Restaurant and Hospitality news and supplies

How Spam meat has survived spam e-mail and thrived
San Francisco Chronicle
Hormel's hams became popular among hotels and restaurants but the cans were considered too bulky to break into the home market. Eleven years later, Jay C. Hormel, the founder's son, devised a solution: a rectangular, 12-ounce can of ham and shoulder ...

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The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness Issues Statement Regarding the ...
MarketWatch (press release)
AMBLER, Pa., May 18, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) launched its Tiered Credentialing system in April 2012 in response to a growing concern in the restaurant industry around cross-contamination.

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Paper banana leaves safe
Malaysia Star
Dr Hasan said the ministry had tested the paper for phthalate, Bisphenol A (BPA) and various colouring agents. Phthalates and Bisphenol A (BPA), which are used in the production of plastics, have been shown to affect the levels and functions of certain ...

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Sun-Sentinel
Two year anniversary for popular restaurant in Margate
Sun-Sentinel
Mother of three sons and grandmother to six children, Jan has been in the food industry for most of her life and has come to enjoy the family atmosphere in her restaurant. Actually [it's] 23 years now [that] we've been together.

Counter Top Induction Range Single Burner 1800 Watt
IWATANI
IWA-1800 120 V
2 Brand New Units in Stock in Box

$350 Each

Churchich Restaurant Equipment
7905 J Street
Omaha, NE
(402)331-2157

Store Hours
Mon-Fri
9-5

• Location: Omaha
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Panasonic Commercial Microwave Oven NSF
Pro Series 60 Programmable Pads 3 Power Levels
Model NE 2157R 2100 Watt S/S

New Price $1081.00
Like New Condition
Our Price $495.00

Churchich Restaurant Equipment
7905 J St
Omaha NE
402-331-2157

Mon-Fri 9-5

• Location: Omaha
• it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests

Vulcan 36" Griddle Nat Gas
Thermostatic Controlled Thermostat
Very Clean
$1095

Churchich Restaurant Equipment
7905 J Street
Omaha NE
402-331-2157

Mon- Fri 9-5

• Location: Omaha
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Insulated Beverage Container / 5 Gal.
With Molded In Handles and Sturdy Latches
$75 Each
Good for Weddings, Special Events, Dinners, ect.

Churchich Restaurant Equipment
7905 J Street
Omaha, NE
(402)331-2157

Store Hours
Mon-Fri
9-5

• Location: Omaha, NE
• it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests

RANCILIO EXPRESSO MACHINE

Semi - Automatic 2 Group Expresso Machine
S/S Top Coffee Cup Storage
Commercial Unit
Excellent Condition

Churchich Restaurant Equipment
7905 J St
Omaha NE
402-331-2157

HOURS
MON- FRI 9-5

• Location: Omaha
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By Ashish Gambhir Chances are your restaurant incorporates a rewards program into your customer loyalty initiatives. With the average person having 14 loyalty cards, it seems to reason that rewards …

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A little Jack White with your burger?
Los Angeles Times
"But now it's become cool to be yourself, which is a radical concept in the restaurant industry." On Pressman's playlist: the Avett Brothers, Junior Kimbrough and Cloud Control. The Idle Race's "Birthday" spurred one patron to tweet his excitement of ...

Pinkberry, Cinema de Luxe Coming to Newton's Chestnut Hill Shopping Center
Patch.com
By Grahame Turner In an email sent Friday afternoon, WS Development Director of Corporate Marketing David Fleming told Patch that the frozen yogurt shop is coming in addition to Bernard's restaurant and a Cinema de Luxe. Pinkberry, a high-end frozen ...

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Purchasing the supplies wholesale means to buy them in bulk at an affordable price. Libbey glassware is synonymous with quality and is a natural choice for restaurant supplies. Libbey glassware is a great match for any bar ...

US Sports & Entertainment Foodservice Revenue To Reach $8.36 Billion In 2012
PerishableNews (press release)
by MarketResearch.com ROCKVILLE, MD -- MarketResearch.com has announced the addition of the new report "Sports & Entertainment Venue Foodservice Trends in the US," to their collection of Foods market reports.

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Sbarro CEO Jim Greco is somewhat of a turnaround specialist. Honing his skills at Bruegger's, which he joined in the early 2000s, Greco led the chain to more than 20 consecutive quarters of positive …

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Time to stop foot-dragging on banning dangerous BPA
Kearney Hub
BPA, or Bisphenol A, is found in just about every consumer product containing plastic — from water bottles to soup cans to baby bottles. And most studies, including one released this month by the National Academy of Sciences, connect BPA to all sorts ...

Begins: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 11:00 AM CDT

Location: 725 N 114 St, Omaha, NE 68154

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Restaurant Owners, Caterer's Bar and Grill Owner's Check out the extremely clean equipment we have at auction at the Burger Star restaurant in Miracle Hills. This is a Short Notice Wall to Wall Business Liquidation. An Asset list and a Catalog is coming soon. Check thispage often for Details.

This Restaurant is equipped with steam heated grills, agitating sinks and an automated grease removal system, plus standard restaurant equipment and fixtures, beautiful booths, bar stools, tables and chairs and even some very cool Rock n Roll Memorabilia.

Kitchen Equipment: (6) Warming Drawers, Free Standing Winston Industries, Gas Broiler (CHAR), AccuTemp GGF120A36 Gas Griddle Counter Unit, Kairak KRES-84S Gas Griddle Counter Unit, Refrigerated Counter Griddle Stand, Bun Rack, Split Pot Fryer Model H55-2-SD, Reach-in Refrigerator/Freezer Model DT4-402001E, Silver King SK1MP Refrigerated Milk Dispenser, Hussman 4-HD Check Minder, Hussman 4-HD Ice Cream Dipping Cabinet, Western Pioneer P408 Topping Dispenser, Hockenbergs Mixing Table, A.J Antunes DAC-5 Paper Cup Dispenser, Fisher 3041 Dipperwell, Vita0Mix 36006PGM135 Blender, Captaive-Aire ND-PSP-F Exhaust Canopy, Captive-Aire Exhaust Fan, Captive-Aire Fire System, Hockenbergs Chili Table, Wells SS-8ULT Food Warmer, McCall ST-27-2 Refrigerated Counter Sandwich Top, Hatco Shelf (Heated & Free Standing), (2) Hockenbergs Crumb Catchers, (2) Hockenbergs Stainless Steel Lift Off Lids, Hockenbergs Fry Dump Station, Hatco GRFSC-18 Electric Countertop Food Warmer, McCall ST-27-2 Refrigerated Counter Sandwich Top, Hatco GRS-24-1 Heated Shelf, (2) Hockenbergs Hand Sinks, A.J Antunes VCT-2000 Electric Toaster, Steelcore Power Soak Sink, Kolpack Custom Walk-in Cooler/Freezer, CCI Industries SS3678 Cooler/Freezer, Metro Dunnage Rack - Tubular, (2) Win-Holt WL-66 Lockers, Hockenbergs Custom Prep Sink, Advance Tabco Hand Sink, Metro Wall Mount Shelving, Fisher Service Sink, Wall Mounted Shelves, Hockenbergs Custom Beverage Counter, Cecilware C-8 Waste Chute, A.J Antunes TAP-421 Water Filter Assembly, Crathco D15-3 Drink Dispenser, Hockenbergs Menu Boards, Hockenbergs Service Counter, Hockenbergs Sneeze Guard, Hockenbergs Fry Holder, Hockenbergs Monitor Shelf, Hockenbergs Lamp Supports, Hockenbergs, (2) Bump Bar Holders, Mars 42C Air Curtains, Hockenbergs Wall Stops, Hockenbergs Corrugated Wall Panels, General Mfg Custom Corrugated Wall Panels, Hockenbergs Custom Corner Guards, Hockenbergs Grill Kit, Frymaster Shortening Disposal Unit, Eliason Wing Doors, (2) Dispense-Rite TLD-3-3 Lid Dispensers, Manitowoc SY-1074C Ice Maker (Cube Style), Hockenbergs Custom Quilted Stainless Steel Panels, Roundup toaster upright VCT 2000cv 220 volt, Oliver Products 32A bread Slicer, (2) Vitamix advance blending stations, (2) Olympic Storage Company 72 x 36 4 shelf chrome units on casters, Jon Boos hand washing sink, Metro antibacterial 20 x 48 shelves (2), Sink, Flat one side trash cans grey (3), John boos hand washing sink, Hamilton Beach fryer tabletop, 24 x 20 chrome shelves (2), 15 inch tabletop charbroiled modelsearmaster II model sm2101wt, Over the door air dam Mars brand Airdoor model 42C, Cast patio table w 4 chairs, Stainless steel sneeze guard and table top, Dunnage racks in freezer (3), Coated refrigerator shelving (5), Coated shelving units (2) four foot units, Taylor 900 gram scale 31 lbs, Pair of swinging doors with windows, Edlund knife rack, 2x3 (1) 2 x 1 (2) cutting boards, Edlund scale model DS2, NewAge industrial fry basket rack,

Booths/Tables/Chairs: Booth benches (5) double and (4) single units, Tall stools, (13) 30 x 30 aqua table tops, (12) 30 x 48 aqua table tops, (1) 30 x 72 Aqua Table Top, (5) Metal Bar Stools (Chrome), (4) Chrome Chairs, 30" Grout-In Table Post, (17) Metal Table Bases, BKR Upholstered Seating,

Electronics/Office: Rock-Ola Jukebox, (Peavey 900 pv series 900 watt stereo power amplifier goes with jukebox, Hon 4 drawer file cabinet, 4), Hp 5610 Office jet all in one scanner,

Restaurant Equipment: Paper towel dispensers black (2), Taylor 32 oz. scale, Xpressnap napkin dispenser, Booster seats (3), Plastic modern high chairs (4) 2 in one infant carrier stand high chairs, Diaper changing station (2), Condiment table w/ trash receptacle, Fork brand model 32xrp napkin holders metal in boxes (30), Table base,

Décor: Pink Floyd small framed poster, Jim Morrison framed poster, Sentry safe, Stephen Tyler poster framed, 42 inch Samsung Dolby digital DNIE srs tru surround st flat screens, Roger Daltry framed poster, "The Who" 6ft poster, Alice Cooper framed poster, Beatles Abby Road framed poster, Crathco Lemonade Machine, Silverware sorter, Jimmy hendrix framed photo, Doors lead singer poster, Beatles color Framed poster, Moody blues framed poster, Acdc 5ft poster, Mick Jagger David Bowie framed poster, Easy rider Peter Fonda Dennis hopper print framed, The Beatles signed poster (copy), Led zeppelin flag, Rock n Roll Theatre art print framed, Kiss framed poster, Rush framed poster, Jimi Hendrix framed poster, Coca cola clock, Open sign, Moody Blues framed poster, Janis Joplin framed poster, Bob Dillon framed print, Bob Dillon framed print

• Location: Omaha, NE
• it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests

From Farm Workers to Wine Makers—Latinos are a Growing Force in the Wine Industry
Fox News
But from the 1960s on, it's been the Latino labor force behind the wineries fueling the industry. Today, many of its workers have become wine owners and influencers. With labels like Maldonado, Alex Sotelo, Ceja, Mi Sueno, and Robledo, sommelier/wine ...

Minnesota market likes living local with its produce
ProduceRetailer
While business fell off a bit at some fine-dining and mid-priced restaurants, sales were up at fast food places, she said. Finally, social media is beginning to take hold in the Twin Cities market, especially among companies that deal with consumers.
Fresh produce foodservice business recovers in Twin CitiesThe Packer

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The Big Get Bigger
Wall Street Journal
Not only are the chains targeting big players in their regular franchise-marketing efforts, they're also selling the large players scores of longtime company-owned locations. Big owners, who sometimes run dozens, if not hundreds, of restaurants, ...

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