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January 13, 2014 Updates to ServSafe
Here’s a look at some of the newest ServSafe updates. Selecting and Installing Foodservice Equipment In the latest edition of ServSafe, the focus on selecting equipment that comes into contact with food in commercial kitchens has shifted to National Sanitation Foundation standards. NSF standards dictate that equipment features surfaces that are nonabsorbent, smooth, corrosion resistant, […]
January 9, 2014 Delfield VersaDrawer
Delfield’s multifunctional equipment stands work for every application. They can act as refrigerators or freezers. Delfield’s VersaDrawer they can be all-in-one. The design provides separate drawers that can function as a refrigerator, freezer, chill cabinet or thaw cabinet. VersaDrawer functionality comes with either two or four cabinets to meet the varying needs of operators. It also includes the […]
January 7, 2014 Tuxton’s Rustic Artisan Collection
The challenge for foodservice operators that produce local, organic, farm-to-table, or natural or any food that fits under this umbrella is to serve it on dishes that live up to the food. The experts at Tuxton China have released their Artisan Collection to try and live up to the challenge. Artisan displays a distinct combination of […]
December 19, 2013 Traulsen Makes it EZ
When was the last time you heard a manufacturer brag about being easy. That’s exactly what Traulsen has done with a number of fresh ideas for their R and A Series of refrigerators and freezers. Traulsen’s first easy option is the EZ-Clean Gasket made from Santoprene and designed without creases and folds that trap dirt […]
December 17, 2013 Victory Ultra Spec Series
The new Ultra Spec Series is the reach-in unit from Victory redesigned to look good and work even better. The Ultra Spec features a series of accents and design features that give it front-of-the-house looks. The Ultra Spec Series features the V-Temp electronic control system. The V-Temp system provides the latest technological advantages. One of […]
December 9, 2013 Lincoln Digital CTI
The Lincoln CTI digital countertop impinger conveyor oven combines the latest in digital controls with consistent countertop conveyor cooking. The oven features an LED display to view baking time and temperature as well as four programmable settings to different food items like pizza and sandwiches. The Lincoln CTI comes in four different sizes. The smallest, […]
December 5, 2013 Scotsman’s New Line
Scotsman Ice Systems has introduced its new Essential line of ice machines. “Our customers asked for a basic, under-100-lb cuber … and we are happy to deliver that need,” said Jeff Biel, Director of Marketing at Scotsman Ice. It’s a great solution for low ice production operations or remote areas within an operation. The Essential Ice Machines […]
November 26, 2013 Refrigerator Maintenance
Trouble with your refrigerator or freezer can be a huge headache. The catastrophe of lost food and time resulting from failed refrigeration can be really harmful to a foodservice operation. This foodservice nightmare can be avoided with simple, routine refrigeration maintenance. Many service calls for refrigerators and freezers have shown the cause is a dirty […]
November 20, 2013 Choosing Flatware
The most important aspect in choosing a flatware pattern is metal composition. In order for a metal item to be classified as stainless steel in the U.S., it must contain a minimum of 13% chromium (chrome). For many years, entry-level flatware was imported into the U.S. in this formulation, but it simply did not hold […]
November 18, 2013 Tempered Glassware vs. Annealed Glassware
Annealed glassware is cooled slowly to relieve structural stresses within the glass. Annealing glassware helps it resist cracks caused by changes in temperature. Tempered glassware is heated above the annealing point and cooled rapidly with air to balance the stresses within the glass. Resulting in glassware that is several times harder and a bit heavier […]