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When it comes to classic Italian dishes, chicken parmigiana is up there with staples like lasagna and spaghetti. The combination of thinly fried chicken with red sauce and cheese is enough to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters, which is why chicken parm is a mainstay of Italian restaurants everywhere. But how did this dish...

For this round of Pitco’s Fry Guy Focus, we’re chatting with James Pate. The Southern Nevada Business Development Rep and Chef for Preferred Marketing Group, James grew up in a military family, which exposed him to many different cultures and cuisines. Here’s how he got into the culinary industry and his thoughts on a NOLA...

Because fried foods are popular, foodservice operations using the right tools have an advantage when creating quality, efficiency, and profitability. From the right fryer size to avoiding downtime, the difference could be thousands of dollars a week between the right fryer and the wrong one. Fortunately, selecting the right commercial fryer has never been easier....

On the one hand, a commercial fryer is a great way to make money, as fried foods are always a hit with customers. On the other hand, though, fryer maintenance and cleaning can be a huge hassle — a job that no one wants to do. Unfortunately, because cleaning a commercial fryer can be a...

If there’s one core component of the modern kitchen, it’s the natural gas stove. For decades, gas stoves have become the default appliance for cooking, heating, and preparing food, essentially becoming the core component of a commercial kitchen. As a result, other types of foodservice equipment have also traditionally relied on gas, but that could...

Deep-fried seafood can be a profitable consideration for many restaurant operators. Long a favorite in places like the Gulf Coast, seafood can delight the tastebuds of diners and the ledger books of operators. While items like popcorn shrimp, fried calamari, and fish and chips are synonymous with fried seafood, operators should consider another menu item....

When it comes to comfort food, fried dishes are about as good as it gets. Whether it’s fried chicken, French fries, or a fried sandwich, customers love sinking their teeth into something greasy, juicy, and delicious. Even as healthier food options grow in popularity, customers are still clamoring for high-quality fried food. So, restaurants have...

When it comes to finding success in the foodservice world, there are often two schools of thought — offer a wide variety of dishes to appeal to a broader audience, or focus the menu on a few items. While both options have pros and cons, operators who focus their menus can often find success more...

When it comes to fast food, chicken has always been a staple of many menus across the country. However, while chicken nuggets and sandwiches have been mainstays, one dish has slowly become dominant in the industry — chicken tenders and fingers. For a long time, chicken fingers were thought of as something for the kids’...