There comes a point when we as restaurateurs need to evaluate all aspects of every product used within our business. This holds an important value when many kitchens produce a plethora of menu items from scratch…
Chef’s Pantry: Distinct Flavor & Color Make Honey a Winner
July 8, 2019Honey starts as flower nectar collected by bees, which gets broken down into simple sugars that are stored inside the honeycomb before collection…
Gen Z Will Drive Significant Change in Food Marketing and Manufacturing
July 8, 2019They are the first digitally native generation; that is, they grew up with easy access to information through handheld devices. Transparency, whether it relates to processing methods or ingredients, is an expectation rather than a pleasant option…
McCain® SureCrisp™ Crinkle Fries
July 8, 2019McCain® SureCrisp™ fries have a clear coating that stays crispy for dine-in, carryout or delivery. They’re consumer-preferred over other clear-coat brands even after 20 minutes on the plate or up to 30 minutes when delivered.
How Menu Design Can Increase Sales and Customer Loyalty
July 3, 2019Think of the menu as a visual representation of your brand. It introduces guests to your offerings and should reflect the overall philosophy and values of your establishment. The psychology of menu design should not be underestimated—in fact, a well-designed menu can consistently increase profits by as much as $1,000 per month, per million dollars in annual revenue…
New food service products from Maine’s Best Coffee, Steve’s Snacks & McCormick
July 3, 2019This week we’ve added 16 new items to our inventory including white chocolate swirl cappuccino, strawberry shortcake cookie dough, vegan ground “burger” and more…
Foodservice & The Street Food Influence
June 26, 2019Humans have had street food since the dawn of civilization. The ancient Greeks sold fried fish, while the Aztecs peddled tamales. Iconic American street snacks include pizza, hot dogs and funnel cake. Recently, the street food game has become more elevated and restaurants are cashing in on this age-old dining trend…
New food service products from Bob’s Red Mill, Fox Family Farms, Blount & Luigi
June 26, 2019This week we’ve added 4 new items to our inventory including popsicles, sour cream and onion chips, whole grain quinoa and more…
Lamb Weston Potato Dippers
June 24, 2019Potato Dippers are an extraordinary menu item: uniquely shaped, crispy and perfect for scooping or dipping, they are cut to look homemade.
New food service products from Farmland, Ace Bakery, Savor & Original Cake
June 24, 2019This week we’ve added 7 new items to our inventory including vegetable olive oil blend, mini herb schiacciata bread, banana slices and more…
Smoky Cilantro Pesto Beef Crostini
June 13, 2019House-made pesto spread on a baguette and topped with grilled steak and cheese!
Beef Spring Rolls with Carrots and Cilantro
June 12, 2019These beef spring rolls are a favorite appetizer at many restaurants. Tender beef stir-fried and rolled with crunchy carrots and cilantro!
New food service products from Costanzo’s, Highland Market, Fontanini & Pro Planet
June 12, 2019This week we’ve added 11 new items to inventory including turmeric spice, Virginia baked ham, rustic sub rolls and more…
Bao Beef Buns
June 7, 2019A Chinese staple made simple. Heat shredded pot roast, stir in spinach and hoisin sauce, wrap in bao bun and steam!
Grilled Porterhouse Steak with Garlic-Herb Peppercorn Crust
June 7, 2019A classic steak with a classic rub. You’re sure to have a perfectly shareable result.
Stadium Pulled Pork Nachos
June 6, 2019Pulled pork, layered on top of tortilla chips, jalapenos, queso fresco, drizzled with Ken’s Cannon Barbecue Sauce, served with sour cream and salsa verde.
BBQ Belly Cornbread Fritters
June 6, 2019House-made pickled red onions, layered on top of cornbread fritters, and topped off with deep fried pork belly.
Barbacoa Empanadas
June 6, 2019Barbacoa, a Mexican style beef, slowly cooked with seasoning and typically shredded; folded into a biscuit, topped off with cheese, achiote paste and garnished with salsa, guacamole!
Panzanella Bread Salad
June 6, 2019Summer is upon us and so to is the transition from slow cooked heavy braised foods of winter, to the fresh vibrant colored dishes of Summer. One of our favorite summer salads is the panzanella…
Bahamian Punch Wings
June 6, 2019Crispy chicken wings with a sweet and spicy Mango Habanero Sauce with a hint of dark rum and maraschino cherry juice. Garnished with diced mango.
Steel Town Brisket Pizza
June 6, 2019A double dose of Sweet Baby Ray’s Original Barbecue Sauce joins red onion, pickles, brisket and cheese to top this pizza, with irresistibly sweet and smoky flavors.
Rodeo Burger
June 5, 2019A tick juicy burger, layered with crispy bacon, aged white cheddar, fried onion rings and lettuce layered on top of a pretzel bun.
BBQ Bao Slider
June 5, 2019A modern Asian twist on a classic dish. Elevate your Pork Sliders with house-made Asian pickles, and Raspberry Wasabi Mustard.
New food service products from Roland, Lipton, Oringer & Van’s
June 5, 2019This week we’ve added 16 new items to our inventory including sumac spice powder, za’atar spice blend, oven roasted red tomatoes, ginger sushi and more…
Sriracha Spare Ribs
June 4, 2019St. Louis Ribs glazed with Sweet Baby Ray’s Sriracha Glaze Sauce, topped with chopped cilantro, pan roasted peanuts and sesames seeds.