment & Supply our prices for Mozo Shoes are significantly lower than the leading online retailers. In addition to carrying many styles if you’re looking for a style that we don’t carry we’d be happy to order with no minimum orders
When consumers don’t clean their plates completely, there are only a couple of ways to dispose of food waste. One of those ways is with a commercial food waste disposer. Commercial food waste disposers are efficient, easy-to-use and environmentally sound.
The people at InSinkErator have put together some great information on how to properly use a disposer, the differences between commercial and residential food waste disposers and the benefits of using a commercial food waste disposer.
Proper Disposer Use
Turn on disposer before feeding food waste gradually into disposer.
After grinding is complete, turn off disposer and let water run about 30 seconds to flush drain.
Food waste items that SHOULD be placed in disposers include: fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, dairy, breads, grains, bones and seafood.
Food waste items that should NOT be placed in disposers include stringy and fibrous materials like: artichokes, pineapple tops, corn husks and oyster shells.
Other common kitchen items that should NOT go into the disposer include: silverware, soda cans, glass, lids, plastic wrap, latex gloves and corrosive chemicals.
Commercial vs. Residential Disposers
Feature
Commercial
Residential
UL Approval
Commercial Applications
Residential Applications
Opening Size
6 5/8” with option for 3 1/2”
3 1/2”
Shredding Elements
HD Nickel Chromium or Cast iron
Stamped stainless steel
Motor Type
Induction wound, continuous duty
Induction wound, intermittent duty
Voltage
Tri-voltage, single or three phase
Single voltage and phase
Weight
46 to 130 lbs.
12 to 25 lb
Environmental Benefits to Commercial Food Waste Disposers
Helps reduce: Truck emissions, landfill methane emissions, landfill leachate and water table contamination.
Food waste can be recycled into renewable energy and fertilizers.
Makes recycling easier by helping separate food waste from bottles, cans, plastics and paper.
Some InSinkErator models can reduce waste by up to 85%.
If you’d like to learn more about commercial food waste disposers click here.
The new Hatco Electric Salamander is a model of efficiency and flexibility. It features the capability to cook, grill, reheat and keep food hot. You’ll also love how the upper hood is adjustable allowing for 4.5” of vertical adjustments. This gives you the flexibility to place an array of things under the salamander as well as to keep the heating mechanism the appropriate distance away from the product.
The Hatco Electric Salamander has plate detection technology. The plate detection technology is great for energy conservation. This technology works so that the unit will stay off until a plate comes into contact with the plate detection bar. The high-powered infrared ribbon heating elements stay off unless triggered by the plate detection technology, or a cook or hold cycle has been activated. The salamander’s hold function has eight programmable heat levels, making it ideal for keeping food hot or reheating food.
The unique features and flexibility make the Hatco Electric Salamander easy to operate, energy efficient and highly functional in any kitchen.
For more information on the Hatco Electric Salamander visit HatcoCorp.com.
The Star-Max Griddle has made some small improvements on an already fantastic griddle. The newly redesigned Star-Max Griddle features a one-inch griddle plate and an embedded thermostat that helps improve both cook and recovery speed. The new one-inch griddle plate is available in a thick ultra-smooth steel or chrome cooking surface.
The Star-Max Griddle also has a cool-to-the-touch bullnose, stainless steel 4-1/2″ high tapered splash guards, large capacity grease drawer and heavy-duty legs. It even features double-wall construction on its cabinet to help retain heat, making it a more efficient unit.
The griddle ranges from 15 inches all the way up to 48 inches. It’s ideal for small and even mid-sized restaurants. When you purchase a new Star-Max Griddle it comes with a two year parts and labor warranty. This is a great griddle and for more information head over to Star-MFG.com
The MXP 22 combination oven from Amana Commercial Products combines three different heating mechanisms in one efficient and versatile product.
The MXP 22 oven uses microwave, infrared and convection heating elements for ventless cooking. Which means there’s no need for a costly ventilation hood; the catalytic convertor filters grease and odors from the air.
The MXP 22 gives you the freedom to cook a wide variety of food items quickly in the same machine. Another benefit of the new design is that it uses less energy than a conventional oven. It also features a re-designed and easy-to-read control panel that will store cooking instructions for up to 360 menu items, ensuring your dishes get cooked consistently no matter who is cooking.
The MXP 22 works great for theatres, pizzerias, convenience stores, snack bars, stadiums and more. For more information on this great looking new product visit the ACP website.
The Pitco SPINFRESH fryer is a great way to fry foods more efficiently, and now with the latest updates, it operates even better.
The SPINFRESH fryer can reduce your operating expenses and enhance profitability. With the SPINFRESH cooking system, oil spins off the food. In lab testing 48.8% of cooking oil was spun off the food and recovered back into the fryer making your oil go farther. In addition to making your oil go farther the SPINFRESH cooking system reduced gas consumption by 13.1%. The closed lid cooking system conserves heat inside the fryer so fewer recovery cycles are needed to keep oil up to cooking temperature.
Pitco has made improvements both to the spinning mechanism in the fry basket as well as to the fryer itself. The basket now spins on ball bearings making it much sturdier. After hearing reports from the field that the fryers shook while spinning, Pitco has made adjustments to eliminate the shaking. Additionally, upgrades have been made to make the unit even safer to use.
The Helios KSUV Knife Sterilizer Cabinet does exactly what it is designed to do. The cabinet has an exclusive non UV filtering knife holder as well as mirrored interior walls to eliminate shadowing on knife surfaces, providing 99% sterilization.
The knife holder can accommodate up to 12 knives. There are also two larger slots to accommodate cleavers while still housing 10 knives. The cabinet can be set for as many as 15 minutes, but will clean cutlery in as little as three minutes with 99% effectiveness.
In independent laboratory testing there was a 99% reduction in E. coli bacteria. The cabinet has a filtered plexiglass door that protects the operator from UV rays while allowing full view of knives inside (sunglasses are optional). Edlund says it’s like a SPF-99 (Sterilization Protection Factor) for knives.
As a safety precaution, when the door is open, the sterilization process cannot be initiated. If the process has already started, it will stop if the door is opened. It also has a keyed lockable handle to provide extra security.
Economy Restaurant Equipment & Supply Company provides a wide selection of food service supplies and equipment. Serving San Diego, all of Southern California and beyond we stock all of the major brands and can meet the diverse needs of restaurants, food businesses, and home kitchens. Check out our online catalog or feel free to visit our (10,000 square foot)showroom in North County so you can see our equipment and supplies in person.
The goal of the Economy Restaurant Equipment & Supply Company Blog is to provide potential clients with information and insight regarding foodservice equipment and supply industry. We will be keeping you updated on all of the newest food trends and equipment innovations, as well as information for commercial chefs and foodservice sanitation.
We offer more than just a wide selection of kitchen equipment and supplies. For nearly 30 years, we have designed numerous restaurants and food service establishments in San Diego and throughout Southern California. Our design department will help you make the most out of existing floor space so that your restaurant looks great and operates like a charm. We are a full service food equipment and consulting firm, with clients ranging from the largest national chains to the smallest farmer’s market food stand and everything in between. This blog will be tailored to reflect the full spectrum of our clientele.
We want our blog to become a forum where our customers can share their experiences and challenges within the foodservice industry. So if you have any stories that you think would be valuable information for others within the foodservice industry please contact us and we’ll be sure to create a blog centered around the specific experiences or challenges you’ve faced.
In addition to publishing your experiences and challenges we will also be answering any questions with regard to food service equipment and supplies whether it be utilizing new equipment or getting the most out of what you currently have.
