See all the various cuts of beef, where they come from and their different characteristics in this handy guide.
Episode 23 – New Products, Creme Brûlée and Tactics for Takeout
July 21, 2017In this weeks podcast we’re focusing on growing your takeout business. I met an individual earlier in the week who shared with me some tips he’d written for restaurants looking to “ramp up” their takeout business, those tips are at the heart of this week’s episode. Hungry? How about digging into the world’s largest Creme Brûlée? This week’s foodie fact – What was the estimated calorie count for the world’s largest Creme Brûlée?
7 Tactics for Takeout Sales Growth
July 19, 2017Developing a strong takeout program – from products, to packaging to employee training is an effective way to generate additional profit. Here are 7 surefire ways to boost your sales and profits by increasing focus on your takeout business.
Episode 22 – National French Fry Day, Coffee Health Benefits, Cold Brew Profits, and New Products!
July 13, 2017In this weeks episode we’re talking coffee, with recent news on the health benefits of coffee giving frequent consumers reason to celebrate. Plus, there’s hot news for cold brew, the math is in and there’s opportunity and profit with this on-trend coffee item. We’ve also got fries, and every imaginable type of potato product! The team at Dennis is ready to find just the right one to your business needs! So, grab your ketchup and dive into episode 22 of Dennis Knows Food.
National French Fry Day
July 13, 2017At Dennis Paper & Food Service we carry every type of French fry, and fry-able potato product imaginable. Everything from classic skin on steak fries to sweet potato fries. With options for batter, clear coat, chopped and formed, extra long and fancy and more! Ask your Account Executive for more information on the over 60 SKUs of French fries and potato products we have available.
Episode 21 – New Products, A Shout-Out for Cheese Makers, Engaging Millennial Diners, and the How America BBQs Contest
July 6, 2017In this weeks episode we’ve got three new products to share. We’re giving a shout out to the cheese makers at Great Lakes Cheese Company. We share insights on how to engage with Millennial diners. Plus, there’s a BBQ contest going on right now that could take you and your smoked-turkey recipe to Austin, Texas!
Easy Ways to Boost Customer Traffic
July 5, 2017While good food, attentive service, value and convenience will always be important today’s consumer is looking for more than just quality food and service…
3 Ways to Get More from Your Menu
July 5, 2017An effective menu can be one of your strongest marketing tools. Here are three factors that can help take your menu to the next level.
Simple Tips for a DIY Photoshoot
July 5, 2017When potential customers see your food online, on a sign or in a menu the quality of the photography makes a huge difference in whether or not they choose your establishment.
Episode 20 – Seasonal Business Tips and Fresh Lobster Meat with Two Special Guests
June 29, 2017In this unique episode of Dennis Knows Food we’re heading to the coast of Maine to talk business strategies and fresh lobster meat with a couple of special guests – a Dennis Account Executive and a seasonal businesses operator with saltwater in his veins!
Episode 19 – New Products, Glaze can Amaze, Tomato Butter, Claim your Business, and Beefy Opportunities!
June 22, 2017In this week’s episode we revisit the conversation on dressing-up your dishes for extra appeal. Riding that good-flavors vibe we’ve got a recipe for Tomato Butter to share with you. We cover an important business-capturing strategy that you should be doing online. And we’ve got some fantastic beef purchasing opportunities coming that you’re definitely going to want to take advantage of while you can.
Episode 18 – 12 New Products, New England Produce News, Veggie Perceptions, There’s Coffee in the Cocktails, and More!
June 15, 2017In this weeks episode of Dennis Knows Food we focus some of the spotlight on New England, with 3 of our 12 latest inventory additions coming from right here in Maine. We’re also putting some emphasis on produce, with Chris Webster, one of our Dennis Account Executives joining us for a discussion on “veggie perceptions.” Heating up alcohol sales with cold brew coffee and more!
Episode 17 – Routines, Marrow as a Condiment, It’s Test-Kitchen Time, New Products and More!
June 8, 2017Here we are with another Thursday edition of our Podcast which is a day later than our usual Wednesday schedule. This made me reflect on how, even with schedules and planning, the unexpected can cause a hiccup in our regular routines. We have 8 new items to share with you that were just added to our inventory. We revisit the discussion on burgers from last week’s episode with an interesting condiment, and everyone is looking forward to getting into our new Test Kitchen and Learning center. That and more in this episode of Dennis Knows Food.
Episode 16 – New Products, Signature Burgers and the Popularity of Pork!
June 1, 2017Our podcast is protein packed this week as we put the spotlight on creating new opportunities and dishes for your menu. Burgers are big and getting bigger, we discuss the customer-keeping-power of crafting unique signature burgers. The record breaking popularity of bacon means customers are hungry for more pork menu options.
Episode 15 – New Items, Arcadia Harvest Plus-Size, Maine Seafood, Beef Products, Custom Labeling and More!
May 25, 2017In this weeks episode we share 10 new products that were just added to our inventory. We talk about the return of a fresh seafood favorite, and cover some recent Maine-seafood headlines. We’re setting up a future “all beef” episode of Dennis Knows Food and there’s a great device for your kitchen that you’re going to want to hear about!
3 Tips to Ensure Clean and Sanitary Food-Contact Surfaces
May 24, 2017Cleaning and sanitizing food-contact surfaces is one of the most important steps to prevent foodborne illness. Here are a few reminders to protect guests…
Maintain a Clean and Sanitary Restaurant Kitchen
May 24, 2017To reduce the spread of bacteria and viruses, maintaining a clean and sanitary restaurant kitchen is imperative. Cleaning removes food and other dirt from surfaces, which can help sanitizers work more effectively.
Episode 14 – A Fish Story, New Products, Social Media, UniPro Soups and More
May 18, 2017In this episode of Dennis Knows Food I’ve got a fishing/cooking story to share with you. Also in this episode we talk about the latest items added to our inventory, discuss new soups from UniPro, spend a few minutes highlighting the value of utilizing your expertise, and more! We’ve also got an update on our expansion… Spoiler alert! It’s nearly complete!
Episode 13 – New Products, Safety Programs, Foodservice Headlines and More
May 11, 2017In this week’s podcast we share new products just added to our inventory. Keith Durrah our Director of Risk Management drops in to talk safety. We cover some of this weeks food industry headlines. Don’t forget Mother’s Day is this coming Sunday. Visit our website for great Mother’s Day menu ideas!
Episode 12 – Independent Operators #Winning, James Beard Awards, New Products and a Podcast Guest!
May 3, 2017This week’s podcast is a little longer than our previous, and that’s because we had a guest join us today! We have 9 new items that were just added to our inventory, we talk about this weeks James Beard Awards, and share a new study that independent owner-operators are sure to appreciate!
Episode 11 – Food Show Recap, Frozen Veggies and Big Brother is… Fishing?
April 27, 2017It’s been a busy week! We’re doing our Podcast a day later than normal to allow for a little catch-up after our Food Show on Tuesday. This week we’ve got 5 new items to share, we revisit the discussion on sports drinks from last weeks podcast, highlight a new study on frozen vegetables and more.
Episode 10 – New Products, Health News, Food Reformulation and Avocados!
April 19, 2017Ten weeks have gone by since we shared our first podcast, but it really only feels like 10 days. Thank you to our listeners for the great feedback; your thoughts, ideas and support have helped us improve our podcasting efforts.
Episode 9 – Coffee Health Benefits, New Products, Investment in Nutrition and Grilled Cheese!
April 12, 2017Here we are on National Grilled Cheese Day, in the middle of National Grilled Cheese Month, and we’ve got a couple of yummy GC related ideas for you in this episode of Dennis Knows Food!
The Business of Pizza is Booming
April 12, 2017Pizza consumption is at its highest level in years and is in a position to grab a big portion of the growing takeout market.
Spring Burger Inspiration
April 12, 2017Whenever spring is right around the corner, that’s the time to revise menus away from winter comfort foods and focus on fresh greens and veggies to give those diners what they’re looking for.