In the commercial kitchen, time is the most valuable resource. And everyone has to make sure they get as much out of their time as possible. There are ways to make a commercial kitchen more efficient. A commercial kitchen fry station can be exactly what is needed. With the right fry station, it’s possible to...

Restaurant owners and operators have been very comfortable using gas equipment for a long time. Gas equipment is powerful, efficient, and proven, but gas is starting to fall out of favor in the foodservice world as electric cooking equipment becomes more popular. In large part, gas equipment is being replaced by electric equipment because of...

When football season is in full swing, sports bars enjoy all the perks of having built-in audiences whenever a game is on. However, when it comes to the biggest game of the year, the best option is to plan ahead with a specific game-day menu. While some locations may decide to serve their regular fare,...

Typically, Mother’s Day gets all the attention from restaurants, and for a good reason. Over 90 million people dine out on that holiday, making it the biggest brunch day of the year. However, while Father’s Day doesn’t bring in quite so many numbers, it’s not a holiday to neglect. Restaurants see a substantial boost on Father’s Day,...

The current supply chain shortages have been well documented, as well as the subsequent rates of inflation that are driving up prices in all sectors of the economy. Foodservice isn’t immune, as we’ve seen increases in the costs of raw materials, manufacturing, and even the food supply. Whether it’s greater expenses or the decreased supply,...

We’ve already established that Hanukkah is the greatest holiday for fried foods. From fried potato latkes to the famous sufganiyot jelly-filled donuts, the use of oil as it relates to food is a symbolic nod to the meaning of the holiday, a holiday that celebrates the miraculous use of oil. Though we don’t have any miracles up our sleeves...

No lines. Engaging activities. Captivating demonstrations. Amazing food. No, this isn’t a trip to a literal amusement park, it’s a visit to Middleby’s Innovation Kitchen near Dallas, Texas. Filled with 150 pieces of active equipment and teamed by a staff of culinary experts, the Middleby Innovation Kitchen, or MIK, will have you thinking about a...

As we’ve seen over the last 18 months, Americans are turning to comfort foods as a source of enjoyment and normalcy. And what says comfort more than fried chicken? Even before the current pandemic, the popularity of chicken was in full force with trends such as Nashville hot and the ever-so-heated fried chicken sandwich wars, as more and more restaurants and...

Whether it’s a classic Wisconsin Friday night fish fry or proper oyster po boy in Louisiana, fresh breaded foods are often some of the most iconic in our country. When it comes to producing these dishes on larger, high-volume scales in restaurants and other types of foodservice operations, they can cause some challenges. Luckily, with...